Benjamin Clementine - Cornerstone (Official Video)

'The critically acclaimed, Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine releases his long-awaited third album ‘And I Have Been’ on Preserve Artists Recordings.
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Composed, written and performed by Benjamin Clementine
Directed by Nicolas Barek for B.O.X Production
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Published by Warner Chappell Music France and EOS Publishing
Thanks to Marlon B. - Studio Magnetica, Paris
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LYRICS
I am alone in a box of stone
When all is said and done
As the wind blows to the east from the west
Unto this bed, my tears have their solemn rest
I am lonely, alone in a box of stone
The claim they loved me but they all lieing
I am lonely, alone in a box of my own
And this is the place, I now belong
It's my home, home, home, home home home home home x2
It wasn't easy getting used to this
I use to scream
It's not true, that its only when the door is locked
That nobody enters
Cuz mine has been open till your demise
But none has come, well who am I,
What have i done wrong?
I've been lonely, alone in a box of my own
They claim to be near me but they were all lieing
I've been lonely, alone in a box of my own
This is the place I know I now belong
It's my home, home, home, home home home home home x2
Friends, I have met
Lovers have slept and wept
Promises to stay had never kept
This bare truth of which most won't share
I hope you share, I hope you share
Cuz I have been lonely
Alone in a box of stone
They claim to love me and be near me
But they are all lieing
I have been lonely, alone in a box of my own
And this is the place I now know I belong
Its my home, home, home, home home home home home x2
-

[@Erick101ism]

My nephew who is a poet introduced this man to me , am literally in tears he is phenomenal am beyond words

[@brookeroeder7974]

I agree. I just discovered him and I'm in tears!

[@Luzdoluardi]

Your nephew have a good apreciation for music.

[@Agrinddandi]

it would a be good song even if your nephew was a cook

[@clemensspark9689]

Only a soul with centuries of suffering can have such a power of sharing deep intense pain with others.

[@theguythatcoment]

This is the first time I cry over the sound of admiration.

[@SpeegBJ]

Arturo Rincon Mon Dieu!

[@theguythatcoment]

Harmonic Grunt you're a very nice person. :)

[@HarmonicGrunt]

Arturo Rincon Thank you so much.

[@nunoFDF]

ahaha... a tua mãe

[@beatrizmonteiro7328]

pt sendo pt

[@arsenicas3371]

As a kid who grew up homeless and hasn't seen they're family in years this beautiful man has gotten me through everything. Just to make this song hit home even more a shelter I used to live in was called Cornerstone and this was exactly how I felt in those years

[@AC-Ma]

Wow! You were meant to hear him. You aren’t alone. He resonates. We resonate. That is validation. That’s value. I wish you all the best. ❤️

[@muzeyyen5188]

🙏🏽❤️

[@salguodm]

Your hope is our hope! your rawness is so fleshy your lonelyness is our aloneness your melody is magically so promising to us I hope you shall be all that the cosmics ordaine you to be so mote it be

[@cristinaa9711]

"Watch your thought, they become words, Watch your words, they become actions, Watch your actions, they become habits, Watch your habits, they become character, Watch your character, it becomes your destiny."-Frank Outlaw

[@retirosierra]

I always found it works better if you start with words :)

[@Jon-mh9lk]

"Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds" Zarathustra

[@mizzomiz]

That makes OCD worse. Thank you

[@fjperez9407]

what you mean by that? he will not feel lonely?, he is expressing himself, if he would be more positive will solve his life?. This new way of thinking positive and thinking the brain has the power to chance every aspect of your life is an ilussion, you feel like the world is in your hands while the only way to be having control of yourself and your life is knowing the truth of yourself, knowing yourself, not feeling like a super hero or faking to be someone you are not.

[@erflingnot]

❤

[@vardanvardanyan3653]

It takes a lot of inner culture to sing your pain out instead of drinking. It takes enormously huge talent to do it in such a terrific way. Can't stop listening again and again.

