I'm British and my brother retired from the UK army a few years ago after 22 years of service and pretty much every soldier loves him as he was an ex soldier
I used to make fun of James blunt when I was younger. As I've gotten older and have just allowed myself to like whatever I like, I really do enjoy his music
Just for info, he was a British army officer in the Household Cavalry. He was in the armoured vanguard going into Kosovo during the Balkan war. He had to keep his guitar on top of his tank. He was also one of those guys on horses in armour and plumed helmets that ride around Buckingham Palace.
Everyone has this experience every day, you exchange looks with someone at stores, concerts or in line at the checkout counter. You lock eyes and you know they feel something for a split second
It was based on an actual experience of James. He saw an old flame with her new love. The video ends with suicide and was quite a big deal when the video was released.
James Blunt is such a talented and prolific songwriter and singer! I have all his CD's and promise you every single song is an experience of catchy melody and story telling. If you enjoy this kind of music, you can choose any of his songs and be assured that you'll enjoy it.
I have mentioned before that you should react to his song "No Bravery", but wish to add another from his time in the British Armed Forces. Check out his song "Carry You Home".
I never saw the ending of the video as being suicide. I always thought it was a cleansing - he'll never be with her, washing himself clean of the memory and starting over. And for the bridge jumping - true story. When I was in junior high school way, way back, we got a seminar and t-shirt "Feet First First Time." Better to break a leg vs. a neck. Great reaction you two! 🙂❤
I think James once said the song was based on one of his own earlier experiences. I reckon a very similar thing must have happened to loads of people at one time in their lives, I know it did for me about 40 years ago.
Yeah it is true. He says that he was high whilst at an underground, and spotted a beautiful female with their partner. He says "She and I caught eyes and lived a lifetime in that moment." So the song's pretty much about him stalking someone's girlfriend whilst high lol.
@@ashleydixon4613 That's what he used to say when questioned, as it was less embarrassing. A few years later he came out and told the real meaning behind it.
The first ‘my life is brilliant’ he drops was actually a mistake. He came in early. It also happened to be a perfect recording so the engineers left it in. He has one called ‘The Greatest’ about the ‘rona. Absolutely beautiful song
This song is based on a true story, because as you can see in the video, the lady in question affected him so deeply that he commits suicide, all very sad, but a very beautiful song.
Before commercial success, Blunt worked in the British Army as an officer and was a captain during the Kosovo War, where he served as an intelligence officer in the regiment The Life Guards and was among the first soldiers to enter Priština
Yes it was true. James has exolained that it was his ex he saw with another man, and as he says, he was high at the time, (F*cking high in the original) and basically he lost it. So he wrote the song. :) And yes he did the jump. And most people see that as suicide, the way he sets his things out. Not cooling off.
Love james.. my brother fought in the Kosovo war and now hes not my brother.. haven't seen him since 2001 😢 he is alone and fk all i can do about it. James made music.. important music imo cheesy maybe but important..to him and to veterans of the mid 90s ❤❤
The songs stunning..real..its incredibly hard to articulate those fleeting moments .fs for all one know the love of you're life has past you by... It should never be creepy obviously but what i think is important is to just be brave.... Say something..if it doesn't work..then whats for you wont go by you.
This is a song about a man who has decided to commit suicide and on that journey he saw a beautiful girl on the subway,he then climbed a building overlooking the sea where like a lot of people who take their own lives line up all their possession in a row then jumps to his death,unlike most of you Americans who think he's in love and goes for a swim really,wake up
The French have an expression for this kind of thing - coup de foudre. A lightning strike. 'Love at first sight' is a person or character who feels an instant, extreme, and ultimately long-lasting romantic attraction for a stranger upon first seeing that stranger (wikipedia).
Yes, you are right. He had a girlfriend before this song came out, she broke up with him. In interviews the interviewer told him, she probably regrets it. Tried to goad him into make disparaging remarks, but he did not. Such a gentleman.❤
James actually says that the song is about someone who is high as a kite and is stalking someone else’s girlfriend, and that the meaning of the song is often misunderstood.
You are wrong. This will be played after my son gives his memorial to me. I have to accept death. I am scared for myself bit I know this relationship with my oddest son. He will know. You kids just don't get it.
