Still

Ben Folds

About Still

"Still Fighting It" is a song by Ben Folds released in 2002 as the second single from his 2001 album Rockin' the Suburbs. The song is a bittersweet ode to the pain of adolescence dedicated to his son Louis. He would later write an accompanying song for his daughter Gracie on the 2005 album Songs for Silverman, and he often performs the two songs together live. The B-sides on the single release of "Still Fighting It" are live versions of "Zak & Sara" from Rockin' the Suburbs and "Boxing" from Ben Folds Five's self-titled debut album. Angela Aki covered the song for the B-Side of her single "Tegami: Haikei Jūgo no Kimi e", which was released in 2008. 


Year:
2006
7:46
84 
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I must give the impression 
That I have the answers for everything 
You were so disappointed 
To see me unravel so easily 
It's only change 
It's only everything I know 
It's only change, and I'm only changing 

You want something that's constant 
And I only wanted to be me 
But watch even the stars above 
Things that seem still are still changing

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Ben Folds

Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995-2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with musicians such as William Shatner, Regina Spektor and "Weird Al" Yankovic and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. In addition to contributing music to the soundtracks of the animated films Over the Hedge, and Hoodwinked!, Folds produced Amanda Palmer's first solo album and has been a judge on the NBC a cappella singing contest The Sing-Off … more »

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Written by: BEN FOLDS

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Still" by Ben Folds was released within the album named "Lonely Avenue," which came out in 2010. The album is a collaborative effort between Ben Folds and British author Nick Hornby.
Unique Collaboration
In the song "Still," all the music was composed by Ben Folds, while all the lyrics were written by Nick Hornby. This type of music and literature collaboration is considered unique in the music industry.
Musical Style
“Still” is characterized by the unique, alternative rock style of Ben Folds, with a strong emphasis on piano instrumentation.
Inspiration
Nick Hornby revealed that his lyrics for "Still" were inspired by long-term relationships and the changes they inevitably undergo.
Album Reception
"Lonely Avenue" peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard 200. Although not the highest-charting song on the album, "Still" was highly appreciated for its melody and lyrical depth.
Song Analysis
"Still" showcases Ben Fold's tremendous abilities as a musician, particularly in his method of playing piano. The song is filled with a pay-attention-to-details arrangement, honest emotion and a catchy, memorable hook.
Musical Career
Ben Folds has had an extensive musical career and "Still" demonstrates his maturity and evolution as an artist. Known for his emotional storytelling through music, his collaboration with Nick Hornby on "Still" resulted in a compelling and insightful song.
Lyrics interpretation
The song has a very introspective tone. The lyrics describe feelings of regrets, time passing, and unmet dreams that are usually experienced by people in long-term relationships.
Formats and Marketing
Besides the single and digital download formats, "Still" made a considerable impact on several radio formats upon release, demonstrating the marketing versatility of Ben Folds' music.
Live Performances
"Still" is often included in Ben Folds' live performances where it is celebrated for its intimate and relatable lyrics combined with Ben's emotive piano performance.

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