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.
Website: www.radicalface.com
Doorways
Radical Face Lyrics
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i liked to drink the rain to taste the sky
i tried to count the stars while in my bed
to keep the thoughts of monsters from my head
and i believed the stars were wishes
i believed the world was good
i believed things hid in the dark
i believed in all your stories
i believed you'd never lie
i believed if i could climb the trees behind the house,
i'd touch the sky
i believed the skies were doorways home
"Doorways" by Radical Face is a song that captures the innocence and naïve beliefs of childhood. The opening lines suggest the singer is reflecting on his childhood where he used to drink rain and lie in bed counting stars to keep thoughts of monsters at bay. The song is imbued with a sense of wonder and a belief in magic, despite the darkness that children often fear. The singer's beliefs are grounded in his ability to create meaning out of the world around him. He believes the stars are wishes, and that the world is good.
The singer’s beliefs are also centered on the power of storytelling. He states, “I believed in all your stories, I believed you’d never lie.” He trusts in the stories he is told, and the people who tell them. The singer's belief in climbing trees to touch the sky is a beautiful metaphor for his desire to reach for the unknown and the miraculous. The song is about the beauty of trust and the hope that comes with innocence.
Overall, the song 'Doorways' is a nostalgic and reflective song that captures both the beauty and fears that come with childhood. It’s a song that invites you to reflect on your own childhood, and the beliefs that you used to hold before life's realities set in. It's a beautiful ode to the power of trust, storytelling, and the innocence of childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
when i was just a boy still owl-eyed
As a child, when my eyes were wide with wonder and innocence,
i liked to drink the rain to taste the sky
I enjoyed the sensation of the raindrops on my tongue and pretended they were a part of the sky.
i tried to count the stars while in my bed
While I was in bed, I attempted to count all the stars I could see.
to keep the thoughts of monsters from my head
This was an effort to distract myself from any fear or anxiety that I had about things that might be lurking in the dark.
and i believed the stars were wishes
I believed that each star in the sky represented someone's wish or hope.
i believed the world was good
At that time, I had faith that the world was a kind and safe place.
i believed things hid in the dark
I felt that the darkness held secrets and mysteries that I couldn't comprehend.
and that all would turn out just how it should
Despite any uncertainty or doubt, I was convinced that everything would work out for the best.
i believed in all your stories
I trusted and accepted all the stories and explanations that were given to me by those around me.
i believed you'd never lie
I had complete faith in the honesty and integrity of the people in my life.
i believed if i could climb the trees behind the house,
i'd touch the sky
I had a strong desire to touch the sky and believed that it was possible if I could climb high enough, maybe by using the trees behind our house.
i believed the skies were doorways home
In my mind, the sky was a gateway or portal that could lead me back home or to another place where I belonged.
Writer(s): Benjamin Cooper, Benjamin P. Cooper Copyright: Penny Farthing Music O.B.O. Roy Berry Works, Penny Farthing Music
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lene Bilagot
When I was just a boy still owl-eyed
I liked to drink the rain to taste the sky
I tried to count the stars while in my bed
To keep the thoughts of monsters from my head
And I believed the stars were wishes
I believed the world was good
I believed things hid in the dark
And that all would turn out just how it should
I believed in all your stories
I believed you'd never lie
I believed if I could climb the trees behind the house
I'd touch the sky
I believed the skies were doorways home
Chris Tracy
I read a Thomas Hood poem this morning and this song was the first thing I thought of.
I remember, I remember,
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in at morn;
He never came a wink too soon,
Nor brought too long a day,
But now, I often wish the night
Had borne my breath away!
I remember, I remember,
The roses, red and white,
The vi'lets, and the lily-cups,
Those flowers made of light!
The lilacs where the robin built,
And where my brother set
The laburnum on his birthday,—
The tree is living yet!
I remember, I remember,
Where I was used to swing,
And thought the air must rush as fresh
To swallows on the wing;
My spirit flew in feathers then,
That is so heavy now,
And summer pools could hardly cool
The fever on my brow!
I remember, I remember,
The fir trees dark and high;
I used to think their slender tops
Were close against the sky:
It was a childish ignorance,
But now 'tis little joy
To know I'm farther off from heav'n
Than when I was a boy.
hack line
There is something hidden inside this singer ''Radical Face'', I love his all songs. And When I listen to his songs, I'll return to my past. It is so amazing :)
@#flower
Thank u Ben cooper
Stephanie Doan
"Doorways" is one of my favorite songs! And this video does such a spectacular job of bringing out the magic in the lyrics.
Lene Bilagot
When I was just a boy still owl-eyed
I liked to drink the rain to taste the sky
I tried to count the stars while in my bed
To keep the thoughts of monsters from my head
And I believed the stars were wishes
I believed the world was good
I believed things hid in the dark
And that all would turn out just how it should
I believed in all your stories
I believed you'd never lie
I believed if I could climb the trees behind the house
I'd touch the sky
I believed the skies were doorways home
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Samantha Melisi
I can't listen to this song without watching the video. i don't know why it adds so much but it does. it gives me the chills
Rob_Htx7
This song makes me think of the moment you are dying and your life is flashing before your eyes. Every single memory you have is just passing through with all the people you love and in a weird way it makes me smile
Amandine Zulian
love this song so much.. childhood should always be a period as easy and light, full of dreams and stories...
Mark Mushi
You are so right. I often wonder if my kids are experiencing that.
Chris Tracy
I read a Thomas Hood poem this morning and this song was the first thing I thought of.
I remember, I remember,
The house where I was born,
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in at morn;
He never came a wink too soon,
Nor brought too long a day,
But now, I often wish the night
Had borne my breath away!
I remember, I remember,
The roses, red and white,
The vi'lets, and the lily-cups,
Those flowers made of light!
The lilacs where the robin built,
And where my brother set
The laburnum on his birthday,—
The tree is living yet!
I remember, I remember,
Where I was used to swing,
And thought the air must rush as fresh
To swallows on the wing;
My spirit flew in feathers then,
That is so heavy now,
And summer pools could hardly cool
The fever on my brow!
I remember, I remember,
The fir trees dark and high;
I used to think their slender tops
Were close against the sky:
It was a childish ignorance,
But now 'tis little joy
To know I'm farther off from heav'n
Than when I was a boy.