Background
Ben Haenow was born in 1985 and grew up in Croydon, UK, attending Spring Park Primary and then Edenham High School. He was in a band with his brother, Alex, called The Lost Audio. Prior to winning the UK X-Factor in 2014, Ben Haenow was a van driver.
After The Show
After winning the show, Ben went on to release his self-titled debut album Ben Haenow in 2015. This was preceded by the single Second Hand Heart which featured American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.
In 2017, Ben released the new single Alive, which was followed by the tracks Forgive & Forget and Rising.
New single Falling Down was released on April 6, 2018.
His second album is due to be released in May, 2018. The name has not yet been revealed.
Second Hand Heart
Ben Haenow Lyrics
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And it's not like the stories, it's never like what they said
I know who you want me to be, but I'm just not there yet
Yeah, the broken road's always been home and it's so hard to forget
Wait for me now
Will you wait for me now?
I know I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
I can't steal you the stars
But I can give you this second hand heart
All your friends think I'm hopeless, they don't understand
That this imperfect love can start over again
It's been broken apart
Will you still take my second hand heart?
Yeah, the light of the morning finds you sleeping in my bed
Oh, and it's not like the stories, it's never like what they said
And I know who you want me to be, but I'm just not there yet
Yeah, the broken road's always been home and it's so hard to forget
I might think too much, drink too much, stay out too late
I know I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
I can't steal you the stars
But I can give you this second hand heart
All your friends think I'm hopeless, they don't understand
That this imperfect love can start over again
It's been broken apart
Will you still take my second hand heart?
If you let me show you, I could love you the same
And I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
Oh, you know they'll never tear us apart
And I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
And you know, you've got my second hand heart
You might think too much, drink too much, stay out too late
I know you've been a fool, but I swear you can change
I can't steal you the stars
But I can give you this second hand heart
All your friends think I'm hopeless, they don't understand
That this imperfect love can start over again
It's been broken apart
Will you still take my second hand heart?
And I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
And I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
Oh, you know, you've got my second hand heart
And I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
And I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
Oh, you know, you've got my second hand heart
The song Second Hand Heart by Ben Haenow is a powerful love ballad that speaks to the idea of redemption in a relationship. The song starts with the light of the morning finding the subject sleeping in the singer's bed, which sets up the idea that they have already been intimate. The singer notes that it's not like the stories, likely referring to fairy tales or idealized romance, and that he knows who the subject wants him to be, but he's just not there yet. This sets up the idea that he may have made mistakes in the past, but he's still growing and working on being a better partner.
The chorus references the imperfections of the relationship and the individuals within it. The singer notes that he might "think too much, drink too much, stay out too late," but he swears he can change. He admits to being a "fool," but he gives the subject his "second hand heart." He notes that the subject's friends don't understand their love, but he believes that it can start over again despite having been broken apart.
The optimistic tone of the song stems from the idea that the couple is willing to work on their relationship despite its imperfections. They both acknowledge that they might mess up, but they're willing to put in the effort to create a fulfilling partnership. The ending of the song emphasizes this theme, with the declaration that the subject has the singer's "second hand heart," and that they can both try every day to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
The light of the morning finds you sleeping in my bed
You wake up next to me in the morning
And it's not like the stories, it's never like what they said
Our relationship is not like the perfect, fairytale love stories
I know who you want me to be, but I'm just not there yet
I am not the perfect partner you want me to be, but I am willing to try and become that person
Yeah, the broken road's always been home and it's so hard to forget
My past mistakes and struggles have been a part of me and difficult to move past
Wait for me now
Please wait for me to become a better person and partner
Will you wait for me now?
Can you wait and have faith in me?
I might think too much, drink too much, stay out too late
I have some undesirable traits that I need to work on
I know I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
I realize my flaws but I am willing and committed to changing for the better
I can't steal you the stars
I cannot give you everything you want and everything that other partners might promise
But I can give you this second hand heart
But I can give you a love that might have been used before and experienced some wear and tear, but still holds value and meaning
All your friends think I'm hopeless, they don't understand
I might not have the approval of others, but that doesn't discount the love we share
That this imperfect love can start over again
Our love might not have been perfect in the past, but we can start anew and better ourselves and our bond
It's been broken apart
Our love has been broken previously
Will you still take my second hand heart?
