James Blunt - The Girl That Never Was (Official Video)
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2023
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Lyrics
Darling I know we talked about it one too many times.
How there was something missing in our lives.
A little life.
So we tried. It was more than just a twinkle in your eye.
But some things you just don’t get to decide.
At least we tried.
The first casualty of life is the plan.
When I look back I’m not even sure that,
We were thinking.
Cause somewhere,
She’s probably dancing with her blonde hair.
Falling like ribbons on her shoulders,
Just like we always saw.
Bright eyes,
Spinning in circles in the sunlight.
Darling, we tried but now it’s over.
We had it all and then we lost,
The girl that never was.
If could say a million words to take away the pain.
What kills me is you trying to take the blame.
You’re not to blame.
I’ll never say I told you so,
But sad I’ve thought the words.
Tried drowning you in happiness.
I only make it worse.
We never should have picked a name,
Cause now she has a face.
And now no matter what we do,
No one’ll take her place.
Cause somewhere,
She’s probably dancing with her blonde hair.
Falling like ribbons on her shoulders,
Just like we always saw.
Bright eyes,
Spinning in circles in the sunlight.
Darling, we tried but now it’s over.
We had it all and then we lost,
The girl that never was.
I know we’ll never know you.
I know we’ll never hold you
I never got to show you my love.
Cause somewhere,
She’s probably dancing with her blonde hair.
Falling like ribbons on her shoulders,
Just like we always saw.
Bright eyes,
Spinning in circles in the sunlight.
Darling, we tried but now it’s over.
We had it all and then we lost,
The girl that never was.
Director - Vaughan Arnell
Producer - Zoe Gunn
Exec Producer - Alexa Haywood
Exec Producer - Fred Bonham Carter
Prod Company - Just Fred
Director’s Rep - Marisa Garner
Commissioner - Dan Curwin
Atlantic Creative Assistant - Anjola Akeju
BTS - Dan Kewley
Artist’s Manager - Brian McDonald
Artist’s Manager - Todd Interland
Production Manager - Abbey Valentina
Production Runner - Catherine Brown
Production Runner- Charlie Doherty
1st Assistant Director - Ben Burton
AD Runner - Rowan Hutchings
DOP - Natasha Duursma
Focus Puller- Milo Brown
2nd AC - Ross Dixon
Grip - Alex Bojic-Aguilar
Gaffer - Sam Alberg
Electrician - Paul Rowe
Electrician- Marina Lewin-Richter
Trainee Electrician - Laura Aguilera
Projection Tech - Simon King
Art Director - Victoria Thomas Wood
Art Dept Assistant - Liza Radlov
Art Dept Assistant- Jess Mulvey
Stylist -Frankie Tyler
Hair & Makeup - Gemma Aldous
Hair & Makeup - Anna Iglis Hall
Medic Mike Hampson
Editor - Kit Wells
Edit House - Final Cut
Final cut producer - Nikki Porter
Colourist - Matthieu Toullet
Grade House - Company 3
Company 3 producer - Sara Beckman
CAST:
Partner - Jenny Meier
Agency - Talent Talks
Agent - Bobby Mitchell
Equipment:
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He's one of the most underrated musicians on this god forsaken planet. Always hitting right into the heart with his lyrics.
On this God forsaken planet is right.
Actually I’m not sure he’s that underrated. He’s done well commercially, won awards, shared a stage with Ed Sheeran and other big names etc.
@@amitandutube No doubt, but his fan base compared to other artists ain’t that big. I’m not saying he’s a nobody, but he deserves better. He has a unique voice, outstanding lyrics and so on. While talentless singers with auto tune are producing things where you’re not sure if you’re watching a music video or a porn, the artists with real talent aren’t getting the attention they deserve.
@@freddymorel9076 I feel that way about Sara Bareilles actually so I kinda think I know what you mean.
You right. I love him, i love his song i wish more people kbew him
Holy crap. How is it possible to wrap up so much pain, love and understanding into one beautiful eulogy. To all of you who have gone through this, my dearest condolences.
He describes it perfectly.
