Cornerstone Lyrics
Benjamin Clementine
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
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
Song & Lyrics Facts
Benjamin Clementine's "Cornerstone" is a single from his 2015 debut album, At Least for Now. Released on April 6, 2015, the song was written by Benjamin Clementine and produced by James Ford.
The track features only Benjamin's vocals and a piano accompaniment. The lyrics of this slow-paced ballad reflect on life's struggles and how we often rely on our own strength to overcome them. With its melancholic yet uplifting sound, it has become one of Clementine's signature songs. The song gained critical acclaim upon its release and peaked at number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. It also won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2016. The band accompanying Clementine during live performances consists of two string players and a drummer. The song continues to be performed by him all around the world, captivating audiences with its emotive lyrics.