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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Homesick
Radical Face Lyrics
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Well, I left my home on hollow bones
While you were curled and sleeping
And I wandered far beneath a concrete star
And slept along the highways
But even though I am lost all the time
But you're not the same, you died along the way
Now we're ghosts and we're praying for winter
Well, I found a wheel that squeaks and squeals
And I left it on your doorstep
Because I heard that you might be broken, too
And I thought it'd keep you company
But even though I am lost all the time
I've got hooks in my sides that you left there
But you're not the same, you died along the way
Now we're ghosts and we're praying for winter
The lyrics to Radical Face’s “Homesick” paint a picture of a person who has left their home and is wandering aimlessly, desperately trying to find their way back. The phrase, “One, two, three; one, two, three…” almost acts like a lullaby or a soothing chant, which is ironic when paired with lyrics that describe being lost and alone. The person sings about leaving their home on “hollow bones” while someone else was sleeping, which could indicate that they left without warning or without saying goodbye to someone important. They continue to wander “far beneath a concrete star” and sleep along the highways, which is a stark contrast to the safety and comfort of home.
Despite being lost all the time, the person mentions “hooks in my sides that you left there”, indicating that they are still attached to someone or something that they left behind. This attachment is painful, like hooks digging into their skin, but it’s also a reminder of the connection they had to their home and the people they left behind. However, the person who they were connected to is no longer the same – “you died along the way” – suggesting that the person they left behind has changed or moved on without them. The song ends with the haunting line, “Now we’re ghosts and we’re praying for winter”, which could mean that the person is now deceased and has joined the people they left behind in a state of despair, hoping for an end to their pain and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I left my home on hollow bones
I left my home feeling empty, with a fragile heart.
While you were curled and sleeping
While you were comfortable and at peace.
And I wandered far beneath a concrete star
I aimlessly roamed, lost in the city lights.
And slept along the highways
I found temporary rest wherever I could.
But even though I am lost all the time
Despite feeling lost constantly,
I've got hooks in my sides that you left there
I still feel the pain of your absence.
But you're not the same, you died along the way
You've changed and the person I knew is gone.
Now we're ghosts and we're praying for winter
We are merely remnants of who we once were, hoping for an end to the pain.
Well, I found a wheel that squeaks and squeals
I found something broken, but still capable of movement.
And I left it on your doorstep
I left it for you to find, hoping it could bring you comfort.
Because I heard that you might be broken, too
I heard that you were struggling and in pain as well.
And I thought it'd keep you company
I thought it could bring you some measure of solace.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN COOPER
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