You don't know the half of it but thank you.
This man is an angel to truly wear his heart on his sleeve every time he sings a song
'Goodbye my lover', 'Monsters' and now, 'The girl that never was'. Only James can make me cry like a baby with his songs even when I can't relate. Beautiful story telling in the form of a song.
Also, If Time Is Aoll I Have
@@Tiredofitall901já ia falar ela 💔
“Carry you home”
Also
Don't forget "No Bravery"
You're beautiful first 😁
"We never should have picked a name
'Cause now she has a face
And now no matter what we do
No one will take her place"
This hits hard. Thank you, James Blunt.
-Forever your biggest fan.
When we are happy we hear the music , when we are sad we hear the words..James makes us hear both ..always touching and reaching one's essence ❤
To anyone that has lost a child. This is very powerful. To those of us who never got that chance. It's an emotional song that hits you. You would need to be inhuman not to feel the emotions running through this song. Thank you James.
I don't have children and I will never have any (by choice) but I am almost crying listening to this song.
I totally agree with you
@@catherinecze7143same here absolutely stunning song
I lost 3 before I got my miracle... Never, but never I'll forget the 3 sons I have in heaven that I loved since day one but never got the chance to hold in my arms!
Our Michelle
we are a local childrens charity on the isle of man raising awareness for baby loss , baby loss awareness week is this week ,and will use this amazing song at our wave of light ceremony on sunday ❤
So wonderful, because I feel so embraced by this song. I feel so close to my son and can still feel my love for him today when I sing - The Boy That Never Was. I think of you very fondly, because this year was already 31 years ago for me.❤🙏
😢Only you could write a song like this, with so much emotions. The words run DEEP in my Heart, ❤️🙏♥️
I am a 73 yr. old, Native American Sioux Indian, Love ALL your music 🎵🎶, your voice is amazing, God Bless Your FAMILY❤ Keep writing, & playing more. Thanks ♥️🥰🙏
With this song James transformed a sad episode in his life into something sublime. A beautiful tribute to that angel who, unfortunately, flew away prematurely.
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Happy family, sir James blont, bendiciones famaly
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People mock James Blunt as cheesy but he's actually a very talented guy and also a nice guy too,I'm proud to say I listen to his music and enjoy it...
live concert of his was one of the most enjoyable concerts, highly recommend
Even James Blunt mocks James Blunt :) The guy is a military hero an incredible song writer and an all round top chap, should be Sir James.
I am so sorry that anyone has experienced this type of pain. As a father of 3 who has had a very difficult life as a child to an adult, from Africa to the UK, my children are the only pillar. I can’t start to imagine how life without them would be. Can all of you pray for my grandma Christine, the last love of my life? Haven’t been able to return home
Prayers
I pray for your sweet child's healthy growth and for Christine.
From Japan.
Lost my little girl halfway through pregnancy in july. I had the chance to hold her for about 4 hours before we had to let her go. This song is so powerful. Thank you so much for this. I really needed this♥️😢
Hugx
Heartfelt condolences hun!
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My heart is with you... this song cut through so hard for me, even nearly 7 years later. I too had my daughter halfway through. I got an hour and 42 minutes of her hurt beating. The sweetest and most heartbreaking two hours of my life. As I assume was yours. Hugs and love to you
Our daughter was stillborn last year at 32 weeks, thank you for this beautiful song. It captured so many emotions that resonate with me and my wife.
My heart is with you. I lost a baby girl at 17 weeks pregnancy.
Heartfelt condolences for your losses.
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We lost our baby girl at 36 weeks. I still think about her, 34 years later. Still wonder why. She's buried with her gran and great gran.
Losing a child is a terrible experience. My thoughts are with everyone who's suffered it.
I had the same problem in the 16. Week. It was a boy and I will never forget him. Be strong. I wish the best for you and your wife. Your child may rest in peace.
Once again, James Blunt is making me cry over someone I never actually knew, but still miss. ❤
OMG ............................. Never heard of this song till right now... wow - I am broken. So powerful. Such an amazing song. My goodness... I am speechless sitting in silence at 2 in the morning... lost in the emotion that this song brings on - just wow...
