Eben have been performing over the summer at festivals and venues across the UK. Highlights have included being picked by Zane Lowe and Hugh Stephens to play at Radio 1's Fringe Festival in Maidstone (lead up to the Big Weekend), playing at ZOO8 Festival, Kent (Mark Ronson, Pendulum and The Hives), Greenbelt Festival (Jose Gonzales, Fightstar and The Race), Lounge on the Farm Festival (The View, Super Furry Animals and Mystery Jets) & headlining at Soul Survivor Festival, Somerset. Brightness EP was recorded by the band at The Way Studio, London, and produced by Tai Azeez. The EP has been recieved really well since its release and Brightness has been used in an award winning Hollywood short movie.
The main influences eben would cite would be Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire and Radiohead, whilst enjoying a wide range of music genres from classical to progressive rock to indie.
"Eben are one of the finest bands that Kent has to offer, they never cease to set a high standard for unsigned acts to follow." Tom Kirkby BBC Kent Introducing.
Room Thirteen give Brightness EP 10/13 and write: "With a delicate reverence Eben paint melodic, touching tunes that swell with bliss and hope. The epic tunes with depth and dreamy introspection displayed on the 'Brightness EP' would be a fine start for any band, and having only to into being last year, Eben display an intricacy in their music that is highly sought after by far older groups."
Momentum (Soul Survivor Festival 06) write: "Only formed in spring this year, eben, have been making some noise on the scene with their anthemic, beautiful and inspiring genius. Dense lyrics and sparse melodies seamlessly blend together with no sound or hint of contradiction. Your chance to see them before the NME writers are gloating about UK rocks latest unconventional find."
So Beautiful
Eben Lyrics
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Lord you are so wonderful
without you oh Lord I am lost
without you oh Lord I am lost
Lord you are so beautiful
Lord you are so wonderful
without you oh Lord I am lost
I am yours
I'm nothing without you Lord
The lyrics of Eben's song "So Beautiful" express a deep appreciation and admiration for the beauty and wonder of the Lord. The repeated phrases "Lord you are so beautiful" and "Lord you are so wonderful" convey a sense of awe and reverence for the divine, suggesting that the singer is humbled and awed by the magnificence of God. The repetition of the line "without you oh Lord I am lost" highlights the singer's reliance on God for guidance and salvation, and underscores the importance of spiritual faith and devotion in their life.
The final line, "I am yours / I'm nothing without you Lord," is a powerful declaration of surrender and commitment to God. It suggests that the singer sees themselves as deeply connected to and dependent on God, and that they have found a sense of purpose and belonging in their faith. Overall, the lyrics of "So Beautiful" offer a moving expression of gratitude and devotion to the divine, and invite listeners to reflect on their own spiritual beliefs and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord you are so beautiful
Your divine nature is full of exquisite attractiveness
Lord you are so wonderful
Your divine essence is filled with marvelous attributes
without you oh Lord I am lost
In the absence of your presence, I feel like I have nowhere to go
without you oh Lord I am lost
In the absence of your presence, I feel like I have nowhere to go
I am yours
I surrender myself to you completely
I'm nothing without you Lord
My existence is devoid of meaning and purpose without you
Writer(s): emmanuel john benjamin
Contributed by Gavin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@officialeben
So Beautiful .... He is soo beautiful
@wisdomrufus4144
Wow! This is so beautiful and amazing my favorite Sunday worship song...
God bless you Man of God, I love you abundantly keep blessing lives
@DJAfroLove
Amen!
@mirzalebethsimwinga1449
HE GAVE HIS LIFE A SACRIFICE THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THE BODY OF CHRIST
@SmoothiesnFacials
African praise and worship just hits different 😭😭😭😭😭I love it
@BracketReviews
🙇🙇🙇Oh Lord, without you, I am Lost.
There is no me without you, Lord Jesus.
Thank you Lord for this song. God bless you richly, Eben.🙏
@TREASUREDVISIONER
Wakenya mpo!!! 50 mins into the song.. And I'm loving it!! 😍😍💕
@Wabbsg1
Ohhh what joy to praise our King and God. It's what we are born to do 🙏. Kenya rejoices with you.
@rosebolia8358
Alleluia Alleluia Thank you Jesus ❤🙏
@mirzalebethsimwinga1449
Bless you Man of God your music is absorbing