Hold Me Down is about letting go of the past and finding and following a new direction in life. It captures the moment when I realised I didn't need to be scared of the unknown that lies ahead and should be excited to move forward.
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Music creation comes naturally to Ben. He never sits down with the specific intention of writing a new song… they just pop into his head at random times, whether in his dreams or the shower.
Ben writes about his own personal experiences and those of people close to him and for that reason describes his art as “a form of therapy”. He believes it's important to share his emotions with the world in what is a very different time to grow up.
“I also believe that music that is honest and transparent helps young people come together and know that they aren't alone in feeling the way they do. I’d love my music to help as many people as possible,” says Ben.
This is about shutting down the haters. I've had a lot of negativity sent my way since starting my music journey, so this song's about perseverance and not listening to the people who try to bring you down to their level. My advice... surround yourself with people you can count on for support.
This song represents the start of a new phase in Ben’s life… the next in his ‘timeline’ to that point if you like. “I wrote this when I had just started at JMC Academy and finally felt like I had a path to follow. It’s about moving forward and not dwelling on the past, with a nod to previous relationships too.”
This song has a similar message to ‘Fly’, though with a very different feel. “I had just dropped out of Uni. and felt even more lost than before,” says Ben. “I felt like I was sinking ‘Under Water’… like I couldn't breathe. I was completely stuck and I couldn't see any future for myself. “