No Bravery

James Blunt

About No Bravery

"No Bravery" is a pop rock song written by British singer James Blunt and Sacha Skarbek for Blunt's debut album Back to Bedlam. The song was produced by Tom Rothrock and Jimmy Hogarth and received a positive reception from music critics. The song is written about Kosovo war while Blunt was serving there with NATO peacekeepers. It was released as the fifth single in April 2007, exclusively in France. The track peaked at No. 15 there. In the United States, "No Bravery" received heavy airplay but was not released as a single.  


Year:
2005
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There are children standing here
Arms outstretched and to the sky
Tears drying on their face
He has been here
Brothers lie in shallow graves
Fathers lost without a trace
A nation blind to their disgrace
Since he's been here

And I see no bravery
No bravery
In your eyes anymore only sadness
And I see no bravery
No bravery
In your eyes anymore only sadness
Only sadness

Houses burnt beyond repair
The smell of death is in the air
A woman weeping in despair says
He has been here
Tracer lighting up the sky
It's another family's turn to die 
A child afraid to even cry out says
He has been here

And I see no bravery (no bravery)
No bravery (no bravery)
In your eyes anymore only sadness
And i see no bravery
No bravery
In your eyes anymore only sadness

There are children standing here
Arms outstretched and to the sky
But no one asks the question why
He has been here
Old men kneel to except their fate
Wives and daughters cut and raped
A generation drenched in hate says
he has been here

And I see no bravery
No bravery
In your eyes anymore only sadness
And I see no bravery
No bravery
In your eyes anymore

Anymore
Anymore
Anymore

And I see no bravery 
No bravery 
In your eyes anymore only sadness
And I see no bravery
No bravery
In your eyes anymore only sadness
Only sadness

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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 Blount, Sacha Skarbek

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13 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"No Bravery" is a song by British singer-songwriter James Blunt. It was included in his debut album, "Back to Bedlam", released in 2004.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Blunt's experiences while serving in the British Army. He was a part of NATO’s peacekeeping force in Kosovo, where he witnessed firsthand the horrors of war.
Song Theme
"No Bravery" is a deeply emotional song, exploring themes of war, violence, death, suffering and the loss of human dignity.
Music Video
The music video for "No Bravery" consists largely of war footage from various sources, further emphasizing the anti-war message conveyed in the song's lyrics.
Critical Acclaim
The song was highly praised by critics for its honest and profound lyrics, with Blunt's vocals complimenting the melancholic melody.
Live Performances
Blunt often performs "No Bravery" during his live shows, regularly reducing audiences to tears with its stark imagery and emotional delivery.
Songwriting
"No Bravery" is one of the few songs on the album Blunt wrote alone. He has said it is one of his most personal songs.
Chorus Line
The chorus line "And I see no bravery/No bravery in your eyes anymore/Only sadness" relates to Blunt's experience of seeing his fellow soldiers losing their humanity and spirits in the face of war.
Album Success
"Back to Bedlam", the album featuring "No Bravery", has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, making Blunt one of the best selling British artists of the 2000s.
Impact
Blunt has noted that performing "No Bravery" can be emotionally taxing, given its deeply personal nature and the memories it carries of his time in the military.
Commercial Performance
Despite its heavy subject matter, "No Bravery" was well-received by the public and has been streamed millions of times on various music platforms.
Awards
Although "No Bravery" didn't win any awards itself, the album "Back to Bedlam" won several awards including two Brit Awards in 2006 for "Best Pop Act" and "Best Male Artist."
Meaning
According to Blunt, "No Bravery" is meant to encourage listeners to contemplate the true cost of war, beyond political and economic impacts, on human lives and spirits.

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