Keep Your Head Up
Ben Howard
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I spent my time, watching The spaces that have grown between us And I cut my mind on second best Oh the scars that come with the greenness And I gave my eyes to the boredom Still the seabed wouldn't let me in And I try my best to embrace the darkness In which I swim Now walking back, down this mountain The strength of a turnin' tide Oh the wind so soft, and my skin Yeah the sun so hot upon my side Oh lookin' out at this happiness I searched for between the sheets Oh feelin' blind, I realize All I was searchin' for, was me Oh oh-oh, all I was searchin' for was me Oh yeah, keep your head up, keep your heart strong No, no, no, no, keep your mind set, keep your hair long Oh my, my darlin', keep your head up, keep your heart strong Na, oh, no, no, keep your mind set in your ways Keep your heart strong Now I saw a friend of mine, the other day And he told me that my eyes were gleamin' Oh I said I'd been away, and he knew Oh he knew the depths I was meanin' And it felt so good to see his face All the comfort invested in my soul Oh to feel the warmth, of his smile When he said, 'I'm happy to have you home.' Oh oh-oh, I'm happy to have you home Oh yeah, keep your head up, keep your heart strong No, no, no, no, keep your mind set, keep your hair long Oh my, my darlin', keep your head up, keep your heart strong No, no, no, no, keep your mind set in your ways Well keep your heart strong 'Cause I'll always remember you the same Oh eyes like wildflowers, oh with your demons of change (Keep your head up) (Keep your heart strong) (Keep your head up) (Keep your heart strong) May you find happiness here (Keep your head up) (Keep your heart strong) (Keep your head up) (Keep your heart strong) May all your hopes all turn out right Keep your head up, keep your heart strong No, no, no, no, keep your mind set, keep your hair long Oh my, my darlin', keep your head up, keep your heart strong No, no, no, no, keep your mind set in your ways Keep your heart strong 'Cause I'll always remember you the same Oh eyes like wildflowers, oh with your demons of change
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Written by: Benjamin John Howard
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Keep Your Head Up" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard. Before releasing his debut album, Howard spent some time travelling through Europe and was influenced by the different music styles he encountered.
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Album & ReleaseIt was released on 26 July 2012 as the first single from his debut studio album, "Every Kingdom." This album became one of the best-selling albums in the UK.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 74 on the UK Singles Chart. It became more popular over time, and its music video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube.
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Song Theme"Keep Your Head Up" can be seen as a motivational anthem, with its lyrics encouraging listeners to stay strong and persevere during tough times.
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Instrumental ElementsThe song is known for its distinct instrumental elements, particularly its intricate acoustic guitar part, which showcases Howard's fingerpicking style.
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Award Recognition“Every Kingdom”, the album featuring "Keep Your Head Up", was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2012, putting Ben Howard into the spotlight of the British music scene.
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Live PerformancesBen Howard is known for his emotional live performances of "Keep Your Head Up," often altering the arrangement to prolong the experience for fans.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Keep Your Head Up" was filmed in Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon, the area where Ben Howard was born and raised.
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Song CoversDue to the song's popularity, "Keep Your Head Up" has been covered by numerous other artists since its release.
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Fan ReactionThe song has been warmly received by fans and remains one of Ben Howard's most beloved tracks, often used to close his live sets.
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