[@iaackib426]

I've been lonely... Alone, in a box of my own - tells me a tale about myself in a grieving tone. I'm still lonely.

[@DaStoneboat]

I believe he could bring me to tears reading the phone book.

[@umanicole9857]

Yaaaaaassss...

[@LorenzodiLaurent]

It does bring me to tears opening the phone book realizing that there is no phone for me to call I am lonely alone on a box of my own

[@sunnowo]

If George miller can put me to sleep singing about anal beads, I believe he can do that.

[@jamescollins4746]

*Listen to 'Peacock Affect - I Wrote This In The Dark'*

[@domthorpe8417]

It's my phone, phone, phone, phone, phone, phone...

[@dionarap8978]

I remember the first time I listened to this song, Benjamin was a guest on a famous Italian talk show. My brother and I cried throughout the show and we listened to this song together a lot of times. it is very touching, it reminds me of a very sad period in my life and it also reminds me of my brother, who helped me overcome everything. now he lives far away and can no longer sing this song with me.

[@laraenebeli61]

A very emotional song, he lets you into his soul and you can almost feel what he's been through. Amazing talent!

[@mdsr640]

To anyone reading this. I pray your wounds heal and you find peace 🌹.

[@jadesix3697]

I lost a dear friend recently This music helps me a lot because it was his music at his funeral Thank you Benjamin ❤️

[@FrankMalaba]

This song breaks my heart. I have been here so many times before and it feels like a personal testimony to my life sung in a single song. I am glad I discovered this man. Thank you Benjamin.

[@endlesswave2685]

U r not alone!

[@panchosvillos]

I wish good luck for both of you guys 😊

[@gigizeta]

Big hug to you Frank. 💪🏻😊

[@spydermonkey52]

Someone hand this man an award

[@FeroshaTittes]

IKR?

[@kimstory8441]

so right

[@marcsazy]

They did - Mercury Prize 2015 baby!

[@TeodomirodosSantos]

I recomend to give to him 2 awards: 1 because he's a genius and the other in case he loses the first one.

[@user-cz3gr9ek4p]

This man is genius they only give awards to famous stupid people and probably they buy them but this guy will be legend after his death like most of the Artist

[@lalaalalala]

i cry every time i hear him sing this. i don’t even know why

[@jessicalove9225]

His voice gives me hope because I am a strong woman

[@bilrobilbo]

This is just brilliant. Pure emotional pearls in lyrics and sound. Why do other people just have to comment negatively, dishing out their life bitterness or vanity, just for the sake of their own overated self-esteem. Who cares about what you think? Who cares about rankings and prizes.This is a fresh and wonderful cornerstone.

[@aai8179]

All I say is thank you, Benjamin Clementine for these powerful words !

[@twinoak1706]

I can't stop listening to this guy.

[@the1umustlove]

This man should have been bigger then who is he is really one of my favorite artists

[@cynthiajohnson6940]

From England.... I observed America's newest music star being born tonight! I'm thankful that Jimmy Fallon introduced him to us tonight!!!

[@SerinaJane]

Benjamin is British (who moved to France), Burberry has been featuring him since years now in their fashion shows where he performed live he also was featured in their latest campaign commercial for their new Perfume, in the making of he said: "Radio doesn't play me, Burberry is my radio and way to introduce my music to a larger audience.

[@blahblah99196]

He's English...

[@casimiroalves3547]

This man awoke my soul.

[@griselgrisel7407]

souviens toi tj ou tu viens ne perd pas le nord nourris toi de tes experiences et continue de nous faire rever, un bonheur !!!

[@martag825]

I feel incredibly grateful and privileged that I live at the same time as this wonderfully talented man.

[@dvdalbert91]

This song deserves to be heard over and over again. Real artist!