An absolutely beautiful song. My eldest son was stillborn at almost 42 weeks. We just celebrated his 9th birthday on the 13th October. No matter how many years go by, the pain is there forever, but so is the love ❤️
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So sorry to hear that.. Pain is there.. this 13th oct took my father away from me last year... this pain will not go.. but so is the love. I know. by no chance ..
Miłość zawsze zostanie, jest nieśmiertelna...
OMG ...
It's so so painful
Your little boy's soul decided to stay in heaven.
You made me cry non stop.
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Thank you for this ❤ Mine was a boy named Máximo. I carried him in me for 20 weeks, he has been in my heart for almost 20 years. People never talk about pregnancy loss and here you are, putting music and lyrics to this!! Thank you again for being the voice of many ❤❤
We lost our little boy at 20 weeks also. Sending so much love as we know how heartbreaking it is xx
Same, I lost 2 boys. Their names were Elijah & Niko. So many don't want to talk about it. My daughter joyfully speaks of her brothers in heaven. It changed my view of them.
I LOVE you ... for being so honest and Maximo hears you !
Sorry 😪🙏
I lost my Jenny at a few months. It helps to talk about them.
Our first (our boy) 12/10/07 B.O.M 🖤 I’m one in four. We’re not alone, they’re not forgotten
He’s getting more and more amazing as he gets older. His is hitting straight to heart issues that most of this world goes through. Thank you so much!
James es como el buen vino, mejora con los años
I Hope this song brings comfort to all those who lost their loved young ones.May God bless you all.James Blunt is truly a Legend
Yes😔
I don't know if this helps, but she's happy. And she heard your beautiful song for her. Her soul transcends. She will see the other of her siblings, and so proud of you 'her supposed dad". Just be strong and make sure her mummy knows that she loved her, even before she entered her beautiful womb. She felt all the love you and Mom gave her when she was in the womb.
I am 56 but love your music as i am in to rock music ❤❤❤
Everybody listening have a nice day! Everything will be alright
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Desejo o mesmo para você! A vida é boa... ❤
@@AliceECrisOliveira thank you, dear!
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Thank you for your kind and loving words. Have an Amazing day every day ❤
To whoever is listening to this song now, wherever you are.... Sending you love, peace, healing and all good wishes. May your life be good❤
My wife and I lost our little girl almost two years ago at 41 weeks pregnant, 30 minutes before my wife delivered her lifeless body. She had T-18.
This is a beautiful song, but I disagree with James Blunt in one line of his song, he says "I know we'll never know you. I know we'll never hold you."
There is a way that we can see our little baby girl that passed away. My wife and I have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and our little girl is with God our Father in Heaven. When my wife and I die, we will go to Heaven, and we will see our little girl one day, ALIVE! we will get to know her, and we will get to hold her! Praise God!
I pray this for all of you as well that have lost a baby or a young child. It rips your heart out, but there is hope in Jesus!
I would love to tell you how you can know Him too.
Until Heaven my sweet Jocelyn Hope. I can't wait to look into your eyes and tell you how much Daddy loves you and has longed for this day. Thank you Jesus for making this future day possible.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank You Jesus
lost our 5month old unborn son a year ago. its sad thinking about it, but a smile knowing he is our little angel and is with the creator
James blunt. Underrated but the best lyrics and tunes ever created comes from him
I Love you james, i have been your fan since my teen ages, now am 30 still listing to same mistake daily. ❤ from Nigeria
me too
Im a lifelong fan of extreme metal.
But i can proudly say i am a big fan of james blunt.
Thankfully ive never been in this position of loosing a child, so i cant relate.
But his use of words makes me tear up and pulls at the heartstrings.
His song "monsters" had me full of crying because I can relate to that situation.
His songwriting skills are the best out there., an extremely underrated musician.
Sorry for your loss james, as much as i wouldn't wish this kind of loss on anybody, I truly love the music you release.
