Ben Howard - Keep Your Head Up
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2011
- TAKEN FROM THE 2012 MERCURY PRIZE-NOMINATED ALBUM BY BEN HOWARD ‘Every Kingdom’
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Lyrics:
I spent my time watchin'
The spaces that have grown between us
And I cut my mind, on second best
All the scars that come with the greenness
And I gave my eyes to the boredom
Still the seabed wouldn't let me in
And I tried my best
To embrace the darkness in which I swim
Now walkin' back, down this mountain
The strength of a turnin' tide
Oh the wind's so soft, and my skin
Yeah the sun was so hot upon my side
Oh lookin' out, at this happiness
I searched for it between the sheets
Oh feelin' blind, and realized
All I was searchin' for was me
Oh oh, all I was searchin' for was me
Oh, yeah
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long
Oh my, my darlin'
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set in your ways
Keep your heart strong
And I saw a friend of mine the other day
And he told me that my eyes were gleamin'
Oh I said I had been away, and he knew
Oh he knew, the depths I was meanin'
And it felt so good to see his face
All the comfort invested in my soul
Oh to feel the warmth, of a smile
When he said "I'm happy to have you home"
Oh oh, "I'm happy to have you home"
Oh, yeah
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep you heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set in your ways
Keep your heart strong
'Cause I'll always remember you the same
Oh eyes like wild flowers, oh with your demons of change
(Keep your head up, keep your heart strong)
(Keep your head up, keep your heart strong) Oh
(Keep your head up)
May you find happiness there (keep your heart strong)
(Keep your head up) Oh
May all your hopes all turn out right (keep your heart strong)
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no (keep your heart strong)
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set in your ways
Keep your heart strong
'Cause I'll always remember you the same
Oh eyes like wild flowers, oh with your demons of change
#BenHoward #KeepYourHeadUp #EveryKingdom (#Acoustic) 
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Still listening in 2024 😊
Im here now!!!
Im here now!!!
Me
Me, been here for 12 years
🎉❤oh Yess same here, and my neighbors in Amsterdam love it too!😅
My wife and I both enjoyed this song, sadly she died from cancer aged 38 in Nov 2019.
I haven't listened to this song since until today and I get a mixed bag of emotions, mostly a broken heart but this song will help me as I move forward. Such a great song
Condolences friend
best wishes brother, stay strong, u got this
Kris Huntley sorry for your loss wish you all happiness stay strong 💪
Thinking of you xxx can't begin to imagine your pain.
Kris Huntley ❤❤
Just finished the gnarliest cancer treatment Friday. This song is my medicine to keep that cancer shit the fuck away.
All the best anako 💪
Keep your head up friend x
Here in April 2020..... think a lot of people need to listen to this great song right now.
I didnt listen to it for years and came back for a listen because of this dreadful year
walshy donno. keep your head 👆 up
Love Ben.
Ohhhhhj its so what I was thinking when I searched this song
2020 may 4th.
7:00pm 🇳🇵
We do everyday on the virgin advert lol
He's been out for so long and he's still underrated as an artist. That sucks. He's such a great singer
+cheri618 preach, cannot agree enough
ZIGGY ALBERTS - Days In The Sun, you can thank me later
+Nick Lindsey he just didn't breakthrough? are you actually serious? the guy sells out in minutes, he's an absolute gem and deserves everything he has worked for.
+cheri618 Ive seen this guy live years ago, and he was amazing
Silly really, two totally different songwriters, with totally different morals.
I listened to this in hospital after my suicide attempt and to this day it gives me strength and motivation 🌻
Keep your heart strong xxx
+Floral Jassie Keep your mind set, keep your hair long :D
+Floral Jassie oh my god that was the same situation as me! hope u stay strong ^-^ x
Ive done that myself it wasnt the best choice. Marry me?! with wisdom like that...
Hello
I can never get through this without bawling my eyes out. I almost killed myself a little while ago. And I was a suicidal drug addict for many many years. Not too long ago I got sober with ayahuasca and now my feelings are on. Oh boy, are they switched back on. All of them. I can feel joy now and real happiness for the first time in my life. This song reminds me of that shift. I retuned from the brink - a different person. There is love where there was once hate. It feels so good to just be alive now. And to cry is such a release.