[@AC-Ma]

Davide Albertini I've played it like 10 times back to back today and gets better everytime

[@freddoutch]

we are 'alone in a box of my own' and if we love this and the box then we find the real love and grace to share.thank's there is a place to be realy at home. this is not the end it is the beginning the return to yourself. (another good song,lol)

[@grahamrobson998]

Benjamin Clementine I Love You. Stay Strong, Peace and Love

[@Anna-wc3rl]

I feel really big respect for the connection between playing piano and singing with so many emotions..I'm truly grateful for this man, he's amazing.

[@zoeypineda3961]

Who came here after blind audition at the Voice France?❤️❤️❤️

[@nansvdh]

I am alone in a box of stone When all is said and done As the wind blows to the east from the west Unto this bed, my tears have their solemn rest I am lonely, alone in a box of stone They claim they loved me but they all lieing I am lonely alone in a box of my own And this is the place, I now belong Its my home, home, home, home home home home home x2 It wasnt easy getting used to this I use to scream Its not true, that its only when the door is locked That nobody enters Cuz mine has been open till your demise But none had come, well who am I, What have i done wrong? Ive been lonely, alone in a box of my stone They claim to be near me but they were all lying, its not true Ive been lonely, alone in a box of my stone This is the place I know I now belong Its my home, home, home, home home home home home x2 Friends, I have met Lovers have slept and wept Promises to stay had never been kept This bare truth of which most wont share I hope you share, I hope you share Cuz I have been lonely Alone in a box of my own They claim to love me and be near me But they are all lieing I have been lonely, alone in a box of my stone And this is the place I now know I belong Its my home, home, home, home home home home home x2

[@joaopaulojpful]

Benjamin Clementine é show . Belíssima letra e uma interpretação maravilhosa...Bravo!

[@MYT1031]

+joaopaulojpful Pena que no Brasil estejamos tão carentes de talentos deste quilate... Mas me conformo com Benjamin, que é um gênio, pois sua música transborda sentimentos indescritíveis... Viva a emoção!

[@SpeegBJ]

+Moonchild Merci pour les mots.

[@TheKosta12]

You do realize that there are lyrics in the description?

[@doomhotel2483]

lieing

[@centuryvogue6220]

This man is an enigma, so captivating. The emotion is from deep inside the soul, he just sucks you in almost like making one submerged with and in his innermost being. I totally went into his pain and hurt. I pray he finds healing and an inner peace with himself and those that matter to him. Love you Benjamin Clementine!

[@juanamariafernandezgarcia8480]

Si... Claro q lo entiendo!.. solo mirarle y escucharle me electriza el vello y araña mis entrañas.. Tmbn tuve" un hogar,.. fué mi hogar...hogar?... Ya no está, per siempre quedarán secuelas... Genial, tremendo

[@blatantenigma3374]

Immediate tears, always with Benjamin

[@SpeegBJ]

Don''t leave Benjamin. Been loving you for months now; I can find hope and sweet fine times....your chords and shouts giving us all a reason to dig in the mud and find love.

[@alemonteiro9888]

what a GREAT VOICE!!! Everybody needs to know this man!

[@dianacrow7509]

Lonely, loneliness, alone Longing, yearning Waiting, still... Grateful 🙏

[@rainman4132]

You do not sing the song. You live it and make us lived too.

[@dolorose2623]

I have been so obsessed with his since I discovered him. He is a great artist and I can’t wait to hear more from him. He is a pure genius , his music is food to my soul

[@TheLadyDelirium]

I've just discovered him today. His voice is beautiful.

[@eunicebezerra1940]

Wonderful..

[@HappilyHeaven]

why isn't he famous in the U.S yet ? like he is wonderful

[@SerinaJane]

He is British and Radio doen't play him, but he became quite known because Burberry featured him more than once in their Fashion shows where he was performing Live as well. he is a musical genius, but for some people i presume too "out there" with his style of singing and his words.