Beautifly said 😢❤
I know this pain, thank you James Blunt for this song. I can find peace with this song after my daughter was born dead. 🕊❤
My wife and I had a child that we lost and this song takes me back to the heartache that I felt at that time in my life, but in doing so it also takes me back to the healing that God has worked in my life since then. It breaks me but it reminds me that I will one day see my son, "I will be with him where he is." As King David once said when he lost his child.
A truly sad story, tears in your eyes, everything will be fine for everyone who listens.
This song helped me so much after my miscarriage. I will forever be grateful for you, for helping me through this difficult journey ❤ music can truly save lives ❤
Bro still going in after all these years!!!!! ❤❤
Just lost our little girl two months ago after an emergency c section at 26 weeks. Having to hold her as she passed haunts my days and nights. God this song resonates so much. The pain is not just for what we have currently lost but for the future loss as well.
Hope God sends his love to you
Holding you in my heart with so much love ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss
I could have written your comment myself. EMCS at 32 weeks. I'm sorry for what you are going through. What is your daughter's name? (If you don't mind me asking) ❤
@@DottyJayHer name was Isabella grace. I'm so sorry this is something you are going through as well.
This is my new favorite song. It is simply amazing. It deserves all of the praise in the world. Go, James!
This and Confetti and Roses
This song keeps popping up. I can't not listen to it but I also can't not cry everytime. We will always remember you Lylah Cactus
James, ohhh,back on track ,very happy for you, truly, best people always with you ❤️
James is one of the few musicians who is man enough to pour it ALL OUT in his beautiful songs, and this is one of many. Admittedly, this is gut wrenching. Love to Sofia.
John 5:28,29 Revelation 21:1, 3,4,5 Toni 💫
This is a song that can be hard for some to listen to, but in a way helpful. It’s beautiful, but so sad. Love to you all. ❤️
Wow... That is so moving. My wife and I lost our first kid during pregnancy, and I will always remember vividly the pain that we experienced. Thank you for writing this. I'm sure so many people need to hear that.
This song reminds me of my daughter who lost her son born sleeping ❤
_"James Blunt NEVER dies."_
Song that will touch the hardest hearts.
Everyone of us has lost someone ♥️ It's beautiful with so much sadness covered.
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Can you help me? I am from vietnam . I am studing english. I need someone help me.
@@hangtruong2644help you with what? This isn't the place for such ignorance.
Hello James Blunt, I got tears in my eyes - this song is sad and beautifull at the same time. There are so many couples out there who make this experience. The wish to get pregnant and get a child is one thing - but to know, that it will never come true is so hard to cope with.
Thanks for this really special and touching song! Be blessed!! Bettina
Such a beautiful song. How come it is not popular?
This song is absolutely beautiful!! I love the melody and the lyrics too. It's a song very sweet and heart touching 😊😊💕
I listened to this song over and over again. I lost a daughter in 1970 right after she was born. I never got to hold her or see her and if I hadn't had my 14 month old daughter to go home to I probably would not be her now. I lost my oldest daughter in January of 2022. She had been fighting leukemia for 10 years, caught covid and passed away within 4 days. I still can't believe it's real so this song really hit hard. This song reaches your soul.
Hello there, how are you doing?
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James, THANK YOU. My ex wife and i had to say goodbye to our first born little girl at 27 weeks. She lived for 2 hours and passed in my arms. She would have been 29 years old a few days ago (26-1-95)
God bless, thank you again for the music. It's hard hitting and it hits hard.
Sorry for you’re pain. In a world full of sadness and strangers.. I wish you happiness for the future.. and hope you find some peace. Stay strong friend.
Crying in the car 😢 first time I've listened to the words properly. 😔
James Blunt wrecks me every time.
Hi James, your music has always cut deeply inside with emotion and feeling's! But this track has me in tears but at the same time it is helping people who need it to help heal such a sad and traumatic experience! I guess each listener has suffered loss and we as listeners interpret a life event in our lives we've had to get through! So thank you for your strength in writing this piece because im sure it was hard! Sorry for your loss,condolences to you and your beloved wife and family! Such beautiful words
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The loss wasn't his, it was his best friend's sister's child
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How do you know this information?