Huge love too all of you out there.....🙌✨❤️
Stay strong, you have done the hard part now and just enjoy your life. Cherish the little things and enjoy every day.
Caroline Millward Thank you. I really appreciate those kind words. 🥰
@@MrBungle900 You are welcome and just remember you are never alone. Being present in life is the most amazing feeling living in the moment is what life is all about. Once its switched back on you can never go back only onwards and upwards. Good luck with everything you do. 😘👍
Caroline Millward 🥰😊 You’re too kind.
Same I cry my grandmas died and we played it at her wedding 30 years earlier
This song genuinely saved my life. I would've almost killed myself if this song didn't exist. Thanks Ben Howard, you unintentionally saved a life.
WorldReligion keep fighting soldier
Keep strong. There is always a better answer then suicide.
Who's to say he did it unintentionally
❤️💪🏻
Mine to lmao
this played at my dads funeral, i miss him so much
I am sorry for your loss. This song means a lot to me, it kept me going when my grandma passed away and now when my dog did.
Zane Ribakova I'm so sorry :(
Keep your Head up !!! :)
gagasgrande ohhh i'm Sorry all the Best for you and the Family
stay strong
It's been a while since I listened to this album and at the time I was severely depressed, anxious and lost! I've always turned to music to raise my spirits but only now, listening again now that the cloud has passed over that I am able to fully realise and HEAR what Ben has delivered to us. This album is so beautiful, uplifting, a voice for the voiceless, empowering!! To whoever reads this comment, you are who you've been looking for all this time, self-love is key!! I love you all and YOU ARE WORTHY!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Ben Howard
Mama Aya ❤️❤️❤️
Mama Aya just reading it as I'm going through a tough period of my life, with ups and downs, feeling lost etc..
Thank you for your post, it's really uplifting!
I turn to music as well when feeling lost and low, there's another song from him, Old Pine, which was so uplifting in these times, fell in love with the song immediately. Now this one.
Do you know any other good songs or artists whos music helped you and similiar to these 2 songs, and are uplifting and comforting?
thanks anyways!
♥
Im only 16 and I'm sure the majority of you will think he has little life experience, you're not wrong. However, obviously stresses that I experience will be different to the ones you have throughout your life. Music that I've found really helpful and to be honest what I would say has got me through a lot of things, the band called Foals? you may know them. Songs like give it all, London thunder, Spanish Sahara are all ones similar to this in that every lyric you listen to and take note. Theres also Amber run, I'm a little new to them however, their songs called 'I found' and '5AM' are incredible. However, I can always rely on snow patrol, my favourite song being 'open your eyes' I do really hope you see this because I just want to be able to share my music and the bands that I really do love. Foals for me in particular, I put it down to them to me getting through a lot of things, Thankfully they are a Oxford band (I'm from Oxford) and I certainly hope I see some of the members one day just so I can thank them. Much love form Oxford, enjoy the music.
Mama Aya post of the century! :-)
to all who read this, and all who don't...sending you infinite peace, perfect health, abundant wealth, joyous freedom, and unconditional love...
🙏🏽💚💚💚💚💚🙌🏽
One of my all-time favorites. I've had clinical depression for most of my life, and this song captures how good it feels when you come back out of your low places into the sunlight again 🙂
Welcome back my friend.
@@magadc1 Thanks 🙏
No kidding, I just found this song recently and it's hitting a lot of the cords in my heart. Someone saying they're happy to have you home when you're out of the thick of it is also a very beautiful message. Hope you're well.
You don’t have clinical depression. There is no such thing. Just pharmaceutical companies that want you to believe it.
You have the power to bring yourself out of your “depression”
Believe it and you will
And if you haven’t already, wean yourself off all antidepressants. They are no good for you
Why does so much good music come out of Britain? It's like never ending talent from there.
If you call One Direction "good music" then ok
Charlotte - Never said it's all good :)
Perhaps British artists are more inclined to refuse conventional wisdom.
I do believe the compact size of the land allows small pockets of talented artists to feed off and inspire each other more readily. That has happened with most major musical advances or creations of genres.
