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Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Popular Love Song Revealed As Creepy Stalker Anthem
Let me set the scene for you. It's 2005, wide belts, layered tanks, and bohemian jewelry are in. And no matter how much you tried to avoid it, you couldn't turn on the radio, TRL, or walk into a Wet Seal without hearing this one song: "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt. The hit song is the third single from James's debut album Back to Bedlam. It was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. But I wasn't exaggerating about its popularity. Along with topping charts and music lists, "You're Beautiful" was being played everywhere! In fact, James eventually apologized for how much people were being exposed to it — in 2014, James said the song 'was force-fed down people's throats' and that 'it became annoying.' Well, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the single's worldwide release, James thanked fans for what they helped the song become. He also shared the meaning behind those notable lyrics. "20 years ago today, I released a song that bought me this house," James said in a video post on X (better known as Twitter). "Whoever thought a song about being high as a kite on drugs, stalking someone else's girlfriend would resonate quite so much? Thank you. You guys are beautiful." STALKING?! What in the world?! Sir, I thought this was a song about having an instant spark with a stranger, and not being able to get them out of your head, after realizing you'll probably never run into them again. So, I immediately headed to Google to see if I missed something in the lyrics. "You're Beautiful" starts like this: that last line — "I've got a plan" — is sounding a little suspicious, but I promise, the lyrics didn't turn creepy or anything after that. After the chorus plays, the next few lines go as follows: Yeah, I was a young teen when this song came out, and I can guarantee you, stalking was the last thing I thought this was about. But the more you Did you learn an interesting behind-the-scenes fact about a popular song? Share it with me in the comments!
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
James Blunt reveals REAL meaning behind 'You're Beautiful' on 20th Anniversary
Two decades after its release, James Blunt has finally revealed the real meaning behind his iconic ballad 'You're Beautiful'. In a video posted on Friday, the British singer marked the song's 20th anniversary by candidly admitting that the track, long perceived to be a romantic ballad, actually had a different interpretation all along. 'Twenty years ago today, I released a song that bought me this house,' Blunt says in the video. He continued, 'Whoever thought a song about being high as a kite on drugs, stalking someone else's girlfriend, would resonate quite so much?' Blunt concluded the clip saying, 'Thank you' to his fans, adding, 'You guys are beautiful.' Reacting to his candid and hilarious revelation, a fan commented, "It's the most beautiful stalking song ever made, just edging out Every Breath You Take by The Police.." Another said, "I didn't realise it was a song about stalking. However, after viewing this rather strange video, I get it." Still another reflected on the clip and said, "I tell you what, I've always believed music's at its finest when it's telling a story, no matter how twisted or unconventional that story might be. And if that story can resonate with people, make them feel something, even if it's just a little bit uncomfortable, well then, that's a success in my book." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Did You Know Luxury Hotel Prices in 2025 Could Be So Low? Expertinspector Learn More Undo Released on May 30, 2005, as the third single from his debut album Back to Bedlam , You're Beautiful catapulted Blunt to global fame, topping charts in ten countries and becoming one of the defining ballads of the 2000s. Blunt previously alluded to the song's unsettling inspiration in a 2020 Guardian essay. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Blunt says dark backstory behind hit song is all about 'stalking' a woman
To mark 20 years since the release of his breakout single You're Beautiful, James Blunt took a tongue-in-cheek trip down memory lane as he revealed what actually inspired the song James Blunt is raising a glass to 20 years of You're Beautiful, the chart-topping ballad that catapulted him to global fame and, as he puts it, paid for his Ibiza villa. In a tongue-in-cheek Instagram post on Friday, the 51-year-old singer walked through his lavish home while the iconic 2005 track played in the background. Stopping to face the camera, he quipped: '20 years ago today, I put out this song that bought me this house. 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.' The video, full of his signature deadpan humour, quickly drew applause from fans and celebrity friends alike. 'Legend,' wrote Poppy Delevingne. Hugo Taylor kept it simple: 'It's a nice house.' The house in question - a £1.7 million, six-bedroom villa nestled in an Ibizan pine forest - was purchased in 2006, just a year after You're Beautiful became a worldwide hit, topping charts from the UK to Italy. But while the song has become a wedding staple, its origins are less romantic than many realise. In 2022, Blunt told The John Bishop Show: 'It's about me stalking somebody else's girlfriend on the underground while I'm high. But people play it at their weddings, which is nice.' Even on Oprah, Blunt admitted it wasn't exactly a feel-good anthem: 'It's kind of miserable,' he told her, recalling a fleeting encounter with an ex and her new partner on the London Underground: "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.' James has been busy writing, singing and recording over the past two years, all the while raising two kids and travelling between Ibiza and London with his wife. James is married to Sofia Wellesley, an Edinburgh University-educated legal consultant with aristocratic roots. The daughter of Lord and Lady John Henry Wellesley, and granddaughter of the eighth Duke of Wellington, it was perhaps no surprise that James and Sofia received an exclusive invite to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. The couple began dating in 2012 and, on September 5, 2014, tied the knot in a private ceremony held at a London registry office, the morning after attending music legend Elton John's annual End of Summer party in Windsor. As reported by the Mail Online, socialite Sofia joked with pals at the time that she "was almost too hungover to get married". No sooner had they said, 'I do', the lovebirds jetted off to Majorca for a second ceremony with family and friends, held at Sofia's mother's breathtaking Marsana estate. Reflecting on his choice of partner with the Mail Online ahead of the big day, James explained: "It takes a strong person to be able to deal with somebody working in music. "It's hard when you're with somebody and you become embroiled in something just because you were seen standing next to someone else." He added: "It takes a tough person to deal with that and I'm lucky to have her."
