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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Nests
Keaton Henson Lyrics
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It's been four years and it does not end
Oh mama I lost my mind
But you must've heard that a dozen times
Yeah, you must've heard that a dozen times,
Today, today, today
On the way to my hotel
On the way to my own home
I still felt alone but I knew that you'd be there, oh
Oh mama, there's no one else
I loved her more than I love myself
Oh mama, I cannot cry
And oh mama, make me go outside
And Oh mama, make me go outside
Today, today, today
On the way to that hotel
I found myself wishing I lived there
And on the way to my own home
I felt alone, but I knew that you'd be there, oh
Oh mama, she broke my head
It's been four years and it does not end
Oh mama, I cannot cry
Mama, she is with another guy
Mama, she is with another guy
The song "Nests" by Keaton Henson describes the pain of a broken relationship and the longing for a sense of belonging. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying the heartbreaking emotions that come with losing someone you care about deeply.
The opening lines, "Oh mama, she broke my head, it's been four years and it does not end" suggest that the pain of losing someone can last for an indefinite amount of time. The repetition of "oh mama" throughout the song implies the singer's desperation for comfort and companionship, which he directs towards his mother.
The third stanza contains the line "Oh mama, there's no one else, I loved her more than I love myself." This suggests that the singer was deeply in love with the person who left him, and has not been able to move on. He begs his mother to "make me go outside," indicating that he is struggling to cope with the loss and needs help to find a way to move on.
In the following stanzas, the singer reflects on his feelings of loneliness and isolation and the longing to find a place to call home. He wishes he could live in the hotel he is staying in, and even when he returns to his own home, he still feels alone.
Overall, "Nests" is a poignant portrayal of the pain and despair that can come with losing someone you love. Through simple yet powerful lyrics, Keaton Henson conveys the depth of emotion that comes with heartbreak and the longing for comfort and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh mama, she broke my head
The person I loved hurt me deeply.
It's been four years and it does not end
Even after a long time, the pain is still present.
Oh mama I lost my mind
The situation has caused me to feel disoriented and confused.
But you must've heard that a dozen times
I've probably told you this before.
Yeah, you must've heard that a dozen times,
I've probably told you this before.
Today, today, today
This is how I feel in the present moment.
On the way to my hotel
As I'm progressing through life
I found myself wishing I lived there
I'm searching for somewhere I belong.
On the way to my own home
Even in a familiar place
I still felt alone but I knew that you'd be there, oh
I find comfort in knowing that you're around.
Oh mama, there's no one else
You're the most important person to me.
I loved her more than I love myself
My love for her was greater than my love for myself.
Oh mama, I cannot cry
I'm so hurt that I can't even express my feelings.
And oh mama, make me go outside
I need someone to force me to leave this place.
Oh mama, make me go outside
I need someone to force me to leave this place.
On the way to that hotel
As I'm progressing through life
I found myself wishing I lived there
I'm searching for somewhere I belong.
And on the way to my own home
Even in a familiar place
I felt alone, but I knew that you'd be there, oh
I find comfort in knowing that you're around.
Mama, she is with another guy
The person I loved has moved on with someone else.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keaton Leslie Henson
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rasp berry
Oh mama, she broke my head
It's been four years and it does not end
Oh mama I lost my mind
But you must've heard that a dozen times
Yeah, you must've heard that a dozen times,
Today, today, today
On the way to my hotel
I found myself wishing I lived there
On the way to my own home
I still felt alone but I knew that you'd be there, oh
Oh mama, there's no one else
I loved her more than I love myself
Oh mama, I cannot cry
And oh mama, make me go outside
And Oh mama, make me go outside
Today, today, today
On the way to that hotel
I found myself wishing I lived there
And on the way to my own home
I felt alone, but I knew that you'd be there, oh
Oh mama, she broke my head
It's been four years and it does not end
Oh mama, I cannot cry
Mama, she is with another guy
Mama, she is with another guy
Beatriz Louveira
It's been 8 years and this song still touches my soul
Lagubatka
Yes
Becky Scanlan
I feel like Keaton lives in the woods, grows his beard and emerges occasionally to record beautiful music.
ANNELIES
He hates that you all think he cries everyday & that he's sad. He's happier than you all think.
Kathy Hollenbach
Unless you know him personally you don't have any idea how happy or sad he is from day to day. When my husband and I broke up after 10 yrs, I had to continue my life and I worked a job that required that I smiled all day. I was happy but when I got home I would end up crying at the end of the day. I think he writes melancholia type music. I'm sure he's been hurt. Most have been. But there's a lot of beauty in life and I'm sure he enjoys daily life. He's not sitting in a hole crying all day.
Aya Abdelaziz
@Andrew Woodin Same
Andrew Woodin
I'm full of smiles and love making people smile, but when I am alone my thoughts consume me and I calmly cry.
horizon5677
Zhané Conteh I agree with you and Elle B
ELLE B
No one bares their soul to strangers. The face they see is the face we choose... Like all humans - he is an enigma.
rasp berry
Oh mama, she broke my head
It's been four years and it does not end
Oh mama I lost my mind
But you must've heard that a dozen times
Yeah, you must've heard that a dozen times,
Today, today, today
On the way to my hotel
I found myself wishing I lived there
On the way to my own home
I still felt alone but I knew that you'd be there, oh
Oh mama, there's no one else
I loved her more than I love myself
Oh mama, I cannot cry
And oh mama, make me go outside
And Oh mama, make me go outside
Today, today, today
On the way to that hotel
I found myself wishing I lived there
And on the way to my own home
I felt alone, but I knew that you'd be there, oh
Oh mama, she broke my head
It's been four years and it does not end
Oh mama, I cannot cry
Mama, she is with another guy
Mama, she is with another guy