Someone Thinks I’m Beautiful

I've written a lot of love songs, mostly about the same person. Dawn and I have been together for over 20 years and some of my best songs are about her and our relationship. When you've been with someone for a long time and when you can occasionally feel every single one of your years on the planet, it means a lot to know that someone still thinks you're beautiful. I have never had a plan in life. I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up, still don't. I'm acutely aware of all my shortcomings and it still baffles me that another person, who is also well aware of my shortcomings, still wants to be with me. It makes you think you must be doing something right.

I loved the idea for this video when I first came up with it. Filming and editing it was a nightmare. I still really like the bit where the two Bransbys jump at trumpet playing Bransby as he appears from the cupboard. Yes, I did play the trumpet on this. I taught myself to play the trumpet years ago when I was working night shifts. I had decided at that point that I was never going to be a great guitarist (still true to be fair) and wanted to explore a new instrument. I chose the trumpet because I figured it only had three buttons so must be fairly easy. This turned out to not be the case, but I still like playing it.

You can read the lyrics below.