I guess if you’re stupid enough to join the army without thinking about getting shot at, then you really are a fool.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that people who join the army without considering the risks, like getting shot at, are not very smart. The musician James Blunt is saying that these people are foolish for not thinking carefully about the dangers of being in the army before deciding to join. He thinks it's unwise to join the army without understanding that you could get hurt or even killed in combat.
About James Blunt
James Blunt is a famous British singer-songwriter who has released seven albums and sold over 20 million records worldwide. He rose to fame in 2004 with his debut album ‘Back to Bedlam’, which featured the hit singles ‘You’re Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover’. Blunt has won several awards, including two Brit Awards, and received five Grammy Award nominations.
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