прекрасно. освежает. вдохновляет. надеюсь, альбом когда-нибудь появится у нас на прилавках. вы мой первый и самый любимый исполнитель, а точнее ваша музыка.
0:30 im 99% sure thats a reference to nightclothes which has me in a g o n y with all the context behind _that_ stuff,,, ben ur an icon thank u so much for ur good shit god i wish u the best in life
All of his songs have similarities to how his child life was. i am indeed sorry that his life went this way but this song tells you the most about it. His parents did kick him out and Reject him because hes different. But in the most amazing way if he can make music like this.
I think the first two family tree albums were about a fictional family but this one was more autobiographical. His step dad kicked him out for being gay, such a horrible thing to have to go through. I can't even imagine the pain. This is why the best art will never come from conservatives and frankly why they don't care about the arts in general. Introspection = bad
@@dustinslesinger3697 Jeez you ppl try to politicize everything and everyone's tragedy for your own political gain -- this is not a left or right thing get over yourself the world doesn't revolve around your country.
@@cayden3470 busted, my political gains are off the charts since posting this. I've seen something similar happen first hand. The offenders were very conservative parents, guess I can't comment on my lived experience since that would be "politicizing" it. These types of people are evil scum of the earth and i'll call it like I see it. I love that "you ppl" you threw in there, hypocritical much
"Bad Blood" The hole in the floorboards, The cot near the front door. The moon was gone from sight, The world was dark as nightmares. You took all my fears, And you wrapped them in wonders. But there's no magic inside the moon, It's just a rock you can't reach. I was never the sharp knife, But I was never the dull mind. I was somewhere in between, A thorn and acquiescent. You said it was for me, When you tried to break me. But you can save your breath, I know I'm not the kind you pray for. Took a river of bad blood, But now I see where we came from. Can't grow a proper branch, When half the trunk is rotten. You swore that it hurt you, While pushing your knife through. Well you can save your breath, I know we're not the kind you pray for.
Tetrapharmakon I have a slightly different interpretation: when he says "I was never the sharp knife", I believe he means he doesn't have the capacity to cut others down. In other words, he's a gentle soul incapable of consciously hurting others. In this context I think the song hits harder in the final verse because he himself is being cut down (by his parents, just for being who he is). The most he could ever retaliate is by writing and recording this song, which is why I believe he has gone on record saying that he'll never play this song again. It's not in his nature to retaliate, but he just needed some kind of outlet for his frustrations.
I don't really know where to say this but I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the amazing you've made... I think I found your music over 7 years ago but only got to listen to the entire discography several years back, and I haven't been able to stop putting entire albums on loop for weeks on end. Usually that leads me to having entire songs that used to be my favorites be untouchable because I end up associating it with a horrible time in my life, but the the entire Family Tree: The Leaves album still has that touch of wonder and thoughtful, tired sadness it had even on the nth replay and I think it's because it's helped me accept and process everything that was happening. It's helped me remain calm even as 5 meters away, I can hear voices rising as things escalate. These songs make me want to be a better, gentler, kinder person and I don't think I have really said that about anything else.
The hole in the floor boards The cot near the front door The moon was gone; from side the world was dark as nightmares You took all my fears and, You wrapped them in wonders But there's no magic inside the moon It's just a rock you can't reach I was never the sharp knife But I was never the dull mind I was somewhere in between A thorn an acquiescent So you said it was for me When you tried to break me Well you can save your breath, I know, I'm not the kind you pray for Took a river of bad blood But now I see where we came from Can't grow a proper branch when half the trunk is rotten And you swore that it hurt you While pushing your knife through Well you can save your breath, I know, we're not the kind you'll pray for
You ended the trilogy in an amazing way, thank you so much for making this freaking awesome music! I'm hoping to write/sing songs myself, and if it all goes through, I'll most likely be influenced by this style of music.
As it fades out, you want so badly for it to stay. But you know and accept that it can't, or else it would be much less meaningful. Can't wait to see what Ben does next.
Ben's music makes make super depressed, because i have a very active imagination, and i envision characters from stories in a depressed state with out even trying......
I feel honored to have your music in my life.
agreed I would have liked on your comment but the likes on it are 69 and I will leave it that way.
its 70 already@@user-rj5ld9gk6u
this song makes me cry every single time
A perfect ending to the trilogy! Congratulations Ben!
I have been looking for months for something that feels like the music Life is Strange has. I think I've found it.
прекрасно. освежает. вдохновляет.
надеюсь, альбом когда-нибудь появится у нас на прилавках.
вы мой первый и самый любимый исполнитель, а точнее ваша музыка.
Wow! This song is incredible. Favorite song off the album. The lyrics are very strong
Because they are true.
Its so beautiful i want to cry
Não existe nada mais lindo que Radical Face !!!
Your music is simply amazing Ben!
0:30 im 99% sure thats a reference to nightclothes which has me in a g o n y with all the context behind _that_ stuff,,, ben ur an icon thank u so much for ur good shit god i wish u the best in life
I was just noticing that and I am in p a i n
Why would you hurt me like this
How does this only have 75k views...
It's my best song 2016, very very beautiful !!!
All of his songs have similarities to how his child life was. i am indeed sorry that his life went this way but this song tells you the most about it. His parents did kick him out and Reject him because hes different. But in the most amazing way if he can make music like this.
He also said in the commentary to The Leaves, to this song is so personal, that he doesn't want to play it in front of an audience.
