Ben Howard - The Fear 

Ben Howard is the kind of artist you still want on CD these days

How is this 12 yrs old 😮

As a recovering alcoholic who suffered for years, I know now what I THINK I deserve becomes my reality. Think you deserve more, the very best! Because you do.

Fear means two things: Forget everything and run or Face everything and rise. The choice is entirely up to you.

This is my.. Fight Song! It never gets old! My son played it to me while I was going through chemo.. It speaks to your soul.. gets inside the crevices and fills you with sadness for what was.. BUT.. Hope for what will be.. The evil little rogue cells that invaded my body sure know how to root you in.. The confines of fear! I say.. Screw you cancer.. I WILL become what I deserve..

The best art makes us forget our reality.

Dear Ben, I became what I deserved and there was a time in my life when your music helped with it. Cheers to great music!

Ben Howard- getting me through exams since high school and now getting me through my Honours degree. . I will become what I deserve

“The creative person is both more primitive and more cultivated, more destructive, a lot madder and a lot saner, than the average person.”

Hey, you there! 😊 I'm just passing by to tell you that you don't need to worry. You don't need to worry about anything, it'll be fine. Your life will be beautiful. Even if it doesn't go the way you'd like it to, it'll be amazing. There will be that person that will deeply love you no matter what. While we can't predict which, life offers gorgeous moments. Appreciate every moment. Things can change, but that doesn't imply that's negative; no, change can utterly improve your life at any second. Don't be scared something will end; don't be scared someone might leave or pass away - be happy they are here in this very moment! You are loved and appreciated by so many people. Would you confirm this? If you couldn't, you were lying. I'm right here loving you and giving you all my appreciation for existing and being this beautiful person. Lots of love to everybody reading this. If somebody needs a hug, I'll be here. Stay the way you are; that way, and no other, you are perfect. 💕

Ben's music has gotten me through the hardest and the best of times. It's just his lyrics, it's just the feeling I get when I hear it, set free! Love Ben and I have gotten to meet him. First song at me and my wife's wedding, and my son is already listening to him, he is still in the womb haha. Ben makes my life better, big thanks for that.

Damn! How the hell is this 12yrs old already?

practice makes perfect a promise dont fear if you feel like youre getting further away just be gracious that you are under the same sun as ben. even though these waters are like the wolves remember when you feel like youre in empty corridors only love is everything just tell yourself i will be blessed and keep your head up

This song gives me chills. I feel like there's a universal meaning behind the lyrics, and everyone can find some way to relate to them.

This song truly touches my soul. I am living in fear. Of the world, of the people around me... and of myself.

I used to listen to Ben when I was in school and it made me feel safe. Then I lost my way. But now that I’m back here, I’ll find myself again. Thanks Ben.

I’ve never seen such a positive and uplifting comment section. Quite the testament to the power of Ben’s music.

I fuckin hate you for capturing all my emotions in one song while playin the guitar like a madman!

An anthem for the anxious

Indie Folk is saved!!! Ben Howard - The Fear Brad Murphy - Visions of U City and Colour - Thirst

It's weird because I'd love he had more recognition, but at the same time I want him all for myself.

Praise Jesus!!!

My, my, cold-hearted child, tell me how you feel Just a blade in the grass, a spoke unto the wheel Oh, my, my, cold-hearted child, tell me where it's all gone All the luster of your bones, those arms that held you strong Oh, I've been worried that my time is a little unclear I've been worried' that I'm losing the ones I hold dear I've been worried that we all live our lives in the confines of fear Oh, my, my, cold-hearted child, tell me how you feel Just a grain in the morning air, dark shadow on the hill Oh, my, my, cold-hearted child, tell me where it all falls All this apathy you feel will make a fool of us all Oh, I've been worried that my time is a little unclear I've been worried that I'm losing the ones I hold dear I've been worried that we all live our lives in the confines of fear Oh, I will become what I deserve Oh, I will become what I deserve Oh, I will become what I deserve Oh, I will become what I deserve I've been worried, I've been worryin', I will become what I deserve I've been worried, My time is a little unclear I will become what I deserve I've been worried, I've been worryin' That my time is a little unclear I've been worried, I've been worryin' That I'm losing the ones I hold dear I've been worried, I've been worryin' That we all live our lives in the confines of fear

I hate when people say" music is gone shit and too mainstream",good music is always out there its just a bit harder to find it thats whats so special about it..

