Bonfire Heart
James Blunt
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Your mouth is a revolver firing bullets in the sky Your love is like a soldier, loyal till you die And I’ve been looking at the stars for a long, long time I’ve been putting out fires all my life Everybody wants a flame, but they don’t want to get burnt And today is our turn Days like these lead to Nights like this leads to Love like ours You light the spark in my bonfire heart People like us we don’t need that much just someone that starts starts the spark in our bonfire hearts This world is getting colder, strangers passing by No one offers you a shoulder, no one looks you in the eye But I’ve been looking at you for a long, long time Just trying to break through, trying to make you mine Everybody wants a flame, they don’t want to get burnt Well today is our turn Days like these lead to Nights like this leads to Love like ours You light the spark in my bonfire heart People like us we don’t Need that much just someone that starts Starts the spark in our bonfire hearts Our bonfire hearts Our bonfire hearts Our bonfire hearts You like the spark People like us we don’t Need that much just someone that starts Starts the spark in our bonfire hearts Days like these lead to Nights like this leads to Love like ours You light the spark in my bonfire heart People like us we don’t Need that much just someone that starts Starts the spark in our bonfire heart Our bonfire hearts Days like these lead to Nights like this leads to Love like ours You light the spark in my bonfire heart People like us we don’t Need that much just someone that starts Starts the spark in our bonfire heart
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Written by: James Hillier Blount, Ryan B. Tedder
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Success"Bonfire Heart" was released in July 2013 and became one of James Blunt's most successful singles, reaching No.4 in the UK Singles Chart and top positions in several other countries.
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Album ContributionThe song is a well-recognized piece from James Blunt's fourth studio album, "Moon Landing". Many fans and critics alike cite this track as the highlight of the album.
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Collaboration with Ryan TedderThe song was co-written by James Blunt and Ryan Tedder, the frontman of the popular band OneRepublic and a renowned producer known for collaborating with worldwide artists like Adele, Beyoncé, and Paul McCartney.
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Video InspirationThe music video for "Bonfire Heart" is inspired by rural America, specifically motorcycle travel across the country. It was filmed in Wyoming and Idaho and shows Blunt interacting with locals and enjoying the simple joys of life.
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Heartfelt Lyrics"Bonfire Heart" is known for its inspiring and heartfelt lyrics that reportedly reflect Blunt's own experiences and feelings around the time he wrote the song, showcasing his signature blend of sincerity and sentimentality.
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Acoustic PerformancePerhaps one of the most famous performances of "Bonfire Heart" is Blunt's acoustic version. This stripped-down version of the song further highlights the honest lyrics and Blunt's emotive vocal performance.
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Warm ReceptionThe song received generally warm reception from critics upon its release. Many praised its catchy melody and uplifting lyrics, which marked a departure from Blunt’s prior, more melancholic discography.
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Active PromotionBlunt actively promoted "Bonfire Heart" in live performances, television shows, and tours. The song had a prominent place on his performance lists during his subsequent tours.
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CertificationOn top of its chart success, the song has also been certified platinum in Australia and gold in Germany and Austria.
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SiriusXM"Bonfire Heart" was later performed live for SiriusXM in 2019, showing the song's enduring popularity and Blunt’s continued embracing of one of his biggest international hits.
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