If so, he couldn't have liked what he seen, cuz ain't no hearts breaking to NOONDAY DREAM...GET BACK, GET BACK, GET BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED FROM...GET BACK JO-JO
It's hard to listen to such a song. You feel true sadness by heavy breathing, thinking about her. Hating her for leaving but loving her for who she is. Hating her for loving someone else but loving her for her being happy. The curse of confusion without solution. Pollution in your heart.
Such a beautiful song. I always come back to it. I listened to it when I was at my absolute lowest, and when i listen now it reminds me. We're all human and suffering and in this together. I love you guys. And thank you so much Ben.
Same feeling I get from "Rainy Day Lament" If you aren't lucky enough to have heard it, I sincerely recommend that everyone here... seek, listen, & share...
I heard this song once a while ago, and it popped up in my head, no idea why. I just spent an hour and a half searching intently for it, and I'm glad I'm here.
@dy 94 And maybe even true love can't be something eternal as we are not steady characters but mere lonely enteties being drag forwards by times river sometimes colliding sometimes getting drag apart.
Every word of this song is so heart felt and beautiful, I'm glad songs like this don't go into the charts because then they become commercial and they get played so much that the media sucks the life and meaning out of the song. I know the songs here whenever I feel like listening to it and that's such a wonderful thing. Happy 2015 people x
I just heard this song for the first time, and I'm instantly in love. It's just so truthful... I can feel the emotion in his voice and the lyrics are just beautiful... it rips me apart. Music that does that is by far my favorite kind.
He's just so good.. it's insane. I mean I've listened to this song a million times at least, and I still listen to the song with the same chills as the first time I listened to this.
it feels as if the more you try to forget the more you are reminded of those memories. it takes a true artist to make you realize what those memories really are or were. keep it up Ben your music really hits that spot that sometimes as a person you dont always want to go, you are a true artist. much love.
I heard this song 6 months ago and I still love it. It's hurts so much listening to it, but it is still so beautiful. I wonder if my scars disappear one time, because this pain is not to endure.
I just CANNOT understand how he isn't the top of every music channel and talked about in the same breath as many great singers....theres NO ONE like him and this song is GENIUS! But then i almost dont want to many people discover him.
and hold, hold your lips so tightly- I can't ever put into words the feelings that this song gives me. the guitar, his smooth voice, the lyrics, everything. ben will forever be an idol in my eyes.
I love how it makes everyone experience a different emotion. It just reminds me of my best friend who i love. Just another sad song about unrequitted love.
+william reynolds it's worse than that. it's about someone who made you feel like you were the one who rescued them and that they would love you for ever only to find out that they do that with everyone they meet.
"Oh you love like you've never been lonely and that's alright honey, that's alright with me. Oh you love him with all of your body and that's alright honey, that's alright with me." Love this song so much.
Very talanted man . West Ukraine like music of Ben Howard . Many of us very much like his music is very close to our mentality, people with a free and sensual soul !!! many years of life to you, man.
How "And you love like you always been lonely." is so powerful. Like the most fantastic, wonderful love you have had meant nothing to you. So much so, that you love the next man as if you've been waiting for him your whole life. And I'm left here in the apartment we shared together wondering where it all went wrong. And then realising she played you like a fool, and saw a more romantic, loving, caring man in a French businessman in a new suit. Well, I'm sorry I couldn't buy you the cars you wanted, but I'm not sorry for the picnics we used to look forward to so much. I'd bet your new man would care for those with you. "And you love him with all of your body," God........ God damn... but that's alright honey, that's alright with me.
Its been a while. I still revisit this song sometimes. Feel the same feelings I felt back then... when I was heartbroken. I feel the same but different, but less destroyed..... A newer, clearer man. My heart is still in pieces, but its being mended by someone new. Someone who recognises what love is, or at least I hope so. And so the girl who hurt me so badly can love him with all of her body, and that's all right honey, thats all right with me :) Thankyou Ben Howard. Thankyou everyone, for truly making me feel alive.
And THIS is why Ben is truly so inspiring. Here is his raw and real vulnerability on the flesh of wood for us. I have never wept so much through a song quite like this.
