Keep Your Head Up

Ben Howard, Greg Shumake

About Keep Your Head Up

"Keep Your Head Up" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard from his debut studio album Every Kingdom. It was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 26 August 2011 as a digital download. It reached a peak UK Singles Chart position of 74. The song was written by Ben Howard. The cover art was designed by Owen Tozer. It is a re-recording of the original version found on the Games in the Dark EP. The song was voted to be 3VOOR12 song of the year on the Dutch radio station 3FM.  


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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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Ben Howard

Benjamin John Howard (born 24 April 1987) is an English singer-songwriter, born in West London. He moved to Totnes, Devon when he was 8 and is currently signed to Island Records. Howard was raised by musical parents who exposed him to several of their favourite records from singer-songwriter artists from the 1960s and 1970s including Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, by whom he was strongly influenced. more »

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Written by: Benjamin John Howard

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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.
Album & Release
It 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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
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.
Instrumental Elements
The song is known for its distinct instrumental elements, particularly its intricate acoustic guitar part, which showcases Howard's fingerpicking style.
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.
Live Performances
Ben Howard is known for his emotional live performances of "Keep Your Head Up," often altering the arrangement to prolong the experience for fans.
Music Video
The music video for "Keep Your Head Up" was filmed in Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon, the area where Ben Howard was born and raised.
Song Covers
Due to the song's popularity, "Keep Your Head Up" has been covered by numerous other artists since its release.
Fan Reaction
The 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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