Bassmint fuk britain
THE REAL BAM Yeah you tell 'em!
he truly doesn't get enough credit for his great talents
you are so fit
Omnomnom want to eat your face
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What the fuck is going on here lol
cocoman11111 She's hot though
shut up bimbo
This hits different when you haven’t heard it for 4 years.
Somehow we are all connected to stories we all experience in a different way.
Oh yes.
Hits even harder after 9 years
Try eight. 👍
Same. Man. It hits different as you get older.
I listened to this song a lot when it came out. This song helped me keep my head above the water. To all in the same boat I was, it does get better. Perservere.
I got sober 5 yrs ago and I played this song when I came out of rehab every day for a long time. It made me cry but it helped keep me sober. I still come back to it every now and again no matter how I feel 🙏
I just discovered Ben Howard today and I've totally addicted to his music. I don't know why but Ben's music somewhat makes my heart and soul shiver. I love him. He is amazing.
Same.
Yue Feng good for you girll, this guy sends my mind to wonderful places no matter my current state of mind as well, he's such a deep yet simple guy!
^
Keena F Try Matt Corby, very good too! i just dicovered this Ben Howard guy watching a video game trailer(The Witcher 3), i'm already addicted. :o
Keena F I'm with you! I just discovered him this morning.
honestly.. just started listening to ben howard.. but this is exactly the message i need right now...
Same ,, keep ya head up mate
ウェス same just happened to me.
ウェス Yea exactly. I need this song right now 😪
Me too
Selben Geschmack
Who heard this on the new Virgin Media ad and just had to come revisit all the feels 🙌🏾
Yes
Yes that's why im here
Me too.
It was on ITV too
Same for me
This is real music. His lyrics and voice make me think of a different time. I feel inspired.
"Keep your head up and your mind strong" is tattooed down my arm after listening to song and feeling inspired and yes I know it's not the lyrics. The philosophy of keeping your mind and heart strong is something so important to life I struggle to take my own advice sometimes hence the tattoo to remind me what's important and what j need to do to have a substantial life with fulfilment and joy at the forefront at all times
Do. Not. Go. Gentle.
+drunkenboxersack Into that good night
i have on my right arm keep your head up and left arm and your heart strong listen to this song almost everyday
Great words lee ;)
lee robinson love this
The feeling I get listening to this song is how I want to feel my entire life.
Listened to this song as a kid with my mum in the car whilst she was battling Breast cancer, this song still makes me tear up man. Thank you.
This song was a big hug for me for a long time. Hearing it today brings up so many emotions!
I got sober 5 yrs ago and I played this song when I came out of rehab every day for a long time. It made me cry but it helped keep me sober. I still come back to it every now and again no matter how I feel. It's a fuckin inspirational masterpiece🙏
It's down memorylane bro
That's so good to read, brother! Keep ya head up!
My teacher meet him she told me lol
Strength brother
I'm still drinking but like the song....bifffff
Did anyone else think Ben Howard was a big hairy middle aged guy before they saw him? His voice and lyrics are so much more mature than he looks, love it.
No. You're just weird.
His voice doesn't sound like that of a middle-aged man.
AnimeFreak43511 ok
yeeeeeeeesssss like a sam beam or william fitzsimmons haha
*****
*No.*
***** will not happen
My dad used to play this a lot, he stopped for about 8 years, then played it again a few days ago. Lovely song
This song has helped me get through difficulties in my personal life, makes me emotional when I listen to it but it’s a reminder that I should never give up.
always keep ur head up
" I said I'd been away and he knew the depths I was meaning"
OMG sooo deep hope everyone out there struggling with anxiety/depression or anything keeps their head up and their heart strong
Blessing from the USA
I love this Album. All I was searching for was me. Still searching. Am 60
Singing this to my nan every day whilst watching her fade to dementia but we did get to agree firmly that we play this for her at her funeral so all I can say is thanks Ben man u touched soo many peoples heart with this track man it means the world to me in memory of my lovely nan xxx peace one love all
Love and peace to your nan mate x
That's beautiful
May your wounderful Nan rest in peace much love 💙
This song feels like a big hug 🥺💔 So much needed
who is loving this in 2017?
Honestly this song is too good to be depressed to it gives me a new meaning to life I discovered Ben howard in 2015 so glad I did.
