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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We're On Our Way
Radical Face Lyrics
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If you need a new coat of paint
If your bones are now heavy things
Like anchors hidden somewhere 'neath your skin
Or if your head's just an empty box
If your heart has become spare parts
If your days are now just something you must bear
Well, oh, it seems you're a lot like me
You dug yourself into places
You never thought you would be
But don't you fret, and don't you mind
The only constant is change
And you never know what you'll find
Yeah, tomorrow I might wake up nice and clean
And I might believe the things I said I didn't mean
And this might turn and wind up just the way we'd dreamed
And I might become the things I swore I'd always be
Well, we're always on our way
We're on our way
Well, we're always on our way
We're on our way
Well, we're always on our way
We're on our way
Well, we're always on our way
We're on our way
In the lyrics to Radical Face's song "We're On Our Way," the singer addresses listeners who feel stuck in their current circumstances. They offer a series of scenarios that might apply to the listener, such as feeling like one's bones are heavy or one's head is empty. The singer expresses a sense of kinship with the listener, saying "it seems you're a lot like me" and acknowledging that they too have "dug [themselves] into places [they] never thought [they] would be."
However, the singer also offers a message of hope and encouragement. They remind the listener that change is constant, and that they never know what they might find as they move forward on their journey. The song title serves as a refrain, repeating the message that "we're always on our way."
Overall, "We're On Our Way" can be interpreted as a song about resilience and perseverance. Even when things feel tough or stagnant, the singer suggests that it's important to keep moving forward and keep an open mind. While the future may be uncertain, there is always the possibility for positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Show your hands
If you feel lost or vulnerable, reveal yourself and be honest about what you are going through.
If you need a new coat of paint
If you feel like you need a fresh start or a change in your life, express your desire for something new.
If your bones are now heavy things, like anchors hidden somewhere 'neath your skin
If you are feeling weighed down by your problems or your past, and cannot ignore their effects on you.
Or if your head's just an empty box
If you cannot think straight or feel confused about where your life is headed.
If your heart has become spare parts
If you have lost a piece of yourself or feel like you are running low on love and passion.
If your days are now just something you must bear
If you feel like every day is a burden, and it is difficult to look forward to anything.
Well, oh, it seems you're a lot like me
It appears that you are not alone in your struggles, and that others have experienced similar issues.
You dug yourself into places you never thought you would be
You have found yourself in situations or circumstances that you never expected or wanted to be in.
But don't you fret, and don't you mind
Do not worry or be too concerned about your current situation, as change is always possible.
The only constant is change, and you never know what you'll find
Change is inevitable in life, and it is impossible to predict what opportunities or challenges the future may hold.
Yeah, tomorrow I might wake up nice and clean
It is possible to wake up to a better day, where problems feel more manageable and hope is restored.
And I might believe the things I said I didn't mean
It is possible to change your perspective or opinion on things, even if it seemed fixed before.
And this might turn and wind up just the way we'd dreamed
Things have the potential to work out well, even if the path to get there is uncertain or difficult.
And I might become the things I swore I'd always be
It is possible to stay true to yourself and your values, despite the challenges and changes you face.
Well, we're always on our way, we're on our way
Life is a journey, and we are always moving forward, even if we do not always know where we are headed.
Well, we're always on our way, we're on our way
Each day presents new opportunities to grow, learn, and change, and we must embrace them as we move forward.
Well, we're always on our way, we're on our way
No matter where we are in life, we are always in motion, and we must continue to push forward and adapt to change.
Well, we're always on our way, we're on our way
The journey of life is never over, and as we continue to move forward, we open up new possibilities and experiences.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN P COOPER
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