I hope that you are not like all the other North American podcasters who doesn't realise that in this song he is committing suicide and not just going for a swim, when people lineup all their worldly goods in a precise straight line it's the red flag that tells you that he us about to end his life
That's actually a sad song and he commits suicide in the end. James Blunt said that he had to jump twice in the water, poor him lol!!!
This song is creepy as hell
How did he even survive?
@@Septemberthestorymaker ...Not fallen in love, then.
I'm British and my brother retired from the UK army a few years ago after 22 years of service and pretty much every soldier loves him as he was an ex soldier
james was a tank commander
I used to make fun of James blunt when I was younger. As I've gotten older and have just allowed myself to like whatever I like, I really do enjoy his music
That’s so true like what you like
Just for info, he was a British army officer in the Household Cavalry. He was in the armoured vanguard going into Kosovo during the Balkan war. He had to keep his guitar on top of his tank. He was also one of those guys on horses in armour and plumed helmets that ride around Buckingham Palace.
My grandfather served with the Household Cavalry in WW1
Everyone has this experience every day, you exchange looks with someone at stores, concerts or in line at the checkout counter. You lock eyes and you know they feel something for a split second
It was based on an actual experience of James. He saw an old flame with her new love. The video ends with suicide and was quite a big deal when the video was released.
When you're in love you don't care if it's cold...😎🌨️
Beautiful song and has a deeper meaning than one would think.. love your reaction.. was fun and genuine and this is why i love this channel ❤
James Blunt is such a talented and prolific songwriter and singer! I have all his CD's and promise you every single song is an experience of catchy melody and story telling. If you enjoy this kind of music, you can choose any of his songs and be assured that you'll enjoy it.
He wasn’t cooling down lol….he didn’t come back up
A gorgeous yet heartbreaking song, so hard to comprehend suicide.
I have mentioned before that you should react to his song "No Bravery", but wish to add another from his time in the British Armed Forces. Check out his song
"Carry You Home".
I never saw the ending of the video as being suicide. I always thought it was a cleansing - he'll never be with her, washing himself clean of the memory and starting over. And for the bridge jumping - true story. When I was in junior high school way, way back, we got a seminar and t-shirt "Feet First First Time." Better to break a leg vs. a neck. Great reaction you two! 🙂❤
One of my faves! Thank you for the reaction!
The continuation is in COLD in one of his music 😂❤
James is beautiful, and though his music has brought so much extra beauty to this world.
Strike button?😮. This song is so good. Best song to recharge your Stalker Energy 😄
James Blunt .....
Dangerous
Too Far Gone
Carry You Home
Postcards
If Time Is All That I Have
When I Find Love Again
Non fire Heart
Cold
It is funny, 'f*ckng high' were the original lyrics in that part lol. James has some amazing songs. I love his song 'Goodbye my lover'.
I think James once said the song was based on one of his own earlier experiences. I reckon a very similar thing must have happened to loads of people at one time in their lives, I know it did for me about 40 years ago.
🎶 Suzi's BEEEAUUUTIFULLLL, iiiIIIITS truuuuue
Yeah it is true. He says that he was high whilst at an underground, and spotted a beautiful female with their partner. He says "She and I caught eyes and lived a lifetime in that moment." So the song's pretty much about him stalking someone's girlfriend whilst high lol.
I could’ve sworn it was an ex-girlfriend he saw, with another guy, of course.
@@ashleydixon4613 That's what he used to say when questioned, as it was less embarrassing. A few years later he came out and told the real meaning behind it.
Here I thought the song was about something deeper and heavier like suicide but oh well
I LOVE his music!
I love watching you two. You both are beautiful and funny. Check out no bravery and carry you home. Which gives an insight on his past life
You need to check "Carry you home" by James...based on true story from his military time..
The first ‘my life is brilliant’ he drops was actually a mistake. He came in early. It also happened to be a perfect recording so the engineers left it in. He has one called ‘The Greatest’ about the ‘rona. Absolutely beautiful song
It’s called The Greatest. And it’s a fab song and vid.
At end of the MV he left his stuff and jump to the sea mean he just kill himself because of frustrated 😁
🙏💖👍
Interesting trivia - thanks for sharing!
This song is based on a true story, because as you can see in the video, the lady in question affected him so deeply that he commits suicide, all very sad, but a very beautiful song.
I love you James MERCI À VOUS LES ADORABLES REACT BISOUS DE FRANCE 🎵🎼🎶😘👍👏😱💖🙏😍🎤
Very nice. My daughter digs this cat hardcore .