[@MiaMariaNyckelpiga]

A pure genius! The only record I would bring along in life

[@griselgrisel7407]

yes he is

[@samgoget1914]

He sang this from his soul, you could feel the raw emotions

[@venicementor2068]

I am besotted - he is astounding - he really touches my soul with his music. This is the first time in a long time that I have purchased music. Heard him for the first time last night on the Tonights Show - he stopped my boyfriend and I in our tracks - we both wept. So far I have not been able to listen to any of his songs without crying - there is something about his tone.

[@juniorenderson6920]

That happens when music reach the soul

[@meriema4290]

WHO is here after Abraham’s cover at the voice France ???

[@nozukomkuzangwe8817]

Me

[@triplucid3563]

was here before lol Guess im just still here lol

[@EARTHLYANGEL1111]

Song hit my heart ❤️ 💙 💜

[@Ck10173]

Here

[@Ch3echban]

Got me 😂

[@davidcfc95]

this is what music from the soul sounds like! take note artists, musicians, and everyone!

[@lilianasilvacouto1705]

Pure emotion and talent.

[@erflingnot]

This amazing man and his amazing voice…… the vibrations he sets off……

[@marcmichel7631]

Compte-tenu, des événements actuels,c:est vraiment, un hymne très-très talentueux, à l/indifférence,à la xénophobie, à tous les fachos de tout poil, religieux ou non, je suis très ému, par ce morceau, et très longue vie, à son interprète, merçi, BENJAMIN,.

[@fadilabakadour8670]

C'est vraiment un Cadeau de la Vie et nous en avons vraiment besoin en ce moment si terrible......

[@rosalindkover9341]

this is beautiful..thank you benjamin clementine....you have my heart...

[@Petetherip]

Most underrated artist of our times. Pure gold ladies and gents

[@monsteraap]

Thank god for Tiny Desk Concerts, it might have taken me so much longer to discover this genius. This guy is special, very, very special! I can't remember being so blown away by an artist like he has. Not for a long time. The skill of walking that fine line between ultimate power and uneasy vulnerability in his performance. Truly great.

[@Ondinehayes1]

Nothing I can say will do this song justice. It speaks for itself. All I have is gratitude.

[@ikust007]

I have been listening to this song for the last 2 years... can not stop . Bravo!

[@dinomahoney198]

Winner of the Mercury Prize which he dedicated to the people of Paris.Beautiful man.

[@dreadfuldeath]

This song is a masterpiece, nothing else to say.

[@manzanillita]

his music just opens a whole new world to me. damn.

[@nomadic.a9004]

Mel Beltrán expressed my feelings..

[@alvarocigs]

i remember when my teacher was really close to me and made me watch and hear this music in 2017. now, in 2022, i'm hearing again lately, im feeling lonely and so addicted to feeling that way, somedays i think i cant escape

[@JVieiraJr]

Fabulous!!! Man, u brought me hope in our music during this century again!

[@TeodomirodosSantos]

For real!

[@wetwildwendy]

You should stop bitching about music other people like and maybe turn of the radio and find some music for ya self.

[@JVieiraJr]

+Wendy Wild ye should get a life and stop trying to sound smarter... I'm sure ye can work harder to sound less jerk than ye look like now.

[@wetwildwendy]

i know im a jerk but im not a judgmental little bitch like you.

[@itskonybaby]

I am a child...but I m really glad to hear that...sound,melody...I would give everything to see you Mr Clementine.I also work on music and this is something different.I hope you will read my message.I hope... Thanks

[@Isa-me3fl]

Tu mexe com a área da música também?

[@EARTHLYANGEL1111]

Touched my heart. No one is ever alone God and Jesus Christ is there always.

[@monikabeki6838]

I can’t believe what I am hearing! This song, this voice sharing such intimate heartbroken feelings! I

[@saltsodacandy8978]

MAN I LOVE HIM.

