A lot of people believe the song is about a partner that has passed away & its written in such a way that it has multiple meanings. But james Blunt himself has said. This song is about a girl Blunt dated & he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song".
@@Qalibratedit is a love song. Same as this song is a love song. Love songs don't have to be necessarily about being in love or the love reciprocated.
This song is about a girl Blunt dated, but he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song. Whereas 'You're Beautiful' is about a moment, one second in time of passing that person, the song 'Goodbye My Lover' is about a lifetime's worth of emotion, the fact that that relationship is over, and that life continues. And yeah, it's the most personal song on Back To Bedlam 👍🏻🤩🏴
This song came out when my husband had been murdered, so I interpreted it in a way most didn’t. It literally took me 3 years to leave the house other than necessary. So I understand that hollow feeling.💔I was broken for a long time.
I think its more so about longing for a lost love. The pain, the sorrow of probably ruining a good relationship. Dont over think it. Its just a heart broken man dwelling. Peace from downey ca.
The album version of this song was recorded in Princess Leia's bathroom! James was staying with Carrie Fisher while making his debut Back To Bedlam album. Apparently the bathroom had a piano in it (how the other half live!) and the acoustics were perfect.
“Monsters” is another emotional powerhouse of a song from him. The lyrics speak for themselves 😢❤. Apparently “ Goodbye my lover” about a man losing his partner and child through their deaths .
No it isn't. The lyrics of Goodbye My Lover also speak for themselves. It's literally the raw emotion felt in the aftermath of a breakup with the woman you truly believe was 'the one'.
@@jackwhitbread4583 then you should reread what I said, which was simply pointing out that @mattyball was incorrect in stating that Goodbye My Lover is about a man's partner and child dying. It isn't, and the lyrics make this perfectly clear.
This song always hits me.. I miss my ex so much 😢I never wanted a family.. then met the most amazing woman il ever meet had 2 beautiful kids with her she's the most amazingly strong beautiful woman I ever had, with her my love feels more like addiction, she makes me feel like I was worthy of something but life fucked it and it will always be my biggest regret, i had a dream that we were still together before the thing that broke us up and I held her and cried and begged not to go out on that day, and then I wake up and realise its gone 😢 if I could turn back time I would. Don't think il ever really love anyone as much as I do her
You have to watch the music video to help understand. It's about losing a loved one to soon. Sings about all it could have been and all he imagined it to be..and how it was cut so short.
Blunt moved on. Since 2014 he has been married to Sofia Wellesley, the granddaughter of the 8th Duke of Wellington. They have two sons. The couple were guests at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. His elder son's godfather is Ed Sheeran. I believe he still lives primarily on the island of Ibiza, Spain.
Really enjoy your reactions. I don’t think there’s a better artist than James Blunt for expressing his emotions. He obviously has experienced what he sings about. Try reacting to his song ‘Monsters’ - another where he stretches your emotions.
James has seen what most people never will in the army he used to drive tanks and he cudnt fit hes guitar inside so he strapped it to the outside in the middle of a war zone !
This is where I am, except on a different plane - Husband died last year, Kids put me into a nursing home, I was allowed to leave because of my sister, and the 3 Kids still don't speak to me. I don't know why........ my heart is broken like this very song, every day when I wake up...... I hope mine doesn't last 7 years, It's already been 1 year. Thanks for this.
You gotta move on. Find someone new. It is harsh, but others have it better and worse. My grandparents died within 2 weeks of each other. 63 years of marriage. My grandfather got ill, died within a week. My grandmother, right by him the whole time and sleeping, rolls over "Is he dead yet?" We all laughed. He went that night. My grandmother "I can get some rest now." She never woke up. They were the most likely to kill the other, but they also loved each other deeply. If I have a relationship an eighth of their's, I'll be happy.
@@jordan9604 That is just an adorable story, Jordan!! LOL!! That sounds like my grandparents. They loved each other and were married for about 60 years and they were a hoot, too! Sometimes we all wondered how they ever found each other....... :D . But, they loved each other deeply and were truly committed and faithful to each other. That's just about the way our marriage was......... Heck, we're human! All of us, but if there is Love in this world, we had it. Thanks so much for sending this wonderful story to me the time is so appropriate, our anniversary is the 25th and I've been a little down, but you have helped me smile this morning, Jordan😊. I appreciate it so very Much.
