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.
Old Hearts
Benjamin Booker Lyrics
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Call my name, call my name
I know you said, you lost it
When the hits are on the walling corner
When the on the waller corner
When you see my my foot prints
Can I talk you and see you die?
Well I feel so alive
..see you talk about
We all have secrets but Im your
Watch it go
Watch up go
Ill stand by shitting
Would you do for me ok?
Will you be my friend, my friend
Will you be on my way
Will you be my friend, friend
And is hard to see me die
Well I feel so lucky
Get a corner and get it
See it floes and old, old hearts
The lyrics of Benjamin Booker's song Old Hearts seems to be about a relationship that has ended but one person wants to keep the other person close to him or her. The song starts with a slight confusion, as the person seems insecure and unsure if the other person still has feelings for them. The lyrics "That's since you kiss me, find you" suggests that the other person may only contact him or her after they have kissed someone else, which can make the songwriter feel inadequate or not good enough. Nevertheless, there is an underlying connection between them, as the other person calls his name and they talk about their secrets.
The songwriter seems to acknowledge that everyone has secrets, but he or she is willing to be the other person's confidant. The lines "We all have secrets but I'm your" could also suggest that he or she is willing to be the other person's secret lover or friend. The chorus of the song seems to be a plea for the other person to stay by his or her side and be a friend. The lyrics "Will you be my friend, my friend, Will you be on my way, Will you be my friend, friend" are a repetition showing the songwriter's longing for companionship. The last line of the song "See it floes and old, old hearts" is a metaphorical way of saying that their love has aged and is over, but previously worn hearts can still find comfort in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Thats since you kiss me, find you
Since you kissed me, I have been trying to find you
Call my name, call my name
I want you to call my name
I know you said, you lost it
I know you said you lost something important
When the hits are on the walling corner
When things get tough
When the on the waller corner
In a tough situation
When you see my foot prints
When you remember me
Can I talk you and see you die?
Can I have one more conversation with you before you die?
Well I feel so alive
I feel so alive right now
When you call yourself
When you refer to yourself
..see you talk about
When I hear you talk about
We all have secrets but Im your
We all have secrets, but I'm your secret
Watch it go
Watch it disappear
Watch up go
Watch it go away
Ill stand by shitting
I will be there, anxious
Would you do for me ok?
Are you okay with doing this for me?
Will you be my friend, my friend
Will you be my friend?
Will you be on my way
Will you be there with me?
And is hard to see me die
It's hard for me to imagine dying
Well I feel so lucky
I feel so lucky right now
Get a corner and get it
Get a grip on things
See it floes and old, old hearts
Watch it disappear and fade away like old hearts
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN RODERICK EVANS
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