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.
Slow Coming
Benjamin Booker Lyrics
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Today I'm not me
But don't you know how she is?
Honestly, how can I bother now?
To tell you the truth I ain't been sleepin' too early
Although I love to be equal
State the true love
Honestly, how can I bother now?
To tell you the truth I ain't been sleepin' too early
Although I love to be equal
Today it gets tough for learning to breathe
Today is not for me
If they learn I'm weak
I'm takin' up my time
Even though is satellites goin' in space
Still this is how I been
Even though you're still takin' up my time
Even though is satellites goin' in space
Still this is how I been
The future is slow coming
The future is slow, slow coming
The future is slow coming
The future is slow, slow coming
The lyrics of Benjamin Booker's song "Slow Coming" explores the challenges and duality of the singer's life. The opening lines of "I could talk for an hour, today I'm not me, but don't you know how she is?" suggest that the singer is feeling disconnected from their true self and is dealing with repressed emotions. The singer further expresses this in the lines "Honestly, how can I bother now? To tell you the truth I ain't been sleepin' too early" which suggests an inner turmoil of sorts. The line "Although I love to be equal, state the true love, If they're only moving it" could be interpreted as a commentary on the superficiality of society's obsession with equal rights and love, while ignoring the underlying systematic injustices. The last lines, "Today is not for me, If they learn I'm weak" could suggest that the singer is dealing with societal pressure to appear strong, despite personal struggles.
The chorus, "the future is slow coming, the future is slow, slow coming" could be reflective of the singer's inner struggles and unease with the state of the world. This could also be interpreted as a commentary on society's general lack of progress and apathy towards bringing about real change.
"Slow Coming" leaves the interpretation up to the listener, but the song touches on themes surrounding self-discovery, societal pressures, and the state of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I could talk for an hour
I have a lot to say
Today I'm not me
I'm not feeling like myself today
But don't you know how she is?
You already know what she's like, so why ask?
Honestly, how can I bother now?
I don't see the point in caring or trying anymore
To tell you the truth I ain't been sleepin' too early
I haven't been getting enough sleep lately
Although I love to be equal
I believe in treating everyone fairly
State the true love
Express your genuine affection
If they're only moving it
If their actions are insincere
Today it gets tough for learning to breathe
Today feels suffocating and overwhelming
Today is not for me
Today is not a good day for me
If they learn I'm weak
If they figure out my vulnerabilities
I'm takin' up my time
I'm occupying my own time
Even though is satellites goin' in space
Despite all the things happening in the universe
Still this is how I been
This is how I've been feeling or acting
The future is slow coming
The future doesn't seem to be arriving quickly
The future is slow, slow coming
The future is taking a long time to get here
The future is slow coming
The future seems to be delayed
The future is slow, slow coming
The future is taking a while to arrive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN RODERICK EVANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hinseberg
Few things has ever tought me about American racism like this video. Or at least given me the... feeling of it.
I'm from Sweden and trust me, we have our fair share of really ugly racism but not the old slavery stuff that was - and probably still is in many ways - so hard for me to comprehend. For me, the outsider, that just seemed...weird. I mean, you've all been over there (yes I acknowledge the master and servant situation) since the natives were killed off so I kinda thought that that would be the deal. The natives.
I'm not retarded so of course I've realised that being a young black man in USA is not a particulary good thing if you would like not to be shot. But still, I've kept some naiveté about it.
Benjamin Booker did the trick with this video. (Also that article I read: http://www.torontolife.com/informer/features/2015/04/21/skin-im-ive-interrogated-police-50-times-im-black/?page=all )
Feel free to bash. I like a good bashing, if it's smart. It makes you think, you know.
Stupid people must not engage.
@alextetteh5014
A prayer for all those who have been directly affected. Bless this talented young man
@CryMeMusic
This is my favorite song on this debut album
@coffe3111
fuckin brilliant man. I want this played at my wedding.
@Arapla89
Real talent!!!
@Oroboros82
Poignant video. really nice job.
@armandtheus-box5688
i listen to this song when im drunk and i feel overwhelmed by the emotions.
@cleoangelrodriguescorrea5809
(Y) Incrível !!!!!
@Boofin_Tobacco
Powerful
@esperanzaramirez672
so good!!!
@tonygibson5171
“To tell you the truth I ain’t been sleeping too well”