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.
Somebody To Love
Ben Mills Lyrics
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Each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord what you're doing to me
I have spent all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief,
Lord!
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
I work hard every day of my life
I work till I ache my bones
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
I get down on my knees
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord - somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me - somebody to love?
(He works hard)
Everyday - I try and I try and I try -
But everybody wants to put me down
They say I'm goin crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe
Yeah - yeah yeah yeah
Oh lord
Somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm ok, I'm alright
Aint gonna face no defeat
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, lord!
Find me somebody to love
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
In Ben Mills's song "Somebody To Love", the artist is expressing his longing for love and companionship. The repeated chorus "Can anybody find me somebody to love?" highlights the desperation and loneliness that the artist feels. The opening lines, "Each morning I get up I die a little, Can barely stand on my feet, Take a look in the mirror and cry, Lord what you're doing to me", showcases the struggles he is facing in life. The realization of not having someone to love has left him feeling depleted and hopeless.
The second verse starts with the artist talking about how hard he works every day to make his living but it's all for nothing without someone to share it with. The lines "I get down on my knees, And I start to pray, Till the tears run down from my eyes, Lord - somebody - somebody" portrays the desperation and pain he feels. He prays to find someone to love, someone to share his life with, but his prayers have gone unanswered. The third verse continues with the artist addressing the people who criticize and put him down, saying "But everybody wants to put me down, They say I'm goin crazy, They say I got a lot of water in my brain, Got no common sense, I got nobody left to believe". This indicates the mental stress he is facing and how it's affecting his life. The song ends with the artist's hope of getting out of his "prison cell" and finding someone to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
The artist is searching for someone to love, a significant other.
Each morning I get up I die a little
The artist is feeling empty and unfulfilled every day.
Can barely stand on my feet
The artist is struggling to carry on with everyday life.
Take a look in the mirror and cry
The artist is unhappy with themselves.
Lord what you're doing to me
The artist is questioning their faith or belief system because they are unhappy.
I have spent all my years in believing you
The artist has dedicated their life to a certain belief or religion.
But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
The artist's beliefs or religion are not providing them with any solace or comfort.
Somebody, somebody
The artist is pleading for someone to come into their life.
I work hard every day of my life
The artist is a hard worker and puts in a lot of effort.
I work till I ache my bones
The artist works until they are physically exhausted.
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own -
The artist earns their money through hard work, but has no one to share it with.
I get down on my knees
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Lord - somebody - somebody
The artist is praying for someone to come into their life.
Everyday - I try and I try and I try -
The artist is trying hard to find happiness and fulfillment.
But everybody wants to put me down
Others are critical of the artist and their goals.
They say I'm goin crazy
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
Got no common sense
I got nobody left to believe
Yeah - yeah yeah yeah
Others view the artist as foolish or unstable, and the artist feels alone and unsupported.
Oh lord
Somebody - somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
The artist feels lonely and desperate for love and companionship.
Got no feel, I got no rhythm
I just keep losing my beat
I'm ok, I'm alright
Aint gonna face no defeat
The artist feels out of sync with the world and disconnected from others, but is determined to carry on.
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, lord!
Find me somebody to love
The artist feels trapped and longs to break free, to find love and escape their current situation.
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kyrie Burgoine
One of my favourite X Factor performances of all time - this is when it was about the music, not the judges.
Natasha Tasha
love this guy. he is so talented.his singing touches my heart .undisputed talent
veyblu7
I've seen this guy live and let me tell you he is absolute class! I've seen a lot of live music and I would easily put him in the top 5. Great voice and seems a genuinely nice person.
birdyvee
love this performance, shows what an amazing voice he has! xx
Maddysehn Tessa-Rose
What a rockstar!!! :D I love this guy. True raw talent
Jamie Scott
Maddysehn Tessa-Rose he is good friends with my sister and he always plays at her pub in broadstairs
Agne G
He was one of the best contestants ever! These were the best days of the X Factor! And Ben was just too good for X Factor. At least he could came second.
Jopope123
i so love him! I did when this version of x factor ran and still do... love his sound1 he is the only person I have ever texted to vote for! xxx
BullContraption
it must be so hard to go and sing with no music yet that was brilliant :)
juliebchester
I dreamt about Ben last night (!) which is why I thought I'd look this one up, the most memorable and fantastic of his performances on X Factor