3:11-3:56 is the thing that always get me 😩👌🏼

This dude is just a poet with a guitar..

My getaway song. Takes me back to when I was in hospital and thought I was going to lose everything. Played this song while in the ward and looked at my life. Came out a different man, Ben I know you won't probably read this but I want you to know that you have helped me through difficult times and also my partners difficult times. Thank you for your music, it's so honest and soul cleansing. You don't understand what you do to me when I'm struggling. Thank you again.

This is his best song in my opinion, and then The Wolves.

My school assembly was about fear and this beautiful song was on in the assembly. Thanks to the assembly I discovered Ben Howard.

That just makes it so much better for me... dont understand why people complain about this, you know it don't you? let the masses follow the shit

I thought that my catharsis would never come... It just came right aftter I listened to this song. One more soul was just saved. Thank you, Ben!

I will become what I deserve

I love how you can just close your eyes and get lost in the beat of the song. Cheers from the Great North

Louis brought me here but Ben's voice made me stay he's actually very talented ! (:

That acoustic solo.... Is just out this world

I'm yet to find a Ben Howard song I dislike! But I will continue to look, because surely someone can't be this perfect, could they?

Guess there's 181,000 subscribe s that know real music and talent lol surprised I've never heard of this dude before. Glad I was able to hear it and become a fan. Great music Ben Howard fuckin great music

Ben Howard was unknown to me, but know i enjoy his music very much

"I will become what I deserve" Keen to see you in South Africa! Counting down the days to the 25th!

I've been worrying....that my time is a lil unclear I've been worrying....that im losing the ones I hold dear, I've been worrying...that we all will live our lives in the confines of fear HIS MUSIC IS SIMPLY PERFECTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

I've been through some awful years, lost my mum and had to deal with my dad getting engaged twice, him drinking too much and eventually me not even being able to see my little brother but it's song writers like you Ben that allow people like me to actually be happy and just listen and share that music with others so thank you!

GREAT lyrics - that song has such a momentum and drive to it - he has several LIVE versions out that are equally impressive - what else can you say - its a GREAT song

This is the kind of music that you feel right through every single cell of your body, and it's pretty hard to come by these days!

Keep calm and listen to Ben Howard

To see Ben live is now on my bucket list. Aboslutely astounding. . .

Ben Howard and Brad Murphy sound very different, both have own style, but both are British !!!! yay x

I've broken many strings trying to play your music ben

Fear is a prison, its a hard one to break out of since the key is already inside. Such is human nature.

Just listening to Ben howard now has made me realise what music is all about! and I've been searching for that feeling for 26 years!!! inspirational is an understatement!!!

6:30 hear this song 6:31 tell my sister 6:32 listen to more music 6:45 hooked. I love this music

Ben has the ability in these songs to engage me personally, which is not something I can say for many artists. There's an honesty and a soulful introspective facet to the words, but the song misses nothing.

i dont know how but i think my finger stuck on the replay button... so nice!

Been atleast 10 years since I heard this. And I still am. Great artist.

I watched him punch a baby, and it made music. Glorious music!

Idk how you do it but your music, voice, lyrics, make me feel like you've set my soul free. I easily get angry and annoyed and I have this ugly feeling called hate now I'm not perfect, no one is, everyone has a bad characteristic and it runs in my family I like to believe I had the genes where I get angry but I'm tired of it I even get annoyed and angry at myself. But music helps me with my inner peace. And I like to thank you, because you're giving it to me.