[@yerr7774]

He is AMAZING. He should be recognized more.❤👍

[@thebroadenthusiast]

beautiful, I'm having chills from his performance on the tonight show

[@spydermonkey52]

me too

[@SerinaJane]

Search for his Burberry fashion show live performances, they were breathtakingly good. He is a musical genius!

[@muhlebachelise715]

Marte

[@jadieee15]

thebroadenthusiast

[@elisavieira737]

I love your music... You are an amazing artist and a beautiful boy...

[@amthembu1956]

Benjamin, Do not worry that it has taken you this long to come into recognition. Good things are worth waiting for. Take for instance, food we cannot eat before it is fully cooked. So this the right time for you. Thank God you're still alive

[@ruthsuero8229]

Benjamin clementine you're amazing,,I can feel your music in my soul,you have helped me thru some hard times. Thank you very much

[@anointedplumber]

You’re amazing I hope you become recognized as one of the greatest from our generation

[@bossy21boogyboogy97]

You are a real artist. Your songs, your sensibility makes my body dance like i never did before. I hope you never change. Thank you.

[@jomanote]

I saw your concert, Benjamin, at Theatro Circo (Braga - Portugal), last November and I only want to say one thing to you: thank you! Thank you so much for your music, for your words.

[@ameliemeliemelo9762]

Il vit la musique, les mots et ils nous les offrent comme cadeau. Émotions

[@oliviacreel5502]

Never had someone articulate this feeling so well. I feel this in my bones. It's so painfully beautiful. 😥

[@mattscmidlin412]

Bless all that have taken the time to listen to Ben.

[@ilyamaleki1921]

LYRICS I am alone in a box of stone When all is said and done As the wind blows to the east from the west Unto this bed, my tears have their solemn rest I am lonely, alone in a box of stone The claim they loved me but they all lieing I am lonely, alone in a box of my own And this is the place, I now belong It's my home, home, home, home home home home home x2 It wasn't easy getting used to this I use to scream It's not true, that its only when the door is locked That nobody enters Cuz mine has been open till your demise But none has come, well who am I, What have i done wrong? I've been lonely, alone in a box of my own They claim to be near me but they were all lieing I've been lonely, alone in a box of my own This is the place I know I now belong It's my home, home, home, home home home home home x2 Friends, I have met Lovers have slept and wept Promises to stay had never kept This bare truth of which most won't share I hope you share, I hope you share Cuz I have been lonely Alone in a box of stone They claim to love me and be near me But they are all lieing I have been lonely, alone in a box of my own And this is the place I now know I belong Its my home, home, home, home home home home home x2 -

[@raymag442]

This Mr Sr makes my heart cry.

[@maurizioforgione]

...this guy and his voice gives me goose bumps.

[@dutilleul1]

Soon after "stumbling" in this sound, I tried to order all his CDs; there was only one available that arrived to me today, about three months after... "At least for now" gathers almost all the tracks that can be heard here on youtube. But - besides a couple or so - none of them can be heard here. Because, as I had anticipated, Benjamin seems unable to give twice to a theme precisely the same colors. Because Benjamin has the rare gift of an exceptional voice endowed with a soul - like Nina Simone, from whom he seems to be a reincarnation. Yes, he plays letting us know that he could also do the way Antony Hegarty does. But he is like Nina in his moods. At 26, he is already a classic for me. I sincerely hope he continues to be able to live up to such a status.

[@jbrobinho11]

I am the only one amazzed by his talent at piano ?

[@ladyprosperity4797]

I listened to this a few yrs ago when i was in a dark place ...it helped me to embrace my feelings...few yrs later I'm here again and I'm now able to see I'm in a much better place ...I'm way passed the eye of the storm ...its true when they say don't give up ...because there is always way better ahead ...just got to keep on going xxx thankyouxxx9xxx

[@kiwiesp]

I cried. Benjamin and Marshal headphones thank you.

[@dan8495]

I saw him on jools, I still have it recorded and go back and watch it all the time!! It made me sit up and watch when I saw it. Gary Clark jnr was also on that night and he was very good. Good work jools.

