James Blunt celebrates the 20th anniversary of his biggest hit that he calls ‘a bit creepy’

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

(CNN) — James Blunt’s song “You’re Beautiful” is beloved, even though it’s not about what some people imagine.

The British singer recently shared a video and post on social media in which reflected on his hit earworm.

“20 years ago today, I released a song that bought me this house,” Blunt said. “Whoever thought a song about being high as a kite on drugs, stalking someone else’s girlfriend would resonate quite so much? Thank you. You guys are beautiful.”

The song off his 2004 debut album, “Back to Bedlam,” became a worldwide hit in 2005.

In 2020, the former British army captain wrote an essay for the Guardian about “You’re Beautiful” and talked about the inspiration for the tune.

“One day I was on the underground in London and saw an ex-girlfriend with