Rector took piano lessons as a small child but did not begin playing music seriously until he picked up the guitar in high school. He began writing songs in tenth grade and formed a band called Euromart the following year. Euromart made an EP and played club shows in Tulsa, but dissolved when the members left for college.
After high school, Rector attended the University of Arkansas where he studied marketing. During his freshman year he recorded a self-titled EP that featured the song “Conversation”, which won the Grand Prize in the pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2006. He is the youngest person ever to win the award for the pop category. The EP grew popular in surrounding states, and by his sophomore year, Rector began touring frequently on weekends and during breaks in the school year. In 2008 Rector released his first full-length record, Twenty Tomorrow, followed by Songs That Duke Wrote in 2009. In 2009 Rector was given the NAMA award for best singer songwriter in Northwest Arkansas. During his college career at the University of Arkansas he played approximately 200 shows.
In June 2009 Rector moved to Nashville with his wife to pursue songwriting and to continue his career as an artist. On November 28, 2009 he released Jingles and Bells, a Christmas album composed of classic Christmas songs. Rector arranged the songs and played all the instruments on the album. He released his most recent album Into The Morning on February 16, 2010. Through word of mouth, the record peaked at #5 on the iTunes pop chart, #10 on the iTunes overall chart, and #11 on Billboard Heatseekers.[3] Immediately following the release, Rector co-headlined the “Three Amigos” tour throughout the eastern half of the United States with fellow Nashvillians Steve Moakler and Andrew Ripp. Later in the spring of 2010 he toured with both Dave Barnes and Five for Fighting.
His song “After All” was used in the June 15, 2010 episode of the ABC Family show Pretty Little Liars.
Albums
Year Title
2007 Twenty Tomorrow
2008 Songs That Duke Wrote
2010 Into the Morning
2011 Something like This
EPs
Year Title
2006 Ben Rector
2009 Jingles and Bells
Singles
Year Title
2010 Summer Candy
Hide Away
Ben Rector Lyrics
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I am weary from the restless heart inside of me
I never care about believing till I see I lost my way
And then my troubles all around me and all that I can say,
See me through another day cause the devils calling
I need a place to hide away, from the storm
When the waters rising, when the sun don't shine
I need a place to hide away and some peace tonight
Sometimes I wanna follow Jesus but sometimes he's hard to find
I never care about believing till I see I lost my way
And then my troubles all around me and all that I can say is,
See me through another day cause the devils calling
I need a place to hide away from the storm
When the waters rising, when the sun don't shine
I need a place to hide away and some peace tonight
When the waters rise around me, when my worry's all I see
I called your name and you came and found me
Through the darkness I can see, Oh I can see oh
Will you lead me through another day cause the devils calling
I need a place to hide away from the storm
When the waters rising when the sun don't shine
I need a place to hide away and some peace tonight
I need a place to hide away, Could you bring me some peace tonight
The song "Hide Away" by Ben Rector is an emotional ballad that speaks to the feeling of being lost and searching for a safe haven. The lyrics describe a character who is overwhelmed by the constant questions in their mind and the restlessness in their heart. They make reference to the struggle of believing in something, the idea that sometimes it is easy to want to follow Jesus but at other times, it is hard to find him.
The singer recognizes the complexity of life, its gray areas, and the different shades of black and white that exist. They express a desire to find a refuge, a place to hide away from the storm, from the challenges of life. The message of the song is centered on the idea of seeking peace amidst chaos and finding hope in difficult times. The chorus expresses this desire for peace, for a place to escape the rising waters and the darkness that surrounds them.
Overall, "Hide Away" is a heartfelt plea for help and guidance in navigating life's difficulties. The lyrics capture the feeling of being lost and the struggle to find meaning and direction. But the song ultimately offers a message of hope, that even in the midst of darkness, there is always a way to find peace if one continues to search.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta mind full of questions and they just won't let me be
I have so many questions in my mind that I can't stop thinking about them.
I am weary from the restless heart inside of me
I am tired because my heart is always unsettled.
I never care about believing till I see I lost my way
I never thought about my beliefs until I realized that I am lost and confused.
And then my troubles all around me and all that I can say, See me through another day cause the devils calling
When problems are overwhelming me, I ask for help to get through the day because it feels like the devil is tempting me.
I need a place to hide away, from the storm
I am looking for a safe place to escape the problems in my life.
When the waters rising, when the sun don't shine
When everything around me is going wrong and I can't find any light.
I need a place to hide away and some peace tonight
I need a quiet and peaceful place to rest tonight.
Found out life was complicated, more grey and black and white
I realized that life is not simple and straightforward, but full of complexities and uncertainties.
Sometimes I wanna follow Jesus but sometimes he's hard to find
Sometimes I want to be a faithful Christian, but it's hard to do so when I can't see God's presence in my life.
When the waters rise around me, when my worry's all I see
When problems are overwhelming me and all I can think about is my worries.
I called your name and you came and found me
I prayed for help and you came to my rescue.
Through the darkness I can see, Oh I can see oh
Despite the difficulties, I can still see some hope and light.
Will you lead me through another day cause the devils calling
Please guide me to get through this day because I feel the devil is tempting me.
I need a place to hide away, Could you bring me some peace tonight
I am still looking for a quiet and peaceful place to rest tonight and hoping that you can help me find it.
Contributed by Madison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.