Ben Howard - Soldiers 

Currently on a Ben Howard unreleased/unheard-song-spree and I'm so happy to have stumbled across this one. This man is physically unable to make a bad song.

I met him 2 weeks back... In a random pub in Ireland. Best night of my life! absolute hero

tbh his best song, spotify please

Sincerely think Ben is the most important song writer of this century. I'm not even exaggerating a tiny bit. Its so powerful, emotional on a complete and pure level. So happy and very sad at the exact same time.

This will never get old. None of his songs ever will 🤍

His voice reminds me of what sunshine would sound like :) warm and welcoming

meeting ben howard - was literally the best few minutes of my life

" Oh you watch me steady, you Watch me with such a quiet sincerity And you hold me heavy, you Hold me like I was born to be held And the light comes in here, yeah Morning my dear, and the restlessness of arms And we lie here longing now Words were ours that we'll never be harmed ‘Cause you are dear to me Yeah you are dear But if this goes wrong again, oh heaven forbid If this was how it was meant to fall, no If this goes wrong again Will you pretend that you know, steady as the morning and just go And just go And just go I made you breakfast, oh Soldiers to guard and keep you company When I’m goin’ away again All faces and falsities of new friends Yeah there’s fires here to burn, and Timbers left to learn in this young heart And honey please don’t think I don’t miss you, no Don’t think I don’t think of you when we’re apart Because I do dear, I do Yeah I do dear But if this goes wrong again, oh heaven forbid If this was how it was meant to fall, no If this goes wrong again Will you pretend that you know, steady as the morning and just go And just go And just go "

And here we are: 10 years later and almost 5 million views! Ben Howard still my favorite musician. Thank you very much for this.

Greatest of all time. Undisputed.

A lot of Ben Howard's music is of the best in existence right now.

three years later, the song still reminds me of the same person.

God, before Ben I never thought it was possible to actually be in love with someone's music. I don't care about his looks or anything but damn damn damn damn his music makes me feel funny in ways no other music can.

I don't know why he won't release this song. He is coming out with a new album and this track still didn't make it. This is an awesome song!

I love the way his lyrics and his voice play at my heart strings. Its like falling in love for the first time and getting your heart broken at the same time, Ironic but beautiful.

Howards music is balsam for the soul:)

to fight for the things you love, to die for the one who cant live without

His music convinces me that there's nothing to worry about in life.

Oh you watch me steady, you Watch me with such a quiet sincerity And you hold me heavy, you Hold me like I was born to be held And the light comes in here, yeah Morning my dear, and the restlessness of arms And we lie here longing now Words were ours that we'll never be harmed 'Cause you are dear to me Yeah you are dear But if this goes wrong again, oh heaven forbid If this was how it was meant to fall, no If this goes wrong again Will you pretend that you know, steady as the morning and just go And just go And just go I made you breakfast, oh Soldiers to guard and keep you company When I'm goin' away again All faces and falsities of new friends Yeah there's fires here to burn, and Timbers left to learn in this young heart And honey please don't think I don't miss you, no Don't think I don't think of you when we're apart Because I do dear, I do Yeah I do dear But if this goes wrong again, oh heaven forbid If this was how it was meant to fall, no If this goes wrong again Will you pretend that you know, steady as the morning and just go And just go And just go

i've just realised i've been listening to this guys music for nearly 2 hours now..

I just weep...uncontrolled tears pouring down my face. hot and burning my cheeks, nose running. Convulsive shudders from deep inside, Releasing the hidden pains of my past... Now I am refreshed. Only Ben Howard music does this to me.

This song reminds me of where i used to live. Would walk to the cliffs again, just seeing the nature take it's course and feel absolutely free. I miss that feeling of being free and one with nature. This takes me back. Just amazing...

He is so so good. Can't get over it. Could listen to him for hours and never grow tired of it.

whoever unliked this, doesn't know music. Ben is a blessing to hear, his music has had a huge impact on my life, it's not just music for me... it's the theme of my life

50 seconds in and I'm already getting goosebumps. Beautiful!

This is my Ben Howard favorite. It's just filled with all the right words and emotions. Simply beautiful.

my favorite ben howard song! I can't find it anywhere, but on youtube. Not even on iTunes.

Don't know from where all these talents comes to this man. Ben Howard u are just great!!!!!! love all ur musics

Unbearably amazing.....beyond description how good this guy is.

i haven't been touched like this since i volunteered at a 'jim'll fix it' live show

I never thought I'd consider this song intimate to me, until I listened to it a week ago, when I was in a train, coming back from a few-days-meeting with a person I fell in love with. I was just looking through the train window in the night, listening to this gem and thinking of her. I feel like Ben simply made a short soundtrack for my life. Thank you.

this is such a beautiful song. it’s so sad listening to it.

Not sure if it's just me but I'm slowly seeing a revival in great folky music like this... and I bloody love it :)

It's unbelievable how Ben takes emotions to the listeners ear. It's hard to escape his feelings - thanks. Great, great, great!

Oh you watch me steady, you Watch me with such a quiet sincerity And you hold me heavy, you Hold me like I was born to be held And the light comes in here, yeah Morning my dear, and the restlessness of arms And we lie here longing now Words were ours that we'll never be harmed ‘Cause you are dear to me Yeah you are dear But if this goes wrong again, oh heaven forbid If this was how it was meant to fall, no If this goes wrong again Will you pretend that you know, steady as the morning and just go And just go And just go I made you breakfast, oh Soldiers to guard and keep you company When I’m goin’ away again All faces and falsities of new friends Yeah there’s fires here to burn, and Timbers left to learn in this young heart And honey please don’t think I don’t miss you, no Don’t think I don’t think of you when we’re apart Because I do dear, I do Yeah I do dear But if this goes wrong again, oh heaven forbid If this was how it was meant to fall, no If this goes wrong again Will you pretend that you know, steady as the morning and just go And just go And just go

you are a God sent .. from every broken bone in my body ..thank u ,never stop this please.. words can't describe how I feel about ur music.

