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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Mountains
Radical Face Lyrics
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My father seemed a mountain then
With a voice that could shake the seas
My mother's ghost hung across his shoulders
And he said she was still watching over me
My brother was home
Just returned on army leave
And as it snowed
The wind was howling through the trees
And I spent my night just listening by the fire
My hands move the creases from my brow
Soft as a breath
It's like a feather
I dreamed of a lonely voice that night
Quiet as death
Outside my window
It sang a sad and lovely tune
Clear as a bell
Soft as a shiver
It said, I want you all the time
It said, I want you all the time
Goodbye bad thoughts
I'm safe under covers
So goodbye bad thoughts
'Cause I'm safe under covers
Now I can see you again
The song "Mountains" by Radical Face tells a story of a young boy who is reflecting on a wintery evening spent with his family. The boy's father is depicted as a towering figure with a powerful voice, while his mother's memory lingers like a ghost on his father's shoulders. The boy's brother has just returned from army leave and shares stories with a distant, haunted look in his eyes. Despite the stormy weather outside, the family spends their night together, gathered around the warmth of the fire.
As the boy drifts off to sleep, he has a dream about a haunting voice singing to him outside his window. The voice expresses a longing and desire for the boy that is both sad and beautiful. When the boy wakes up, he feels comforted and safe under his covers, saying goodbye to his negative thoughts. The song is a reflection on the power of family, memory, and the natural beauty of the world around us.
Overall, "Mountains" is a poignant and atmospheric song that conveys a sense of nostalgia and longing. Through its intricate storytelling and vivid imagery, the song evokes a powerful emotional response in its listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just a boy
At one point in time, I was still young and naive
My father seemed a mountain then
My father once appeared to me as a great and powerful figure
With a voice that could shake the seas
My father's voice had the ability to influence many people and was very impactful
My mother's ghost hung across his shoulders
My father carried the weight of my deceased mother's memory with him everywhere he went
And he said she was still watching over me
My father believed that my mother was still present in some way and was looking after me
My brother was home
My sibling had returned from some time away
Just returned on army leave
My sibling had been on military duty and was currently on leave
Told his stories with a distant stare
My sibling recounted their experiences while looking far-off, with a thoughtful expression
And as it snowed
During a time when snow was falling
The wind was howling through the trees
The sound of the wind was very loud and could be heard in the branches
And I spent my night just listening by the fire
During this time, I spent my evening just sitting still and listening to the fire's sounds and my loved ones' stories
My hands move the creases from my brow
I smooth out the lines on my forehead using my hands
Soft as a breath
My movements were gentle and barely noticeable
It's like a feather
My actions were similar to that of a feather's lightness
I dreamed of a lonely voice that night
During my rest, I had a dream regarding a voice that sounded alone and desolate
Quiet as death
The voice was very soft and faint, much like after someone has deceased
Outside my window
The voice appeared as if it was originating from outside my window
It sang a sad and lovely tune
The voice was singing a song that had elements of both beauty and sorrow
Clear as a bell
The voice was very audible and precise
Soft as a shiver
The voice was very gentle and caused a chilling sensation
It said, I want you all the time
The voice expressed a desire for my constant presence
It said, I want you all the time
The voice reiterated its yearning for me to always be nearby
Goodbye bad thoughts
I'm dismissing any negative feelings
I'm safe under covers
Now I feel safe and secure from any harm
So goodbye bad thoughts
I'm letting go of any negative emotions or ideas
'Cause I'm safe under covers
I feel protected and free from danger while underneath the covers
Now I can see you again
Now that I'm in a better state of mind, I can engage with the world around me more easily
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sergey Medvedev
I was just a boy
My father seemed a mountain then
With a voice that could shake the seas
My mother's ghost hung across his shoulders
And he said she was still watching over me
My brother was home
Just returned on army leave
Told his stories with a distant stare
And as it snowed
The wind was howling through the trees
And I spent my night just listening by the fire
My hands move the creases from my brow
Soft as a breath
It's like a feather
I dreamed of a lonely voice that night
Quiet as death
Outside my window
It sang a sad and lovely tune
Clear as a bell
Soft as a shiver
It said, I want you all the time
It said, I want you all the time
Goodbye bad thoughts
I'm safe under covers
So goodbye bad thoughts
'Cause I'm safe under covers
Now I can see you again
Sergey Medvedev
I was just a boy
My father seemed a mountain then
With a voice that could shake the seas
My mother's ghost hung across his shoulders
And he said she was still watching over me
My brother was home
Just returned on army leave
Told his stories with a distant stare
And as it snowed
The wind was howling through the trees
And I spent my night just listening by the fire
My hands move the creases from my brow
Soft as a breath
It's like a feather
I dreamed of a lonely voice that night
Quiet as death
Outside my window
It sang a sad and lovely tune
Clear as a bell
Soft as a shiver
It said, I want you all the time
It said, I want you all the time
Goodbye bad thoughts
I'm safe under covers
So goodbye bad thoughts
'Cause I'm safe under covers
Now I can see you again
Apokalypseplease
It must be "A hand smoothed the creases..."
Choob
I was going through really tough times when I stumbled across Radical Face.
Lets just say that it has helped me through a lot of problems, and brought me out of a state of depression.
Grenadine_09
Same. These guys always seem to write some of the best and some of the most emotional music I’ve ever heard.
BBcuash
Me too...😊
Asyikin M.
on god i was eating chips and spat my saliva on my phone screen. i wiped it off and accidentally clicked on this song. beautiful accident. THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SONG WTF😍😍😍
wiggymaximoff
PLEASE THIS IS SO FUNNY
Godmason
My brother plays this at Christmas... I think it's fitting.
Daniel
My god how could this great song have no more comments and views?
Gautam Chopra
Because people are more concerned with t series vs pewdiepie...they don't see the beauty of universe.