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.
Pick Up Your Broken Heart
Newton Faulkner Lyrics
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And just gather your things
The socks and the toothpaste
The clocks and the rings
The things you were given
Just give them all back
Stick to defensive
You're not the first
Won't be the last
Embrace your future
Kiss your past goodbye
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Shattered the pieces
And parts of you lay
Hands in your pockets
And red in the face
Just keep your chin up
The Englishmen say
The light in the tunnel's
No oncoming train
You're not the first
Won't be the last
Embrace your future
Kiss your past goodbye
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Over and over and over again
If you need a shoulder
I'm here 'til the end
End up in the strangest places
Happiness is far
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Pick up your broken heart
(Over and over and over again)
Pick up your broken heart
(If you need a shoulder, I'm here 'til the end)
Pick up your broken heart
Over and over and over again
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
The lyrics to "Pick Up Your Broken Heart" by Newton Faulkner are about picking yourself up after a heartbreak and moving on. The verses are filled with melancholic imagery of packing up your things and leaving behind things that once brought comfort, like the socks and toothpaste, and the clocks and rings. The song emphasizes self-care, telling the listener to stick to defensive and not switch to attack, and to keep their chin up despite their heartbreak.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Pick up your broken heart and start again" as a mantra for the listener to keep in mind as they move forward. The song recognizes that heartbreak is a common experience, but it does not have to define your future. The bridge provides a supportive message for those who need a shoulder to lean on, ending the song with a reminder to pick up your broken heart over and over again.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a deep breath
Calm down and relax
And just gather your things
Get all your belongings together
The socks and the toothpaste
The small everyday things you own
The clocks and the rings
The valuable things you have been given
The things you were given
The gifts you received from others
Just give them all back
Return everything that belongs to someone else
Stick to defensive
Be cautious in your approach
Don't switch to attack
Don't be aggressive or confrontational
You're not the first
You are not alone
Won't be the last
This has happened to others and it will happen again
Embrace your future
Accept what lies ahead
Kiss your past goodbye
Let go of the past and move on
Pick up your broken heart
Collect the pieces of your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Move on and begin anew
Shattered the pieces
Your heart is broken into pieces
And parts of you lay
You feel emotionally devastated
Hands in your pockets
You are feeling down and out
And red in the face
You are showing physical signs of distress
Just keep your chin up
Stay optimistic and hopeful
The Englishmen say
There is a saying for this in England
The light in the tunnel's
There is a glimmer of hope
No oncoming train
You're not going to be hurt again
Over and over and over again
If necessary, repeat the process
If you need a shoulder
If you need someone to lean on
I'm here 'til the end
I will be with you throughout
End up in the strangest places
Happiness can be found in unexpected ways
Happiness is far
Finding happiness is a long journey
Contributed by Aiden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angie Potts
Take a deep breath and just gather your things,
The socks and the toothpaste,
The clocks and the rings
The things you were given
Just give them all back
Just stick with defensive don't switch to attack
Your not the first wont be the last
Embrace your future, kiss your past,
Goodbye.
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Shatter the pieces and part of your lace
Hands in your pockets and red in the face
Just keep your chin up the englishmen say
The light in the tunnel an oncoming train.
Your not the first wont be the last
Embrace your future, kiss your past,
Goodbye.
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Over and over and over again
If you need a shoulder im here till the end
Here again at stranger places happiness is far, is far
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again
Pick up your broken heart
Pick up your broken heart
Pick up your broken heart
Pick up your broken heart
Pick up your broken heart
Pick up your broken heart
Pick up your broken heart
Pick it up and start again.
Andy Sharp
Such a great song. Newton has never done a bad song and I'm sure he never will, he's fantastic (:
Kittylapis
If only relationships were that simple... love the heart idea.
Sara Faulkes
Beautiful.. Every song, every album, love it!!
Christopher Forder
Just fantastic! So gorgeous! Thank you Newton once again!!
Claire Calverley-Smith
Absolutely love your music Newton...this video is soooo lovely xx
Kizmcg
Love this song from the album, love the video for it- brilliantly simple
Kayleigh Glasper
Gorgeous track, whether you're currently nursing a broken heart or just reflecting on times past. Such a talented song writer and musician. :-)
Dante44PL
Thank you Mr. Newton for making this world a better place with this songs.... :)
Gisela QD
Beautiful song and great video!
mouldyoldcrow
Just as gorgeous as ever <3 lovely, lovely sound x