James Blunt - The Greatest (Official Music Video)

The official music video for James Blunt - The Greatest

Taken from the fifth studio album 'Once Upon A Mind' released in 2019, which featured the singles, 'Cold', 'Champions', 'I Told You', 'Monsters', 'The Truth', 'Halfway' and 'The Greatest'

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Directed by Jacob Wise.

UK profits from the single in 2020 will be donated to the NHS.

Lyrics:
Too much to say
Too much to lose
I get frustrated thinking 'bout the world I brought you to
It's a battle of time
That I have with you
But don't decide the how, the when or if we'll make it through
I feel that you deserve a chance to know the truth and to be better than
The ones who came before you only to let pride and money weaken them
So be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause the world is standing waiting for someone to come and change it
Yeah, be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause we need a soul to save us
Need someone to be the greatest
So many words
Veiling the truth
The others turning and it's time for us to choose
And people will try
To take you down too
But if I was a betting man, I'd put all my money on you
I know that I have nothing left to give to you to make you better than
The man I failed to be, the friends and father that I know I should have been
So be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause the world is standing waiting for someone to come and change it
Yeah, be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause we need a soul to save us
Need someone to be the greatest
Nobody knows what to say (oh no)
Nobody shows you the way (oh no)
Sometimes it's hard to see
Who you're gonna be
So be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause the world is standing waiting for someone to come and change it
Be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause we need a soul to save us
Need someone to be the greatest
Be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause the world is standing waiting for someone to come and change it
Be the young, the brave, the powerful
'Cause we need a soul to save us
Need someone to be the greatest love

About James Blunt:
James Blunt is an internationally acclaimed multi-million selling artist known for his powerful performances, distinctive voice and a knack for crafting melodic, contemporary pop songs.

His catalogue includes 2004's 'Back to Bedlam', which became the one of the best selling albums of the Noughties, as well as albums All The Lost Souls, Some Kind Of Trouble, Moon Landing, The Afterlove and Once Upon A Mind, which have spawned hits such as 'You're Beautiful', 'Goodbye My Lover', 'Wisemen', '1973', 'Stay The Night', 'Bonfire Heart', and ‘Monsters.

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[bobblebec]

He’s an ex soldier he has soul and heart wrenching experience that’s why he writes such fantastic songs, see it in his eyes❤️

[carterbyers]

I truly believe James Blunt is one of the most underrated artists of our time, always such power and meaning behind his lyrics. As a college student in Canada who just finished his prerequisites and is enrolled for nursing next year this song really motivated and inspired me to try the best I can so one day I can help on those front lines. Stay safe everyone, and be kind and respectful in times like these. At the end of the day we are all human fighting this together. And as a current full-time grocery worker, please keep the distance, it is all we have to protect ourselves we are just as worried as you.

[stevenodongo]

Lost my job and was send to unpaid leave due to this pandemic, am now battling this virus + hunger..but when I listen to this song, I realised that real wealth is health.
Thanks for this song James Blunt .
Much love from Africa, Kenya.

[qajimbagi]

This song did not get enough credit. who's here in 2024 listening to this jam?

[francine]

I cried all the way through this song. I know how it feels to watch my 23 year old son (with high-functioning Asperger's) go to work to stock shelves at our grocery store every night, (all night). He comes home in the morning and throws his clothes into the washer, then showers...he is afraid, but brave and determined to help in some way. I never dreamed that he would have to live through something like this. Being a parent and not being able to fix what is wrong for your children is heartbreaking. I am so proud of the men and women, sons and daughters, husbands and wives, who are doing whatever they can to make our world safer. This song touches my heart so much. Thank you James for these words. May God heal our world for our children.

[ritahayworth]

I am a nurse and I would like to recognize our entire medical team. Thank you certified nursing assistants, housekeepers, pharmacy technicians, lab technicians, hospital food service and security workers, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, surgical techs, laundry service workers, hospital registration attendants, patient transporters, hospital supply technicians, and CE techs! We all are in this together and the hospital can not operate without you!

[tonnykiema]

Its a collective battle we have to win. This is a song for everyone.

[MelissaHill-ycwo]

Unfortunately I lived through this but my husband didn't. To all the nurses and doctors you were wonderful. Thank you

[HandryCarlos]

I'm a doctor and hearing this song makes my ❤️ feel warmth although the job seems endless at the moment. Be safe everyone, keep on social distancing. Thx James Blunt.

[gerardaguilar]

James Blunt is an artist with a true heart. He deserves respect and admiration. Keep on doing meaningful music James!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!!

[katl]

So many people seem to have already forgotten this & i can't understand how. It was such a defining moment in world history

[fadelaelagag]

Being a doctors it's particulary touching for me in this difficult times.

God we need amazing Grace

[whilewild]

James Blunt, one of the best artist in this world, I’m a fan since I’m a child ❤️ his voice has so much soul and touch my heart every time I hear his songs! My dream is to release a song with him one day... I hope you will read my comment and maybe take 3 minutes of your time to hear my songs. It would be the best day in my life ❤️

[ellena]

Watching this from my hospital bed after testing positive for covid, but we shall win, we're brave, strong and fighters.Everyone who tested positive do not panic, it's not a death sentence, we shall fight and bounce back with full force.
I appreciate your well wishes and positivity
I would love to appreciate the medics all over the world who are working around the clock to save lives

[miriana]

It's been nearly two years and this song continues to give me chills

[johnyt]

James Blunt, you deserve more than like.
RESPECT.

[skullbladesgaming]

JAMES blunt deserves so much more credit and respect then he get, his songs are all extremely moving and wise

[alvereenryngksai]

I'm a nurse, just done with my shift at COVID-19 ward. Watching this video I really feel empowered again. Thank you.

[mariaeugeniabirrielmieres]

Was the middle 2006 I listened James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" and "Same Mistake" those songs saved me from suicide, I was living in an abusive marriage been blackmailing by my husband, he made all the possible to mess with my independence, that couple songs made me strong each I play them, took me some more years but I left him, was beat harassed, had fear, even still not forget myself for bad choices I made and stay for so longer risking my own life I starting make my life again late found my soulmate we're old now and living apart (that's another story), just is like Mr. Blunt's songs evolved with my life; now bring me peace and joy, just wanted to say THANK YOU @JamesBlunt for be a special part of my life and for saved me from suicide, God bless you

[lozyarrow]

this seems like the song that we’ll show our kids and get a weird sense of nostalgia from these strange times