Ben Kenney … Read Full Bio ↴Ben Kenney is the bass player for the rock band Incubus.
Ben Kenney was formerly part of the hip-hop group The Roots before he joined Incubus in 2003 after the departure of bassist and founding member Alex Katunich aka Dirk Lance. He had previously played with Incubus members Mike Einziger and Jose Pasillas in Time Lapse Consortium.
He also plays in his own band The Division Group (formerly known as Supergrub) with Neal Evans of Soulive and Ashley Mendel. They are planning to release a follow album, 'Saturnize.'
Ben is known to play 6 different instruments and sometimes plays drum solo's with Incubus's drummer Jose Pasillas live onstage. He has also cut his teeth doing studio work for artists like Justin Timberlake, Faith Evans, Eryka Badu, Blackalicious, and producers like Timbaland and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Ben has 4 solo albums, '26' which he released in 2004, 'Maduro' which he released on March 1, 2006, Distance & Comfort which he released January 15, 2008 and "Burn The Tapes" which was released along with a DVD in 2010. All were released by the independent record company, Ghetto Crush Industries. Ben shows his skills by playing guitar, bass, and drums while singing and writing every part on his solo records.
His onstage equipment includes Lakland Joe Osborn and Bob Glaub signature basses, and Mesa Boogie amplifiers.
Comfort
Ben Kenney Lyrics
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I wait with half the chance to feel the same
From all the failures to the glory
A face that has to end up in the frame
If I could put some things behind me
I'd find a box that's big enough for blame
I don't know why but you believe me
Instead of words to make us happy
Instead of all the ones that cause us pain
Instead of stepping to remind me
You took a breath and tried to feel the same
And though you never make it easy
You make it so much easier to stay
I don't know why but you believe me
I don't know why at all.
If ever without you,
I don't want to be
The lyrics to Ben Kenney's song "Comfort" are full of introspection and self-reflection. The singer is looking for someone to bear witness to his story, someone to validate his experiences and emotions. He longs for connection and understanding, wishing that he could feel the same as others and be able to put the past behind him. The idea of blame is present in the lyrics, as if the singer is trying to find someone to share the responsibility for his failures and mistakes.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of gratitude towards the person who is offering comfort and support. Instead of using words to manipulate or hurt each other, they are able to communicate in a way that brings them together. The singer recognizes that this relationship is not perfect, but it makes life so much easier to bear. He is grateful for someone who believes in him, even when he doesn't quite understand why.
The final lines of the song are particularly poignant. The singer acknowledges that life without this person would be unbearable. He doesn't want to imagine a world without their connection and the comfort it brings him.
Overall, "Comfort" is a beautiful exploration of human connection and the way we seek validation from others. It encourages us to appreciate the people in our lives who offer us love and support, even when we don't quite understand why.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a witness for this story
I require someone who can testify to my experiences
I wait with half the chance to feel the same
I am unsure of the likelihood of finding someone who can relate to me
From all the failures to the glory
From all the unsuccessful attempts to the triumphant achievements
A face that has to end up in the frame
A person who must be included in the picture of my life's journey
If I could put some things behind me
If I could move past certain events
I'd find a box that's big enough for blame
I would locate a container large enough to hold all the responsibility for what occurred
I don't know why but you believe me
I am unsure why you have faith in me
The only thing I hope will never change
The sole thing I wish will remain constant
Instead of words to make us happy
In lieu of expressions solely geared towards eliciting joy
Instead of all the ones that cause us pain
Rather than all those that trigger discomfort
Instead of stepping to remind me
Rather than interjecting to bring me back on track
You took a breath and tried to feel the same
You paused and made an attempt to comprehend and empathize with me
And though you never make it easy
Although you never make things simple
You make it so much easier to stay
You make it far less complicated for me to remain
I don't know why but you believe me
I don't know why but you have confidence in my words
I don't know why at all.
I am clueless as to why you have faith in me
If ever without you,
If at any point I find myself without you
I don't want to be
I would not like to exist in that manner
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ribhu Choudhuri
This guy is a musical genius...
Brent Murray
This song is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever heard
Emmanuel Publicidad Camilo
I'm proud of him
Respect
Melannie Lisette
so much nostalgia to this song.. all i could say is thank you for this beautifu masterpiece that has been part of a long journey of mine.
Harrydim
this song reminds me the songs from "Mellon Collie and the infinity sadness"'s album I LOVE IT
rob3938
This song will be played at my wedding.
subarashi99
Way to go BEN!!! Sweeeet :)
Debra Wilson
Beautiful serene comforting floating drifting...
anapkst
This song is amazing!! Kisses from Brazil.
D D
Very nice song!