@TheAMGLover thank you for taking time to look and for the appreciation and complimentsv

HE IS ART

her dancing is intoxicating

So filled with love at the moment! This song is actually amazing, just showing us the dual nature of our mentalities! We all worry and believe that we live in fear. But in actuality, we do not need to live in this way! BECOME WHAT YOU DESERVE!!! Always and forever ~ for you are worthy!!! Thank you Ben for planting the seeds for me to realise them so many years later ahhhh love love love

this song has so much meaning today... cause I've been worrying that we all live our lives in the confines of fear...

This song knows me better than I know myself

We all live our lives, in the confines of fearrrr

Words aren't enough to describe the brilliance of this song, it's just unbelievable. I'm a general music lover and I've heard a LOT of music through the years, this I feel could be the best song I've ever heard, and must surely be one of the best songs in the entire music history.

I'VE BEEN WORRYIN

This song is such a motivator for me to stop living my life in fear

I love that every Ben Howard Comment section is filled with happy people! Have yet to see an argument here... Thats the power of his music. Brings a smile to my face every time!

This song is so relevant and just lyrically and vocally beautiful

is it possible to love him more? seriously?

i wrote a book thanks to his music. the never ending wave on amazon :)

He brings a different light to acoustic music

The way he manages to play so flawlessly, whilst singing at the same time, has baffled me ever since I stumbled across 'The Wolves' some years ago. PURE TALENT.

Take it easy, Life is beautiful

If I ever met him I think Id fall in love...

Ben Howard + Brad Murphy + Elliott Smith = Perfect night in !!

Such a good song with lyrics that can hit deep.

Artists like Lady Gaga are known worldwide, Ben Howard is relatively new and small, so really over 3 million views is actually a lot of views and it will just continue to grow and grow over the years.

This is a song that touchs my soul.

To my good friend Toby. Thank you for the memories, the guitar lessons and showing me Ben Howards music. With love, your friend "Laye Selah" lol :D

I swear....every SINGLE time I hear this man sing and work that instrument like it was made for him, I get goosebumps and have this intense need to cry at the beauty of the show he puts on. So beautiful...

Lot of people deserve better than what they got!.I sometimes has nothing to do with circumstances

This song does something to me each time I hear it. I guess it's cause of how relatable it is that it gives me goosebumps. The fear of losing the ones closest to us is something that can take over a human being...

Deeply impacted... It needs to be louder

I was in Red Lobster and heard this and I was like "OMG what is the name of this song!?" So glad I found it.❤️

Top Men of indie folk: Ben Howard 'The Fear' Brad Murphy 'Visions of U' Bon iver 'Holocene' folk music forever !! thanks x

It may be just me, but that's the most inspirational song I've ever heard. And I head many... many...

i´m so so thankful that this lovely guy grabbed a microphone.

This song means so much to me

This song can make me cry, Can make me think of the happy moment of life, Can bring back memories, And it makes me love Ben Howard

bens music makes me feel really sad if I'm already sad really sleepy if I'm tired and really happy if I'm happy anyone else find this?

all we need is someone to inspire us

June 2019 and i just discovered this song through a book i read. Well shame on me bc this song is wonderful, a jewell. So happy to discover it. Have it on replay!👍❤❤❤

"i will become what i deserve" that lyric inspires me so much.

This song is absolutely amazing- people who really love music for a moment forget the lyrics, how amazing is the sound of the guitar and the acompanying intruments. this song has a great feel to it, must admit.

Met Ben Howard at a Cafe in Toronto, this guy is honestly the most genuine down to earth person I've ever met. He acts like an everyday person, regardless of the fact that he is one of the best musicians EVER, PERIOD. I wish everyone was like Ben Howard, the world would be a much better place.

This song feels like you’re 20yr and driving car outside the city with your friends. drinking beers , smoking cigarettes and feel the wind blowing in ...

What a fabulous talent, the UK still creates superb musicians. This young man is one of them.

Great song, and an intense subject. I feel like I'm losing the ones I hold dear a little more every day.

Ben howard is the band not just ben the leader to all u who fink u know his music

Who on Earth thumbs down this video? I'm so curious because I can't see anyone turning this up and doing so.

SARCASM!!! (I literally cannot go a day without using it)