JAMES BLUNT LYRICS - You’re Beautiful

by Randy on January 20, 2006 · Comments

Visit James Blunt’s official website … its a little kooky. I like it.

JAMES BLUNT LYRICS (radio edit version.)

“You’re Beautiful”

My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I’m sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won’t lose no sleep on that,
‘Cause I’ve got a plan.

You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.
You’re beautiful, it’s true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don’t know what to do,
‘Cause I’ll never be with you.

Yeah, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
Flying high,
And I don’t think that I’ll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last till the end.

You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.
You’re beautiful, it’s true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don’t know what to do,
‘Cause I’ll never be with you.

You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.
You’re beautiful, it’s true.
There must be an angel with a smile on her face,
When she thought up that I should be with you.
But it’s time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.

This guy’s voice is unique and wonderful.

This song made me think of one particular woman I once saw in 1993 and several more that caused me to pause in wonder over the years. I love that the song is just completely unique in it’s modern context regarding lyrics and the subject matter. It is different than the norm and thankfully so. I am going to go download it off iTunes right now.

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Kathryn Yesterday 07:01 PM 1 point
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I like his voice and I love the song in a sad way. Very melancholy.

I would love to hear your interpretation of the video.

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Randy Yesterday 09:01 PM 1 point
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I haven't seen the video yet. What is your interpretation?

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Kathryn Yesterday 09:01 PM 1 point
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I don't have an interpretation...it seems strange to me. The reason I ask is because you have the uncanny ability to pull a meaningful interpretation out of just about everything. I say it on his website.
Go check it out and let me know what you think.

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Randy Yesterday 10:01 PM 1 point
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I like being called uncanny. I consider that a great compliment. Thanks!

I don't know how I missed that video. I went through most of his site. Anyway, I watched it so get ready for some "uncanniness!"

When the song starts, he is completely shrouded in darkness (his clothes) in stark contrast to the reality around him. He is safeguarded against the cold world. He is safe, warm, "brilliant" but as he is singing about the beauty before him, it's like pure revelation (snow falling.)

This unfolding revelation encourages him to unload the shroud, willingly, to reveal what he perceives as his true self, which is still in contrast to the reality around him. He remains in his right mind but still, he's not wearing a shirt in what is obviously freezing weather.

The true self has to endure cold reality

As he connects with his heart he puts his journey (shoes), responsible citizen (wallent and money) and everyday life (matches, coins and other stuff) in their proper place. He does so that when he takes the plunge of accepting that even after all this honesty and brilliance, he won't be with the girl, he still is going to make this a memory he will never forget and dives right into capturing the full sensory message of it all.

Some people stop and smell the roses...others dive into arctic ice-water! :)

If you notice, the shroud (hooded black shirt) is gone after he takes it off. The only things put in their place for him to return to are his shoes (journey) responsible citizen (wallet) and everyday life stuff. Also, his hair is wet from beginning to end...even before he took the plunge. He has made this journey of the heart before. Also, notice the shoes are in the middle and the most prominent feature of the lineup of "stuff." He values the journey as the center of what's important.

Even so, sometimes you have to stop and jump into icewater. Carpe Diem!

Was that uncanny or just hot air :) ?

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Kathryn 01/21/2006 06:01 AM 1 point
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I'm glad you considered it a compliment since it was meant as such.

Very good! Definitely not hot air. I would have never gotten that but when you started, I knew where you were going with it.

"Also, his hair is wet from beginning to end…even before he took the plunge. He has made this journey of the heart before."

I love this part in a sad way.

Okay, now I have to go watch the video again with this new insight.

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Randy 01/21/2006 08:01 AM 1 point
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I am missing the "sad" part. Why is the song sad to you?

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Kathryn 01/21/2006 06:01 PM 1 point
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I was getting my hair done today and I heard it on the radio. I hadn't heard it before yesterday when you suggested we check it out and then I heard it today. I made the woman who does my hair listen to the words to and she thought it was beautiful in a sad way as well.

I guess it is the whole unrequited love thing. It just tugs at my heart in a sad way.

Other than that, it is a beautiful song.

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Jen 01/21/2006 07:01 PM 1 point
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I heard it today, too... it's a pretty good song.

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Randy 01/21/2006 07:01 PM 1 point
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Cool. I went ahead and bought the album. Havn't had a chance to listen to it yet.

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Randy 01/21/2006 07:01 PM 1 point
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I'll take your word for it. I thought it was a fun flirtation kind of song.

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Megan 02/03/2006 05:02 PM 1 point
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WOW randy im impressed. you are good with interpretations.
i dont find the song sad though i can see why some people see it as so.
i find it...refreshing. i guess.
its a wonderful song. and he is a wonderful artist!!!
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Randy 02/03/2006 05:02 PM 1 point
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Thank you Megan. I have really enjoyed Blunt in that his stuff is very different from the norm and again... incredibly clear and unique voice.

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Janae 02/05/2006 07:02 PM 1 point
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I do not take him jumping into the water as a "carpe diem" thing at all. I took it as a suicide.

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Randy 02/06/2006 07:02 AM 1 point
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Hi Janae. Really? Well, that would put a whole different spin on the song. I think your interpretation is just as valid as mine. That's why I think this video makes great art. The interpretations are as interesting as the work itself.

I love art that is a catalyst to draw out responses.

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Teresa 02/09/2006 12:02 PM 1 point
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I have to say that when I first saw the video, my first thought was suicide. The stuff he was so nicely arranging on the ground were things that used to be important to him, but no longer mattered.

However, Randy, I really like your interpretation. And he has a kind of natural "smirk" about his expression that seems to beg for us to look a little deeper than the obvious. After reading your uncanniness, I have to agree with you.

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Randy 02/09/2006 01:02 PM 1 point
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Teresa, welcome to ETC...the land of the uncanny. :) I can see now where people might think suicide but it never even crossed my mind until Janae said something.

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renba 02/10/2006 07:02 AM 1 point
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the first time I heard this song, It just went off of my head, the second, third and fourth time I heard it, I paid attention to the words, and I loved them. It is a beautiful song, now I am trying to connect it with a jogger that I accidently ran into twice in five days (and NO it was not pre-meditated, it just happened accidently. She is beautiful, and I am assuming she is a student at puget sound university. Don't get me wrong, I will NOT hawk her, but she is BEAUTIFUL;

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Laura 02/11/2006 11:02 PM 1 point
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very romantic

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Lin 02/14/2006 01:02 AM 1 point
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Hi, Randy:

I really enjoyed your interpretation of James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" video. I have to say that I also reached the conclusion that he was committing suicide because he took things out of his pockets, and carefully & neatly laid them out on the ground, then jumped. I must say that I like your interpretation MUCH better than mine, so much more positive :) Thank you for that! That is sweet...

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Randy 02/14/2006 07:02 PM 1 point
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Renba, Laura and Lin... thank you for stopping by and adding your thoughts. Lin thank you for the positive note :).

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Hannah 02/18/2006 03:02 PM 1 point
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all my friends think this song is so dumb but i think it is very good. i dont care what they think because dont know what good music is. :~)

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