Cooper's sophomore album, "Family Tree: The Roots" was released in October 2011. It is the first of the trilogy record called "The Family Tree" which follows the story of a fictional family from 1800 to 1950. Following "The Roots" will be "The Branches" and "The Relatives" respectively.
In between his first two Radical Face records Ben released two EP's to fill the gap. The first was "Touch The Sky". In the summer of 2011 "The Bastards Volume 1" EP was released. Other volumes will compliment the fore-coming Family Tree trilogy.
Under his 'Radical Face' moniker his music features acoustic guitar, "found-sound" percussion, and many multi-layered tracks. The sound is incredibly unique, not only because of Cooper's originality and raw talent, but also because most of the music has traditionally been recorded in the shed in his backyard.
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All Is Well
Radical Face Lyrics
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Pay no mind
All is well now
I'm just fine
I'm just fine
It's only blood I have plenty left
It's only blood I just need to rest
I said I'd fix this
That I'd set things straight
You begged me not to
But I couldn't stay
Couldn't wait
They cut me up, but I did them worse
And I'll be fine, I just need to rest
All is well now
All is well now
All is well now
All is well now
The lyrics in Radical Face's "All Is Well" are focused on the theme of internal struggle and the repercussions that can follow. The singer appears to be in a state of distress and may have inflicted harm on others. However, despite this, they attempt to reassure both themselves and the listener that everything is okay now by repeating the line "All is well now" over and over again.
The repetition of this phrase hints at the idea of the singer trying to convince themselves that everything is okay. They state that they have plenty of blood left, implying that they have been injured in some way. They try to downplay their injuries by stating that they just need rest. The singer seems to be trying to come to terms with the aftermath of their actions and reassure others that everything is under control, when it may not be.
The song is a powerful insight into the psyche of someone dealing with a difficult situation and the conflict they experience within themselves. The repeated use of the phrase "All is well now" creates a haunting image of a person trying to reassure themselves that everything is okay, despite the reality that it may not be.
Line by Line Meaning
All is well now
Everything is okay, there's no need to worry or be concerned anymore.
Pay no mind
Don't pay attention to what happened, it's not important anymore.
All is well now
It's repeated to emphasize that everything is okay now.
I'm just fine
The singer is okay and doesn't need any help.
I'm just fine
It's repeated to emphasize that the singer is really okay now.
It's only blood I have plenty left
The injuries are not too serious and the singer will recover from them.
It's only blood I just need to rest
Despite the injuries, the singer only needs some rest to fully recover.
I said I'd fix this
The singer promised to solve a problem or make things better.
That I'd set things straight
The singer intended to correct the situation or make things right.
You begged me not to
Someone close to the singer warned them not to do something.
But I couldn't stay
Despite the warning, the singer felt they had to act.
Couldn't wait
The singer needed to act quickly or urgently.
They cut me up, but I did them worse
The singer was hurt, but they responded with even more violence or aggression.
And I'll be fine, I just need to rest
Despite the violence or aggression, the singer is confident they will recover with a little rest.
All is well now
Reiterated once again to emphasize that everything has been resolved and is okay now.
All is well now
Repeated again for emphasis.
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M Topp
It's hard to keep the rainclouds out
When the windows never close
The house feels like a graveyard now
Like the floorboards hide the bones
And I have lost your face
It slips between my fingers now
And all the world is gray
As though you took the colors with you
When you went and passed away
I remember how the bedroom looked
When you left to see your lord
The sheets were a mess
And your clothes were all wrecked
In a pile by the door
And though my blood runs the same as it did before
Only difference is now I barely feel it anymore
So I collected all our plans and crimes
And set them all alight
The only thing that bound me to this place
You took with you when you died
So goodbye, goodbye
M Topp
It's hard to keep the rainclouds out
When the windows never close
The house feels like a graveyard now
Like the floorboards hide the bones
And I have lost your face
It slips between my fingers now
And all the world is gray
As though you took the colors with you
When you went and passed away
I remember how the bedroom looked
When you left to see your lord
The sheets were a mess
And your clothes were all wrecked
In a pile by the door
And though my blood runs the same as it did before
Only difference is now I barely feel it anymore
So I collected all our plans and crimes
And set them all alight
The only thing that bound me to this place
You took with you when you died
So goodbye, goodbye
Ascended Serenity
Beautiful...
Steven Brown
+Matthew Topping Nice, though I believe it is "And your clothes were all wrapped" instead of "And your clothes were all wrecked".
M Topp
+Steven Brown good catch. Thank you. I will update.
ParadoxKismet
This song makes me think of my daughter.... She took the colors with her when she went and passed away. Thank you for the download opportunity. peace
Ascended Serenity
<3 Radical Face.
Ascended Serenity
Sorry for your loss. Continue embracing life as she would.
ParadoxKismet
Ascended Serenity
Thank you.... In so many ways I truly try. I so often see things through her eyes. peace to you
Ascended Serenity
ParadoxKismet I can not imagine your exact circumstance, but I try to empathize. I was a stepfather to an autistic child in Germany. I learned his language to be the best mentor to him that I possibly could. When his mother left me I felt like I lost a family, so I understand the mourning process.
ParadoxKismet
+Ascended Serenity I am so sorry for this loss of yours. You did lose a family. I imagine they fill your thoughts. It is touching you learned your stepson's language - making this effort to mentor him. I'm sure you will carry them in your heart always. Just as I do my daughter.