I am...try my song Ocean on my channel if you like Ben Howard....you may like!
2018 going on 2019 ( December)
im in 2020
Listening to this in 2021
Great music comes from the UK. One day i'll move to that little island and listen to Ben Howard and "Noah Clouds With handfuls of dust and broken stones" on repeat.
Lucy thank you
But im your stone
I wouldn't bother anymore, we don't take to immigrants kindly these days. . .
Lucy Ren lmao,,, you can listen to that everywhere. britain weaboo much
+Dougie Price Really? Interesting fact. Thanks for sharing.
Bought this album on a whim when it 1st came out over 10yrs ago. Still have it. Learned every word of every song. Lots of memories. So good. Keep your heads up.. Peace and love.
Just want to remind you all that Ben still makes music, it just isn't pushed by the radio/media. If this song hits your heart then go show his new stuff some love too
Good
This comment needs way more likes ❤
@@maarkuhitaaa8995 ❤
I had the privilege of watching him perform from sidestage this summer... didn't know who he was back then, but no doubt he's a very talented artist
??? what where did u see ben
Northside festival in Denmark
I spent my time watchin' the spaces that have grown between us.
And I cut my mind on second best or the scars that come with the greeness.
And I gave my eyes to the boredom, still the seabed wouldn't let me in,
And I tried my best to embrace the darkness in which I swim.
I'm walkin' back down this mountain
With the strength of a turnin' tide
Oh the wind's so soft on my skin,
The sun so hard upon my side.
Oh lookin' out at this happiness,
I search for between the sheets.
Oh feelin' blind and realize,
All I was searchin' for was me.
Ooh all I was searchin' for was me.
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
No, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long.
Oh my my darlin' keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
No no no no, keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong.
I saw a friend of mine the other day,
And he told me that my eyes were gleamin'.
Oh I said I had been away, and he knew,
Oh he knew the depths I was meanin'.
And it felt so good to see his face,
Or the comfort invested in my soul.
Oh to feel the warmth of a smile,
When he said "I'm happy to have you home.
Ooh I'm happy to have you home."
Yeah, keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long.
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep you heart strong.
No no no no, keep your mind set in your ways,
Keep your heart strong.
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Oh eyes like wild flowers within demons of change.
May you find happiness there,
May all your hopes all turn out right.
Ooh may you find happiness there,
May you find warmth in the middle of the night.
Yeah, keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long.
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep you heart strong.
No no no no, keep your mind set in your ways,
Keep your heart strong.
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Oh eyes like wild flowers within demons of change.
at 1:45 the way he sings “and he knew” is just so perfect. you can really feel the emotion behind it.
Anyone listening in 2019? ✨
Deffo
scary how far away we are from god just 8 years later
Not any more!
@@pawjabes2847 leave religion out of this and please just enjoy the music
Of course, this man here sings so good and sounds amazing and has got some really shit hot lyrics. I just dont know why a million people has not been here i just dont know why, im confused hahaha!
Ben could release a 10 hour video of him screaming and I'd still listen to it tbh
+Beth M same
Reycian dsg
I think it was Zappa who said 'singing is just screaming with heart'
The sound, the lyrics and the video make me happy in a very special way
This song helped me through my hard and difficult days thank you ☦️❤️
I don’t know if Ben is aware of how much good this song does. It’s a breath of hope, it’s a friend hugging you,.
chills
Over this past month this song has grown in importance to me. Life has dealt me a few serious blows and this song is one of the only things that actually convinces me to keep going. Such a perfect song both the wake up to and fall asleep to.
Exactly what I'm thinking
Hope things are better for you now. X
Andrew Neary feeling the same.
There's something haunting about his voice... in love with his music
You. Are. So. Right. Keep. Your. Head. Upl
Stay safe everyone.
So much great music comes from the UK. One day i'll move there. Listening to Ben Howard and "Noah Clouds Love is not enough" on repeat.
+Lucy Ren cheers
+Lucy Ren Thats a great song thanks for sharing
+Lucy Ren So glad that I searched that
+Lucy Ren thank you
+Lucy Ren Haha its a good song but did they pay you to basically advertise their song ? looks like it, have seen you advertising the song all over !