OMG what a through back. 2021 and I’m still listening to this, Back in days ❤️

The only current artist i know who tells a story in his music. What a guy, good song also..

its crazy when you strive to have a specific sound to your music and then you discover someone who is doing it, and it feels just as if you finally got that sound.

Benjamin Francis Leftwitch? The Lumineers? Tallest man on Earth? Mumford and Sons? I do believe a foundation of quality music with instrumental talent, great voices and meaningful lyrics is slowly making it's way back into our industry! And I'm bloody happy about it!

I am absolutely hooked on his music. His songwriting cuts me to the core unlike any artist I've heard. It's hard to describe. Just keep making music. Shit.

My son has been missing for years now ...I never thought I'd ever feel love in my heart again Thank you Ben Howard I actually feel the love again ....

ben i can't describe what i feel listening to your music. pure perfection...the honesty and depth of your songs overwhelm me sometimes. i'm in love with your lyrics. thank you so much for existing

Because raising the bar to compeat with your compender makes the music even better

ben Howard has helped me in so many ways to help my emotions grow, every time I think of ben Howard I think of my girlfriend and its just a great memory to have from such an amazing artist such as himself, inspiring.

Ben Howard, Ed Sheeran, and Bon Iver = pefection. DO NOT COMPARE, they're all flawless!

He is coming to South Africa.

i fucking love this song to death

Please put this song on iTunes 🙏

It is officially my life goal to meet Ben Howard.

Everyone shut up and stop comparing Ben with Ed and just listen to this beautiful piece of music!! Peace :)

Not sure why everybody is comparing here. Can't we all just be a fan of indie-folk music? They're all fantastic musicians and deserve more than people comparing them to other musicians all the time.

I posted a comment about Ben Howard at another one of his songs on youTube and mistakenly said this guy is American. He's not. He's English. No matter. Still one of the best of the newest musicians around today. Great music and great guitarist.

This is so very beautiful.

Another great acoustic track from Ben Howard. The lyrics and empowering voice combined as one is such a great contentment to listen to his music.

its a great time to be a listener of music...... saw ben in dublin, brought my 33 yo friend to see him and its some thing he said he'll never forget.....

i wish there was a guy who also listens to ben hwoard as much as me, so we can love each other and lay in each others arms and listen to this kind of music all night long.

Was für eine tolle Stimme.Gänsehaut pur!!!!

In live with this song, so much! I swear it never gets old

One of his best songs in my opinion x

His music makes me feel WOW. :) I am in love with this song.

please tell me how anyone can dislike this ?

master of beauty..

You're getting me through the difficult moments, Ben. Will eternally be grateful to know you at this point in my life.

Divine Gift Is Ben

I'm just so glad his music exist 😌

He is very good, he is loving and he is showing us that Ben Howard is doing real music, this time nobody can't do real music, I hope you see your deserved love

Pure bliss...Music at its purest & best!...poetry for the heart & soul!Dying to see Howard live!!!...unfortunately I live in Antigua😎☹️....and there isn't much surf here

Brilliant Sunday Lockdown

Why is Ben Howard such a legend? :)

This was amazing, semi-restored my faith! It's great being a fan, but no one cares... Its like trying to tell someone about the 'crazy' dream you had last night... Just shut up, keep it to yourself, share if you wan't to, and focus on YOUR life, not the life of others...

One of my mates met him and they said he is one of the nicest guys they've ever met.

a modern day poet. thank you ben, for showing us how to put love into words.

So many emotions are felt when I listen to Ben's music.

I am from India and I came to know about him when I heard his song in walking dead tv series. he is fabulous.

A sublimely talented musician

I don't understand how anyone in their right mind can dislike this, it's perfect

“And honey please, don’t think I don’t miss you, don’t think I don’t think of you when we’re apart” Might be the most heart wrenching lyrics ever written. Every single person knows how that feels…he just said it aloud instead.

Him and Damien Rice seem very similar in their styles and voices. Love it :)

I don't even understand why people are comparing Ben and Ed. They're both different but completely amazing. Just enjoy the music.

Ben Howard, Bon Iver, Ed Sheeran, all amazing af!

Ben Howard= Ben Howard! hes music style is perfect! Legend!

Don't say that a singer/band is better than another, because we all have different music preferences and if it brings you joy listening to it, then listen to it. After all that's what music really is all about, it blends in to our emotions and it makes us feel good inside.

bless you for this brother

I'm speechless. This song is so emotional. He's the best musician I have ever known of.

Ben Howard and Jacko Hooper....two great finds

OMFG can we just leave Ed alone please? He's amazingly talented and so is Ben. To me, they are both perfect in their own ways. We're here to listen to Ben, so let's just focus on him! :)

thanks for walking on this ground Wonder where i went wrong. Then i listened to your song.you have bridged the years that strecthed for so long very earthy cheers

Geweldig nummer

5 minutes of serenity...Priceless

Ben Howards makes me want to learn surfing

"If this goes wrong again Will you pretend that you know, steady as the morning and just go And just go And just go"

If this goes wrong again...

Such an amazing song. Would love to hear this live

It's so rare to find such a unique artist like him!

Still listening it, wonderfull masterpiece. Best regards for a talent.

How could you dislike this? I just can't comprehend...

I love this music so much! Please don't stop, Ben! Every word touch my heart. Danke!

Absolutely love (: Such a perfect song; perfect lyrics; perfect chords. I fall asleep to this song so easily. It calms me down so well.

Ben needs to put out these songs that are all over youtube but not on any album. More please!