Only Love

Ben Howard

About Only Love

"Only Love" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ben Howard from his debut studio album Every Kingdom. It was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2012 as a digital download and on CD. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 80 and rose to 37 the following week. The song was written by Ben Howard and produced by Chris Bond and Darren Lawson. The cover art was designed by Owen Tozer. A live performance of the song at the 2013 BRIT Awards where Howard won two awards, was released on 20 February 2013 as a digital download single. This version helped the single reach its peak chart position of 9. 


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Darling you're with me, always around me
Only love, only love
Darling I feel you, under my body
Only love, only love
Give me shelter, or show me heart
Come on love, come on love
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart

And I'll be yours to keep

Darling you're with me, always around me
Only love, only love
Darling I feel you, under my body
Only love, only love
Give me shelter, or show me heart
Come on love, come on love
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart

And I'll be yours to keep

Darling you're with me, always around me
Only love, only love
Darling I feel you, under my body
Only love, only love
Give me shelter, or show me heart

Come on love, come on love
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart
Watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart

Only love, love, love, only love, love, love
Only love love love, girl show me heart
Come on love, love, love, come on love, love, love
Come on love, love, love, watch me fall apart
Come on love, love, love, come on love, love, love
Come on love, love, love, girl show me heart
Show me love love love, show me love love love
Show me love love love

Darling I feel you under my body
Darling you're with me forever and always
Give me shelter or show me heart
And watch me fall apart, watch me fall apart

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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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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Only Love" is classified under the genres of Indie Folk and Indie Pop. This genre is known for its combination of the simplicity and intimacy of folk music with more experimental renditions.
Release Date
The song was released on 4 May 2012, making it one of the most popular tracks in Ben Howard's discography.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. This signifies its commercial success and popularity with the public.
Album
"Only Love" is a song from the debut album of Ben Howard called "Every Kingdom." This album garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
Award
The album "Every Kingdom," featuring "Only Love," earned Ben Howard nominations for the Mercury Prize in 2012 and two BRIT Awards in 2013.
Live Performance
Notably, Ben Howard performed "Only Love" live at the BRIT Awards in 2013, further raising its profile.
Music Video
The music video for "Only Love" shows Ben Howard performing the song live on an outdoor stage. It uniquely captures the raw passion and energy of his performances.
Song Theme
The song speaks widely of love, with a focus on the consuming aspects of experiencing such emotion. It is widely considered a love anthem.
Lyric Composition
Lyrically, the song is often praised for its poetic and relatable expressions of love, making it resonate deeply with listeners.
Pop Culture Impact
"Only Love" became highly popular and has been used in certain TV series and movie soundtracks. This indicates its lasting impact on pop culture and music.
Song Structure
The song follows a typical verse-chorus-verse structure, which is a common structure in pop music. However, it stands out due to its intricate guitar-playing and emotional vocals.
Duration
"Only Love" runs for approximately four minutes and thirty six seconds (4:36), which is nearer the longer end of standard song lengths in pop music.

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