Ben Howard - "Black Flies" (Live at WFUV)

[@imnotracistbut-9559]

Thank you random man in a rural Oklahoma bar for playing this song on the jukebox and getting me hooked for this sound over and over

[@bubajynx777]

;)

[@noneya2507]

I discovered Ben Howard when I was 24.. I had just moved to Florida to try to “escape myself”, was drinking a lot.. moved back home not even a year later, stayed a fan but didn’t listen as much and now I’m rediscovering my obsession with him as I’m now 35, a mom, and struggling yet again. Thanks Ben For being there through my dark moments to help me cope. One of my favorite songs, pure raw emotion.

[@Greenbeans-blessed]

Keep your head up, keep your heart strong! ❤️ Be strong for those around you, sweetheart ❤️ much love from a fellow Ben Howard fan

[@lapislazuli6378]

*maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone*

[@CLTHIKER]

This song is a masterpiece!! It is haunting but beautiful

[@onlyastron4ut]

So much trouble in the world.. This always calms me down. Thanks Ben, what an artist..

[@ElvisPriceless]

calms me down and makes me sad ... but I like it !

[@LR.SummerTrash]

It reminds me the time I used to travel around with a bus to go to a special place. Old memories with a secret love. Weed and confusion on my mind. Ben, keep Protecting and set us free from bad friendships with your art. Because “if I was to go my home way would I have to pass you by again? My love.” I don’t know.

[@mariaalmeida3475]

how could someone dislike this

[@RevanBC]

+mia almeida Ilike 50 cent yo, I;m a gangsta!

[@RevanBC]

no, my mom says im a straight up g

[@noeldavid3184]

Because they have no soul 😢

[@steph7408]

Why am I JUST seeing this ?? I❤

[@shauncallaghan7034]

Every Ben howard song gives me goosebumps. I love this man

[@louisd100]

Ben. Howard.is.a legend. ! He is one of my favourite artists ever.

[@rafaelgarcia4540]

2024 and a random Brazilian here traveling in this masterpiece!

[@deanedgar5286]

An absolute masterpiece 👌

[@cheymcloughlin6366]

The emotion and despair before a word is even sung is captivating

[@patrickhartmann1294]

Just pur soul. A masterpiece of music.

[@fred4885]

Beautiful..🤟

[@dwisanjiwani6622]

My favorite musician. Great lyrics, beautiful voice. His music is for the soul

[@LindseyDuquemin]

Absolutely love this. So beautiful

[@sludgedisciple]

I feel like this is a perfect song.

[@IsAbbeyaPanda]

Black flies on the windowsill That we are That we are That we are to know Winter stole summer's thrill And the river's cracked and cold See the sky is no man's land A darkened plume to stay Hope here needs a humble hand Not a fox found in your place No man is an island, this I know But can't you see? Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone Black flies on the windowsill That we are That we are That we are to hold Comfort came against my will And every story must grow old Still I'll be a traveler A gypsy's reins to face But the road is wearier With that fool found in your place No man is an island, this I know But can't you see? Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone No man is an island, this I know But can't you see? Maybe you were the ocean when I was just a stone So here we are And I don't wanna beg your pardon And I don't wanna ask you why But if I was to go my own way Would I have to pass you by? And I don't wanna beg your pardon And I don't wanna ask you why But if I was to go my own way Would I have to pass you by?

[@ReggaeRemake]

mi also love the words at play here... i havee covered this song on my channel if you want to experience the lyrics with a reggae twist

[@blickblocks]

Protect Chloe, forever.

[@speedyblacksheriff]

D9 said fuck that

[@anniebody123]

talent.

[@melvinfrancis9640]

Love his music

[@SteveJenkinsonPhotography]

Pure musical talent, taking every listener for a trip around his thoughts.

[@danieljacobs9105]

I don’t want to beg your pardon I don’t want ask you why If I was to go my own way Would I have to pass you by? 🎙️💣

[@Sailingbill1]

NOTHING sounds as good as that Martin! I have an HD-28 as well and I never get tired of listening to it. This is such a powerful song, especially when played on a Martin. Great stuff Ben!

[@alchemic85]

Sailingbill1 yeah it's only a $3k guitar.. :/

[@Sailingbill1]

Alchemic Overdrive $2,200 ;-)

[@Koolikoo]

It's a D-28

[@davidallen5066]

Wow that’s a revelation haunting music, from a great artist

[@NadineElaine]

I LOVE IT! Especially because it is live so much better. That makes him such a beautiful singer.

[@murbikiss]

amazing song :)

[@cantHAVEmyCHANNEL]

Great music

[@christianriesenmey3945]

Wonderfull and beautifull, too good.

[@ReggaeRemake]

hi ben, i covered this song, i hope that you dont mind, its just from love and respect of your words and music. my vibe has changed the song but the words remain powerrful

[@lenilove1059]

❤❤❤

[@agustin5221]

it literally looks like he loses himself in the song every single time and it inspires me more than most artists can

[@drnealsworld1]

wow 💥

[@hurn2551]

Life is strange​😍

[@a9dm460]

Rest in peace Bloody Bill.

[@CrazyStreet]

So sad, for max, Chloe and Joyce

[@CDu999]

Sein schönstes Lied, glaube ich... Amazing! :*

[@AndrewElder_com]

perfect.

[@adritomasi]

:) Coisa mais linda!!! (((LOVE))) Adri:)

[@CrazyStreet]

2018 are you here ?

[@andrejterescenko2558]

@Ruben Salazar 2020

[@kt249]

@@andrejterescenko2558 2020.

[@denlillaormen]

2021

[@Cassie-vv8cy]

2022 💕

[@ats3097]

2023

[@popyoshi0666]

i actually kinda prefer this to the original it sounds so raw

[@mindseyeopened]

I love you Ben Howard!

[@jeemchucho3016]

What kind of Capo does he use here? Mine doesn't stay on from the bottom! Only stays on from the top... (from heaviest string to lightest)

[@Suna1988be]

A Shubb Capo for steel string guitars

[@jeemchucho3016]

Thank you very much! I just bought me one :)

[@7heavenlyvirtues]

Howdy!

[@tabooSajiva]

yes epic*****

[@toohip]

Reminds me of crosses José Gonzales

[@jordanrock3494]

The most beautiful song can't ex....My God... What has he done...? 🏞🏇😎🌍🦁🐆👑🐗🌎🗻🧭🏥⚰️🪦📻😵‍💫-wtf

[@edsonelielbezerra3971]

bão por di mais

[@luizfelipeleaomateus]

Sou o comentário português que vc procura 🇧🇷

[@gregor2710]

Drummer is boss

[@javigumytsi6503]

laura's album

[@shihtzuvalper8757]

:)

[@BrokenVeil1020]

Would've loved to hear Kurt Cobain do this song..

[@максималександрович-м9з]

a very strong composition makes you think about something personal and painful in your soul r the loss of a horse, a person dear to you and it hurts I love this song especially after the game life is a strange thing poor Chloe