After building up a reputation with his gigs across the UK, Howard was eventually asked to sign to Island Records. His first album, Every Kingdom, was released on October 3, 2011 and debuted at #7 on the UK album chart. It sold in excess of 1 million copies globally, received a Mercury Music Prize nomination, and was the catalyst for Ben picking up two Brit Awards in 2012 for British Breakthrough and British Solo Male Artist.
The follow up, 'I Forget Where We Were' was released on 20th October 2014 through Island Records. It was produced by Ben and his drummer Chris Bond at Start Point Farm Studios in Devon.
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Hideaway
Ben Howard Lyrics
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I'm holding it back, just want to shout out, "Give me more"
You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling
You let my heart escape beyond the meaning
Not even I can find a way to stop the storm
Oh, baby, it's out of my control, what's going on?
You're just another day that keeps me breathing
Baby, I love the way that there's nothing sure
Baby, don't stop me, hide away with me some more
You send me the shiver up my spine, might overflow
You're bringing me closer to the edge of letting go
You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling
You let my heart escape beyond the meaning
Putting my head into the clouds I'm floating home
When you get me going I can't find a way to stop
You're just a chance I take to keep on dreaming
You're just another day that keeps me breathing
Baby, I love the way that there's nothing sure
Baby, don't stop me, hide away with me some more
Bringing me higher than I've ever been before
I'm holding it back, just wanna shout out, "Give me more."
You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling
You're just a chance I take to keep me breathing
Not even I can find a way to stop the storm
Oh, baby, it's out of my control, what's going on?
You're just a chance I take to keep on breathing
You're just another day that keeps me dreaming
Baby, I love the way that there's nothing sure
Baby, don't stop me, hide away with me some more
Mmm-hmh
In "Hideaway," Ben Howard sings about a person who is just a fleeting escape from reality, a temporary relief from the chaos and uncertainty that surrounds him. Whenever they are together, his heart races and he feels alive in ways he never has before. He loves the way this person makes him feel, but he knows it's not a permanent solution to his problems. He is holding back, afraid of going too far and losing control, but he can't help wanting more.
Throughout the song, Howard uses metaphors to describe this person's effect on him. He calls them a "hideaway" and a "feeling," something that lets him escape the mundane reality of his life. He says that they let his heart escape "beyond the meaning" and leave him feeling like he's "putting his head into the clouds." However, despite these ecstatic feelings, he also acknowledges that he can't find a way to "stop the storm" or control what's happening to him.
The lyrics suggest that this person is not a long-term solution to Howard's problems, but rather a temporary escape that he needs to keep going. The song could be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying too heavily on someone or something to make us happy, instead of addressing our problems directly.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking me higher than I've ever been before
You're making me feel invincible and alive, more than anyone ever has.
I'm holding it back, just want to shout out, "Give me more"
I'm trying to hold back my desire for more of you, but I want to scream out and let go.
You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling
You're a temporary escape, an experience that I can't quite put into words but love nonetheless.
You let my heart escape beyond the meaning
You make me feel so much that words can't even fully express the emotions I have for you.
Not even I can find a way to stop the storm
I can't control the intensity of my feelings, even though I wish I could.
Oh, baby, it's out of my control, what's going on?
I don't understand why I feel this way, but I can't do anything about it because it's consuming me.
You're just a chance I take to keep on dreaming
I know that our connection may not last forever, but I'm willing to take the risk to keep feeling the happiness and hope that you bring me.
You're just another day that keeps me breathing
You're someone that I need to keep my life interesting and worth living, a constant source of inspiration for me.
Baby, I love the way that there's nothing sure
I love the unpredictable nature of our relationship and the spontaneity it brings into my life.
Baby, don't stop me, hide away with me some more
Don't let this feeling end, let's spend more time together and keep this temporary escape going.
You send me the shiver up my spine, might overflow
You give me a rush of intense emotion that sometimes overwhelms me but also excites me to my core.
You're bringing me closer to the edge of letting go
You're pushing me to let go of my reservations and fears, to fully embrace the moment and our connection.
Putting my head into the clouds I'm floating home
You make me feel weightless and free, like I'm floating in the clouds and completely at peace with myself.
When you get me going I can't find a way to stop
Once you ignite my emotions and I fully let myself feel, I can't turn them off, even if I wanted to.
Mmm-hmh
Non-lyrical vocalization.
Writer(s): RAMI AFUNI, KIESZA SZOSI, KIESA RAE ELLESTAD
Contributed by Nora P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jack
Taking me higher than I've ever been before
I'm holding it back, just want to shout out, give me more
You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling
You let my heart escape beyond the meaning
Not even I can find a way to stop the storm
Oh, baby, it's out of my control, what's going on?
But you're just a chance I take to keep on dreaming
You're just another day that keeps me breathing
Baby, I love the way that there's nothing sure
Baby, don't stop me, hide away with me some more
Ooh, aah, aah, ooh, ooh, aah, aah, ooh, ooh, aah, aah, ooh, ooh, aah, aah, ooh
You send me the shiver up my spine, might overflow
You're bringing me closer to the edge of letting go
You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling
You let my heart escape beyond the meaning
Putting my head into the clouds I'm floating home
When you get me going I can't find a way to stop
You're just a chance I take to keep on dreaming
You're just another day that keeps me breathing
Ooh, aah, aah, ooh, ooh, aah, aah, ooh
Baby, I love the way that there's nothing sure
Baby, don't stop me, hide away with me some more
Hide away with me some more
Bringing me higher than I've ever been before
I'm holding it back, just wanna shout out, "Give me more."
You're just a hideaway, you're just a feeling
You let my heart escape beyond the meaning
Not even I can find a way to stop the storm
Oh, baby, it's out of my control, what's going on
You're just a chance I take to keep on dreaming
You're just another day that keeps me breathing
You're a day that keeps me dreaming
Ooh, aah, aah, ooh, ooh, aah, aah, ooh
Baby, I love the way that there's nothing sure
Baby, don't stop me, hide away with me some more
Hide away with me some more
BBC Radio 1
Amazing! But is it better than his cover of Call Me Maybe? Tough call eh?
Disastrous Channel
Dont know it wont play
Ashlee
Disastrous Channel works now :))
Supsup516
dont think anything will beat that cover! that cover made me like the song
Kirsty Stevenson
I think Figure 8 is his best cover! Jus' sayin'. But everything this man does gives me goosebumps.
hcbaby1988
This destroys call me maybe!
Danny B
Takes some real skill to convert a dance track to something you can play on guitar, and Ben pulled it off brilliantly. This is what Live Lounge is all about. 10/10.
NCJ
Brilliantly said
REX AND THE DEN
Totally agree
Annabelle Lloyd
Yesss