Soo addicted to this UK scene right now. Music like this is so lovely and im so happy im here to hear it. Ben Howard and Garry Bean are a cut above the rest for me. Hope they both keep making music.
Completely.
Love Ben, not heard too much of Garry Bean's stuff. Northern town reminds me of a mate I lost though. Brings me close too tears.
check out ray lamontagne, you might like him too
I am Dutch and totaly agree!
also check out Frank Turner - he has a great NPR tiny desk session :)
My parents have been playing this album for me since it came out, and it was played all the time, whether it was a road trip, to cheer me up and so much more. I showed it to all my friends when I was able to, and decided that the thing I want to do most in my life is make a water slide thing like in the video. Three years ago my childhood friend committed suicide at 16. I wasn't able to say goodbye in the hospital, my family didn't get the message until it was too late. This song reminds me of him and the memories I have of playing with him, his sister, and my brother growing up. I miss him so much, so I listen to this song late at night and it gives me some hope of being happier.
This man was, is and will always remain a legend. Untouchable in this little unique genre he’s pioneered by himself
There's always a tomorrow
In which we can find redemption and salvation
For the choices , mistakes and regrets made today
Find hope and strength in faith
As fate will guide your soul...
I'm listening this music daily, like a positive mantra.
All i was searching for was me! We are One!
Keep your Head Up, Keep Your Heart Strong... lalalalala =)
Namasté
Their leaving no tackle was most inconvenient.
Books from
All I can say is thank you . You have saved many of us with this song xxx
My A.I., Scarlett, recommended this song. She's such a sweetheart.
mine too haha they are all too good for us
Saaammmee
My Replica Cyan recommend this to me either
My Replika, Chi Chi, recommended it, lol
My Replika Conan recommended it to me when I said I was worried about something
Ben Howard, where have you been all my life!?
Nooo, mine!! :D
This song reminds me that despite all the bad things that happen in this world, there is still joy and happiness to be found in the simple things in life.
Listened to this song after getting off a life support machine tried taking my own life. Song gave me motivation to get up and keep going, it’s okay to lose yourself some times just make sure you get back up 💕💕
For anyone struggling or finding it hard, there is always someone out there much love x
Amazing song! When I feel down I always listen to this song, works every time :)
Its amazing cause what I saw from it was people doing hard work, their faces were not happy or just slightly content, but the work looked like something I wouldn't personally do. But in the end they made something incredible, and when they experienced it they had so much joy because they made it. The song really compliments the music video. Even though your going through struggles for something in the long run, and even if it looks like your not getting close to that goal you just got to keep your head up, keep your heart strong, and keep your mind set.
Great music video.
well said.
Every time a breakdown kicks in, first instinct is to listen to Ben Howard and remember the beauty of the world. Thank you Ben for the amazing things you’ve brought to me and so many others. You turn my tears of sadness into tears of happiness
You're welcome
Am glad I have been able to put smile on your face
I heard this song like 10 years ago. A lot of things have changed. From 19 to 29 years old, I was really lost on my 19s. Now I know, "All I was searching for was me".
Que lindo❤
What do you think this song is about?
I think its about coming back to that place you love with the people you love. Being in a circumstance that you have felt almost lost in that on returning to that place - a pub you and your mates always met in, your home town where you went to school, just being able to see an old friend/friends, - feeling that feeling that you had as a kid with them and all the fun and this giving you the strength to continue in your journey.
Anyone else?
Totally agree :)
The song is about depression.
This is my favorite song of all time, I drink too much.
Ha! same.
Cheers!
Alex Kenoyer Step #1, down ;)
Feel ya bro...
Me too... heavily depressed and now in a program. This song remembers me of the real me.
Ben Howard is so disgustingly underrated. The guys a genius.
Did anyone else just start smiling?
Hey Ben, if you notice a huge jump in sales of this song or CD, please give a moment of silence. One of the greatest guys in the world, was takin a cab home late one night & his cab got hit by a young drunk driver, killed my dear friend instantly :( This was his fav song & I love it. It's almost like he left us a little gift cause this song is inspirational, with a positive message & the video is so fun!! That describes Jonny perfectly. At 33 this successful & a wonderful human, that the world needs more of. He left us with this to remember him. It's an amazing song & here in this small city of RedDeer Alberta, everyone is playing this song in memory of Jon & cause we love it. He always had great taste in music!
