In 2011, Leftwich released his debut album, "Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm," produced by Ian Grimble. The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 35 on the UK charts. Critically acclaimed, it was praised by The Fly as a "majestic debut" and received positive reviews from publications like The Skinny and the Sunday Express, with the latter describing it as "lovely." Songs such as "Shine" gained popularity, becoming Spotify's "Most addictive track of 2014" and accumulating over 150 million global Spotify plays. Additionally, "Atlas Hands" was featured in the Zillow TV commercial titled "Lake House" in 2015. During the same year, Leftwich co-wrote the song "Grow" with British artist Frances, which was featured in an Amazon UK TV advert.
Leftwich's second album, "After the Rain," was released in August 2016. Following the album's release, he embarked on an extensive tour from April 2016 to August 2017, performing songs from both his second album and his debut. The tour covered various countries, including the UK, Canada, USA, China, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and several Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia.
In recent years, Leftwich has released a series of single cover-tracks, including "Pure Morning" by Placebo, "Rebellion (Lies)" by Arcade Fire, "When You Were Young" by The Killers, and "Because of Toledo" by The Blue Nile. These releases showcase his versatility as an artist and his ability to reinterpret songs from diverse genres.
Throughout his career, Benjamin Francis Leftwich has made a significant impact, selling over 100,000 copies of his debut album and garnering millions of streams on digital platforms like Spotify. With his soulful folk-pop sound and introspective lyrics, he continues to captivate audiences around the world.
See You Soon
Benjamin Francis Leftwich Lyrics
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You lost on everyone
Then you closed your eyes
And said your goodbyes
In a year
Or ten, I will be there
I will come for you
On a chair
In a room with no one there
I will touch your hand
And say I understand
What we lost
Was equal to the cost
Of my skin on yours
And say you want it back
If you get time
Come back and be mine
If you pass by
I will see you in the sky
I hope that you’re told
I was young, now I’m old
If you pass by
I will see you in the sky
Now in the dark,
You’re a light without a spark
In a car you drive back home
To see your friends
While you say
That everytime you pay
You were broke because
Your love has got away
You’re the one
That fires off your gun
Then catches all the fire
When you’re done
Are you sure
That you have won this war?
‘Cause I heard you say
That this is our day
If you get time
Come back and be mine
If you pass by
I will see you in the sky
I hope that you’re told
I was young, now I’m old
If you pass by
I will see you in the sky
I’ll see you soon
I’ll see you soon
I’ll see you soon
You know
If you get time
Come back and be mine
If you pass by
I will see you in the sky
The song "See You Soon" by Benjamin Francis Leftwich delves into themes of lost love, regret, and the possibility of rekindling a relationship. The opening verse talks about someone who lost on everyone when they were young and closed their eyes to say their goodbyes. The next section talks about the singer's commitment to being there for the person they are addressing, possibly after a long time has passed. The lines "On a chair/In a room with no one there/I will touch your hand/And say I understand" suggest a deep understanding and connection between the two individuals.
The chorus talks about the possibility of the person coming back and being with the singer. The lines "I hope that you’re told/I was young, now I’m old/If you pass by/I will see you in the sky" showcase the longing and deep desire to reconnect. The bridge further emphasizes the theme of lost love and regret. The lines "You’re the one/That fires off your gun/Then catches all the fire/When you’re done" highlight the potential consequences of actions taken in the heat of the moment.
Overall, "See You Soon" is a poignant and bittersweet song about the possibility of reconnecting with a lost love. It showcases the depth of emotions that can be involved in such a situation and the longing to rekindle a relationship that was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were young
Back in your youth
You lost on everyone
You were constantly defeated in life by others
Then you closed your eyes
You decided to give up and stop trying
And said your goodbyes
You said farewell to everyone and everything in your life
In a year
In twelve months
Or ten, I will be there
In either one year or ten years, I'll arrive
I will come for you
I'll come seek you out
When you are on your own
When you're alone and unaccompanied
On a chair
Sitting down on a chair
In a room with no one there
Inside an empty room devoid of people or furniture
I will touch your hand
I'll make physical contact with you by holding your hand
And say I understand
I'll assure you that I comprehend your struggles and pain
What we lost
The things we relinquished
Was equal to the cost
Cost as much as what we lost
Of my skin on yours
Our bodies interconnecting
And say you want it back
And admit you desire to get it back
If you get time
In case you find the time
Come back and be mine
Return to me and be my companion
If you pass by
If you happen to cross my path
I will see you in the sky
I'll perceive you in the sky
I hope that you’re told
I wish for someone to inform you
I was young, now I’m old
That I was once young but now I'm old
Now in the dark,
Currently in a state of obscurity
You’re a light without a spark
You're a flame without an ignition
In a car you drive back home
Traveling home inside a vehicle
To see your friends
In order to meet with your companions
While you say
As you speak
That everytime you pay
Whenever you spend money
You were broke because
You were impoverished since
Your love has got away
Your beloved departed
You’re the one
You are the person
That fires off your gun
That initiates conflict
Then catches all the fire
And then has to bear the consequences of one's actions
When you’re done
At the conclusion of everything
Are you sure
Are you certain
That you have won this war?
That you have emerged victorious from this war
‘Cause I heard you say
Because I heard you utter
That this is our day
That this occasion belongs to us
I’ll see you soon
I shall encounter you again in the near future
You know
You're aware
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.