Ben Howard - End of the Affair (Official Audio)

[@dearsushi15]

I'd be devastated if i lost my ears.

[@djwnakata9406]

Agreed.

[@dearsushi15]

David Crown Yay, that makes me happy :D

[@FilipeFreire]

Actually, if you lost your ears you would still hear! :D not so well, but the vital organs and bones that process sounds are protected inside your hard skull :P ( you learn something when you pay attention to anatomy classes, who would know haha )

[@gethrob20]

I'd also be devastated if i lost Internet connection right now...

[@dearsushi15]

David Crown You are one very lucky man! I am very happy for you :D I hope that I can see him in real life one day..

[@frayi4o]

Man I love your music, it gives me joy when I am happy and helps me out when I am sad. That spirit you put in your songs, I just want to tell you - people can sense it.. Please do more music. Thank you

[@helahelalyeah2284]

Aw so do I! I love he's music and especially he's voice and the sound of the guitar

[@MiraNemcik]

Thanks Todor for putting my thoughts into words! This is precisely what I feel like about Ben's music. Such an artist!

[@TheNewViewProduction]

Very well said there sir, I could not agree more

[@BlamesCoco]

Thank you for trying to explain what many of us think of his music :)

[@ahojkaro]

We all love his music :-)

[@jjames5832]

Ben Howard is so much more interesting than other acoustic artists. Love the dark nuances in his style.

[@jessicakatzban5294]

I love ben but kevin Devine

[@BeriNaked]

One of the most interesting artists. No other qualifiers needed :D

[@Journeytom]

A true artist a real talent. It's refreshing for a musician to come back after a critically acclaimed debut album with an achingly beautiful piece of music. A piece of music that radio stations will think is too long to play, a piece of music you know he loved and crafted over rather than conforming to record labels or success.

[@stangul]

BBC Radio 1 is a funny little place. They can play the shittiest pop trash mixed with such beauties like this, nearly 8min long, tune. Kudos to Zane Lowe for promoting Ben's music

[@3ADWOLF]

Well said gents. A song is as long as it needs to be and radio stations shouldn't be affraid of playing longer length songs because at the end of the day i'd rather listen to 7:48 of quality than two songs involving talentless people that have no input other than turning up and singing and even then they need auto-tune to make them sound good lol. One day "popular" radio/charts will recognise talent over trash and i hope that day arrives sooner rather than later.

[@rishichattergee1453]

Yeah but I still think radios need to play this. God damn radios are gone to shit with the bs they play.

[@yasminebelfekih1939]

The end of the affair The weight of a war The kindness gone to bed The weight of your laughter Alive in the hall Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said Living without her Living at all Seems to slow me down Living forever Hell I don't know Do I care do I care the thunders rumbled sound And now I watch her Running round in love again Now I talk about you When I'm with our mutual friends The end of the affair The weight of a war The kindness gone to bed The threat of your laughter Alive after all Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said Living without her Living at all Seems to slow me down Living forever Pale light on all Do I care, do I care the thunders rumbled sound Now I watch her running round in love again Now I talk about you when I'm with our mutual friends Could you be, could you be alone? My hatred, my hate will bring me closer This is it? Well this is desert And what of him? What the hell love What the...

[@PJClutch]

Vojme ccc after..

[@lemonyzz0681]

It's not end of the after its end of the affair

[@yasminebelfekih1939]

@@lemonyzz0681 alrightyyy , modified it after 4 years, thank youuu

[@MK-mj8cg]

@@lemonyzz0681 Ben has used both affair and after in the past

[@lemonyzz0681]

@@MK-mj8cg well nice to know that. I think end of the affair fits the lyrics better though.

[@zeynfaddoul4637]

Is anyone else obsessed with this man? His music is so..!! I can't describe it. I just.. I.. Cause he's.. He's so.. And the music? Ugh.

[@courtneygeiger2715]

+Zeyn Faddoul You can't even

[@SMarie5541]

You’re adorable

[@camgotvaslee16]

yes 😭 sent me into a 2 month long depressive episode but thats okay

[@ayoadepoju850]

Welcome Back Mr. Howard!

[@mltaylor1840]

Not all music is art, but that's the kind of music Ben Howard makes; masterpieces.

[@mltaylor1840]

The new album is excellent, everyone. Flawless as far as I'm concerned.

