On ‘Insomnia’, Benedict October shines like he has not yet shone before. Grand and powerful compositions make the song, give it colour, and bring his personal story to life. ‘Insomnia’ is a beautifully composed new release foregoing his upcoming album ‘And Then The Ocean’.
Benedict October expands on the subject and inspiration behind ‘Insomnia’: “‘Insomnia’ talks about my private life and the relationship I had with my father when I was growing up. It tells a story about how we lived together when I was just a kid and he was going to work. With this song I thank him for all he has ever done for me. And with this song I will honour him until the day I die. Listening to it gives me joy, strength, it makes me smile and cry at the same time. Especially the end. “We waltz through the days / Under blue Southern skies / As I dance on your feet / Lifting my chin up to your eyes / You say that you love me… you will always take care of me / Saying you never will leave me or this world behind.“ These lyrics bring me back to the town where I was born. To the time when I was a kid and he came home from work for lunch to give us a big hug. I can see myself dancing with him in our orange/ brown 80’s kitchen, with a small FM radio in the window.”
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