Richard is best known for his vocal work with Above & Beyond on their 2006 album Tri-State and IDMA Nominated single Alone Tonight. Richard is currently working with Above & Beyond on their follow up album.
Every Little Beat
Richard Bedford Lyrics
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You get a little closer to me
You've never been so happy since I've been around
I don't want to tear your world apart
But that's how it's going to be
Your head's in the sky but I'm on the ground
Words come slow to me
But the world spins round and round
My heart is breaking
The mess I'm making
Every little beat of your heart
You're painting a picture of me
You put me on a pedestal I can't climb down
Every little beat of my own
Takes me further from you
I've run out of heaven and I'm closing down
There's an actor in this town
And he follows you around
He gets his line right every time
But his heart is breaking
He's tired of faking
Every little beat of your heart
You're painting a picture of me
You put me on a pedestal I can't climb down
Every little beat of my own
Takes me further from you
I've run out of heaven and I'm closing down
Every little beat of your heart
You're painting a picture of me
You put me on a pedestal I can't climb down
Every little beat of my own
Takes me further from you
I've run out of heaven and I'm closing down
The song "Every Little Beat" by Richard Bedford is a mournful reflection on the end of a relationship. The lyrics suggest that while the singer initially made their partner happy, they have now become a burden, tearing their partner's world apart. The contrast between the two characters is highlighted in the lines "Your head's in the sky but I'm on the ground," suggesting that the singer is now holding their partner back from achieving their dreams. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is struggling to articulate their feelings; "Words come slow to me, silence easily" implying that they find it difficult to communicate with their partner.
The mood of the song is brooding, with the singer recognizing that they are no longer able to provide happiness to their partner. The line "I've run out of heaven and I'm closing down" suggests that the singer's optimism has been entirely depleted. The song seems to center on a feeling of powerlessness, with the singer acknowledging that they cannot stop the relationship from ending, no matter how much it hurts them. This is highlighted in the repeated line "Every little beat of my own takes me further from you."
In conclusion, "Every Little Beat" by Richard Bedford is a haunting depiction of a relationship on the brink of collapse. The singer recognizes that they are the cause of the problems within the relationship, but they are powerless to stop it from ending. The lyrics are poetic and introspective, with vivid imagery bringing the emotions of the song to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Every little beat of your heart
The rhythm of your heartbeat draws you closer to me.
You get a little closer to me
Your heart draws us closer, but don't get too close, as our love is not sustainable.
You've never been so happy since I've been around
My presence makes you happy, which in turn, makes it harder to leave.
I don't want to tear your world apart
I don't want to hurt you, but I know this relationship is ending.
But that's how it's going to be
Despite my reluctance, the end of our relationship is inevitable.
Your head's in the sky but I'm on the ground
Our views on love and relationships do not align, which will cause our downfall.
Words come slow to me
Expressing my feelings about our situation is difficult for me.
Silence easily
I find it easier to stay quiet than to try to explain how I feel.
But the world spins round and round
Despite our problems, life continues to move on as usual.
My heart is breaking
The end of our relationship is causing me immense emotional pain.
The mess I'm making
I regret the turmoil I am causing in both of our lives.
You're painting a picture of me
You have an idealized version of me in your mind that I cannot live up to.
You put me on a pedestal I can't climb down
Your expectations of me are too high, and I cannot meet them.
Every little beat of my own
My own heart is moving me further away from you.
Takes me further from you
My own feelings are causing me to distance myself from our relationship.
I've run out of heaven and I'm closing down
My once happy and blissful relationship has come to an end, and I am shutting down emotionally.
There's an actor in this town
There is someone pretending to be something they are not in our midst.
And he follows you around
This person is following you and trying to be a part of your life.
He gets his line right every time
This person is good at pretending and deceiving others.
But his heart is breaking
Despite his facade, this person is also going through emotional turmoil.
He's tired of faking
This person is exhausted from pretending to be someone they are not.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Bedford, Jonathan David Grant, Anthony Patrick James Mcguinness, Paavo Olavi Siljamaeki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sexycowfreakable
How do people dislike this song??? What is wrong with them. Omg this song is magic to your ears, heart, soul.
@SynGs01
His voice is just way too amazing for my ears.
@SKETE_B
No matter how many times I hear this track it always gets me in the feels everytime..ABOVE & BEYOND say no more ❤️💯💯🎧💯💯💯
@snlarini9943
I hear this music and think of my Dad, he loves this genre of music 💜💜
@nobz11
One of the most beautiful song ever made !
@ivei1706
Still listening in 2020!!!💜
@stevegarnham4632
2021
@ashjcoronado
2022 😋
@EdSendall01
2022 Feb :)
@bodorzoltan8136
2022 Szeptember
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