Keaton Henson (born 24 March 1988) is an English folk rock musician, visual… Read Full Bio ↴Keaton Henson (born 24 March 1988) is an English folk rock musician, visual artist and poet from London.

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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Sarah Minor
Keaton Henson Lyrics

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And though your skin's sheet white
And your arms carry scars.
Your hair isn't clean much,
Your lungs black with tar.
And god, you love to argue,
You can't play guitar.
But still, let me tell you
That I love who you are
Still let me tell you
That I love who you are.

Love, young love
I hope you are well
At least we now both
Have a story to tell
Young love, I feel
You know me better than most
In spite of real distance, we'll always be close,
In spite of real distance, we'll always be close.

Golden Brown was our soundtrack
A long time ago
We spent all our days in the lines
Outside shows
And I still remember this day,
A long time ago
I walked through the rain for you,
You said to "go home,"

Young love, young love
I hope you are well
At least we now both
Have a story to tell
Young love, I feel
You know me better than most

In spite of real distance, we'll always be close,
In spite of real distance, we'll always be close.

Overall Meaning

In this song, Keaton Henson addresses someone named Sarah Minor, expressing that he loves her despite whatever flaws, difficulties, and discomforts they may have between each other. He acknowledges there may be tension between them, but he still loves her and hopes she knows that. He mentions physical scars on her arms, unclean hair, and black lungs, suggesting that she may not fit into society's standards of beauty, health, or talent. However, he emphasizes that those things don't matter to him because he values her personality and presence in his life. He also recalls a shared experience they had earlier with music, waiting in lines for shows, and walking through the rain for her. He considers their relationship as "young love" that endures despite being apart physically.

The lyrics demonstrate Henson's tender and empathetic nature in showing affection for someone who may feel neglected or judged by others. He values Sara for who she is as a person, not for her appearance or abilities. He acknowledges that their relationship may not be perfect but hopes that it can still be meaningful and memorable. The reference to "Golden Brown" song adds nostalgia to their past, creating a bittersweet tone of reminiscing the good and bad times they had but still acknowledging the inevitable distance between them.

Line by Line Meaning

And I know that there's friction Between me and you, I know that you're uncomfortable, Believe me, I do. I know that it's hard for you to tell me the truth. But while we are doing so, Sarah, I love you.
I understand that there is tension and discomfort between us, and you might find it difficult to be honest with me. But I want to assure you that I love you despite all that, and we should still communicate openly.

Love, young love I hope you are well At least we now both Have a story to tell Young love, I feel You know me better than most In spite of real distance, we'll always be close, In spite of real distance, we'll always be close.
Our young love was a significant chapter of our lives, and even though things might have changed, we share a connection that will always keep us close despite physical distance. I hope you're doing well, and I'm grateful for the memories we have.

Golden Brown was our soundtrack A long time ago We spent all our days in the lines Outside shows And I still remember this day, A long time ago I walked through the rain for you, You said to "go home,"
Our relationship was filled with shared experiences and memories, such as waiting in lines for shows while listening to 'Golden Brown.' I even walked through the rain for you before, but you weren't ready to see me. Despite it all, those moments are still vivid in my mind.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keaton Leslie Henson

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