[@EPmager]

@@mltaylor1840 hope you're up for this year's record)

[@DPerQ03]

I'm in love with the way this song goes on. Started with calm, but still sad feeling, finished with fury. It's like a curtain that hides his furious, devastating feelings behind clearly calm, controled lyrics, which he meant for people around him.

[@charlotteprice2714]

This song brings up so many emotions in me Not many musicians have the power to do so in every song yet Ben Howard never fails a real talent and a must see live

[@jamesleahy7924]

truest thing only artist who does it for me

[@camilla3662]

Blows me away..........

[@zeldafan734]

Man, why doesn't stuff like THIS play on the radio?

[@t55666]

Too good for radio

[@joedruo]

It does, you need to change radio station.

[@zeldafan734]

Joe Wilkes Not enough.

[@lja1993]

Radio 1 is good because they play a lot of good modern artists like Ben Howard or Ed Sheeran. Of course because they're a station based around the top 40, they do play some trashy shit that makes its way into that list too, but hey, you can't like every song you hear right. The Radio 1 DJs are good too with their funny banter :P

[@inerti4]

Because for the majority of people, this kind of vibe get them to think about themselves and their lifes, and they translate this feeling to "sadness" when some of us think of "beauty". Same thing as the big majority being afraid of boredom. Aaaand mainstream media, aiming at a majority of people, they give them what they want : staying in their comfort zone. This leads to the end of creativity, slowly sloping to the end of the world as we know it. (sorry if my comment sounds pretentious, or if the syntax isn't perfect)

[@BboyFoxyMan]

Just when I thought you would not surprise me you made this. A true artist a real talent.

[@max-beckett]

This song live is absolutely spellbinding. A true beauty to witness.

[@Olivia-np3uv]

this song makes me feel so many deep emotions. I love what Ben Howard's voice does to my brain!

[@florinelooo]

Glad to see Power brought some much deserved attention to Ben Howard, so underrated, so talented. What I ask of you, my friend is to browse around, you won't regret it.

[@JackDunneOfficial]

Been listening to this for weeks. LOVE IT

[@JackDunneOfficial]

On KZbin yes, it's actually months old.

[@danielgregory4712]

It's new Ben Howard? It got released today...

[@HUGHESY012]

Same it's been good to see his new stuff. Love Conrad too. They album sounds like it's gonna be amazing totally different to the first

[@connorwoolley7065]

kurt shearwood the live performances of the new material has been up since June... search for Conrad, Small Things, Rivers in your mouth and his newest edition, In Dreams which is amazing.

[@TeamBiird]

Daniel Gregory he's performed it live for months

[@ubrajkov]

The most beautiful thing a man ever created on this planet

[@kovskydave]

damn Ben, i can't imagine a single day without your music !!

[@sael91]

Not a lot of music makes me feel happy, sad, angry and excited all in the same track.

[@TheLovely990]

IKR!

[@charleseich7796]

The whole range man. Every single wavelength

[@-tzadakim-7805]

This song is a great reason why they call musicians ‘artists’. Ben Howard is an artist.

[@taebby78]

Ben Howard's music is what emotions sound like. If you could literally translate emotions into something tangible, it would be a Ben Howard record. I've never felt so strongly listening to music. Nothing compares to his work. It's incredibly beautiful.

[@SallycrosbyUk]

The direction he's taken: so unexpected, so right up my street! Can only thank you Ben.

[@ubiveritasetamor]

On repeat.

[@luv4MIKEandANDRE]

Flawless.. I can't begin to explain how perfect this is.

[@organicistheway5956]

Oh Ben, (insert appreciative sigh here). How thankful I am to have another earnest, well crafted narrative stream from your soul to mine. I sincerely thank you for sharing your astounding talent with myself and the world, for what a bleak world it would be without your unadulterated vocals and distinctive strumming.

[@ItsJosiahKopp]

The emotion and passion in these lyrics are so amazing. I love this song.

[@GwinnyMusic]

Only just started listening to this and I feel like crying. True and pure, Mr Howard x

[@kissirumpans]

Just heard the radio program on bbc 1. Amazing! Finally the wait is over, worth it tho! I love how Ben don't care about fame, he does his own thing and take chances. Respect!

[@1redpancake]

That moment when you realise how long this song is, having been so lost in the music. Ben Howard's music really is unbelievable! His voice and how he works his instruments is comparable to magic.

[@BlamesCoco]

My mind and soul were shouting 'we need something new from Howard'. My mind and soul are both now pleased.

[@tcenturion12]

I don't know why but... by listening to this song, it gets me thinking of who i really am ... very strange, but nice!

