Mitch Benn (born Mitchell John Benn, 20 January 1970) is a British musician… Read Full Bio ↴Mitch Benn (born Mitchell John Benn, 20 January 1970) is a British musician and stand-up comedian known for his humorous satirical songs, which are mostly performed on BBC radio.

He has performed at several music festivals, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has also released 7 comedy song albums.

Of these seven albums, two are performed with his band The Distractions: Kirsty Newton and Tash Baylis (http://www.last.fm/music/Mitch+Benn+And+The+Distractions)

I May Just Have To Murder James Blunt
Mitch Benn Lyrics

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I've always been a peaceful man
Spread joy and harmony wherever I can
Wars of words the only ones I have ever fought
I'm just not used to having these violent thoughts

But I may just have to murder James Blunt
He's an evil I know I must confront
I'm well aware he was in the military

But dragon ninja training couldn't save his scrawny ass from me.
And there's no court would convict me of a crime
'Cause if I have to hear 'You're Beautiful' one more bloody time
Into the fiery pits of hell he will descend
I know 'his life is brilliant', but I may just have to bring it to an end.

Because his songs have two notes, they just go up and down
'Cause they don't have a tune, it just sounds like they do
If he keeps changing the chords 'till everybody gets bored
It's a repetetive hook, the oldest trick in the book.

That's why I have to murder James Blunt
He might sound better with his head on back to front
Before he cuts another disc the git must hang
He's the only man alive who is his own rhyming slang.
For the sake of us all I must act
Then I'll get Katie Melua as well and I'll make it look like a suicide pact
If you think this is a joke,

It isn't.
Oh god somebody stop me, before I murder James Blunt.

Overall Meaning

In the song "I May Just Have To Murder James Blunt," Mitch Benn seems to be expressing his frustration and irritation at James Blunt's music. He starts by saying that he is a peaceful man who spreads joy and harmony wherever he goes. However, he also admits that wars of words are the only ones he has fought, and he is not used to having violent thoughts. The lyrics indicate that he has reached his limit with James Blunt's music, and he feels that murdering him is the only solution.

Benn's frustration with Blunt stems from the fact that he believes Blunt's music is too repetitive and lacking in creativity. He expresses his sentiments using ironic humor, saying that Blunt's songs have only two notes, and they go up and down, making it sound like they have a tune. He accuses Blunt of using the oldest trick in the book: changing the chords until everybody gets bored. The lyrics indicate that he thinks it is time for someone to take action against Blunt, and he is the one to do it.

The song is a humorous interpretation of Benn's thoughts on James Blunt's music. He uses irony to express his frustration, and the song seems to be a parody of the seriousness of the topic. Despite the humorous nature of the song, it does highlight the importance of creativity and originality in music, and how repetition can be a major turn-off for audiences.

Line by Line Meaning

I've always been a peaceful man
I am typically known for promoting harmony and for being a pacifist

Spread joy and harmony wherever I can
I consistently promote happiness and the absence of violence in situations

Wars of words the only ones I have ever fought
The only battles I have ever engaged in are those of verbal, non-physical nature

I'm just not used to having these violent thoughts
However, my current inclination towards murderous thoughts is highly unusual and unexpected

But I may just have to murder James Blunt
I am being driven to consider the possibility of homicide specifically against James Blunt

He's an evil I know I must confront
I perceive James Blunt as being malevolent and feel compelled to take action against his wrongdoing

I'm well aware he was in the military
I am knowledgeable that James Blunt has undergone military training

But dragon ninja training couldn't save his scrawny ass from me.
However, his martial arts education will not be enough to save him from my wrath

And there's no court would convict me of a crime
I believe that the courts will not penalize me for my actions

'Cause if I have to hear 'You're Beautiful' one more bloody time
The primary motivation behind my desire to murder James Blunt is my immense annoyance with his repetition of the song 'You're Beautiful'

Into the fiery pits of hell he will descend
I intend for James Blunt to face eternal damnation for his musical crimes

I know 'his life is brilliant', but I may just have to bring it to an end.
Regardless of the merits of his life, the only action I am currently able to consider is bringing his existence to a close.

Because his songs have two notes, they just go up and down
I have a critical opinion of James Blunt's musical abilities, believing his songs lack complexity and consist solely of two notes.

'Cause they don't have a tune, it just sounds like they do
While his songs display a superficial surface tune, I believe that this is all they possess, lacking any genuine melody.

If he keeps changing the chords 'till everybody gets bored
If he repeatedly alters his progressions to the point of tedium

It's a repetetive hook, the oldest trick in the book.
I feel that Blunt's songwriting is uncreative and predictable, regularly relying upon trite practices

That's why I have to murder James Blunt
This perceived lack of quality is enough for me to contemplate ending James Blunt's existence

He might sound better with his head on back to front
Killing him may improve the quality of his sound

Before he cuts another disc the git must hang
I intend for James Blunt to face capital punishment before he releases any more records

He's the only man alive who is his own rhyming slang.
James Blunt's last name rhymes with an unflattering English slang word, making him the sole person for which this applies.

For the sake of us all I must act
The severity of James Blunt's expected future actions requires me to act on behalf of society.

Then I'll get Katie Melua as well and I'll make it look like a suicide pact
I intend to cause Katie Melua's death as well, in a way that would suggest a joint victimhood

If you think this is a joke,It isn't.
Although some may consider this concept humorous, I assure you that it is not.

Oh god somebody stop me, before I murder James Blunt.
Finally, I make a plea for someone to dissuade me from committing murder.

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