@@Haziesmom2023. Just sending you hugs ….my fiancé died very suddenly 24 years ago and I still miss him every day … our first date was on a Friday he took hold of my hand and it was like Magic ….he moved in on the Sun and he proposed on Wed … it was very quick lol but when you know, you know …
My take on it is this. Seems like he is moving on and thats what the Goodbye is about.... but at the same time it has totally and completely wrecked him because they were in a very serious,likely long term, intense intimate relationship at one point....talking about marriage and kids and sharing their souls with one another.... but it was not meant to be for whatever reason. Now they both have their own lives, but there is no denying the impact they each had on each others lives. Maybe he had run into her or saw her out with her family and let himself really feel the entire depth of that emotion he was feeling, even if it was only for a moment. Probably reminded him of when they first parted ways, when he felt that feeling for many many moments. I ultimately think the song is his way of laying it to rest, by getting it all out there. I always enjoy your reactions though MrLBoyd. Great song, very talented singer.
What I take from this song is. Regret! He was an army veteran and I assume due to the things he saw the relationship broke down and he’s now contemplating on what could of been but he wasn’t in a state to give it to her at the time. I also read somewhere that he didn’t want to release this song as it was personal to him but they said it would be a hit so he did lol
Many love songs if taken overly literally, can come off sounding like mentally unhealthy obsessions, but it's, in my opinion, just trying to express the deep feelings and not so much a depiction of true stalker actions or anything
I love the ways you’ve broken down this song. Although, I don’t find it creepy, just sad. It takes time to heal. And that’s okay, everyone has their own ways of healing. I’m sure he was very young when he truly felt that pain.
I thought it's a yandere's monologue about his love for his girlfriend he killed. I mean, the first and second verse are sus af. And it will stay as yandere's love song for me 💀🔫
Not stalker vibes. Imagine a person that has been married for 50 years. You wouldn't question it if they both went at the same time. You would just claim heartbreak. Some make emotional connections faster than other's
You are probably the worst reactor on TH-cam. Nobody is asking you to analyse the lyrics, they’re asking you to react to the video, no more no less. 🤷♂️
You're reading far too much into this song and honestly im sad you dont get it and you think hes a stalker 😂😂. Its a song about a lost love who he thought was the one, its not like he's still moping or pining 😊for this woman. Its just an emotional break up song.
A lot of people believe the song is about a partner that has passed away & its written in such a way that it has multiple meanings. But james Blunt himself has said. This song is about a girl Blunt dated & he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song".
Lots of people also think that "You're Beautiful" is a love song and if i recall correctly, it's quite popular at weddings.
Yes but his ex died during childbirth. He heard it through his mother.
@@oktoberkind2708what do you mean please? I’m so intrigued
This is about my Dad, and f you if if you tell me otherwise
@@Qalibratedit is a love song. Same as this song is a love song. Love songs don't have to be necessarily about being in love or the love reciprocated.
This song is about a girl Blunt dated, but he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song. Whereas 'You're Beautiful' is about a moment, one second in time of passing that person, the song 'Goodbye My Lover' is about a lifetime's worth of emotion, the fact that that relationship is over, and that life continues. And yeah, it's the most personal song on Back To Bedlam 👍🏻🤩🏴
I don't know how he sings this live, he's on the verge of crying every time he sings it
he's special artist. a unique voice and an insane a ability to emote very song with his voice truly
He actually CAN sing while he’s crying, as proven by Monsters. ❤
he's so good. he's voice/singing is so uniquely good
Slept on for sure.
This song came out when my husband had been murdered, so I interpreted it in a way most didn’t. It literally took me 3 years to leave the house other than necessary. So I understand that hollow feeling.💔I was broken for a long time.
i bet many people have told you already, but you have a perfect radio voice.
I think its more so about longing for a lost love. The pain, the sorrow of probably ruining a good relationship. Dont over think it. Its just a heart broken man dwelling. Peace from downey ca.
The album version of this song was recorded in Princess Leia's bathroom! James was staying with Carrie Fisher while making his debut Back To Bedlam album. Apparently the bathroom had a piano in it (how the other half live!) and the acoustics were perfect.
