I don't comment too often on RUclips, however this song has become very important to me. This song has helped me grieve the recent loss of my son and the lyrics have touched me in a way no lyrics ever have before. I have struggled releasing my emotions but this song has me in tears every time I hear it. Thank you Ben.
I for some reason felt the need to reach out and just tell you how sorry I am to hear of your sons passing. I wish you an endless amount of strength through these dark times and I know how relieving it is, if that's the right word, to find something such as a song that helps put into words how you are feeling, and helps give you the power to move forward in a sense. My condolences to you an your family, again. God bless.
I just realized when he plays the guitar I can actually hear the unstill of the ocean and the constant rumbling of the waves and currents. How is it even possible to portray the ocean and create that feeling through music as if it were a painting?
watching someone fingerpick that smoothly always make me want to play, then i play and get frustrated and the kids have to stay with the grandparents for the night...
Smoothest finger picking ever from Ben Howard (possibly from anyone) and by far the best version IFWWW. You can see the pain in his face, and hear it in his voice. He sings it slightly faster than the rest of his performances, like he is just trying to get through the song before he breaks. Not to mention the mike making his voice echo slightly to make it even more haunting. Best singer songwriter of this generation, and by the time he is done probably any generation! The most complete musician in decades (guitar, vocals, songwriting, emotional inspiration). He just makes you feel!
+Joseph Crowley Tallest Man on Earth beats him on fingerpicking. Though Ben has his own style that's out of this world. I suggest listening to Field of Birds by Tallest Man on Earth live on KEXP. Or Revelation Blues live on pitchfork.
+Joseph Crowley If we are speaking about complete artist I put Ben Howard and Birdy in the same level (even if it is not the same style of music) because she has a magnificent voice, can play piano and guitar, write her own songs (with a lot of meaning such as Ben) and put also a lot of emotion in her songs.
She is unique in her own style as Ben is in his own. I never include "Skinny love" as her song, at least not this song. For example I think that her cover of "The a team" is much better than Ed Sheeran... Her covers are very good, but I was talking about her songs (written by her) such as "Without a word" (she was 15 years old), "Words as weapons", "Not about angels" etc. Her second album is only songs written by her, as her third album that will be out in march.
I sit here, listening to this alone, feeling the weight of each note and remembering that we used to share this together. It’s the same song, the same artist that was ours. Now, it’s just me, watching the same video, feeling the echo of what used to be. Couldn’t be more apt-it’s like I’m caught between memory and reality, reliving something that’s there and yet painfully absent at the same time. dam
Music is one of those things that can really awaken emotions in a way that nothing else can. And Ben Howard's music strums the chords of my emotions. I am so happy to live in the same time, i missed Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, but I haven't missed you!
Dear Ben, I know this message will not reach you, or your management team, but if in the 0000.1% chance it does, I beg you play this version live at your upcoming IFWWW tour. Been one of my favourite tracks of yours single it’s release 10 years back and to hear it live would a complete blessing. Thanks for being the greatest musician to ever live. All the best.
Un des plus grands musiciens de notre génération. Et je pèse mes mots. Dans 15/20 ans, les gens écouteront Ben Howard comme aujourd'hui on écoute avec admiration Jeff Buckley, Kurt Kobain, Bob Dylan ect... Moi c'est déjà mon cas :)
What a harrowing and beautiful gift of a voice he has. His artistry, both with the guitar and vocally, are truly otherwordly, and there is no one else really like him that I know of.
Could you help me out, what do you think he means by “sunshine stream”? I figure it has something to do with the bright explosions from the bombs. Sorry that a country so important to you is right now, basically in ruins. Blessings.
I'm not sure about anyone else, but I love how he is still still into the pure acoustic stuff. I am so pleased there is an 'acoustic chapter' on the album with In Dreams and She Treats Me Well. I almost prefer this version of I Forget Where We Were too. :)
it helps me think clearly, reminding me of my pain an mellows me out so I care less about the past an less about my mistakes. every one of your songs lifts my moral. As a soldier, I couldn't ask for more, so thanks.
Ben, you deliver every single word with so much intensity and raw emotion. Your strumming is always in absolute harmony with your voice. Your music is easily the greatest sound that has ever reached my ears. Thank you for filling my soul with such perfection :)
I want to feast on his voice, the way you relish the taste of wine, savoring it in slow, contemplative sips, which stir you and compel you. Only, I don't know what I'm compelled towards... I'm left craving more.