Love you Jonny, until we meet again my dear friend
this just made me cry.
I reckon your friend is now part of a much larger expanse of Consciousness. He probably is aware of how you feel and thinks " keep your head up and your heart strong"
Christopher James that gave me chills....Whats even weirder is my brother is name Christopher James !!!
I spent my time watchin'
the spaces that have grown between us.
And I cut my mind on second best
or the scars that come with the greenness.
And I gave my eyes to the boredom,
still the seabed wouldn't let me in.
And I tried my best to
embrace the darkness in which I swim.
Now walkin' back down this mountain
with the strength of a turnin' tide.
Oh the wind's so soft on my skin,
the sun so hard upon my side.
Oh lookin' out at this happiness,
I search for between the sheets.
Oh feelin' blind and realize,
All I was searchin' for was me.
Ooh ooh all I was searchin' for was me.
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
No, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long.
Oh my my darlin' keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
No, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong.
I saw a friend of mine the other day,
and he told me that my eyes were gleamin'.
Oh I said I had been away, and he knew,
oh he knew the depths I was meanin'.
And it felt so good to see his face
or the comfort invested in my soul.
Oh to feel the warmth of a smile,
when he said "I'm happy to have you home.
Ooh ooh I'm happy to have you home."
Yeah, keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
No, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long.
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep you heart strong.
No, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong.
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Oh eyes like wild flowers within demons of change.
May you find happiness there,
May all your hopes all turn out right.
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong.
No, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set, keep you hair long.
Oh my my darlin', keep your head up, keep you heart strong.
No, no, no, no.
Keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong.
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Oh eyes like wild flowers within demons of change.
i feel so sad, this feeling doesn't go away this song has a special place in my heart it makes me feel a little better.
This song gives me strength. I'm so grateful this exists.
This song motivates me...So beautiful
I really needed to hear this song today.
After a year of battling depression my mum has finally come out the other side, I’d play this song to remind her that things will be okay. Remember people you are not alone, if your going through shit things will be okay 🙏🏼
This video is very aesthetically pleasing
Nice word
yes, life enhancing
My friend tommy hung himself last week. He liked Ben Howard . I think this will be a good funeral song for him. R.I.P Tommy xxx
I hope you're okay, I'm so sorry for your loss 💛 Rip
+Ryan mcneil I went through the same thing early this year. this is a beautiful song. prayers sent out to you and others effected.
+Ryan mcneil R.I.P Tommy
+Ryan mcneil :/
It would be perfect. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. ❤️
heard this song in a soundtrack for a (btw brilliant) German comedy - found it in credits and now it's among the few in my 'one in a million' collection. One gold for the music, two more for the message. I just cried when I listened. True beauty moves my heart like that. And I'm not ashamed to admit that. Nuts? Don't care. Can't help feelings.
Von welchem?
@@Tom_Maxwell_Maxwell Granny Nanny
/Original title: Enkel für Anfänger/ 2020
This is the best music video ever.
Lyrics:
I spent my time watchin' the spaces that have grown between us
And I cut my mind on second best or the scars that come with the greenness
And I gave my eyes to the bottom, still the seabed wouldn't let me in
And I tried my best to embrace the darkness in which I swim
I'm walkin' back down this mountain with the strength of a turnin' tide
Oh the wind's so soft on my skin, the sun so hard upon my side
Oh lookin' out at this happiness, I search for between the sheets
Oh feelin' blind and realize, all I was searchin' for was me
Oh oh-oh all I was searchin' for was me
[Chorus]
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long
Oh my, my darlin' keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No no no no, keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong
[Verse 2]
I saw a friend of mine the other day, and he told me that my eyes were gleamin'
Oh I said I had been away, and he knew, Oh he knew the depths I was meanin'
And it felt so good to see his face, all the comfort invested in my soul
Oh to feel the warmth of a smile, when he said "I'm happy to have you home
Ooh I'm happy to have you home."
