Bartender – English Lyrics

• By: James Blunt
• Album: The Afterlove

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into James Blunt's "Bartender" and explore the nuances of English conversation and emotion through a heartfelt story of reunion and regret. The song's clear narrative and relatable themes of love and second chances make it an accessible and engaging piece for language learners, offering insights into common expressions of apology, desire, and reflection in a casual setting.

[English]

It's a little after midnight, there's a couple in the corner

And I wonder what he said, because she's crying

And I guess they won't remember when they wake up in the morning

With the headache from the whiskey and the wine

I know that I have said things I regret when I'm sober

'Cause we always hurt the ones we love the most

I messed up and I know it, if I hurt you, girl, I'm sorry

But it's good to see the girl I used to know

We can dance, but I can't dance

Maybe we can stick to holding hands

Or should we raise a glass

And forget the past

If we keep on drinking we're gon' fall back in love

So fill it up, fill it up

We must not be thinking 'cause we can't get enough

So fill it up, fill it up

Bartender, can you pour some love?

Bartender, can you pour some love?

We can talk about a future, we don't wanna reminisce

Because we both know it was me who got it wrong

But fuck, it's good to see you, you look awesome and I miss you

Baby, listen now, they're playing our song

We can dance, but I can't dance

Maybe we can stick to holding hands

And let's raise a glass

And forget the past

If we keep on drinking we're gon' fall back in love

So fill it up, fill it up

...

We must not be thinking 'cause we can't get enough

So fill it up, fill it up

Bartender, can you pour some love?

Bartender, can you pour some love?

...

And it's closing time, back to yours or mine?

After all this time you still blow my mind

And it's closing time, back to yours or mine?

After all this time, after all this time

If we keep on drinking we're gon' fall back in love

So fill it up, fill it up

We must not be thinking 'cause we can't get enough

So fill it up, fill it up

Bartender, can you pour some love?

Bartender, can you pour some love?

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