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Who sang Widow Of A Living Man?

Ben Harper released the song Widow Of A Living Man. Date of release: 1997.

Release date: 1997
Duration: 04:11

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The meaning of the song 'Widow Of A Living Man ', based on the lyrics
What is Widow Of A Living Man about?
🎶 Widow Of A Living Man song analysis

- The singer asks why his partner treats him badly and why he feels so old.

- Although he has been with his partner for a long time, the singer feels like he has been blind to the way he has been treated.

- The song talks about the feeling of being trapped in a relationship with someone who no longer loves you, and how that can make you feel like a widow, even though your partner is still alive.

- The lyrics also address how this type of situation can cause tension between parents and children, as evidenced by the line "Mama, I think I had better run".

- Ultimately, the song doesn't offer easy answers, but serves as a reminder that anyone can find themselves in this type of situation.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Widow Of A Living Man’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
The meaning of the song lyrics, in a few words...
The singer asks why his partner treats him badly, and why he feels so old, when he has been with him for so long.
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Ben Harper - Short Biography


- Ben Harper is an American musician who plays guitar, writes music and sings.

- He is influenced by folk, blues, gospel, rock, funk and reggae.

- In 2008, he started a new musical project called Relentless Seven, which has a more rock sound.

- In 2015, he started playing again with The Innocent Criminals.
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