Sam Newton Battenberg Faulkner (born January 11, 1985) is an English singer… Read Full Bio ↴Sam Newton Battenberg Faulkner (born January 11, 1985) is an English singer-songwriter and musician from Reigate, Surrey, UK. Known for his rhythmic guitar playing, Faulkner came to prominence in 2007, with the release of his debut studio album, Hand Built by Robots. The album was certified double platinum in the United Kingdom, and yielded the singles, Dream Catch Me, I Need Something and Teardrop. Following an accident, which resulted in his right wrist shattering, Faulkner released his second studio album, Rebuilt by Humans in 2009 (so called because he broke his hand whilst taking family and friends skiing, though he himself was not skiing he fell and broke his hand. His father flew some of the best surgeons in the world to come and repair it so was literally "Rebuilt by Humans")

Faulkner began playing guitar at the age of 11-12 with session guitarist Bob "crazy guy" Cranham and also attended the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, where he spent 2 years gaining both diploma and the higher diploma award under the tutelage of Eric Roche.

His first band was a Green Day cover band, in which he played bass guitar. His experience on the stage grew as he formed Half a Guy, a funk rock group with a quirky edge, with fellow band mates Matt Buchanan, Dave Elvy and Nicola Crawshaw. Half a Guy recorded two demo CDs and managed 2 years before splitting. He then spent time recording and gigging under the name Newton Battenberg Faulkner, where he played the Lapagestock festival on the 11th June 2005.

Recent appearances on BBC Radio 2 as well as a publishing deal with Peermusic UK compelled the Independent on Sunday to tell its readers to "Watch this face". Faulkner performed at the 2006 South by Southwest music festival and at Guilfest 2007.

In 2006 he had a support slot for Steve Forbert at The Spitz in London, England.

Newton has recently been signed by [labelSony BMG records and on the 30th of July 2007 he released his debut album Hand Built By Robots. He supported James Morrison on his February UK tour as well as Paolo Nutini on his UK tour in April, and also John Mayer on his September dates in the United Kingdom. He also supported The John Butler Trio on a number of European dates.

In June 2007 Newton's second single Dream Catch Me was selected Jo Whiley's 'Pet Sound' on her daily Radio 1 show. This gave the track much exposure and was highly commented on by listeners to Jo's show.

Newton appeared twice at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2007 - once on the Friday on the Acoustic Stage and once on the Sunday on the Leftfield Stage. He appeared at V Festival 2007 in August where he played in the Virgin Mobile Sessions Tent - a venue much too small as people overflowed outside. He also appeared at the Connect Music Festival at the end of August 2007 on the Guitars and Other Machines stage

On July 29, Dream Catch Me entered the UK Singles Chart at number 16. The following week it had risen to number 7 with Hand Built By Robots entering the album charts at number 3. The song rose to #8 on 12 August, the album to number 1 on 26 August.

Eric Roche is undoubtedly one of Newton's biggest influences, both from a stylistic point of view (vis a vis the percussive use of the guitar's body) and through the use of tapping, uncommon tunings and inventive chord changes, such as in I Need Something and Ageing Superhero, from his debut album. This method of playing also shows heavily in the work of Jon Gomm and Pete Wailes, although with a slightly different feel in both.

Feels Like Home
Newton Faulkner Lyrics

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I know it's gonna take some time
For you to feel that it's all right
And I'd making people choose a side
But I don't mind
You trying to get some people on yours
And know that it takes some time
But I must try
I just want you to understand

When things don't feel right
And you know deep inside
It breaks your heart
But you must get out
And I know you're gonna be all right
And I know you're gonna find your way
And I hope your future's bright
But I hate the way it feels inside
But all I wanna do is make it through to the other side
I know I don't wanna know why
You just can't let this go
But I must try
I just want you to understand

That is feels like home
And it knocks me out
Just to feel this way
And know I broke out
And it feels like home
And it knocks me out
Just to feel this way
And know I broke out, yeah

Oh, oh

And I owe it all
To this fall
Yes I owe it all
To this fall
And I just want you to understand

That is feels like home
And it knocks me out
Just to feel this way
And know I broke out
And it feels like home
And it knocks me out
Just to feel this way

And know I broke out
I broke out

Overall Meaning

In the song "Feels Like Home" by Newton Faulkner, the lyrics depict a message of hope and understanding. It is about supporting someone during a difficult period and helping them move forward. The artist conveys the idea that the process of healing takes time, but it is worth it in the end. The lines "When things don't feel right, and you know deep inside, it breaks your heart, but you must get out" suggests that sometimes the only way to move forward is to leave something behind, no matter how hard it may be. The repetition of the phrase "And it feels like home, and it knocks me out, just to feel this way, and know I broke out" emphasizes the feeling of liberation and relief that is achieved after overcoming a difficult situation.

Furthermore, the lyrics hint at the idea of finding oneself through the process of healing. The lines "And I know you're gonna be all right, and I know you're gonna find your way, and I hope your future's bright" convey a message of hope and positivity, that even though the healing process may be tough, the resulting outcomes can be worth it. It may take time, but eventually, the person will be on the path towards growth and self-realization.

Overall, "Feels Like Home" is a song that conveys a message of empathy and hopefulness. It serves as a reminder that although healing can be a difficult and arduous process, the end result can bring feelings of liberation, relief and a sense of finding one's true home.

Line by Line Meaning

I know it's gonna take some time
I understand that it will take some time for you to feel comfortable.

For you to feel that it's all right
It will take some time for you to feel everything is okay.

And I'd making people choose a side
I don't want to force people to pick a side.

But I don't mind
It doesn't bother me.

You trying to get some people on yours
It's okay if you want some support from others.

And know that it takes some time
Keep in mind that it takes time to find comfort in a situation.

But I must try
I have to keep attempting to help you.

I just want you to understand
I hope you comprehend my intentions.

When things don't feel right
When situations don't seem proper.

And you know deep inside
Your instincts tell you.

It breaks your heart
It's crushing for you.