Bonfire Heart

James Blunt

About Bonfire Heart

Bonfire Heart is the lead single from British singer-songwriter James Blunt's fourth studio album, Moon Landing (2013). The song was written by Blunt and OneRepublic's lead singer Ryan Tedder, with whom Blunt had previously written the single "Stay the Night". The song debuted at number six and climbed to number four in the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
2013
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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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James Blunt

James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005. His repertoire can be best described as a mix of acoustic-tinged pop, rock and folk. After recording on the independent American label Custard Records, Blunt won two Brit Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, and by 2006 was nominated for five Grammy Awards. The following year, he released his second album All the Lost Souls (2007). Blunt's third studio album, Some Kind of Trouble, was released in November 2010. Worldwide, Blunt has sold over 18 million albu… more »

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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.
Album Contribution
The 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.
Collaboration with Ryan Tedder
The 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.
Video Inspiration
The 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.
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.
Acoustic Performance
Perhaps 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.
Warm Reception
The 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.
Active Promotion
Blunt 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.
Certification
On top of its chart success, the song has also been certified platinum in Australia and gold in Germany and Austria.
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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