Oh hey, I wasn't listening I was watching Syria Blinded by the sunshine strip You, you were in the kitchen Oh, your mariner's mouth The wounded with the wounder's whip And that's how summer passed away The great dividing range, the green, green grass And oh, maybe it was peace at last Who knew? Hello love, my invincible friend Oh, hello love, the thistle and the burr Oh, hello love, for you I have so many words But I, I forget where we were, no Oh hey, I wasn't listening I was stung by all of us The blind leading out the bored And as per usual You were skipping and laughing Eyes at the bedroom door "Don't take it so seriously, no Only time is ours, the rest we'll just wait and see!" Maybe you're right, babe Maybe Oh, Lord And that's how summer passed Oh, the great dividing range, the green, green grass And oh, maybe I'll hold on fast To you Then hello love, my invincible friend Oh, hello love, the thistle and the burr Oh, hello love, for you I have so many words But I, I forget where we were, no I forget where we were, no I forget where we were, no I forget where we were Oh, Lord And that's how summer passed Oh, the great dividing range, the green, green grass And oh, maybe it was peace at last Who knew?
The number one thing I respect most about Ben Howard is that he can take his amazing songs and change them up almost every time he plays them and they're still unreal. Thank you for another masterpiece Ben, I can't stop listening
I was wondering why I haven't heard anything from him in a while but like always the music is perfect. One of my few favorite artists. Is he still with the same band ? I hope so, I love the female in there.
yes India who plays with him is very talented herself! I agree he is one artist that i have never found a song that I DON'T like. He is such a talent!!
watching this video and thinking/questioning/contemplating out loud: Do I feel worthy of receiving a partner? Do I feel worthy of being seen, loved, respected, desired? Do I love, see, respect and desire myself? What is my belief system about men? About women? How are men in my world? How do I perceive them? How about women? What is my belief system about myself? How do I carry myself in this world? How do I perceive myself? What have my parents taught me about relationships? What stories have I adopted as my own, about relationships?
This has been an antidote for depression and anxiety for me on many occasions. I think it's because I'm completely transported when listening to this song.
Bro, u r my lyrical idol, u fall into sound, spiritually connected..Ive been following u for 10 yearz, and at same time following my own musical path, ur a tru gypsie folk artist and tbh I still crank your 10 year ago bridge vibes , black flies, catching a cold on a cold English day playing on a bridge with ya mates, ❤and THAT RIGHT THERE SON is wat its all aboot, and u know it toooo Coz that's why u sing and play like u do Connected Muah!! Hope u read this shit busy as u r Holding down the folk here from NZ! spring 2023 Class C
As an artist myself, I know that sometimes artists make sad stuff because putting sadness out in a piece of art is the way for them to actually not be sad on the inside. Hope it's the case, because Ben looks sad and I want him to be happy for I never found anyone whose songs touch me like his.
Its rare to these days to find an artist as talented as Ben Howard, not only is he a God at guitar, but his songwriting is just incredible, each song triggers a different emotion and has so much meaning
Ben is and will always be my favorite artist. I saw him with A blaze of feather last month and he was smiling and laughing out loud. So i hope he climbed out of the depths and i hope for new music soon.
I’m not normally attracted to younger men but he has that guy roommate aura you gradually fall in love with- irresistible, and his messy hair - I can’t stand it so much I love it
I don't comment too often on RUclips, however this song has become very important to me. This song has helped me grieve the recent loss of my son and the lyrics have touched me in a way no lyrics ever have before. I have struggled releasing my emotions but this song has me in tears every time I hear it. Thank you Ben.
I for some reason felt the need to reach out and just tell you how sorry I am to hear of your sons passing. I wish you an endless amount of strength through these dark times and I know how relieving it is, if that's the right word, to find something such as a song that helps put into words how you are feeling, and helps give you the power to move forward in a sense. My condolences to you an your family, again. God bless.
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I lost my nan last year and I thought that was hard but I'd think losing a child is probably the hardest. I wish you luck, hope you can find peace.
I hope all is well man.
Jonathan Davies beautiful what pure art does huh? embrace it! I believe songs find you for a reason, this isn't the exception.
Always feel like I go to a different place mentally when listening to his songs. One hell of an artist.
I have to agree; its so true.
I can do nothing but to agree
Exactly!!!
so true! You feel his energy and emotions so strongly.