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everyword is so true
A beautiful song! The Girl That Never Was is the best song since ever, i love this song and i hope that the song wins a grammy.
Great job James! ❤
I am a dad today for the 31st day, this made me cry from inside
James you made me cry so bad with this one
So sorry for your loss i hope you and your family get through this tough time my heart goes out to you and your family sending lots of love and prayers I have children and I can’t imagine how it would feel to lose one I’d be heartbroken and devastated. Keep the great music coming your such a talented artist and a truly nice person
Beautiful song ❤️
My family and I run a community organization that works with NICU families and families with disabled children. We shared your song with our community when it first came out...which just so happened to be right in Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Your song brought a sense of comfort that otherwise couldn't be put into words. I know this song had to come from your heart. This...this is why I appreciate your music so much. You've always been able to put some of the most difficult and tender moments in life, into words and make the most touching, beautiful, and timeless music. Thank you for being you.
This is one of the rare songs that makes me cry every time I listen to it. What a fantastic musician.
🛌 here ❤ his music
Such a beautifully sad song. I love how you transition from singing to your daughter in the third person to singing directly to her at the end.
This song also reminds me to go hug my own son and appreciate all that we have.
Thank you for another wonderful masterpiece.
In the best way possible, I will never listen to this song again - it is beautiful, but too painful. I'm a bereaved mother to two beautiful blonde baby girls who became angels through stillbirth and the other after one month. I see them in my heart dancing in the sunlight somewhere gorgeous - my girls who never where. This song is a stab in the heart for me and too painful to listen again, which is not a negative criticism at all. I do truly hope this song stimulates discussion surrounding infant loss and the major, irreparable impact it has on people's lives. People like me and so many others.
Say their names.
Always loved and never forgotten xxxx
You were blessed even if she went up to God because that is where she is 😢but never a better place to be than in heaven with God
I don't think there is anyone who could have done this song more justice than James.
This hits hard. My husband and I went through this exactly but our "girl" was twin girls ❤❤. We had names, things set for them. We had to pack up the things we had for them 😭❤❤. This is a beautiful, beautiful tribute. Thank you @James Blunt for being so eloquent and loving in your song writing and story telling. You are amazing 😢💙
Half a lifetime ago my son died in the womb at six months. This song has brought that flooding back and at 64 I’m crying like he never had the chance to
I've lost two babies...but they are in a better place..the world for me is a painful place, full of cruelty which has affected my emotions, and i wouldn't want a child of mine to feel and go through the same..RIP my little ones. ❤
He is known for his storytelling in his songs.
His ability to tell emotional and personal stories through his music is a key aspect of his artistry.
Beautiful song. I lost my little blondie when she was born sleeping at 6 months. I can relate to every word. I saw her once in a dream she was dancing in the snow. My Mea there is not a day when I don't think of you. It would have been her 16th in January 😢❤
"The first casualty of Life is The Plan..." - Truth
Lost my son Sean to SIDs at 5 and a half months old. We did everything right. He just... stopped.
Then Mathew blew an artery at 7 months in the womb, my wife almost died as well.
William HAD to go to Afghanistan at 18. Couldn't convince him otherwise. Respect.
I think about what I had with William and all the things we didn't have with Mathew or Sean.
This song hits that spot clearly.
Thankfully we have Josh, James, and Kat, our fine young adults, to pull us out of the spiral when we fall.
Because we still fall, 30 years later.
I still wonder about how different life would be if my ex and I didnt lose our little angel. My son never got the little sibling he always wanted. Our relationship just never recovered after that. I blame myself because i wasn't there the moment it happened to support her emotionally. The pain will never go away.
Wow, just wow!!! I'm almost 60 years old and although I don't have any children, nor probably ever will, I can relate to this song on an entirely different level. I can feel the loss that this song signifies simply because I have "lost" what I've never had... Bullseye!!!
