James Blunt reveals famous song he wrote about 'being high as a kite on drugs' and 'stalking someone's girlfriend' bought him a house as he celebrates 20th anniversary
James Blunt revealed the success of his hit song, You're Beautiful, bought him a house in Ibiza as he celebrated the track's 20th anniversary on Instagram on Friday.
The 2005 track put the singer, 51, on the map and quickly became a global hit due to its catchy melody - but he joked about the lyrics which include 'being high as a kite on drugs' and 'stalking someone's girlfriend'.
James took to Instagram to share a comical video with his fans, thanking them for making the tune such a big hit.
In the new clip, James could be seen entering his large living room before making his way towards the camera as the iconic song played in the background.
He said: '20 years ago today, I put out this song that bought me this house.
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He continued: 'I mean, who would've thought? A song about being high as a kite on drugs and stalking someone else's girlfriend would resonate quite so much. You guys... are beautiful.'
Following his post, fans and famous pals flocked to the comment section to compliment the star on his 'great sense of humour' and branded him a 'legend'.
One fan wrote: 'You're beautiful James (laughing emoji) can't believe it's 20 years'; 'Genius (laughing emojis)'; 'I bloody love you (laughing emoji) such a great sense of humour.'
While Poppy Delevingne commented: 'Hahahahahhahahahahahahaa legend' and Hugo Taylor said: 'It's a nice house.'
In 2006, James snapped up the £1.7million property in Ibiza following the success of his number one hit.
The hilltop property - surrounded by pine forest - features six bedrooms, a library, sun terrace and an outdoor swimming pool with its own pool house.
You're Beautiful has undoubtedly been one of the most adored love songs of the past 20 years.
However, the inspiration behind the enduring tune could be described as slightly creepy.
Following his post, fans and famous pals flocked to the comment section to compliment the star on his 'great sense of humour' and branded him a 'legend'
In 2022, James appeared on The John Bishop Show and revealed the truth behind the beloved ballad - and it's not as romantic as some fans think.
When asked what inspired him to write the tune, he confessed: 'It's about me stalking somebody else's girlfriend on the underground while I'm high.
James then jokingly added: 'But people play it at their weddings, which is nice.'
Upon its release, You're Beautiful made James a household name around the world and the single reached number one in the UK, Canada, Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands, and Italy.
Several years ago, James appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and claimed that the song was about an ex-girlfriend.
He told Oprah: 'It's kind of miserable.
'It was about seeing my ex-girlfriend on the Underground in London with her new man, who I didn't know existed.
'She and I caught eyes and lived a lifetime in that moment, but didn't do anything about it and haven't seen each other since.'
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