Will you still accept my love despite its imperfections?
If you let me show you, I could love you the same
If you allow me to demonstrate my love, I can show you that it can be equal to anything else
And you know, you've got my second hand heart
You possess my love and all that comes with it
Oh, you know they'll never tear us apart
We are committed to staying together despite any challenges that may arise
I know you've been a fool, but I swear you can change
I acknowledge your flaws but I believe in your ability to improve
And you know, you've got my second hand heart
I have given you my love and heart, despite any imperfections they may possess
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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@user-jm4lp1mv5y
My plans for the day
1. Listen to this
2. Fall in love with this song
3. Listen to this about 100 more times
4. Listen to a different song by him
5. Fall in love with his songs again
Btw From South Africa!
@fatiniishak7441
The light of the morning finds you sleeping in my bed
And it's not like the stories, it's never like what they said
I know who you want me to be, but I'm just not there yet
Yeah, the broken road's always been home and it's so hard to forget
Wait for me now
Will you wait for me now?
I might think too much, drink too much, stay out too late
I know I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
I can't steal you the stars
But I can give you this second hand heart
All your friends think I'm hopeless, they don't understand
That this imperfect love can start over again
It's been broken apart
Will you still take my second hand heart?
Yeah, the light of the morning finds you sleeping in my bed
Oh, and it's not like the stories, it's never like what they said
And I know who you want me to be, but I'm just not there yet
Yeah, the broken road's always been home and it's so hard to forget
I might think too much, drink too much, stay out too late
I know I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
I can't steal you the stars
But I can give you this second hand heart
All your friends think I'm hopeless, they don't understand
That this imperfect love can start over again
It's been broken apart
Will you still take my second hand heart?
If you let me show you, I could love you the same
And I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
Oh, you know they'll never tear us apart
And I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
And you know, you've got my second hand heart
You might think too much, drink too much, stay out too late
I know you've been a fool, but I swear you can change
I can't steal you the stars
But I can give you this second hand heart
All your friends think I'm hopeless, they don't understand
That this imperfect love can start over again
It's been broken apart
Will you still take my second hand heart?
And I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
And I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
Oh, you know, you've got my second hand heart
And I'm just a fool, but I swear I can change
And I can't steal you the stars, but I can try every day
Oh, you know, you've got my second hand heart
@theharshtruthoutthere
John 8:32 - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Luke 11:28 | View whole chapter | See verse in context
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaWG9ehPB98
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzCWwaAXnl8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q08_v7hTD0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS-DZC4xFVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2iacOPgS64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7_15LhyI6Q
RAPTURE – Just in the blink of an eye – that tiny moment.
TRIBULATION – 7 YEARS LONG.
2nd DEATH – FOREVER. (don´t end up dead 2nd time, don´t stay wicked – REPENT AND BORN AGAIN).
Revelation 20:14 | View whole chapter | See verse in context
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
@purplehaze9980
Who's still listening in 2024?🔥🔥🔥
@clarissastrydom4915
Yep!❤❤😊😊
@duvainhenry2640
✋🏻✋🏻😊😊🔥🔥🔥
@sinelileMthenjwa-ed6lw
Still here
@DavidWilliamGeorgeNeul
Damn who's still listening to this in 2024 😁❤️❤️ two amazing voices absolutely love this song ❤️❤️
@clarissastrydom4915
Such a great song!❤❤❤😊😊
@mizo1145
Still listening even in 2024 ❤
@xopurplequeenxo5355
2020 anyone?? I still love this song
2021 and still here!
2022? Hell yea
2023? Yup still here!
@samwelikalisti8546
You talking really course I’m watching right now
@spectre_spark9233
Yes