[@bwmcr]

That was a great episode. Although that Katy B person was rather underwhelming. But the rest of the groups were golden.

[@naudalyke]

this man is good, speechless. such deep songs and a beautiful voice.

[@alvaroben1]

I feel so much pain and, paradoxically, at the same time the hopeful desire to shout for this humanity halfway between sleep, hope and disaster.

[@Sky-ib5ww]

I discovered this brilliant artist when I watched The Morning Show. Couldn't get over how good the song was. I had to know who was singing the song. It took me a while to discover him, but I found him!!! I can't get over how good he is.

[@fabiani3642]

Sublime. Déchirant. Magnifique. Admiration et Merci Monsieur Benjamin Clementine

[@neilasworld6232]

This is magic, brillant. I can't tell how much I love to listen to this

[@pattithestranger]

Music that makes you cry. The best kind.

[@tvlife19]

I love you, Benjamin Clementine!!!

[@kahinazinakino5123]

C'est un artiste vraiment exceptionel , il n'y pas de tchichi c'est de la vrai musique qui vient du coeur ☺

[@OlivierOswald_1]

No chichi, direct from heart to heart

[@fadilabakadour8670]

Vraiment !!

[@kahinazinakino5123]

Ouiii 😀

[@Meiacoffeestain]

Speechless.

[@zaimarlarrain7537]

This man is a jewel. What a beautiful words and sounds to describe such a sad place: loneliness

[@makatanga4932]

Wow. BEAUTIFUL. Sold.

[@phoebemekonnen4291]

this is the best way to brake your heart. so lovely.

[@tracygaughan8708]

Congrats on the Mercury Benjamin! and encouraging acceptance speech “If anyone is watching, any child or youngster or student. The world is your oyster. Go out there and get what you want to get.”

[@andrewroberts8139]

+Tracy Gaughan (Trace Culture) Of course that's not true - the idea that every individual can battle against whatever mighty societal forces are ranged against them and achieve everything they want is obviously absurd. I'm glad he made it though.

[@noahbeiro1442]

Being from New York, I didn't hear about this man until yesterday on a radio station. I just had to look this guy up, he is AMAZING!!!

[@ekleroshock]

+Noah Beiro watch out for his live performances, he's supposed to be back in NY this summer.

[@eddypfunk]

My god, some honest talent! It still exists.

[@Pontius888]

When I heard Hallelujah Money I had a feeling this guy got some superior talent but this is way way way more superior than I expected, I'm blown away!!!!!

[@LAOURA75]

Lovers have slept and wept... Promises to stay had never kept... This bare truth of which most won't share...

[@marlondeanclift]

I'll dyamite this world if this man doesn't get full recognition by 2019. Hats off and tons of respect.

[@lightlight9146]

i cried a lot today because i wonder how i never met this beautiful soul until today. for this i weep and im glad of the man he has been become, He lyrics are my home.

[@philonico]

C'est magnifique

[@myramargaritis6816]

Vraiment superbe,merci Philonico! :-)

[@philonico]

Myra Margaritis Bonne soirée mon amie

[@myramargaritis6816]

Philonico Merci, bonne soirée à toi aussi,bises :-)

[@FidjieFidjie27]

Je ne connaissais pas ce titre...j'aime beaucoup cet artiste 👍

[@philonico]

Fidjie Fidjie Une incroyable découverte pour moi. Chanson splendide

[@JesseK.Robbins]

ill be honest, I'm a fan now because of the Gorillaz, but this is fucking astoundingly great, holy shit.

[@jacksypher3403]

mashedpotatoe123 you need to give Damon Albarn more Credit than 6/10. Gorillaz work with many artists from Benjamin Clemintine to Benjamin Andre and explore several genres while blending them at the same time. Whether you acknowledge him or not Damon knows what music is

[@murdocpickles8125]

Mahpoatoe I hate you for saying a 6/10 for my band