1999's Breathing Tornados marked a new direction for Lee as he introduced synths and increased instrumentation into his sound. The album was a huge success, with the first single, "Cigarettes Will Kill You", finishing second in that year's Triple J Hottest 100. Lee also enjoyed success with the single "Something Borrowed, Something Blue" - from the album hey you. yes you. - reaching no 22 in 2002's Triple J Hottest 100.
In 2001 he joined forces with Evan Dando, Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick and Jason Schwartzman of Phantom Planet and acting fame. Calling themselves Dando Lee Petersson Schwartzman, they recorded a single, "Dead or Anything", at Globe Studios, New York.
During 2003 he teamed up with Ben Kweller and Ben Folds for a side project entitled The Bens. They recorded four songs together in Nashville, resulting in a self-titled EP.
In late 2004, he left Steve Pavlovic's Modular Recordings and started up his own record label, Ten Fingers. The first release on the label was the single, "Gamble Everything For Love", followed by the album, Awake Is The New Sleep in February 2005. A defining release in his career, the album showcased a much brighter, positive side of Lee's personality, in contrast to his previous darker musings. Awake Is The New Sleep received several nominations for the 2005 Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards, and Lee won Best Male Artist, Best Independent Release, and Single Of The Year for "Catch My Disease". Catch My Disease was also number 2 on the 2005 Triple J Hottest 100.
In September 2007, Lee released his sixth solo album, named "Ripe" after the final song on the record. The album is somewhat controversial, with most songs relating in some way to sex, lust and love. Mandy Moore features on the album in the song "Birds and Bees", and Benji Madden plays electric guitar in "Sex Without Love". It also features Sara Watkins, Rachael Yamagata, Charlotte Martin, Ned Bower, Taylor Locke and Robert Schwatzman (who is also credited for co-writing 'Sex Without Love'). It was a big step away from the spiritual "Awake is the New Sleep", but shows Lee's need for change in songs. The album was produced by John Alagia and released under the Inertia/Ten Fingers label 'Awake is the New Sleep' was released under.
February 2009 brought the release of his latest LP entitled "The Rebirth of Venus." This release also includes a bonus disk that includes six cover songs that Ben has done including "Kids" by MGMT and "New Wave" by Against Me!.
Is This How Love's Supposed To Feel?
Ben Lee Lyrics
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It happened way too fast
I told myself
There's no way it would last
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
And all my friends
I want to sleep
Beside you every night
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
So say you'll stay
I promise I won't go
There's just one thing
I really need to know
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
In Ben Lee's song "Is This How Love's Supposed To Feel?", the singer describes their confusion and uncertainty about a new relationship. The first verse captures the singer's sense of disorientation - they admit that their physical connection with their partner "happened way too fast," and they are initially skeptical that the relationship can last. The chorus poses a question that reflects the singer's apprehension: "Is this how love's supposed to feel?" The singer seems to be grappling with whether the intensity of their feelings is normal or healthy.
The second verse adds another layer to the singer's concerns. Their friends don't seem to approve of the relationship, causing the singer to question whether they are making a mistake. Despite this, the singer longs to be close to their partner, to "sleep / beside you every night." The chorus repeats the central question, underscoring the singer's doubts and desire for reassurance. The final lines of the song - "So say you'll stay / I promise I won't go / There's just one thing / I really need to know" - further emphasize the singer's need for honesty and affirmation from their partner.
Overall, "Is This How Love's Supposed To Feel?" is a poignant exploration of the uncertainty and vulnerability that often come with falling in love. The song captures the way that even the most intense connections can leave us questioning whether we are doing the right thing or interpreting our feelings correctly.
Line by Line Meaning
You kissed me slow
You kissed me in a slow manner.
It happened way too fast
The event happened too quickly.
I told myself
I reasoned within myself.
There's no way it would last
It can't possibly endure for long.
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
And all my friends
All of my acquaintances.
Are saying it's not right
They protest that it's inappropriate.
I want to sleep
I desire to spend the night.
Beside you every night
Next to you every evening.
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
So say you'll stay
Tell me that you'll remain.
I promise I won't go
I assure you that I won't leave.
There's just one thing
I just need one answer.
I really need to know
I genuinely must know.
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
Is this how love's supposed to feel?
Is this the right way to feel about love?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN LEE, CHARLOTTE ANN MARTIN
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Ľudmila Horvátová
Awesome song :)
Lily
Yes, it is. <3
Matt Vaghi
GOAT tier song! This guy sounds like Ben Folds!
Sling Blue-Eyes
heheheheheheh ben folds
i get it
✨ARTE✨
Charlotte Martin :)