Long Distance (ft. Nora Rothman)

by Ben Freeman

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This is a song about feeling close and far from someone at the same time. It’s nostalgia, warmth, ambivalence, and desire in sonic form. I’m deeply proud of it. From a songwriting, production, and vocal perspective, it’s a real level up for me as an artist.

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Baby, I, I swear it gets worse at night
It's not a fair fight, in the fading light, the lonely bed
Baby, I, I don't even need to cry
If I hold onto the picture playing inside my head
It would be sweet if I could hold you in the morning before you leave
It wouldn't be bad if I could make you understand, yeah
It would be sweet, come on and hold me in the morning, I don't wanna leave ('fore you leave me, baby)
It wouldn't be bad if I could make you understand
Oh, it's been a long distance to get to my heart, and now
Babe, I want you but I don't know how to ask for it
Other than this one you love, I wonder who you're thinking of
Babe, it's natural (it's only natural), but it hurts just the same
It would be sweet if I could hold you in the morning, before you leave (I don't wanna leave you, baby)
It wouldn't be bad if I could make you understand (long distance)
It would be sweet, come on and hold me in the morning, I don't wanna leave ('fore you leave me, baby)
It wouldn't be bad if I could make you understand (long distance)
It would be sweet if I could hold you in the morning before you leave
It wouldn't be bad if I could make you understand, yeah
It would be sweet, come on and hold me in the morning (I won't live if you leave me, baby)
How can I make you understand? (long distance)

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released June 8, 2023
Produced by Jackson Hoffman
Master by Sam Moses

Keys, vocals, demo production: Ben Freeman
Guitar, studio production: Jackson Hoffman
Vocals: Nora Rothman
Cover art: Cat Laine

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Ben Freeman New York, New York

Hey, I'm Ben. I make songs about the big hurts and quiet joys of being alive. My music is sensuous and big-hearted and rewards slow, intentional listening. I really hope it touches you.

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