As a musician Henson usually sings and plays guitar. Henson suffers from serious stage fright and, as a result, he rarely plays concerts. His art show "Hithermost" took place at the Pertwee, Anderson & Gold gallery in London in January 2013 and "sold quickly". He has also released a wordless graphic novel called "Gloaming", published by Pocko, which is "essentially a field guide to a spirit world beyond our reality".
Keaton Henson was born in 1988 in London, England. He is the son of actor Nicky Henson and ballet dancer Marguerite Porter.
Originally Henson was an illustrator. He designed the artwork for various albums including Dananananaykroyd's Hey Everyone! and Enter Shikari's Take to the Skies. Henson recorded songs in his apartment in London, initially purely for his own consumption. He gave a recording of one of the songs as a gift for his best friend, and was encouraged to put music online. In November 2010 his debut album Dear was released on Motive Sounds Recordings, in a limited edition which he made by hand himself. In 2011 he released a single, "Metaphors", on Porchlight Records. He also recorded "Don't Be Afraid" for the Tormented soundtrack.
Henson's breakthrough came when Zane Lowe played "You Don't Know How Lucky You Are" on BBC Radio 1 for the first time on Wednesday 7 September 2011, saying: "That piece of music right there is one of the most special pieces of music I've heard in a very very long time". The play received a rapturous reaction from listeners.
Henson formed his own Oak Ten Records and officially re-released his debut album Dear in 2012. It went on to sell over 7,000 copies and gained a cult following. The album was well critically acclaimed: the BBC said "Keaton Henson isn't a show-off, but with talent like this, he has every right to be", and on Metacritic the album received a score of 70 out of 100. The album, which never charted, spawned three singles – "Charon", "Small Hands" and "You Don't Know How Lucky You Are" – all of which were accompanied by music videos. The video for "Charon" was shortlisted for a UK MVA award in Best Budget Indie/Rock Category. "Small Hands" won Best Music Video at Rushes Soho Shorts 2012.
Henson released The Lucky EP in July 2012.
Henson's music ("Charon", "Corpse Roads", "To Your Health", "10AM Gare du Nord", "You") has been featured in the BBC Three zombie drama In the Flesh.
In November 2012, Henson designed a t-shirt for the Yellow Bird Project to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
"Keaton Henson spends his time alone, writing songs and sometimes drawing, he doesn't like to talk about himself."
Visit www.keatonhenson.com
10am Gare du Nord
Keaton Henson Lyrics
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And now I know just what to do
Tire of me if you will, my dear
I will not tire of you
And this is the world as I see it now
Turns out that nothing is fair
You can leave me if you wish, my love
But I'm not going anywhere
And please do not hurt me, love,
I am a fragile one, and you are the white in my eyes
Please do not break my heart,
I think it's had enough pain to last the rest of my life
Endless distraction, you worry me
But I'm trying to figure out how
You don't have to make any promises, love
I'm afraid I might die for you now
And I'd kill just to watch you as you're sleeping
I hope that you'll let me, in time
You don't have to call me yours, my love
Damn it, I'm calling you mine!
And please do not hurt me, love,
I am a fragile one, and you are the white in my eyes
Please do not break my heart,
I think it's had enough pain to last the rest of my life
And I will not tire of you
The song "10am Gare du Nord" by Keaton Henson talks about the fragility of love and the vulnerabilities that come with it. The lyrics express the singer's willingness to give their all to their partner despite the uncertainty and unpredictability that comes with it. The opening lines of the song set the tone by stating that the moment feels right, and the singer is willing to let their intuition lead them. The singer acknowledges that things may not always be fair in the world, but they are not going anywhere.
The second verse is filled with a desire to be vulnerable and open with their partner. The singer pleads with their partner not to hurt them because they are fragile, and their partner is the only stability they have. The line "Please do not break my heart, I think it's had enough pain to last the rest of my life" shows that the singer has been hurt before and is scared of experiencing that kind of pain again. The verse ends with the singer confessing their love and the willingness to die for their partner.
In the final verse, the singer again reiterates their vulnerability and their desire to watch over their partner, even when they are asleep. They express their desire to be called "yours," but they are not demanding it; they are willing to wait, hoping that their partner will reciprocate their feelings eventually.
Overall, the song "10am Gare du Nord" is a beautiful and poignant expression of love's complexities and uncertainties. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever loved and been hurt, but still willing to take risks in pursuit of that kind of love.