Bullshit Man
2024, right back to where I always find myself. This great song
I'm living in the same time that Ben Howard is, and this is good, really, really good! :D
best comment ever
Listen carefully, with love in your heart and you will hear the silence from where this music comes
A slience of three parts..
You might also hear the sea ;)
💗
Beautifully articulated. You have gave this song whole new meaning to me after years of listening
@@diarmuidwoods6634 lol nice reference kvothe
I just realized when he plays the guitar I can actually hear the unstill of the ocean and the constant rumbling of the waves and currents. How is it even possible to portray the ocean and create that feeling through music as if it were a painting?
Lets be friends
In 2023, this is my most-played video on RUclips. An incredible version of IFWWW.
Only time is ours, the rest we’ll just wait and see
watching someone fingerpick that smoothly always make me want to play, then i play and get frustrated and the kids have to stay with the grandparents for the night...
Yeah, it sounds like flowing water.
It's okay. I understand
James Murphy 4th meal
😂😂
You just have to really enjoy doing it and consistently challenge yourself
Smoothest finger picking ever from Ben Howard (possibly from anyone) and by far the best version IFWWW. You can see the pain in his face, and hear it in his voice. He sings it slightly faster than the rest of his performances, like he is just trying to get through the song before he breaks. Not to mention the mike making his voice echo slightly to make it even more haunting. Best singer songwriter of this generation, and by the time he is done probably any generation! The most complete musician in decades (guitar, vocals, songwriting, emotional inspiration). He just makes you feel!
=)+Joseph Crowley Cracks a good drug.
+Connor Keegan you must be interesting in real life, but I will take your word for it
+Joseph Crowley Tallest Man on Earth beats him on fingerpicking. Though Ben has his own style that's out of this world. I suggest listening to Field of Birds by Tallest Man on Earth live on KEXP. Or Revelation Blues live on pitchfork.
+Joseph Crowley If we are speaking about complete artist I put Ben Howard and Birdy in the same level (even if it is not the same style of music) because she has a magnificent voice, can play piano and guitar, write her own songs (with a lot of meaning such as Ben) and put also a lot of emotion in her songs.
She is unique in her own style as Ben is in his own. I never include "Skinny love" as her song, at least not this song. For example I think that her cover of "The a team" is much better than Ed Sheeran... Her covers are very good, but I was talking about her songs (written by her) such as "Without a word" (she was 15 years old), "Words as weapons", "Not about angels" etc. Her second album is only songs written by her, as her third album that will be out in march.
I’ve been listening to your music since I was about 12 and I’m nearly 24 now. Bens music has giving me guidance in this crazy world we live in💙
Love the "hello love" part so much better in this version
I like the entire song more this way
I sit here, listening to this alone, feeling the weight of each note and remembering that we used to share this together. It’s the same song, the same artist that was ours. Now, it’s just me, watching the same video, feeling the echo of what used to be. Couldn’t be more apt-it’s like I’m caught between memory and reality, reliving something that’s there and yet painfully absent at the same time. dam
God it’s so good it hurts.
you're a bad person - making me wait this long for another masterpiece, even though it is so worth it
His new album is coming out in a couple of days!
It's like a completely new song that is somehow familiar. I love his music, he is a musician of the highest and rarest quality.
forever in love with Ben Howard's music, can't wait for future material.
Jordyn Shields new album on the way, a few singles released already!
Music is one of those things that can really awaken emotions in a way that nothing else can. And Ben Howard's music strums the chords of my emotions.
I am so happy to live in the same time, i missed Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, but I haven't missed you!
We really missed Nick Drake, what a musician.. It would have been nice to have seen him. But as you said, we have Ben!
Dear Ben, I know this message will not reach you, or your management team, but if in the 0000.1% chance it does, I beg you play this version live at your upcoming IFWWW tour. Been one of my favourite tracks of yours single it’s release 10 years back and to hear it live would a complete blessing. Thanks for being the greatest musician to ever live. All the best.
Takes you to a parallel universe.. probably the one inside your head. Soul soothing.
I don't think I've ever heard a musician with such a talent, and such a beautiful soul.
Un des plus grands musiciens de notre génération.
Et je pèse mes mots. Dans 15/20 ans, les gens écouteront Ben Howard comme aujourd'hui on écoute avec admiration Jeff Buckley, Kurt Kobain, Bob Dylan ect...
