His debut album, produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray For The Riff Raff), was released via ATO Records/Rough Trade Records.
Booker was hand-picked to open for Jack White on a series of US July dates, and following his first UK headline tour in May played a series of US dates with Courtney Barnett. He toured in the US with Hurray For The Riff Raff.
Booker's second album, "Witness", was released on June 2, 2017.
In September 2020, he released the single "Black Disco" with proceeds going to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
I Thought I Heard You Screaming
Benjamin Booker Lyrics
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It's seams no rouses mean walk at your door
Harder still you think you can tell no one
You gotta be back before you need it
And youre going
'Cause your lips on the beach, you have burn eyes
And youre screaming
Back to every i lost my willow marker
Honey they shouldnt do
Said yourself, fast and so
I can feel your arm is spealing
Did you love me or rise it shor
I can feel you hear speeding
Did you love me or rise it sure
And in this world we living you surely berry me
The lyrics in Benjamin Booker's song "I Thought I Heard You Screaming" are open to interpretation, but they seem to be about a relationship that is falling apart. The singer is alone with their thoughts, feeling the weight of the role they played in their partner's life. They are aware that their partner may be done with them, and that they may be trying to move on, but it is difficult to tell for sure. The singer feels isolated and unable to confide in anyone, which only deepens their feeling of loneliness.
The lyrics are filled with ambiguity and uncertainty, reflecting the confusing and often contradictory emotions that accompany the ending of a relationship. The singer is torn between wanting to hold on and wanting to let go, and is unsure if their partner truly loved them or if their love was just a passing fancy. The burning of the lips on the beach and the screaming that the singer hears may be symbolic of the passion and intensity of the relationship. The line "And in this world we living you surely berry me" suggests that the singer feels overwhelmed and out of place in the world without their partner.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Thought I Heard You Screaming" are poignant and emotive, conveying the pain of a relationship coming to an end. The ambiguous nature of the lyrics allows listeners to draw their own conclusions about the meaning behind the song, making it a powerful and relatable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a lonely walk with the role I did my girl
Walking alone with the burden of my mistakes in my relationship
It's seams no rouses mean walk at your door
It feels like no matter how hard I try, I am unable to fix or improve the situation
Harder still you think you can tell no one
It's even harder to confide in someone and admit my wrongdoings
You gotta be back before you need it
I have to fix things before it's too late and irreversible damage is done
And youre going
I am leaving this place, this relationship and starting anew
'Cause your lips on the beach, you have burn eyes
I remember our happy times together but also the painful ones
And youre screaming
I am venting out my frustration and emotions through this song
Back to every i lost my willow marker
Reflecting on all the moments where I lost my way and made mistakes
Fifty forces all will make me want
I am constantly struggling with my own demons and desires
Honey they shouldnt do
I know I shouldn't act on every impulse or temptation
Said yourself, fast and so
I have to remind myself to be strong and not give in to my weaknesses
I can feel your arm is spealing
I can still feel the presence and touch of my past love, haunting me
Did you love me or rise it shor
I question if my past love truly loved me or was just pretending
I can feel you hear speeding
I can sense my past love moving on, leaving me behind
Did you love me or rise it sure
I am still uncertain of the love we had
And in this world we living you surely berry me
In this cruel world, I am left vulnerable and alone, buried in my own mistakes and shortcomings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN RODERICK EVANS
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