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
James Blunt hit You're Beautiful is less romantic when you know the real meaning
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'You're beautiful, it's true,' sang James Blunt in his 2005 hit single, seemingly setting the benchmark for love songs with the ultimate romantic declaration. However, 20 years on, the lyrics seem a little less adorable and a bit more… creepy? Today, James, 51, is celebrating two decades since You're Beautiful was released as a single from his debut album, Back to Bedlam. There's no denying the tune changed his life, with the songwriter going on to sell 20million records worldwide, win two Brits, and earn five Grammy nominations. But he remains proud of his somewhat one-hit wonder status, even declaring in his bio on X: 'Proof that one song is all you need.' You're Beautiful reached number one in 13 countries, as listeners were enchanted by its lyrics about forbidden love and longing. While marking its anniversary, though, James has seemingly brought to light the song's true meaning – and let's just say we'll never listen to it in quite the same way now. Taking to social media with a light-hearted video, he said: '20 years ago today, I released a song that bought me this house. 'Whoever thought a song about being high as a kite on drugs, stalking someone else's girlfriend would resonate quite so much?' He signed off to his followers: 'Thank you. You guys are beautiful.' Indeed, we aren't the only ones who failed to pick up on the sinister undertone of the lyrics, but it seems James's fans are more than fine with it. 'Never ever knew that was what it was about! Too funny now I know yet still a great song and, you're very welcome lol', replied @murray_dic32840. @CarlBovisNature branded You're Beautiful 'the most beautiful stalking song ever made', while @rickymakescrap joked: 'Plot twist: The house is next door to that woman.' 'One of the best songs in a generation. Thank YOU!', added @fabianredpath. Lines in the chart-topping anthem that you might hear a little differently now include: 'She smiled at me on the subway / She was with another man,' and, 'I saw your face in a crowded place / And I don't know what to do / 'Cause I'll never be with you.' James also sings: 'And I don't think that I'll see her again / But we shared a moment that will last 'til the end,' and 'There must be an angel with a smile on her face / When she thought up that I should be with you.' Oh, and as for the 'being high as a kite on drugs' thing, who could forget, 'She could see from my face that I was f***ing high,' which was censored to 'flying high' in the radio versions, confusing pretty much everyone. Speaking previously about how the song came about, James told The Guardian: 'One day, I was on the underground in London and saw an ex-girlfriend with her new boyfriend. Our eyes met, but we just walked past each other, and I went home and wrote the words to You're Beautiful in two minutes. 'I went to see my songwriter friend Sacha Skarbek in Los Angeles, and, with Amanda Ghost as a co-writer, we finished the song. 'It's always been portrayed as romantic, but it's actually a bit creepy. It's about a guy (me) who's high and stalking someone else's girlfriend on the subway. But everyone has those moments where you wonder, 'What if I'd said something?'' But you'll be pleased to know that, despite his self-confessed stalking phase, James is now happily married. In 2014, he wed Sofia Wellesley, having met two years prior through his sister. They also have two sons. Speaking about their relationship, James, who is typically a closed book beyond his music, said in 2020: 'I keep my private life private and yet write these deeply personal songs.' Asked at the time whether he understood the pressure Prince Harry felt regarding his marriage to Megan Markle, he added of public interest: 'It can be intense. More Trending 'Everyone in the public eye will face criticism, and it's worth realising that those people are human beings.' In 2023, the Bonfire Heart hitmaker, who also owns West London pub The Fox and Pheasant, continued joking about his big hitter and how it helps him to clear out at closing time. 'I play You're Beautiful at closing time to clear out the locals,' he quipped. 'My pub is the real passion project; it's just amazing.' Never change, James. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: This London Underground horror getting a reboot is your ultimate travel nightmare MORE: Netflix viewers have just hours to binge 'steamy' 00s British TV drama MORE: Legendary 00s EastEnders couple engaged after romantic proposal
Gulf News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Park Shin-hye channels Blackpink 'Like Jennie' on the dancefloor, fans react: 'Even her hair moves gracefully'
It was a joy for Park Shin-hye fans, when she showed her dance skills and performed to Blackpink member Jennie's hit song Like Jennie. The performance, which surfaced online, quickly garnered attention for Shin-hye stunning' moves. Dressed in a stylish ensemble reminiscent of Jennie's stage outfits, along with short hair, Shin-hye danced to the popular tracks with flair and poise, with fans flooding the comment sections. 'What can she not do,' one wrote. 'My favourite actress and my favorite kpop idol jennie,' another excited fan wrote. 'Okay I did not know that she dances so well,' one added. Park Shin-hye, who turned 35 this year, evolved from South Korea's beloved 'Nation's Little Sister' is known to have cut across different genres, and refusing to be typecast. Beginning her career with notable performances in dramas like Stairway to Heaven and Tree of Heaven, she gained widespread recognition with hits such as You're Beautiful, The Heirs, and Pinocchio. Her film repertoire includes the critically acclaimed Miracle in Cell No. 7 and the thriller #Alive. Beyond acting, she is also known for her philanthropic efforts through the Starlight Angel Project and has been featured multiple times in Forbes Korea's Power Celebrity 40 list.
