"James exists, but his name’s not James. I haven’t been in contact with him since the song came out. The thing is, the story is drawn from a lot of truths, shreds of truths all woven together to create the story, but it’s not word for word. It’s not a literal retelling of anything I went through or that Keir went through. ‘James’ is a universal character - he’s the most unpopular kid at school and every school has one of those. And so that’s what he represents. I was bullied at school too...
I know there is a slim hope but can this get uploaded in better quality? Somebody please? This amazing song from an amazing and gorgeous lady deserve a better showing so others can truly appreciate this extraordinary lady. Love Kate and this particular song. Very powerful, it goes all the way to your spine,
A touching song. A talented artist. Ive been both the bully and the victim in this song. Maybe thats why this song deeply moves me. Ive made successful attempts to apologise to a couple of people/friends who i treated badly back in school. Although when i apologised they dismissed it saying i needn't apologise, for me it was the principal of it, and to clear my guilty conscience. I feel alot better having done it.
im friends with her manger, and ive met her a few times and she performed where i live and she sang tht song but b4 she sang it she told the crowd what it was about and after i asked her if she could tell me about it and she did :)
@Detritus2099 James isn't a real person - it's just a story (she's said so in several interviews). In fact, she was the one who was bullied in school. It doesn't make the song any less powerful in my opinion, though.
James reminds me of me cept where i live these days theres some kind of acceptance in people like me and the "popular" are beginning to become us. Guys who give crap generally end up with some kinda of karma dick in the ear :)
Due to some of her other guy-bashing songs, I somehow feel she's just shedding crocodile tears here. She's ok as a singer, but her target audience seems to be the romantically self-righteous, usually women.
"James exists, but his name’s not James. I haven’t been in contact with him since the song came out. The thing is, the story is drawn from a lot of truths, shreds of truths all woven together to create the story, but it’s not word for word. It’s not a literal retelling of anything I went through or that Keir went through. ‘James’ is a universal character - he’s the most unpopular kid at school and every school has one of those. And so that’s what he represents.
I was bullied at school too...
love this song. What a tear jerker.
she won song writer of the year for this song
she was the first australian to ever get the award
i heard this song for the first time at apollo bay music festival and it made me cry so much. it's definitely the best song on the new album.
You’re officially off his hit list!
Me and my friend M are singing this for our recognition assembly at school (: its such a good songgg!
Such a beautiful song, it gives me goosebumps and a tear everytime I hear it.
I know there is a slim hope but can this get uploaded in better quality? Somebody please?
This amazing song from an amazing and gorgeous lady deserve a better showing so others can truly appreciate this extraordinary lady. Love Kate and this particular song. Very powerful, it goes all the way to your spine,
This song is amazing! Listen to the story in the song... love it!
She holds him dearly in her heart though, why else remember this event and then make a song?
Fantastic voice and seriuosly great song
awesome song, hasnt had the recognition it deserves.
I cried the first, second and third time I heard this...
A touching song. A talented artist.
Ive been both the bully and the victim in this song. Maybe thats why this song deeply moves me. Ive made successful attempts to apologise to a couple of people/friends who i treated badly back in school. Although when i apologised they dismissed it saying i needn't apologise, for me it was the principal of it, and to clear my guilty conscience. I feel alot better having done it.
Nice work Kate and friends, well done.
Cant wait to see the film clip!!
This is really good, we heard this song in my english class and i had to find it again.
james is her best friend now :) they lived together for like 5 years
Beautiful
entertianer worth following...fantastic
Brilliant, brilliant song from an amazing artist. Love the stripped down version a lot. Just brings home the poignant lyrics.
amazing kate
x
Great song. Good job.
this song is amazing!!
wen eva i sing it i cry!!!:'(
if this jame is a real person i'm sure he would appreciate this song....xx
touching song
Beautiful :)
im friends with her manger, and ive met her a few times and she performed where i live and she sang tht song but b4 she sang it she told the crowd what it was about and after i asked her if she could tell me about it and she did :)
god i love that song good on ya ;)
cool song man
@Detritus2099 the song used to be called Song For Elton before it was recorded :) the guys name is probably Elton.
Dream lover material
Yep, I agree, was just thinking the same thing myself.
too true
@Detritus2099 James isn't a real person - it's just a story (she's said so in several interviews). In fact, she was the one who was bullied in school. It doesn't make the song any less powerful in my opinion, though.
@Detritus2099 she is james, she trusted a guy but it all blew up in her face.
she has a really unusual voice... very unique
some1 link me to download plx
wow what a powerful song. Makes me feel guilty and i dont know why?
@Detritus2099 it sounds like he is real.... he may not be called james but i feel he is real. i also wonder what he thinks about the song.
@orionpax1981 the guy singin is her husband...^^
Who else who watching this in 2020
Who knows what the chords for the guitar are?
purplelovingpanda Am F and C capo on 5th fret
Cut capo key of E or key of E. Cut capo gives it that nice open tune sound they do
@aitannaa oh its so sad..
2023 ?
luv this song so much, but the third verse is kinda sad.
pfuii du haund einfach so ausreißen james?^^ schapp sie dir tieger :DD
I wonder if James is a real person, and what he thinks of the song...
The guy singing is wrecking the song
James reminds me of me cept where i live these days theres some kind of acceptance in people like me and the "popular" are beginning to become us. Guys who give crap generally end up with some kinda of karma dick in the ear :)
@mariadivineyxx1 even though he wrote it lol
only the hottest brisbanite ive every seen!!!
she looks so unimpressed with the off-key whistler at 1:46...haha
you should be sorry.... You should have done something then. It's too late now.
Due to some of her other guy-bashing songs, I somehow feel she's just shedding crocodile tears here. She's ok as a singer, but her target audience seems to be the romantically self-righteous, usually women.
THE WHISTLING GUY IS ANNOYING
12 years on I still feel this way.
@sallysod No, cos there aint no such thing as God n Jesus.
der ihre stimme passt nicht zu der musik
ich bin der zweite ders nich mag:DD
der ihre stimme passt nicht zu der musik