[@Olivia-np3uv]

me too, I can't even explain it

[@kerryanne1312]

I genuinely can't put into words how much i love ben howard!, cannot wait till October, followed him from the beginning and will continue to for the rest of my days. His talent is one of a kind!!

[@eodorr4588]

This. A pair of good headphones. Dark. Silence. Thoughts. Can these drive you crazy?

[@ruibastos5827]

Yes. They do.

[@vivanesca]

Very "Burgh Island". Amazing.

[@CodaCarney]

Power brought me here...This song gives me goosebumps. So deep, makes you evaluate your life. Damn...a song made me reevaluate my life...You've gained a new fan BH.

[@kazzerere]

This tune is perfect. The guitar and the vocals just feed off of eachother, and every note has meaning.

[@gethrob20]

The more i listen to this album (every day), the more i find something new hidden in each song. The lyrics, and musical brilliance has outdone 'Every kingdom' in my opinion. Cannot wait to hear Ben in Cardiff in afew months! LYRICAL GENIUS!

[@connorwoolley7065]

Was singing along to this at somersault festival and got congratulated by someone for loving ben howards stuff more than he did.. been waiting for this since for 3 whole months

[@tyronemorgan8095]

Powerful song heard it on power during the closing scene. I was haunted by the song and the emotional ending of the episode.

[@carloia1]

I wonder if Ben ever reads these coments...An artist can really see what people think of their music...unlike ever before....love you man

[@ThePacemakerSound]

Enorme, incroyable. Très grand moment de musique. La première découverte de ce morceau reste un moment inoubliable.

[@gtgoody7202]

Ben Howard is the greatest artist to ever walk this earth

[@R3CK0N3R96]

Reminds me of Foals a bit. Still a great tune, can not wait any longer for the album!

[@OTTOLIEN]

So much more than a song! Did not believed my ears when i saw them playing it life. Thank you Ben and all the others for creating this great music!

[@jamesghareeb]

Thank you, Ben.. Forever the greatest artist

[@steph6162]

Power def brought me here, and how it brought back memories kept me here.

[@NathFilms]

Saw this song live last week, blew my mind, first concert ive ever been too aswell and first song he played, what a epic song to have as my first live song to see ever

[@ctarala11]

Its nice to be able to actually hear the official audio instead of the struggle of listening to live performances where there are hundreds of people talking over him

[@Hetalyanna]

I went to see him when he was touring in Glasgow. The way he played this song was phenomenal - when he hit the 4:47 mark I was actually too grounded to do much but gape in awe. Definitely my favourite band and musician of all time. If you have the chance to see him live, do it. It's a religious experience.

[@sandyfisher4985]

This is incredible, haunting.......... A future classic

[@CourtneyHawkins]

There are not enough words to describe the love I have for this song. It was definitely worth the wait.

[@GaryCordery]

That drop in the middle has got ibiza sunset written all over it. What a phenomenal tune. Just has everything. Best artist in the UK by a country mile

[@chloeconnor6617]

Beautiful. Waited so long for this and he hasn't failed to deliver perfection. Love him.

[@suzieberndt]

I hope the rest of the album is like this - cold, dark, weary, so deeply personal. Mmm Ben you are a genius.

[@reanneoneill6063]

FINALLY! at ever concert, the performance for this song tops them all! Goosebumps!

[@wowrogue192]

Love it, saw you playing this song live, very different. I will be following you down this path; and now, it looks like I will be following you down every path you take.

[@RoyalFamilyEntertainment_]

Power brought us here, just a beautiful yet sad track!

[@libiggz]

power is excellent with their music. selecting 👏

[@Alita_N99]

Ben Howard is so underrated, geez.

[@elliehoward1019]

Similar vibe to the Burgh Island ep, can imagaine this will be a gorgeous song to play in the winter with a cup of tea and a log fire, love you Ben xxx

[@NemoNightfall]

I love that twist when the aggressive desperation sets in..

[@MeeraC974]

Thank you Ben for make me feel alive ! Love this already !

[@Big3rik]

Love it. Just like his burgh island EP. Can't wait for his new album. 😁

[@chercoe5717]

Ben, imo you are the most underrated artist in a lifetime - but you've been the most important in elevating mine...

[@Amyrachel18]

Just close your eyes and listen. Ben is a genius.

[@tristanwitte3068]

4:48 absolutely blows my mind. This is incredible.