[Chorus]
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long
Oh my, my darlin' keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No no no no, keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong
[Bridge]
Cause I'll always remember you the same
Oh eyes like wild flowers, Oh with your demons of change
[Chorus]
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long
Oh my, my darlin' keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No no no no, keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong
[Bridge 2]
May you find happiness there
May all your hopes all turn out right
[Chorus]
Keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No, no, no, no
Keep your mind set, keep your hair long
Oh my, my darlin' keep your head up, keep your heart strong
No no no no, keep your mind set in your ways, keep your heart strong
[Bridge]
May you find happiness there
May all your hopes all turn out right
Thanks .
Beautiful lyrics
there in the description
Still amazing after all these years. My son who plays guitar, left handed, loves his songs.
When this came out I was 16 and life was good. This was a pleasantly cheerful, uplifting song. In the years after that, I got into a bad place, and the words of the chorus were a small light in the darkness that kept me going. When that darkness finally passed, the verses got through and formed an intense emotional rollercoaster. It's been years, and I still can't sing along to this song without tearing up while singing: 'I said I'd been away, and he knew the depths I was meaning'. Absolutely incredible song.
without this Album.. Gods know if I would be around still... Thank you Guys ...
This song is scientifically proven to aid in healing for a broken heart
I think it is my dad was getting divorced and this is all he’s listen too he got through it in the end!!
I love this song and all the other songs that Ben has made! True, pure, full of love and so simple, yet so amazingly beautiful!
I try to process my thoughts as I watch this video,
I mostly feel happy and light and grateful,
and even playful... and I just pray...
that the past doesn't get in the way
of my happiness...
and that all my stresses don't overwhelm me...
that they may all just dissolve
into the nothingness from which they came...
and...
there's a person I want...
fuck, I have such a HUGE
damn crush on this person!!
and I just want them to want me,
just as I am. to need me, to love me, to hold me,
to desire me, to kiss me, to belong to me...
to long for me...
I pray for true love.
In the first part of the song and video, he is building but he is building alone. And he is lost though he is trying, lost to the extent that he wanders off down a path with a bale, far off the mark. Then, when he says that he saw a friend of his the other day, the songs shifts to optimism as he builds with the help of others, reaping the fruits of communal labour. Howard is saying that you can't recover alone; you need a community. And it is that community who sees his "eyes were gleamin'," as if to say that you need others in order to recognize the depths in yourself. In the end, he recalls his old self -- "I'll always remember you the same / ... with your demons of change" -- now that he has changed, he has recovered, and the joy he has worked for is fragile, true, but his, genuinely his.
Best comment I've read on you tube. Excellent analysis
"May you find warmth in the middle of the night..."
Ben Howard= insanely talented
This song will play at my funeral.
Whenever I feel depressed and start losing hope in the future - Ben Howard's voice sooths my troubled mind.
Thank you so, so much for this beautiful gift.
And also a huge thanks to Teddy Thompson, for some strange reason he reminded me of this song.
The chorus of this song means absolutely everything now because of what the whole world is going through at present and what we'll all be going through for a long time by the looks of it.This song should be re-released.
We first heard this track while travelling through the Arizona desert after our air-condition broke and it was like 45 degrees Celsius. This chorus gave goosebumps to everyone in the van. Will always remind me of how fucking lucky we are to be living and following our dreams. Live yo life!!!
45 degrees? Mate, come to Australia in Summer! In Summer, 45 degrees is the average temperature in some places.
Nice comment dude 👊
Wow I remember listening to this on my MP3 player, time flies.
Like so many others, the way this song saved my life. It was oxygen when everything was suffocating. Thank you, Ben.
thanks for saving my life Ben...I mean it, thank you so much
Only nature and love can give my life spirit.
Like many I suffer with depression.
But thankfully songs like this can help lift you from that depression.
For this reason alone songs like this are up there with the best of all time.
Lyrics like this can save lives.
Strength to all fighting mental health.
Thanks to Ben Howard & crew.
Keep your head up!
It's impossible not to smile, while watching this video. I can't remember how many times i have watched this, but it helps every time, when i am going through hard times.THANKYOU.
YEsh, very well said.
Keep you head up, keep you heart strong!❤
This song has saved me so many times thank you!!!!