James said in many interview that the song is actually from the perspective of a “Stalker”
Do a reaction to James Blunt's "Monsters". Have a box of tissues ready.
Before commercial success, Blunt worked in the British Army as an officer and was a captain during the Kosovo War, where he served as an intelligence officer in the regiment The Life Guards and was among the first soldiers to enter Priština
James blunt said this aong is not love song but we love it
Gla gla!!🥶😵💫
Yes it was true. James has exolained that it was his ex he saw with another man, and as he says, he was high at the time, (F*cking high in the original) and basically he lost it. So he wrote the song. :) And yes he did the jump. And most people see that as suicide, the way he sets his things out. Not cooling off.
I like how every word is clearly enunciated
Wasn’t sure what was happening in this video 😂 beautiful song
Love james.. my brother fought in the Kosovo war and now hes not my brother.. haven't seen him since 2001 😢 he is alone and fk all i can do about it. James made music.. important music imo cheesy maybe but important..to him and to veterans of the mid 90s ❤❤
PLEASE React to another by 2 by james, one called Carry You Home, so emotional. And Goodbye My Lover.
you guys are funny as he!!
The songs stunning..real..its incredibly hard to articulate those fleeting moments .fs for all one know the love of you're life has past you by... It should never be creepy obviously but what i think is important is to just be brave.... Say something..if it doesn't work..then whats for you wont go by you.
Hey guys, you should read up about him and his military service, he's a tough little bugger, he also used to be one of the Queens guard's.
This is a song about a man who has decided to commit suicide and on that journey he saw a beautiful girl on the subway,he then climbed a building overlooking the sea where like a lot of people who take their own lives line up all their possession in a row then jumps to his death,unlike most of you Americans who think he's in love and goes for a swim really,wake up
the best james blunt song
The French have an expression for this kind of thing - coup de foudre. A lightning strike. 'Love at first sight' is a person or character who feels an instant, extreme, and ultimately long-lasting romantic attraction for a stranger upon first seeing that stranger (wikipedia).
In the original he does say « fucking high » instead of « flying high » lol if i remember correctly…
it’s not suicide here but I can see why some would think it
It's true
Why do people never actually pick up on the fact that this video is depicting suicide? It has always been so obvious to me.
Awesome video! Can you react to Corey Smith-Cellophane. Thank you and have a great holiday season
He saw an Angel. His plan was killing himself so he could meet her in heaven.
That was a ball smacker😂
Check out Jim Diomond "I should have known better" Awesome!
Schuylkill river? Are you from Philadelphia
The sad part of this clean version is that everyone misses that he was fuckin high when he saw her…
jumping from icebert
Yes, you are right. He had a girlfriend before this song came out, she broke up with him. In interviews the interviewer told him, she probably regrets it. Tried to goad him into make disparaging remarks, but he did not. Such a gentleman.❤
Who remembers the Weird Al Cover of this!!
No Bravery is on a par with monsters ... PLEASE react to that if yiu haven't already
Where’s Goodbye my Lover??? Review that please.
plz react to james blunt carry u home 🥺
It's a suicide song the reason for him lining his belongings up so people will know who he were
damn, redhead with blue eyes what a combo, are they real??
You would get more likes if you let it play..... VOIDRAKER SAYS YES.
perfect stalker song
Travis and Susie, the point of the video tells the story of this character’s eventual suicide. Please could you acknowledge it. Thank you.
He felt the girl knew. Ex girl friend.
Correction....FUCKING HIGH..... Thank me later
Being a male at some point in life experienced what the song tells... hey don't pretend
james goes a underground train, the LONDON underground he spots his girlfriend with another man
James actually says that the song is about someone who is high as a kite and is stalking someone else’s girlfriend, and that the meaning of the song is often misunderstood.
icebert not snow
You are wrong. This will be played after my son gives his memorial to me. I have to accept death. I am scared for myself bit I know this relationship with my oddest son. He will know.
You kids just don't get it.
I hope that you are not like all the other North American podcasters who doesn't realise that in this song he is committing suicide and not just going for a swim, when people lineup all their worldly goods in a precise straight line it's the red flag that tells you that he us about to end his life
I'm getting old
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Nice bloke probably, orrible song
Army bhoy xxxx