[@lolintor]

Describing Ben Howard as anything less than a living God would be an insult to his person.. So amazing..

[@TLRVmusic]

Ben's songs are so real! So emotional! Amazing work once again!!

[@rammax8381]

Aaaahhhh music, thanks ben, for all.

[@oreo_cookie7614]

I think Ben's music is so powerful and just to be able to have his music playing is so amazing. Ben is such an inspiration to everyone he shows that you can go from picking up a guitar at home and next thing you know you could be playing on stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend or in the Live Lounge for hundreds of people. Thank You Ben for your music

[@mytjess]

really felt the emotion when he sings the line what the hell!

[@Kiana25xx]

Thought it was just me! Gives me chills

[@victorianhl3260]

Makes me burst in tears everytime

[@priestly5]

just got done watching power. heard this song at the end of the episode, quickly brought out the Shazam app... That moment was so intense, felt both their pain.

[@jalilwhite542]

lol same

[@AbbieH13]

I have missed your music so much Ben!

[@xGreatBritton]

Every song on his new album is perfect. Just shows how much of a talented artist Ben Howard is, love him.

[@robertananci6966]

such deep pain!....this represented the end of myself..and the beginning of a new start for me...live B H is amazing! almost perfect and so many emotions!

[@kareneroff]

a slow, aching river… tumbling, turbulent waterfall…. drifting away… tumbling again… crashing, gasping coming up for air…breathe, alive...

[@MrCJSful]

This is bloody good.

[@melissaluvsplease1664]

I can feel it..........thanks for sharing...

[@musictherapy2407]

Unreal. Ben is back.

[@AlisonGerrard]

When a first listen of a song ends up with tears on your face, because it's just sung straight to your heart: it's more that good, it's bloody brilliant.

[@kouklouvahata]

few things excite me these days. ben howard's music is one. so, thank you.

[@harrisonjj9799]

For me, this song will always be a favourite. The delicate melancholic beauty of the verses juxtaposes and sets up perfectly the musical intensity and ferocity of the emotional crescendo. Music like this takes you on a journey and once the quiet riff comes in halfway through the song it recaptures your attention and investment and prepares you for the climax. Can you tell I'm procrastinating from my Dissertation?

[@MathIguess]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@charizzaard]

I just had a minor heart attack when I saw this in my sub box. Oh my God, I can't wait for the new album, I've been replaying the old songs for 2 years now.

[@justjaimus]

heard this on radio 1 just now, can't wait for the album

[@HUGHESY012]

The live versions where so good too. Cannot wait for the album! NOT TOO LONG NOW! (Hopefully)

[@LaviniaStark]

Whenever I hear this song I think 'I've cried a lot listening to it' but every time I hear it again my previous tears have never been enough

[@jflo6]

Can't. Wait. For. This. Album!

[@janicegraham712]

power brought me here too, awesome song

[@FourCogs]

Same. Power bought me here. Who chooses the music for the show? Perfect.Love the song. Love the show.

[@LO-vy6rt]

Everyone I listen to Ben Howard his songs restore my faith in humanity. Been an avid listener for years and can't wait for his new wave of songs to be released. Very different to Only Love, but just as good if not better!

[@ThePlugga44]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, I for one cannot wait for this new album!!!!!!!!

[@nickhughes76]

This is how you write a song..jesus brilliant

[@annamiller4114]

There is so much pain in his voice. The lyrics are absolutely captivating

[@karenb9656]

This feels like a sunset over the Ocean and the stars slowly appearing throu a dark blue sky, and then you breathe it Alllllll out as you watch the world and universe in awe! Anyone else think he creates poetry through music?

[@brodiestone1666]

I'm so in love with Ben Howard's music. Its been around a year since I discovered it, and each time I hear any of his songs It still strikes such an emotional chord within me. What a talented and TRUE musician. So poetic.

[@BoomYourDeed]

Watching this live in NZ last week blew my mind! This is real music.

[@xhetisisabelle]

It almost sounds like he has gone through some serious darkness. It sounds so different than his previous album, so much darker. There is so much emotion in this song, always get goosebumps when I hear it. I've fallen deeply in love with this song!

[@joeharringtonbuilds]

I am literally freaking out! Ben Howard is by far one of my favorite artists of all time! I am hoping this means his second album is coming later this year!!!

[@07992m]

Beautiful music that he continues to make. Ben is back! Oh how we have all missed you

[@Suellenroberta1]

Delightful!!! Ben Howard's music is pure gold.