His second album, called Freedom, was released on 8th March 2010, with a launch concert on the 13th March 2010 at the Gulbenkian Theatre in Canterbury. The album can be bought from iTunes or Ben's website.
Mills made an appearance on 30 November 2008 in Margate, Kent together with Sir Bob Geldof to switch on the Christmas lights. He also sang a rendition of Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" to around 2000 people.
Mills was a co-director of a marquee hire company in his home town of Whitstable before appearing on The X Factor.
He gained a diploma in music from the Academy Of Contemporary Music in Guildford, Surrey and has been singing since he was a child. He also plays piano and guitar. He was also a keyboard player in the tribute band to The Doors called The L.A. Doors and toured the pub and club circuit with his own band called Benzego.
Mills' audition song for The X Factor was "Bring It On Home To Me" by Sam Cooke, which impressed the panel of judges; Simon Cowell thought he sounded like a young Joe Cocker, whom, incidentally, Ben names as one of his musical influences along with Tom Waits, Rod Stewart and David Bowie. During his time on The X Factor he was mentored by Sharon Osbourne.
He performed at Pontins Holiday Camp in Prestatyn, Wales in May 2009.
Beside You
Ben Mills Lyrics
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Baby baby
I'll be loving you soon
Feels like a train, running off the track
Going all directions, but i cant come back
Do i miss you, baby yes i do
Never felt the pain like I'm missing you
I'm at a point, i'm just a man not a slave
I want to live my life simple & so true
I'm just a man who stands up, beside you
Do you miss me, you know that i do
Thinking of me, yeahh it's getting me through
I'm waiting for you here
I wanna be the man who stands up, beside you
So much restriction, flowing out of me
Dont want you to worry, about what it means
I cant do this & i can't do that
All i know is i'm gonna love you when im back
Do you miss me, you know that i do
Thinking of me, yeahh it's getting me through
I'm waiting for you here
I want to be the man who stands up, beside you
And i'm waiting here for the smoke to clear around us, yeah
When the storm goes down there will be sunshine there on your face
Just you wait
I'm at a point, i'm just a man not a slave
Breaking down these walls getting off this plane
I want to live my life simple & so true
I'm just a man who stands, beside you
Do you miss me, you know that i do
Thinking of me, yeahh it's getting me through
I'm waiting for you here
I want to be the man who stands beside you
Baby, Baby
I'll be kissing you
I'll be loving you soon
The song "Beside You" by Ben Mills is a love song about wanting to be with someone even when things are difficult or uncertain. The singer is expressing their desire to be with their loved one, even when they are far away or going through a hard time. The lyrics suggest that although the singer may be feeling lost or confused, they know that they want to be next to their partner and are willing to overcome any obstacles to do so. The chorus repeats the line "I wanna be beside you," which acts as a declaration of the singer's commitment to their loved one.
The imagery used in the song also reflects the intense emotions of the singer. They compare the feeling of missing their loved one to a train running off the tracks, indicating a sense of chaos and urgency. The line "so much restriction, flowing out of me" suggests that the singer may feel constrained by their circumstances, but they are determined to break free and be with their partner. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of hope for the future, as the singer anticipates a time when they will be reunited with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be, wanna be beside you
I want to be with you and be close to you.
Baby baby
Expressing love and affection to the listener.
I'll be loving you soon
I will soon express my love for you.
Feels like a train, running off the track
My emotions are intense and uncontrollable.
Going all directions, but i cant come back
I am overwhelmed and unable to retrace my steps.
Do i miss you, baby yes i do
I have a strong longing for you.
Never felt the pain like I'm missing you
My heartache for you is like nothing I've experienced before.
I'm at a point, i'm just a man not a slave
I have reached a state of self-awareness and independence.
Breaking down the walls, getting off this plane
I am trying to break free from limitations and move forward.
I want to live my life simple & so true
I want to live a simple and honest life.
I'm just a man who stands up, beside you
I am a strong and supportive partner.
Do you miss me, you know that i do
I am aware of your feelings for me.
Thinking of me, yeahh it's getting me through
Thoughts of you are providing me with strength.
I'm waiting for you here
I am waiting for you to be with me.
So much restriction, flowing out of me
I feel trapped by limitations and societal norms.
Dont want you to worry, about what it means
I don't want to burden you with my struggles.
I cant do this & i can't do that
I feel like I am unable to accomplish certain things.
All i know is i'm gonna love you when im back
I promise to love and cherish you upon my return.
And i'm waiting here for the smoke to clear around us, yeah
I am waiting for clarity and for our situation to become more clear.
When the storm goes down there will be sunshine there on your face
Our hardships will come to an end and happiness will return.
Just you wait
Be patient, things will improve.
Baby, Baby
Expressing love and affection to the listener.
I'll be kissing you
I will express my love physically by kissing you.
I'll be loving you soon
I will soon express my love for you.
Contributed by Mateo N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christopher Deyes
Absolutely adore voices like his!
August home
Love his voice and agree with others, he should of won X-factor.
Dawn Wilson
Ben make more music your one hit wonder always stuck with me through the years <3
Jan Gadsby
Love this! Never gets old. ❤🧡
Danileigh Barnes
BEN ! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent ! Listened to you growing up, and after 10 years of living in South Africa and not listening to much music, I remembered your name and started singing this song one day, my favorite of yours! we so wanted you to win but so happy you got to take your own road! What are the chances you can play at my wedding one day? All expenses paid and the best of South Africa ;)
Emma Elizabeth
Love his voice! He should defo come back on a talent show! He'd get my vote every week!!
UM3R CFC
Compared to songs that have millions of views...this deserves so many more!!!
Ashley BX
taken me ages to find this, i completly forgot his name! he should have won!!!!!
Allison Jae
@Janet Taylor I'm from the US and just learned about him. I'm already in love with his music.
Liam Holmes
Ben is amazing and can sing.