you’re beautiful, it’s true

I don’t normally post lyrics, but usually I post from work and I’m not so much listening to the words of songs here as much as the music. My former co-worker Tom pointed me to the video for James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful” and I realized I’ve heard the song many times before, but the video is so haunting that it made me listen to it. Unfortunately for me, it got a lot of play this weekend while I was at home.

The bad news is it really reminds me of the one, the good news is that I can actually listen to it without getting all moody like Norah Jones’ album used to make me feel. The video also seems to portray someone that is a little too resigned to his fate, hence the haunting quality. The song’s chorus:

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.

It could refer to anything from that stolen glance at a hottie on the train or in a store to that special someone that maybe things didn’t work out but you never stopped caring for. I’m sure he knows who he is, but I’m also sure he doesn’t read my journal as his internet access is spotty at best.

Ah well, got work to do.

James Blunt
“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, (clean version)
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.