There was pain, there was hope, there was love, and this song to remind us of each emotion, both past and present. Then she was gone and this song could not be played for fear of recollection, but now these lyrics echo in my head. I'm free to love as she is free to the calling of her soul. Beautiful music depicting a timeless tale...
A masterpiece, this is what music is all about. If I could I would make everyone sit down and listen. Please support artists anyway you can they make the world a better place.
Intense emotions in the words to this song. Great guitar. This guy is one of the best musicians around today. Forget trying to classify him so that you can go back to listening to crap. You'd be making a big mistake.
I feel the same..he's a treasure, he deserves all the acknowledgement in the world, but part of what makes him so special is how unspoken of he is, the rawness and ''uncommercialization'' of his work
His music truly does feed the soul and mind its so relaxing even when you have anxiety or depression his music always calms you down even in the darkest times this feels like you're not alone
Berenice Reyes that is exactly what his music is for me. I have anxiety and depression and my husband know when I am down and out to play Ben. I feel like his music sings directly to deepest part of my soul.
Just layed my grandma and my wife to rest today. I miss you so much, nothing will bring you back, but one day, death will bring me right into your arms. Our little girl misses you too. God please ease this pain.
Daniel Sandhika yes, lot's of great info on Ben's Reddit page. Check it out if you have not seen it. Hopefully I can see him live again sometime this year!!
So strong emotions! Like every single feeling is going on the surface, and expressing itself in goosebumps and tears. So unique and beautiful. Timeless..
"Lust is just a child's game. And you were always late to bloom." This one speaks to me. Edit - Been 5 years since I wrote that as the lyrics and the voice spoke to me. Today, I feel the lyrics. What a messed up world!
The thing about this music that it feeds your pain. I should never put Anathema / Glen Hansard, Ben Howard, Bon iver and Damien Rice in the same league but they all do the same: beatifully magnify agony.
I once told my friend that "nothing is certain." He offered me a challenge. Like a fool, I accepted. His challenge? Listen to Ben Howard and find a song that you don't like. I'm still searching. Still failing. But always enjoying.
there is no reason to argue about different genres of music or what music you like. this song is the most beautiful song i've ever heard, and if you don't appreciate it then simply look up a new song to listen to and stop arguing.
People who recommend other artists "like" Ben Howard: nobody is like Ben Howard. Don't get me wrong, some artists are really damn good, but there's something very unique about Ben's music that no one can truly compare to.
This song was playing when my ex was leaving to go back to England from where I live in Louisiana.. every time I hear this song now, it leaves such a bittersweet taste in my mouth. Even though I already think about her all of the time.. This just intensifies things by 100. Such an amazing masterpiece.
i know its silly to compare artists! Actually,Ben Howard and Ed Sheeran.I love both of them! But i just have a feeling that Ben somehow feels it and does it better!
Sorry but I had to express myself on this point.. I think you've listen the wrong ones from Ed Sheeran, try to look for his older albums and tracks, or the least commercials one and you'll see. But I agree, Ben Howard and Ed Sheeran are both precious treasure from England, and they make a very good job ! :D
this sounds like a song he sang for his daughter (if he has any) and he's giving her relationship advice ..... how young people's hearts are unblemished and their smiles so bright and hopes so high and how they can love irrevocably and give someone their all ..... for them the idea of love is eternal until they experience heartbreak for the first time. I envy young people sometimes for their optimistic take on life. I wish i could go back to that time.
I think it's more about someone he used to love. This just got me to think alot about my ex. It's like my ex is singing a song about me... Cause in my mind his always gonna be here no matter who i am with or where i am, and kind of is true. This is so sad to realize.
Sometimes, when I listen to certain songs I fell like I am not fully alive if I'm not experiencing pain, even when I have everything to be happy for like I have now. Sometimes I just miss feeling sad, don't know how to explain it.
I saw him in Norwich for £17 which was awesome Daughter was the warm up band as well was incredible. If you can find the money to watch him I seriously suggest doing it because as unlikely as it sounds he's better live!
