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."
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In the Morning
Keaton Henson Lyrics
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You woke up and looked at me and you said,
"Hey, Keaton, is it morning yet?"
No, we have a couple hours left
And god knows what will happen then
And there may be questions in your head
As a new day is dawning
But woman, I will see you in the morning
And woman, I will see you in the morning
And I know every mark on your hand
Perhaps you'd like me more if I was still in a band
But you know the crowds unsettle me
These days I'd play for free
Baby, please don't look at me
Like that
And there may be questions in your head
As a new day is dawning
Like what things for us lie ahead
And woman, I will see you in the morning
Oh woman, I will see you in the morning
Oh woman, I will see you in the morning
Morning
In Keaton Henson's song, "In the Morning," the lyrics seem to express a feeling of intimacy and vulnerability between two people. The first verse starts with an empty pack of cigarettes by the bed, implying that they stayed up late together, and the woman is questioning whether it's morning yet. The singer responds that they still have a couple of hours left and no one knows what will happen then. This suggests that they are not worried about the future and are simply living in the present moment, enjoying each other's company.
The second verse speaks directly to the woman, with the singer expressing that he knows every mark on her hand. He acknowledges that perhaps she would like him more if he was still in a band but also that he is no longer comfortable with large crowds. He reassures her with the line "Baby, please don't look at me like that," which seems to indicate that he feels exposed and vulnerable around her and wants her to be gentle with him. The chorus repeats the idea that there may be questions in their heads about what lies ahead, but the singer insists that he will see her in the morning, implying that they will face the day together as a team.
Overall, the lyrics seem to express a sense of closeness and emotional dependency between two people who may not have everything figured out but are willing to face whatever challenges lie ahead together.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty pack of cigarettes by the bed
Cigarettes have been smoked to fill the silence and emptiness in the room.
You woke up and looked at me and you said, 'Hey, Keaton, is it morning yet?'
You are not sure if time has passed or if you've woken up to a new day.
No, we have a couple hours left
Time is fleeting and we only have a brief period before the new day begins.
And god knows what will happen then
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
And there may be questions in your head
Your thoughts may be filled with doubts and worries.
As a new day is dawning
With the arrival of a new day, comes a new beginning.
Like what things for us lie ahead
The future is unknown and we must remain optimistic.
But woman, I will see you in the morning
Regardless of what the new day holds, we will face it together.
And I know every mark on your hand
I pay attention to the small details about you and notice everything.
Perhaps you'd like me more if I was still in a band
I worry that I'm not good enough for you and miss the person I used to be.
But you know the crowds unsettle me
The attention from others sometimes makes me uncomfortable and anxious.
These days I'd play for free
Performing music is no longer about the money for me, it's about something more personal.
Baby, please don't look at me like that
I feel exposed and vulnerable when you look at me like that.
Oh woman, I will see you in the morning
Despite any fears or uncertainties, we will face the new day together with hope and love.
Oh woman, I will see you in the morning
Our love and connection will remain steadfast and unbreakable, even in the face of the unknown future.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dixie gould
Empty pack of cigarettes by the bed
You woke up and looked at me and you said
"Keaton is it morning yet?"
"No, we have a couple hours left;
God knows what'll happen then."
There may be questions in your head
As a new day is dawning
Like what things for us lie ahead
But woman I will see you in the morning
And woman I will see you in the morning
And I know every mark on your hand
Perhaps you'd like me more if I was still in a band
But you know the crowds unsettle me
These days I'd play for free
Baby, please don't look at me
Like that
There may be questions in your head
As a new day is dawning
Like what things for us lie ahead
And woman I will see you in the morning
Oh woman I will see you in the morning
Oh woman I will see you in the morning
Morning
Catalina
when i was 16 this song led me to tears, it inspired me to paint, to think, to write. It had such an impact in my teen life that i'd watch this video everyday. when i was 20 i went through a similar situation as the one described here and now, two years later, i came across this again. this is definitely one of my favorite songs. the staves and keaton forever in my heart <3
bh haolai
Wow that’s so beautiful . Music is indeed a life force ❤️
Fransiska N
Keaton and the staves are match made in heaven. This has been my favorite for a long time💕
Rachel Pompeo
"Keaton is it morning yet?" SOOO GOOD!!!
Montezuma03
Do you think Keaton gets shivers down his neck when all three sing his name.. Keaton is it morning yet?
Damián Mancuso
I do and my name is not even Keaton.
Jaime Rojas
Is rare to see Keaton "smile". Beautiful cover <3
Valerie Pickens
My husband and I are homeless in Boise Idaho.
Because we're homeless, the churches make us sleep in two different shelters.
This song tells of the most heartbreaking part of my whole day, and somehow gives me hope for tomorrow.
When I go to bed at night, I hear the girls sing " Woman, I will see you in the morning", I cry,...then I realize that he will be, and I can sleep.
Sophia Z.
I only just discovered this and I can't believe I could live without knowing this version of the song? This cover makes me so happy :)
Samael Ortiz
Sophia Zeppezauer its perfect