“Monsters” is another emotional powerhouse of a song from him. The lyrics speak for themselves 😢❤. Apparently “ Goodbye my lover” about a man losing his partner and child through their deaths .
No it isn't. The lyrics of Goodbye My Lover also speak for themselves. It's literally the raw emotion felt in the aftermath of a breakup with the woman you truly believe was 'the one'.
@@jjc5407Monsters is far more emotional, absolutely no idea what the fk you're talking about. A woman will never come close to the love of a parent.
@@jackwhitbread4583 then you should reread what I said, which was simply pointing out that @mattyball was incorrect in stating that Goodbye My Lover is about a man's partner and child dying. It isn't, and the lyrics make this perfectly clear.
This song always hits me.. I miss my ex so much 😢I never wanted a family.. then met the most amazing woman il ever meet had 2 beautiful kids with her she's the most amazingly strong beautiful woman I ever had, with her my love feels more like addiction, she makes me feel like I was worthy of something but life fucked it and it will always be my biggest regret, i had a dream that we were still together before the thing that broke us up and I held her and cried and begged not to go out on that day, and then I wake up and realise its gone 😢 if I could turn back time I would.
Don't think il ever really love anyone as much as I do her
You have to watch the music video to help understand. It's about losing a loved one to soon. Sings about all it could have been and all he imagined it to be..and how it was cut so short.
Blunt moved on. Since 2014 he has been married to Sofia Wellesley, the granddaughter of the 8th Duke of Wellington. They have two sons. The couple were guests at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. His elder son's godfather is Ed Sheeran. I believe he still lives primarily on the island of Ibiza, Spain.
Really enjoy your reactions. I don’t think there’s a better artist than James Blunt for expressing his emotions. He obviously has experienced what he sings about. Try reacting to his song ‘Monsters’ - another where he stretches your emotions.
James has seen what most people never will in the army he used to drive tanks and he cudnt fit hes guitar inside so he strapped it to the outside in the middle of a war zone !
This is where I am, except on a different plane - Husband died last year, Kids put me into a nursing home, I was allowed to leave because of my sister, and the 3 Kids still don't speak to me. I don't know why........ my heart is broken like this very song, every day when I wake up...... I hope mine doesn't last 7 years, It's already been 1 year. Thanks for this.
Sending you love and light ❤
I'm estranged from my whole family, so I have empathy for the roller-coaster of emotions estrangement brings.
@@tjo3410 Thanks, ever so much. It really helps knowing I am not alone in this.
You gotta move on. Find someone new. It is harsh, but others have it better and worse. My grandparents died within 2 weeks of each other. 63 years of marriage. My grandfather got ill, died within a week. My grandmother, right by him the whole time and sleeping, rolls over "Is he dead yet?" We all laughed. He went that night. My grandmother "I can get some rest now." She never woke up. They were the most likely to kill the other, but they also loved each other deeply. If I have a relationship an eighth of their's, I'll be happy.
@@jordan9604 That is just an adorable story, Jordan!! LOL!! That sounds like my grandparents. They loved each other and were married for about 60 years and they were a hoot, too! Sometimes we all wondered how they ever found each other....... :D . But, they loved each other deeply and were truly committed and faithful to each other. That's just about the way our marriage was......... Heck, we're human! All of us, but if there is Love in this world, we had it. Thanks so much for sending this wonderful story to me the time is so appropriate, our anniversary is the 25th and I've been a little down, but you have helped me smile this morning, Jordan😊. I appreciate it so very Much.
@@Haziesmom2023. Just sending you hugs ….my fiancé died very suddenly 24 years ago and I still miss him every day … our first date was on a Friday he took hold of my hand and it was like Magic ….he moved in on the Sun and he proposed on Wed … it was very quick lol but when you know, you know …
Good advice. Healthy advice.
My take on it is this. Seems like he is moving on and thats what the Goodbye is about.... but at the same time it has totally and completely wrecked him because they were in a very serious,likely long term, intense intimate relationship at one point....talking about marriage and kids and sharing their souls with one another.... but it was not meant to be for whatever reason. Now they both have their own lives, but there is no denying the impact they each had on each others lives. Maybe he had run into her or saw her out with her family and let himself really feel the entire depth of that emotion he was feeling, even if it was only for a moment. Probably reminded him of when they first parted ways, when he felt that feeling for many many moments. I ultimately think the song is his way of laying it to rest, by getting it all out there.
