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
Teach Me
Keaton Henson Lyrics
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And say it like I mean it when I don't
Teach me how to hold you in my arms
Without squeezing too damn tight and causing harm
I'll learn not to look at you with scorn
If you promise to never have been born
By all means give me lessons in my ways
But damn it don't expect me to change
Mold me to the man that I should be
But don't consider that man to be free
How am I expected to behave?
When I'm alone with myself everyday
And I'll never love
You enough
My love
And I'll never hold
You close
Enough
Teach me how to love you like I wrote
And say it like I mean it when I don't
The lyrics of Keaton Henson's "Teach Me" describe the struggles of the singer to love and communicate effectively with their partner. The opening line, "Teach me how to love you like I wrote," is a plea for guidance in expressing their love in a way that is genuine and heartfelt, rather than simply going through the motions. The second line, "And say it like I mean it when I don't," underscores the challenge of being able to truly articulate one's feelings.
The second verse focuses on physical intimacy, with the singer asking to be taught how to hold their partner without causing harm. The line "If you promise to never have been born" is a strikingly self-deprecating one, suggesting that the singer feels they are not worthy of their partner's affection.
The third verse acknowledges that the singer may need to change in order to be a better partner, while also expressing a fear of losing their sense of self in the process. The lines "But damn it don't expect me to change / Mold me to the man that I should be / But don't consider that man to be free" suggest a resistance to being transformed into someone else's ideal.
The final lines of the song, "And I'll never love / You enough / My love / And I'll never hold / You close / Enough / Teach me how to love you like I wrote / And say it like I mean it when I don't," capture the bittersweet feeling of never quite being able to fully express one's love, even as they continue to strive towards that goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Teach me how to love you like I wrote
Help me understand how to love you in a way that resembles written words and not just empty promises
And say it like I mean it when I don't
Guide me to express myself truthfully even when I struggle to do so
Teach me how to hold you in my arms
Show me how to embrace you without causing pain or discomfort
Without squeezing too damn tight and causing harm
Demonstrate how to hold you securely without exerting too much force or pressure on you
I'll learn not to look at you with scorn
I will educate myself to not gaze at you with disdain or contempt
If you promise to never have been born
If you swear that your existence will not lead to misery or suffering
By all means give me lessons in my ways
Feel free to teach me the right path to follow
But damn it don't expect me to change
Although I'm open to learning, please don't anticipate I'll become someone else
Mold me to the man that I should be
Shape me into the person that I ought to be
But don't consider that man to be free
However, keep in mind that this person may not feel liberated or unrestrained
How am I expected to behave?
How should I act according to your expectations?
When I'm alone with myself everyday
Especially during times when I'm left alone with my own thoughts and emotions
And I'll never love
I will always love
You enough
But my love for you will never be sufficient
And I'll never hold
I will always embrace
You close
However, I will never be able to hold you as near as I want
Enough
Enough to satisfy my longing and desire
Teach me how to love you like I wrote
Please guide me on how to embody the love that I once depicted in written words
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keaton Leslie Henson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grimaphrodite
Teach me how to love you like I wrote,
And say it like I mean it when I don't
Teach me how to hold you in my arms,
Without squeezing too damn tight and causing harm
I'll learn not to look at you with scorn
I will if you promise to never have been born
By all means, give me your lessons in my ways,
But damn it, don't expect me to change
Mold me to the man that I should be,
But don't consider that man to be free
And how am I expected to behave,
How when I'm alone with myself everyday
I never loved you enough, my love
And I'll never hold you close enough
Teach me how to love you like I wrote
And say it like I mean it when I don't
@honeylena
Sometimes we need to stop feeding the side of us that destroys us, destroys a harmonious version of us. At times you have to forbid yourself from “celebrating your sadness” that eats you up from within. (Being a sensitive person myself, I know what it’s like when u can’t help but feeling what u feel and strangers tell you “u need this, u need that”, but that’s exactly why...)
And if I were your girlfriend I’d chop that beard off. Because in your case beard that long and that unruly doesn’t contribute to your style anyhow.
I’d force you to take the vitamins such as EPO (it’s Evening Primrose Oil that’s known for its benefits for the nervous system, it’s soothing and calming), the complex of group B vitamins (playing a vital role in the brain activity)...
I don’t believe in anti-depressants, especially in American.
Sorry to be v. straightforward. Sorry to leave a comment that doesn’t relate to the music. I know the world currently is so much more than just getting healthy by vitamin intake, but it’s better than doing nothing at all.
But... it’s just, you look as someone whose balance is broken.
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P.S. Shouldn’t be leaving this message, I am not in a position to set an example, not being a “success” or at the happiest place currently myself.
@jessicalivdahl8070
gives me chills every time, this album is pure genius
@grimaphrodite
Teach me how to love you like I wrote,
And say it like I mean it when I don't
Teach me how to hold you in my arms,
Without squeezing too damn tight and causing harm
I'll learn not to look at you with scorn
I will if you promise to never have been born
By all means, give me your lessons in my ways,
But damn it, don't expect me to change
Mold me to the man that I should be,
But don't consider that man to be free
And how am I expected to behave,
How when I'm alone with myself everyday
I never loved you enough, my love
And I'll never hold you close enough
Teach me how to love you like I wrote
And say it like I mean it when I don't
@iramaaritl.1535
Yes Im Say Yes You are lovely
@iramaaritl.1535
Dont Im Gome for you are But Where ?And you mind my'm
@Planet_Shel
Powerful sh*t
@sukamayoutube2323
Its my birthday today, the first birthday ive actually felt happy. Now relaxing alone in a bubble bath listening to this legendary playlist. Keatons music has got me through so many emotional times. ❤ now i listen like its an old friend
@fersoulirigoyen
You dont have to teach me at all. I love you like nobody would. What an amazing artist you are...
@moinmoon261
I'm impressed and too peaceful right now. He is the best!!!
@mariapalitho
When you can't be enough for the one you love
@ny-ny3728
r/sadmeme