James Blunt - Miss America [Unplugged]

Watch James perform 'Miss America' from his new album

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MISS AMERICA LYRICS

Did someone give you something to help you ease the pain?
Like the liquor in the bottle, we watched you slip away.
And I feel as if I know you through the bars of a song.
Always surrounded but alone.

But no goodbyes, you'll always be Miss America.
We watched you fly, but nothing's free Miss America.
And as you fall apart, we just call it art.
Was it so hard to breathe?

Was the picture in the paper not the face you recognise?
Did the make up never make up for the pain behind your eyes?
Cos I feel as if I know when you're on my silver screen
But I don't know the dark places that you've been.

But no goodbyes, you'll always be Miss America.
We watched you fly, but nothing's free Miss America.
And as you fall apart, we just call it art.
Was it so hard to breathe?

Does another voice sing in Heaven's choir tonight,
To fill the silence left behind?
And I don't know what goes on in your mind
I'm sure it's enough to make my cry.
Someday we'll find you lived forever.

But no goodbyes, you'll always be Miss America.
We watched you fly, but nothing's free Miss America.
And as you fall apart, we just call it art.
Was it so hard to breathe?

[owengriffiths]

I've never understood why so many people dislike James Blunt, I was told that I should be embarrassed that I like his stuff, I actually haven't found a song of his that I don#t like yet, I think he's great!

[totallytazz]

I saw James Blunt perform last night in Melbourne. He said this song was written about Whitney Houston. It completely changed the way I view this song, and I love it even more than I already did. <3

[thellteller]

His voice is a signature of music itself. Disarmingly beautiful and unique. Deep, daring, endearing !

[DanMullenUK]

This is a great track from a great album. It's not often you listen to a CD and enjoy every track, but James Blunt's "Moon Landing" doesn't contain any filler - it's full of really catchy songs and is probably my favourite of his four studio albums to date.

[jamocleasby]

I'm 19 and a metalhead, but thanks to my Dad's incessant playing of this man I've grown to love his music! What an epic song, keep it up James!!! Can't wait for the new album :D

[annemichelle]

Would love to have an album of all James Blunts 'unplugged' songs

[Bigheadlikeriri]

13 years ago today we lost Whitney Elizabeth Houston. Rest in peace Queen, you would’ve loved this song💜

[Lizsi]

He has something in his voice that makes me stay in a very good peace....

[Sportsguy]

He's an astounding singer, but an even better writer.

[wondering]

There are so many "Miss America's" So many that have been lost. Heartbreakingly beautiful song

[MathieuMomoNouazi]

Yes, just yes. just keep providing more performances for music lovers. Many thanks

[sarahmorgan]

When I hear this I think, WOW, what a gifted songwriter / singer. I have not heard one bad song from this man yet. When you count fans of James Blunt, , count me too

[fredrobby]

This song is (insert gigantic number) times better than most of the "popular" song...
Y u no popular james? There is absolutely no reason people don't love you...
I will never understand that.

[gdubtub.]

This song had me at the first note. This dude plays guitar, piano, sings, writes amazing songs, and captures our hearts. Not bad.

[cindyqueen]

Beautiful tribute to the late great Whitney Houston, The voice.

[SHAYNEWONG]

Another amazing songs from James.

"Does another voice sing in Heaven's choir tonight,
To fill the silence left behind?
And I don't know what goes on in your mind
I'm sure it's enough to make my cry.
Someday we'll find you lived forever."

[MrRitablunt]

Thank you for allowing me to take part of your moments... Thank you for making our lives happier... you are a charismatic person... and I'm proud of "be enjoying" your songs...a kiss in your heart and may God maintain you enchanted.

[lindadannemiller]

A true musical genius! Lyrics pure poetry. And his sarcastic wit, a beautiful mind.

[Red_Juliet]

This is simply amazing, I cannot find the words to describe James Blunt and his music, he can emphasis everyone's feelings with a single song, even if you don't really feel in that mood in that moment. Love him!

[dolhinssmj]

He is a great artist, he can create awesome songs