I always enjoy your reactions though MrLBoyd. Great song, very talented singer.
Beautifully sad ❤️🔥
It's been 33 years now, I'm still waiting as I come to the endd😢
It's been 33 years since she left me it may be over, it wont stop there, i will love her to my last breath 🤢😭💔😭😭😭
What I take from this song is. Regret! He was an army veteran and I assume due to the things he saw the relationship broke down and he’s now contemplating on what could of been but he wasn’t in a state to give it to her at the time. I also read somewhere that he didn’t want to release this song as it was personal to him but they said it would be a hit so he did lol
Many love songs if taken overly literally, can come off sounding like mentally unhealthy obsessions, but it's, in my opinion, just trying to express the deep feelings and not so much a depiction of true stalker actions or anything
sir your commentary and analysis is fantastic, on this vid of course but just on all your videos
James Blunt. ....
So Far Gone
If Time Is All That I Have
I love the ways you’ve broken down this song. Although, I don’t find it creepy, just sad. It takes time to heal. And that’s okay, everyone has their own ways of healing. I’m sure he was very young when he truly felt that pain.
The most technical reaction video 😂
This song is about letting go of a loved one who is dying. It's a not a break up song as most people think it is.
I thought it's a yandere's monologue about his love for his girlfriend he killed. I mean, the first and second verse are sus af. And it will stay as yandere's love song for me 💀🔫
It is a love song with a lost relationship. He has spoken of it many times
He Saud he is reserved about when he speaks but he speaks from he's music. This is an older song. He's married with children now.
Not stalker vibes. Imagine a person that has been married for 50 years. You wouldn't question it if they both went at the same time. You would just claim heartbreak. Some make emotional connections faster than other's
Liked your reaction. Did you have time to watch his song Monster? If you do, the video along with it is a must. Hugs from Sweden.
He moved on married and loss a child. Im disappointed to here where you going to no James he strong character and wouldn't hurt anyone
Sounds like he’s suicidal to me, it’s such an emotional piece though. Great reaction bro
sometimes people never move on until death
STALKER VIBS, MUST SEE: James Blunt - You're Beautiful
He’s just voicing his grief that’s all!
That may be, but for some of use we can't let go, i decided along time ago if i couldn't have her i just as soon be alone i❤DDS
It truly is crippling
Now watch You're Beautiful.
George Jones' He Stopped Loving Her Today -- he loved her till he died!
Michael Bolton vibes
Trisha Yearwood - She's In Love with The Boy
☮️💙💙💙😢
James moved on and he is a very happy man with children let's not get too deep
Possibly its a widower song, bud.
Death
"We have the lyrics just in case we need them". Lol, it's James Blunt, You won't need the lyrics.
James is married to a beautiful woman, so I'd say he's over the woman he wrote this song about.
3 James blunt videos in the last 2 months and you don’t know who he is?
I think youve over thinking it.
You just don't get it. You've never been in love or married
James messed up and she dumped him
Maybe you are just taking the lyrics too literal
Have you ever been in love bud? Based on your commentary you completely missed the point of this song. Stalker vibes? What?..
Man, you would not have listen to you
You really over analyzed this…sometimes too “political” maybe🤷🏽♀️
you're wrong on this one.
you going far too deep into it. The dude broke,still loves his bird - the end. Its only you suggesting stalking sh I te
dude is military- maybe listen to other songs before classifying him as a stalker.
You are probably the worst reactor on TH-cam.
Nobody is asking you to analyse the lyrics, they’re asking you to react to the video, no more no less. 🤷♂️
You're reading far too much into this song and honestly im sad you dont get it and you think hes a stalker 😂😂. Its a song about a lost love who he thought was the one, its not like he's still moping or pining 😊for this woman. Its just an emotional break up song.
Read the first and second verse, it's obviously a yandere's monologue about the girl he just killed, maybe after stalking or dating her for a while 💀🔫
I think he's saying goodbye to a terminally ill person he cared for.
No, it's just a breakup song.
Thank you to confirm my story🖕