James and Damien rice never disappoint. If I can rely on any artists music it has to be theirs
A man who rivals DYLAN with his lyrics. He is amazing. He touches your heart as if he knew you. A rare genius ! 👍💙
WESHING YOU LOVE & HELF
She's a little angel beautiful baby girl with Jesus holding her little hands ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Rip angel
My heart cries for him if it happened to him. We know the woman is sad but we forget about the fathers sometimes.🥰🫂
Beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. If this song doesn't touch you, then you have no heart!
Honestly one of the best artists ever, this album is a masterpiece. His best one so far
My wife and I lost 4 consecutive girls in the second trimester when we first started trying to have children 7 years ago. We now have two beautiful healthy girls! This song made me cry, and it took me back to the darkest times of my life. This summarizes everything I was feeling back then, and even all these years later the pain is still there. I’ll never get to show them all my love, but I will give all my love to my special girls God gave me. Keep going and love will find you❤
The part where he said you’re not to blame. What a beautiful and freeing statement.
Ive listened to this beautiful song again, and found myself saddened by thecloss. I thought it was a lost love, and now realize it was a loss in an unborn child.
Although this soul cannot be physically touched, the love you feel for her is carried with her, wherever she goes. You will always be connected, all three of you, with the love within your own hearts and souls. She is always with you, although invisible at the moment. She is everything you see and touch, she is always real - just in a different way than expected.
Much love ❤️
The Angel is waiting peacefully, calm and happy in heaven for her beloved parents. It'll happens.
La manera más hermosa de empezar el día , con este extraordinario intérprete, que una vez más nos ofrece una historia casi nunca contada. Su voz aterciopelada y la manera en que canta pocos como el.Espero que visite México para poder disfrutarlo en persona.
Perfectly encapsulates how a father and son would say goodbye for the laat time without making it a big charade
the girl that never was...except that she was. There's a song about her. She had a name, and a face, and blond hair, and dances in all our hearts.
It songs like this that always touch my heart. 25 years ago my son Tristan James was stillborn 19 days before his due date. The pain, heart ache and longing never go away. They become manageable. This year 5 days after Tristan James’ birthday his brother became a Dad and we welcomed a baby girl into our hearts. She has made September a reason to smile. Stay strong and never forget the little girl you will love forever ❤
James, my condolence on the lost of your baby girl, we never know why things happen the way they do, Just know that someday in paradise you will see her again. Thank you for your talent and music never stop and keep your head up high. God bless you and your family.
Back again for the 100th time... Haven't even given birth in this world but I connect to this song on I level I can't even describe... Wow
Listening again... and crying once more.
I love the song you put your heart into it like all your other songs. This song I can identify with but it was two boys that I lost the first one was a miscarriage and the second one was full term. So this song cuts a little deep, I am 72 and I lost my babies over 40 years ago but when I listen to this song it was like yesterday so of course I cried. James Blunt this song is beautiful thank you for the music you give to us your fans. ❤❤❤❤❤
🫂💔 this affirms that I’ll never truly be done feeling the loss of my littles’ lives. “The first casualty of life is the plan…” The loss of hopes & dreams; always feeling that something is missing even within the joy
@@JamesHillierBlountI am happy. I think that those deeper, sadder, or more painful feelings don’t overshadow joy when you allow yourself to feel everything fully. Maybe that’s what makes hoping & loving so powerful
What a beautifully powerful and emotive song. We lost our 2nd little girl in August. Stillborn at 28weeks due a very rare and severe heart abnormality. This song just hit hard but so beautifully written!
damn you for making me cry again
What a very unique voice Mr. James!
Such a beautiful song with such a sad meaning, I'm dedicating this song to my niece who didn't get to breathe her first breath 22/09/2002. May she be dancing with all the other angel babies ❤
I was crying before the chorus, as always, James Blunt delivers a masterpiece of melancholy inducing sounds. Been an absolute fan since "All the lost souls", first album I ever bought with my own money, and never disappointed
This song reminds me of my baby I lost in 1977..felt her but never got to see her or hold her...
Hello, how are you?
One of my favorite tracks from the album. Watching all the way from Vanuatu
Thank you for your music and a big hug from Italy ❤
It's incredible how he takes his sad sad memories and turns them into hit songs 😢❤❤