Moi c'est déjà mon cas :)
I love how he changes it up at 2:47. Really beautiful
What a harrowing and beautiful gift of a voice he has. His artistry, both with the guitar and vocally, are truly otherwordly, and there is no one else really like him that I know of.
If heaven had a soundtrack, this would be playing on loop.
I forget where I am when I listen to this
when he says: watching Syria blinded by the sunshine stream, my eyes are filled with tears.
Could you help me out, what do you think he means by “sunshine stream”? I figure it has something to do with the bright explosions from the bombs. Sorry that a country so important to you is right now, basically in ruins. Blessings.
I'm not sure about anyone else, but I love how he is still still into the pure acoustic stuff. I am so pleased there is an 'acoustic chapter' on the album with In Dreams and She Treats Me Well. I almost prefer this version of I Forget Where We Were too. :)
You are quite an interesting person
I always come back to this version of the song over the studio version. Absolutely sublime.
What a day, what a life, what beautiful music, what a man!! How lucky we are, he is back, finally!
the voice of a man that has been to the heights of love then back to the bottom
There's just something that just draws me back to the song over and over
I think his music is so absolutely beautiful.
Oh
It does something to my soul.
Covid19 lockdown got me here and I'm content!! So Soothing ♥️
It Just comes so natural for him Beautiful
I'm crying right now!!! How could you be so perfect? And sing so well?? Oh, I love you Ben! Please come to Portugal again!!3
Beautiful as always
I think about this song at least once a month
it helps me think clearly, reminding me of my pain an mellows me out so I care less about the past an less about my mistakes. every one of your songs lifts my moral. As a soldier, I couldn't ask for more, so thanks.
I forget where I am when I listen to you Ben.
Ben, you deliver every single word with so much intensity and raw emotion. Your strumming is always in absolute harmony with your voice. Your music is easily the greatest sound that has ever reached my ears. Thank you for filling my soul with such perfection :)
Good morning friend :-)
And good evening to you :)
When is Ben going to bless us with a new album?!
Leonard cohen
So depressing
1 year later he just dropped one a couple of weeks ago ☺
No matter how many times i have listened to this over the years, it brings me to tears every time. I wish this was the version on the album
He is even more perfect live, if that's even possible.
This is so pure, touching and beautiful… I’m speechless, I’m crying and I’m thankful for this song and for the way you perform it.
listening to this song def don't make me forget where we were and where we are right now..
You know an artist is truly amazing when they sound even better live
GOATED
Under appreciated.
seeing him live is the most amazing experience
really hope he's done a solo session of End of The Affair, if its anything like this one and In Dreams it will sound incredible!
2020 and still jamming this masterpiece
I want to see this glorious music live. :(
One of the most underrated artist!! Ben Howard fan forever!! :)
I want to feast on his voice, the way you relish the taste of wine, savoring it in slow, contemplative sips, which stir you and compel you. Only, I don't know what I'm compelled towards... I'm left craving more.
It’s almost ten years of this record that changed my life in an unimaginable way.
I absolutely adore this over the recorded version
his music is a gift to this world.
This man still makes me weak 10 years on......he's such a seductive ego diminishing tone that makes your bones crumble ....
this is a song that people must listen to once before they die.
Oh hey, I wasn't listening
I was watching Syria
Blinded by the sunshine strip
You, you were in the kitchen
Oh, your mariner's mouth
The wounded with the wounder's whip
And that's how summer passed away
The great dividing range, the green, green grass
And oh, maybe it was peace at last
Who knew?
Hello love, my invincible friend
Oh, hello love, the thistle and the burr
Oh, hello love, for you I have so many words
But I, I forget where we were, no
Oh hey, I wasn't listening
I was stung by all of us
The blind leading out the bored
And as per usual
You were skipping and laughing
Eyes at the bedroom door
"Don't take it so seriously, no
Only time is ours, the rest we'll just wait and see!"
Maybe you're right, babe
Maybe
Oh, Lord
And that's how summer passed
Oh, the great dividing range, the green, green grass
And oh, maybe I'll hold on fast
To you
Then hello love, my invincible friend
Oh, hello love, the thistle and the burr
Oh, hello love, for you I have so many words
But I, I forget where we were, no
I forget where we were, no
I forget where we were, no
I forget where we were
Oh, Lord
And that's how summer passed
Oh, the great dividing range, the green, green grass
And oh, maybe it was peace at last
Who knew?
Sometimes I really can't get over how much I would love if he was the father of my children...
Why does have to be so stinking dreamy?