I think the first two family tree albums were about a fictional family but this one was more autobiographical. His step dad kicked him out for being gay, such a horrible thing to have to go through. I can't even imagine the pain. This is why the best art will never come from conservatives and frankly why they don't care about the arts in general. Introspection = bad
@@dustinslesinger3697 Jeez you ppl try to politicize everything and everyone's tragedy for your own political gain -- this is not a left or right thing get over yourself the world doesn't revolve around your country.
@@cayden3470 busted, my political gains are off the charts since posting this. I've seen something similar happen first hand. The offenders were very conservative parents, guess I can't comment on my lived experience since that would be "politicizing" it. These types of people are evil scum of the earth and i'll call it like I see it. I love that "you ppl" you threw in there, hypocritical much
"Bad Blood"
The hole in the floorboards,
The cot near the front door.
The moon was gone from sight,
The world was dark as nightmares.
You took all my fears,
And you wrapped them in wonders.
But there's no magic inside the moon,
It's just a rock you can't reach.
I was never the sharp knife,
But I was never the dull mind.
I was somewhere in between,
A thorn and acquiescent.
You said it was for me,
When you tried to break me.
But you can save your breath,
I know I'm not the kind you pray for.
Took a river of bad blood,
But now I see where we came from.
Can't grow a proper branch,
When half the trunk is rotten.
You swore that it hurt you,
While pushing your knife through.
Well you can save your breath,
I know we're not the kind you pray for.
Legal
I know this is a long shot, but what does "to be the sharp knife" exactly mean ? Is that an English expression ? (I'm not a Native speaker)
Tetrapharmakon Sharp knife often refers to a person's intelligence. The lyrics are saying 'I wasn't the smartest but I wasn't dumb either.'
faultypremise thank you !
Tetrapharmakon I have a slightly different interpretation: when he says "I was never the sharp knife", I believe he means he doesn't have the capacity to cut others down. In other words, he's a gentle soul incapable of consciously hurting others. In this context I think the song hits harder in the final verse because he himself is being cut down (by his parents, just for being who he is). The most he could ever retaliate is by writing and recording this song, which is why I believe he has gone on record saying that he'll never play this song again. It's not in his nature to retaliate, but he just needed some kind of outlet for his frustrations.
definitivamente lo mejor, me encanta toda su musica, saludos desde chile!!
Thank you 😊❤️🎶You’re awesome
Found your songs today. I already love them. Your music it's so touching, it matches perfectly my mood. Thanks for your work!
I don't really know where to say this but I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the amazing you've made... I think I found your music over 7 years ago but only got to listen to the entire discography several years back, and I haven't been able to stop putting entire albums on loop for weeks on end. Usually that leads me to having entire songs that used to be my favorites be untouchable because I end up associating it with a horrible time in my life, but the the entire Family Tree: The Leaves album still has that touch of wonder and thoughtful, tired sadness it had even on the nth replay and I think it's because it's helped me accept and process everything that was happening. It's helped me remain calm even as 5 meters away, I can hear voices rising as things escalate. These songs make me want to be a better, gentler, kinder person and I don't think I have really said that about anything else.
Perfectly! ❤🔥
this song is awesome , it's the best
the best ever, thank you Ben!
A little bit obsessed with this song.
Happy to see you releasing more great stuff!
The hole in the floor boards
The cot near the front door
The moon was gone; from side the world was dark as nightmares
You took all my fears and,
You wrapped them in wonders
But there's no magic inside the moon
It's just a rock you can't reach
I was never the sharp knife
But I was never the dull mind
I was somewhere in between
A thorn an acquiescent
So you said it was for me
When you tried to break me
Well you can save your breath,
I know, I'm not the kind you pray for
Took a river of bad blood
But now I see where we came from
Can't grow a proper branch when half the trunk is rotten
And you swore that it hurt you
While pushing your knife through
Well you can save your breath,
I know, we're not the kind you'll pray for
Sharp* knife
I honestly don't know how you aren't a bigger name Ben, you are amazing
I love all of Ben's albums but somehow this one has a lot more songs on it that resonate personally with me, does anyone else feel this way?
For me it's The Roots
dude !!! are you going to do another album? your music honestly gives me life,
Amazing. Wow.
thank you
beautiful
los amo mucho, son lo mejor! Ojalá algún día conocerlos! 👏😍💕🎶 saludos desde chile!!
amo a este grupo, esta canción es hermosa, no me canso de escucharlas...transmiten un sentimiento sin duda hermoso....grasias ben :)
You ended the trilogy in an amazing way, thank you so much for making this freaking awesome music! I'm hoping to write/sing songs myself, and if it all goes through, I'll most likely be influenced by this style of music.
well goodluck :)
Evan McCormick Really interested in hearing you and how things are going! If this music influences you, I'm looking forward to your stuff!
Awesome man , awesome ... no words , love it !!
Radical Face
i was never the sharp knife
but i was never the dull mind
top mustard lyrics
As it fades out, you want so badly for it to stay. But you know and accept that it can't, or else it would be much less meaningful. Can't wait to see what Ben does next.
listen to confidants and fishhooks off his first album its amazing
Me encantaaa
Ben's music makes make super depressed, because i have a very active imagination, and i envision characters from stories in a depressed state with out even trying......
Me encanta.
.....*wow*
Foda
I loved all the song until this part 3:05, it's too much noise for nothing
That's the point.
@@Suf7djehe7eken what do you mean?