The article reflects on an emotional journey that began on the author's 7th birthday with a gift of James Blunt's album, 'Back to Bedlam.' This album became a significant influence on their storytelling abilities. Fast forward two decades, the author attended Blunt's concert at 3Arena, reveling in nostalgia as he performed hits in their original order. The lyrics of his songs evoked vivid memories and introspective thoughts about life's challenges faced by others, culminating in a celebratory finale of energy and gratitude towards the singer for his enduring impact on the author's life.
As a child, it's probably not the most ideal album to have, but the descriptive lyrics in the album are likely what sparked the storytelling elements I have today.
The final song on the album, 'No Bravery,' made me feel really lucky and grateful because with the lyrics 'Houses burnt beyond repair/ The smell of death is in the air,' it made me realise that other children in the world were way worse off than me.
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