No Bravery
James Blunt
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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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Written by: James Blount, Sacha Skarbek
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
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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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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Song Theme"No Bravery" is a deeply emotional song, exploring themes of war, violence, death, suffering and the loss of human dignity.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was highly praised by critics for its honest and profound lyrics, with Blunt's vocals complimenting the melancholic melody.
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Live PerformancesBlunt often performs "No Bravery" during his live shows, regularly reducing audiences to tears with its stark imagery and emotional delivery.
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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.
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Chorus LineThe 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.
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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.
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ImpactBlunt 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.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite its heavy subject matter, "No Bravery" was well-received by the public and has been streamed millions of times on various music platforms.
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AwardsAlthough "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."
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MeaningAccording 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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