Line by Line Meaning
This feels right and I'm letting it
I am allowing myself to fully embrace this feeling that I have, as I believe it is the correct path for me
And now I know just what to do
I have gained clarity and understanding, which has provided me with direction
Tire of me if you will, my dear
If you become bored or disinterested in our relationship, I am willing to accept that outcome
I will not tire of you
However, if you tire of me, I will still hold steadfast and continue to love you
And this is the world as I see it now
This is my current perception of reality
Turns out that nothing is fair
It has become apparent that life is not just or impartial
You can leave me if you wish, my love
If you desire to depart from our relationship, I will not stop you
But I'm not going anywhere
However, I will remain steadfast and present in this relationship
And please do not hurt me, love,
I ask that you treat me with kindness and compassion
I am a fragile one, and you are the white in my eyes
I am vulnerable and delicate, but you are the light that brings clarity to my life
Please do not break my heart,
I hope that you will not cause me emotional pain and harm
I think it's had enough pain to last the rest of my life
I believe that I have experienced enough suffering to last me a lifetime
Endless distraction, you worry me
Your constant preoccupation and diversion cause me anxiety
But I'm trying to figure out how
However, I am attempting to find a solution to this problem
You don't have to make any promises, love
I do not require any guarantees or commitments from you, my beloved
I'm afraid I might die for you now
I am so deeply in love with you that I fear my emotions for you may consume me
And I'd kill just to watch you as you're sleeping
I love you so much that I would be willing to do anything, even something as extreme as take a life, just to observe you at rest
I hope that you'll let me, in time
I yearn for your acceptance and approval of my love, though I understand it may take time
You don't have to call me yours, my love
I do not require a possessive label from you, my sweetheart
Damn it, I'm calling you mine!
Despite my previous statement, I cannot help but claim you as my own
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keaton Leslie Henson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anuja Chaudhury
This feels right and I'm letting it.
And now I know just what to do.
Tire me if you will my dear.
I will not tire of you.
And this is the world as I see it now.
Turns out that nothing is fair.
You can leave me if you wish my love.
But I'm not going anywhere.
And please do not hurt me love,
I am a fragile one.
And you the light in my eyes.
Please do not break my heart,
I think it's had enough pain to last the rest of my life.
Endless distraction you worry me.
But I'm trying to figure out how.
You don't have to make any promises love.
n I'm afraid I might die for you now.
And I'd kill just to watch as you're sleeping.
I hope that you'll let me, in time.
You don't have to call me yours my love.
Damn it, I'm calling you mine.
Please do not hurt me love,
I am a fragile one.
And you the light in my eyes.
Please do not break my heart,
I think it's had enough pain to last the rest of my life,
My life.
And I will not tire of you.
NoodleMari
Esto se siente bien así que lo dejo ser.
Que ahora sé qué hacer.
Cánsate de mí si te corresponde, mi amor.
Yo no me cansaré de ti.
Ahora veo el mundo así.
Resulta que no es justo.
Puedes dejarme si te corresponde, mi amor,
yo no me iré.
Así que por favor no me lastimes, mi amor,
soy alguien frágil
y tú eres la luz de mis ojos.
Por favor no rompas mi corazón
que creo que ha tenido suficiente para toda la vida.
Incesante distracción, me preocupas.
Intento saber cómo
No tienes que hacer promesa alguna, mi amor,
que creo que podría morir por ti ahora.
Mataría por verte dormir.
Espero que me dejes, si te corresponde.
No me tienes que llamar tuyo, mi amor,
pero joder, yo lo acabo de hacer.
Por favor no me lastimes, mi amor,
soy alguien frágil
y tú eres la luz de mis ojos.
Por favor no rompas mi corazón
que creo que ha tenido suficiente para toda la vida.
Para toda la vida.
Creo que nunca me cansaré de ti.
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Zach Byrd Adventure Hour
Good fucking god! I won't lie, this is my first time hearing this guy... my wife is in tears and I just keep repeating "no he did not. no he did not."
Sorry I'm late to the table but I'm here to feast.
Lou _1304
I guess im late
Polymerisation Card
Ok boomer
Christian
@Sina Muscarina There's a lot more to the story than Soko tells
Brandon Garcia
Dude he amazing! Been listening for years and just found out today that the girl he is talking about in his music is also an artist named SoKo, she has a song called Keaton's song and it blew my mind!
Anightlywriter
Words can't describe how talented he is
WeKnowTheTruth2012
imagine if ben and keaton made a song
Lucas.mbh
Ben and Keaton 👌🏼