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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You
Keaton Henson Lyrics
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Wait for them here in my arms as I shake
If you must weep,
Do it right here in my bed as I sleep
If you must mourn, my love
Mourn with the moon and the stars up above
If you must mourn,
Don't do it alone
If you must leave,
Leave as though fire burns under your feet
If you must speak,
Speak every word as though it were unique
If you must die, sweetheart
Die knowing your life was my life's best part
If you must die,
Remember your life
You are
You are
Oh, you are
You are
Oh
If you must fight,
Fight with yourself and your thoughts in the night
If you must work,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
If you must live, darling one,
Just live
Just live
Just live
The song "You" by Keaton Henson is a beautiful and intimate love letter. The lyrics are written with a depth of love that is both overwhelming and heartbreaking. The feeling of the song is very tender, but also very sad. The emotion conveyed is of a lover who is doing everything they can to hold onto their partner, who appears to be in great pain.
The first verse of the song is a powerful opening. Keaton sings, "If you must wait, wait for them here in my arms as I shake. If you must weep, do it right here in my bed as I sleep. If you must mourn, my love, mourn with the moon and the stars up above. If you must mourn, don't do it alone." The lyrics are an invitation to the lover to share their pain and sorrow, and to find comfort in the arms of their partner. The second verse is a plea for the lover to leave if they must, but to do so with the passion and urgency of fire. And to speak every word as though it were unique. The third verse is a promise that the lover's life was the best part of the singer's life. The final verse is an encouragement to carry on living and leaving a lasting legacy for the world.
Line by Line Meaning
If you must wait,
If you find yourself waiting,
Wait for them here in my arms as I shake
Find comfort in me and let me hold you while you wait.
If you must weep,
If you find yourself crying,
Do it right here in my bed as I sleep
Rest next to me and cry if necessary as I hold you close.
If you must mourn, my love
If you need to mourn,
Mourn with the moon and the stars up above
Find solace in nature and the sky above.
If you must mourn,
If you find yourself mourning,
Don't do it alone
Find someone to lean on, don't go through it by yourself.
If you must leave,
If you must depart,
Leave as though fire burns under your feet
Leave with passion, haste, and purpose.
If you must speak,
If you need to communicate,
Speak every word as though it were unique
Speak with intention and make your words meaningful.
If you must die, sweetheart
If you must pass away,
Die knowing your life was my life's best part
Be content in understanding that your life made a great impact on mine.
If you must die,
If you must pass away,
Remember your life
Reflect on your life and remember its value.
You are
You exist in this world,
You are
You are special,
Oh, you are
So irreplaceable and important,
You are
You exist in this world,
Oh
Ah,
If you must fight,
If you need to struggle,
Fight with yourself and your thoughts in the night
Engage in introspection and actively address your inner conflicts.
If you must work,
If you need to be productive,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
Find a way to leave a unique mark on the world through your achievements.
If you must live, darling one,
If you need to keep living,
Just live
Simply stay alive and strive towards your goals.
Just live
Just keep living and finding value in your life.
Just live
Keep living and make the most of the time you have.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keaton Leslie Henson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nataliejoy8508
If you must wait,
Wait for them here in my arms as I shake
If you must weep,
Do it right here in my bed as I sleep
If you must mourn, my love
Mourn with the moon and the stars up above
If you must mourn,
Don't do it alone
If you must leave,
Leave as though fire burns under your feet
If you must speak,
Speak every word as though it were unique
If you must die, sweetheart
Die knowing your life was my life's best part
And if you must die,
Remember your life
You are
You are
Oh, you are
You are
Oh
If you must fight,
Fight with yourself and your thoughts in the night
If you must work,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
If you must live, darling one,
Just live
Just live
Just live
@dillpickle4784
Full Lyrics:
If you must wait,
Wait for them here in my arms as I shake
If you must weep,
Do it right here in my bed as I sleep
If you must mourn, my love
Mourn with the moon and the stars up above
If you must mourn,
Don't do it alone
If you must leave,
Leave as though fire burns under your feet
If you must speak,
Speak every word as though it were unique
If you must die, sweetheart
Die knowing your life was my life's best part
And if you must die,
Remember your life
You are
You are
Oh, you are
You are
Oh
If you must fight,
Fight with yourself and your thoughts in the night
If you must work,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
If you must live, darling one,
Just live
Just live
Just live
@dainaracosta1802
Se você tiver que esperar
Espere-os aqui em meus braços enquanto balanço
Se você tiver que chorar
Faça-o bem aqui na minha cama enquanto durmo
Se tiver que lamentar, meu amor
Lamente com a lua e as estrelas lá em cima
Se você tiver que lamentar
Não faça isso sozinha
E se você deve partir
Parta como se fogo queimasse sob seus pés
Se você tiver que falar
Diga cada palavra como se ela fosse única
E se você tiver que morrer, querida
Morra sabendo que sua vida foi a melhor parte da minha
Se você tiver que morrer
Lembre-se da sua vida
Você é, você é, tudo
Você é, você é, tudo
Se você tiver que lutar
Lute consigo mesma e seus pensamentos à noite
Se você tiver que trabalhar
Trabalhe para deixar parte de você nesta terra
E se você tiver que viver, querida
Apenas viva
Apenas viva
Apenas viva
@thembadube9352
Lyrics:
If you must wait,
Wait for them here in my arms as I shake
If you must weep,
Do it right here in my bed as I sleep
If you must mourn, my love
Mourn with the moon and the stars up above
If you must mourn,
Don't do it alone
If you must leave,
Leave as though fire burns under your feet
If you must speak,
Speak every word as though it were unique
If you must die, sweetheart
Die knowing your life was my life's best part
And if you must die,
Remember your life
You are
You are
Oh, you are
You are
Oh
If you must fight,
Fight with yourself and your thoughts in the night
If you must work,
Work to leave some part of you on this earth
If you must live, darling one,
Just live
Just live
Just live
@kaluzasrevenge
"If you must die, sweetheart, die knowing your life was my life's best part"
Kills me every time
@08poolefs
James Farris Got that tattooed for the same reason!
@Jennividion
08poolefs post it
@MashaKorz
08poolefs , please, do post it!
@julietahernandezsabatini
It breakes my heart every time too.
@aggernasi5984
I want to die ...
@bumcrackmosh182
Lost my mum this year and I can't help but think of her when I listen to this song. 'If you must die, sweetheart. Die knowing you're life was my life's best part'.
@sarahsinclair7699
Lost my father last year, and I thought of him during that line as well. It's hard losing someone you love, I hope you're doing alright.
@AydinEyvazzade
bumcrackmosh182 I am so sorry. Your comment broke me down. Hope You feel well now. Hugs.
@eduartsh
your* Sorry for your lost.