When a song touches your heart it is truly magical.
1:25 you can tell this song has a deep meaning to him
The number one thing I respect most about Ben Howard is that he can take his amazing songs and change them up almost every time he plays them and they're still unreal. Thank you for another masterpiece Ben, I can't stop listening
Just no bored with this man but only thing wanna hear neeeeeew stuff!
Ben Howard is my spirit animal!
Ben Howard, he gets what music is about. The world needs more music from him!
my state of mind dissapers when i listen to you. thank your for my brake in my own darkness. your a awsome artist.!
I was wondering why I haven't heard anything from him in a while but like always the music is perfect. One of my few favorite artists. Is he still with the same band ? I hope so, I love the female in there.
Yes, India and Chris are both on the new album. Album comes out today btw. Gotta wait for it to ship me here in the US. Can't wait to put this on!
Evan Berry ok nice!
Ben Howard - Conrad (cover)
yes India who plays with him is very talented herself! I agree he is one artist that i have never found a song that I DON'T like. He is such a talent!!
He is currently in a side project band called Blaze of a Feather with some of his band
I'm lost for words.
his music is always perfect :) he never dissapoints me!!!
watching this video and thinking/questioning/contemplating out loud:
Do I feel worthy of receiving a partner?
Do I feel worthy of being seen, loved, respected, desired?
Do I love, see, respect and desire myself?
What is my belief system about men? About women?
How are men in my world? How do I perceive them? How about women?
What is my belief system about myself?
How do I carry myself in this world?
How do I perceive myself?
What have my parents taught me about relationships?
What stories have I adopted as my own, about relationships?
How have I not seen this yet???
It's so nice,, he played the guitar perfect,,
I like those songs,,
Genius. The guitar was made for his voice they compliment each other so well
Oh how I love this Song So Much
This is my all time favorite song.
This has been an antidote for depression and anxiety for me on many occasions. I think it's because I'm completely transported when listening to this song.
Bro, u r my lyrical idol, u fall into sound, spiritually connected..Ive been following u for 10 yearz, and at same time following my own musical path, ur a tru gypsie folk artist and tbh I still crank your 10 year ago bridge vibes , black flies, catching a cold on a cold English day playing on a bridge with ya mates, ❤and THAT RIGHT THERE SON is wat its all aboot, and u know it toooo
Coz that's why u sing and play like u do
Connected
Muah!!
Hope u read this shit busy as u r
Holding down the folk here from NZ! spring 2023
Class C
49 dislikers just hating on the fact they havent got them mad guitar skills and that perfect voice! Go away no Bens fault hes a little angel :)
How much you wanna bet this guy gets cooler with age, and by time this dude will have a following as big as Dave Matthews?
Can't wait to see Ben in Nashville, TN 1/22/15...
this is the most beautiful version of "I forget where we were" I ever came upon hearing from ben
hey, I wasn't listening... to the real music, but fortunately I found Ben
the melody of this song reminds a lot to one of Keaton Henson's songs..beautiful;both amazingly talented artists
You're totally right, actually I thought the same as soon as I heard this version!
two of the best lyricists and artists going if you ask me
I love both of them OMG!!!
saw ben howard live 3 years ago now I just need to see mr henson
Wow. Can completely feel it when you watch him. Stunning voice.. and a beautiful man too.
This song is still the most beautiful I have heard. Just gets me every time
As an artist myself, I know that sometimes artists make sad stuff because putting sadness out in a piece of art is the way for them to actually not be sad on the inside. Hope it's the case, because Ben looks sad and I want him to be happy for I never found anyone whose songs touch me like his.
Its rare to these days to find an artist as talented as Ben Howard, not only is he a God at guitar, but his songwriting is just incredible, each song triggers a different emotion and has so much meaning
Ben is and will always be my favorite artist. I saw him with A blaze of feather last month and he was smiling and laughing out loud. So i hope he climbed out of the depths and i hope for new music soon.
Your finest Ben. Amazing.
The definition of pure perfection? THIS!
Uplifting which is why we played it our wedding to walk out too
I’m not normally attracted to younger men but he has that guy roommate aura you gradually fall in love with- irresistible, and his messy hair - I can’t stand it so much I love it
i am speechles and breathless
I am still waiting for my vinyl to get here
Ben see you in South Africa next month , cant wait :D !!!!
Stil one of the greatest artists out there!
completely underrated, this is a masterpiece