A self-taught piano player and engineer, James began experiments with sequencing and sampling in his teens - under the moniker of :{audiosonic}: - soon aiming to fuse the sound of modern electronic keyboards with the character of vintage recording equipment, to create an ethereal and nostalgic signature sound, all in a home studio.
Later balancing computer sequencing with live performance and improvisation, and heavily involving acoustic instruments in his work, James released Moondogs And Other Toy Animals (2007) via his MySpace page as his first complete mini-album.
He is currently working on a full-length album to continue the vein of his tracks Kid and Out Of Hibernation.
Further information can be found at http://www.myspace.com/fourtrackfrontier.
Sister
James Bennett Lyrics
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Don′t let yourself be pushed around
'Cause I've seen your worried life
& I′ve seen the tears roll down
From your sweet eyes.
Be free be what you want to be
Look whitin yourself and you will see
But you could be so great
It′s up to you.
I seen you crawl, I seen you walk, I seen you pack up and march out the door.
You'll be just fine if you just ignore
Your bad toughts
You′ll be just fine.
My treasures come when I am blue
Saying get out that was not put there for you.
Imitations rob me blind
How can we watch this selfish kind
You'll be just fine.
The dark is starting now to show.
So go home to the people that you know
Will do well to make you shine
& Will always share a smile
You′ll be just fine.
I seen you crawl, I seen you walk, I seen you pack up & march out the door.
You'll be just fine if you just ignore
Your bad thoughts
You′ll be just fine.
The dark is starting now to show.
So go home to the people that you know
Will do well to make you shine
& Will always share a smile
You'll be just fine.
The song Sister by James Bennett is a beautiful and uplifting message of hope and encouragement. The lyrics convey a message of resilience in the face of adversity, with the overarching theme being that one can overcome challenges by looking within themselves and finding their strength.
The first verse of the song provides a message of empowerment, with James Bennett urging the listener not to let others push them around, even when they are down. The second verse encourages the listener to be true to themselves, and to recognize that the world can be cruel, but they have the potential to be great. The third verse is particularly poignant, with James Bennett reminding the listener that they have overcome challenges in the past, and that they will be okay if they just ignore their bad thoughts.
Throughout the song, James Bennett uses imagery to convey his message. He talks about seeing the tears roll down the listener's sweet eyes and witnessing them crawl, walk, and pack up and march out the door. He also talks about treasures coming when one is feeling blue and how the dark is starting to show. These images add depth and emotion to the song, leaving the listener feeling understood and validated.
Overall, Sister is a powerful and uplifting song that reminds the listener to stay true to themselves and to keep moving forward, even when the world feels like a dark and scary place.
Line by Line Meaning
Don′t let them kick you when you're down
Don't let other people take advantage of you or make you feel worse than you already do.
Don′t let yourself be pushed around
Stand up for yourself and don't let anyone control you.
'Cause I′ve seen your worried life
I have witnessed the struggles and difficulties you have faced in your life.
& I′ve seen the tears roll down
I have seen you cry because of the hardships you have endured.
Be free be what you want to be
Be yourself and do not let others dictate who you should be or what you should do.
Look within yourself and you will see
Take the time to reflect on yourself and you will find the answers you are looking for.
That this world is full of hate
This world can be cruel and full of negativity.
But you could be so great
You have the potential to do amazing things in spite of the hardships you may face.
It′s up to you.
Ultimately, the decisions you make and the actions you take are up to you.
I've seen you crawl, I've seen you walk, I've seen you pack up and march out the door.
I have watched you struggle and make the difficult decision to leave a situation that was not good for you.
You'll be just fine if you just ignore your bad thoughts
If you try to focus on the positive and not let negative thoughts consume you, you will be okay.
My treasures come when I am blue
Sometimes the things we value most come to us during our darkest moments.
Saying get out that was not put there for you.
Sometimes we need to let go of things that are not meant for us in order to find true happiness and fulfillment.
Imitations rob me blind
Trying to be someone you're not or living up to someone else's expectations can be detrimental to your well-being.
How can we watch this selfish kind
It is difficult to see people who only care about themselves and not the well-being of others.
The dark is starting now to show.
Difficult times may be approaching or already present in your life.
So go home to the people that you know
Turn to those who love and support you during trying times.
Will do well to make you shine
Surround yourself with people who lift you up and help you shine your brightest.
& Will always share a smile
The people who truly care for you will always try to make you happy and bring positivity to your life.
You′ll be just fine.
With the right support and attitude, you will overcome any hardships and be okay in the end.
Writer(s): James Bennett
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aurelie LEHUCHER
Beautiful ! Your voice reminds me my good time in Australia. I saw you singing at Rozelle Markets then Glebe Markets in Sydney. Now I'm back in France, so thank you to remind me amazing memories!
Your voice and songs are beautiful, I wish you the best!
MustCreateThings
Man you are good. Sounds, words and arrangement. Well done!!! 👍👍👍
Gervã Melo Santana
So great!!
master blaster
Love your work James...Dave from the Rhythm Hut
CoastalQueWithAView
swear i seen this on mtv or v the other day!! love it
James Corley
awesome
Tanayah
❤️
Surf,Swim, Surf
james, i saw you at buskers,by,the creek