He’s spent the past few years penning a series of EPs; ‘Piano Tapes’ (2018), ‘Letters To Strangers’ (2019), and now ‘Piano Tapes Volume II’ to be released this autumn, which have garnered praise from Billboard ‘devastatingly beautiful,’ Clash Magazine ‘an artist unafraid to let his emotions pour out on record’ and Elton John, who called Benedict ‘sensational’ and ‘a name to look out for.’
'Hollywood' - the first track to be taken from 'Piano Tapes Volume II' - was released in June. This was followed by the second single 'One Last Song' in July, and the third 'Growing Pains' in August.
Growing Pains
Benedict Cork Lyrics
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Cause I'm still missing thee
My heart been so low
My blight run so cold
Maybe I think too much
With the pains of growing up
Everything is falling off for this
And there was simplicity
Who I was before
Maybe I'm just missing thee
And the way you were
Caught in the rhyhtm
But the live's so simple
The dream thine to see
Am drowning in the deed
Maybe I think too much
With the pains of growing up
Everything is falling off for this
More I learn the less I know about myself
And there was simplicity
Who I was before
Maybe I'm just missing thee
And the way you were
Everything is falling off for this
More I learn the less I know about myself
And there was simplicity
Who I was before
Maybe I'm just missing thee
And the way you were
Maybe the [?] against keep me warm [?]
Maybe the calling can stand what I make forget
I'm done with therapy
Cause I'm still missing me
The lyrics of Benedict Cork's song "Growing Pains" express a great deal of emotional turmoil and self-reflection from the perspective of someone who has recently ended a relationship. The song is both introspective and melancholy, with the opening lines "I'm done with therapy/Cause I'm still missing thee" indicating that the singer has tried to move on from the breakup with the help of professional resources, but even that hasn't been enough to help them heal.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the struggles of "growing up" and how they often lead to a loss of identity and a sense of confusion. They worry that they "think too much" and that the more they learn about the world and themselves, the less they actually understand. This sense of confusion is contrasted with the idea of simplicity, which the singer longs for - they remember who they were before the relationship and believe that the simplicity represented by that time could help them find their way forward.
The lyrics of "Growing Pains" are a poignant reminder of the difficulties of healing from heartbreak, and the sense of introspection may resonate with listeners who have experienced similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm done with therapy
I have given up on visiting the therapist
Cause I'm still missing thee
I am still longing for someone
My heart been so low
I have been feeling depressed
My blight run so cold
My life has felt bleak and joyless
Maybe I think too much
I may be overthinking things
With the pains of growing up
I am experiencing hardships and struggles as I mature
Everything is falling off for this
I am losing grip on everything due to this situation
More I learn the less I know about myself
The more I try to learn about myself, the more confused I become
And there was simplicity
Life used to be simple
Who I was before
I was a different person in the past
Maybe I'm just missing thee
Perhaps I am simply longing for a person
And the way you were
I miss how you used to be
Caught in the rhythm
I am stuck in a cycle
But the life's so simple
Life used to be much more straightforward
The dream thine to see
I want to achieve my dreams, but it feels impossible
Am drowning in the deed
I feel overwhelmed by everything I need to do
Maybe the [?] against keep me warm [?]
This line is unclear and cannot be interpreted
Maybe the calling can stand what I make forget
Perhaps the purpose or passion that motivates me can overshadow my forgetfulness
I'm done with therapy
I have given up on visiting the therapist
Cause I'm still missing me
I feel like I am lost and disconnected from myself
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ferzana Hussain
Absolutely love this song ❤ so beautiful in every way the words just hit me n i can feel the emotions within the song! ❤ thank u for this masterpiece its just perfect ❤
fatima
Youre voice knows how to make me calm and youre songs know how to drown me deeper uhhhhh i truly love your songs😍
Benedict Cork
thank you so much
Jax M
The combination of your voice, my recent breakup, and the fact that today is my birthday 🎉 -- this song is hitting me with all the feels. It feels like you were able to give voice to the past few years in a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing with us! ❤️
Joke Fiolet
The most beautiful new song.
This song give me goosebumps everytime i hear it,🎧🎧🎶🎶
This is really a masterpiece.
Love it❤❤
Irène Neuschwander
I don’t know what to say because each of your songs is « special »... has its own atmosphere.... so I can’t (and refuse) to choose a favorite... but I must admit that this one belongs to my top 5! Absolutely wonderful ♥️
Benedict Cork
thanks so much x
Som Prem
Always loved your work. This is fab :D
Beni Hess
The melody of the chorus kept playing in my head over and over for days... Simple yet heart touching.
Anna M.
For several days I have been listening to your songs all the time. I love your voice. Thank you for all the emotions I get from you 😘