James Blunt reveals the real inspiration behind 'You're Beautiful' - and it's a tad creepy!

Publish Date
Friday, 25 February 2022, 3:56PM

When you hear British singer-songwriter James Blunt's 2005 hit single 'You're Beautiful,' you instantly feel hopelessly romantic.

But it turns out the song isn't as tender-hearted as we all think ...

During a recent appearance on The John Bishop Show, the 47-year-old singer was asked about the inspiration behind the ballad.

Blunt confessed he was inspired to write 'You're Beautiful' after he stalked his ex-girlfriend and her new man on the Underground in London.

"It's about me stalking somebody else's girlfriend on the underground while I'm high."

Blunt then jokingly followed up by saying: "But people play it at their weddings, which is nice."

Upon its release, 'You're Beautiful' made Blunt a household name around the world, as the single reached the top five in New Zealand, Australia, France and Germany, and number one in the UK, Canada, Belgium, Norway, the Netherlands and Italy.

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