Alec Benjamin - Pretending (Demo)
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2017
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Hi Alec Benjamin
Love your songs. They are amazing and you sound is very calming and sweet.
Hi again lol
Dude your voice’s super good and I can’t wait to go and buy your album so keep going and sing more and more
Yaaaaaay!!
YAYYYYY!!
Been listening to this for YEARS and now its 2024
❤❤ this guy is so so talented.. he deserves more...a lot more
Chakisa Momin I know right
This much is true
Chakisa Momi yesssss
He’s just to good
Chakisa Momin AGREE
Me: *trying to sleep*
Me again: "Ok.. one song."
Also me: Come on Alec, you're really gonna make me listen to every song Because i can't resist it?
Saaaamme...and then you get to the songs you want to listen to “one” more time...
IKR I stayed up an extra half an hour listening to his demos. ❤️
Lol sometimes I just put the songs on and try to sleep while its on XD
That is me right this moment 😂
that is the literal truth
When Alec's DEMO's are better than modern day songs.
Also, good news, Alec's back to working on this song. Remastering it, something like that :))
Yeah, I saw the tiktok!
Amazing Alec.
oh seriously, sick! I want him to release his demos on spotify cause they're all amazing
WHAT? OMG
Waiting for his Grammy💜💜💙
at first I read 'Waiting for his Granny" LoL
Yesh
@@choochoo4857 sameee
Katy Perry needs one tooooo!!☹
@@jillianforeman7640 excuse us
. . . Songs always tells me a story and this one is mine. . .
Alec Benjamin 0o0 OmGsh thanks for noticeing me this an grate honor !
Thank you for being somone to relate to
same...especially of me and someone i used to like
same...even my parents dont understand me...
ZoEy BaKeR same
2019: started listening to this
2020: Still love it
2021: remain LOVING it
2022: AMAZING
2023: just listened again, currently high as shit this song is amazing
2024: years almost over! december 13th, i’m still a fan
2025:
i know him a week ago, so love it
27192729198291910261: *still it*
@@minellaze if he's superman :D
Hm I don’t they’ll remember
i'll be like ninety and i'll still love his songs and that's saying something
"She be fine pretending, things were alright."
Damn...
It hits so hard..
okay how do these songs get better with every single release you are so talented
yeah i am
jk
My last name is Schroeder 😮
@@fubar6388 are you her dad who didnt come back with the milk?
@@joeremley8078 this is a perfect example of someone trying to hard to be funny =)
@@leafy_green7573 yeah I dont have to try to hard to be funny I just wanted to make a really stupid joke :/
[Verse 1]
In this masquerade, she can't feel the pain
Cover up her heart, with a little paint
While he's pulling out a flask, to hide it all away
There's nothing left to say
He knows that they're drowning
She hopes that there's still something left
Let go now cause he leaving
[Chorus]
But she'd be fine pretending
Things were alright, even while its ending keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
Even when she says she'll open her eyes
All her words are empty when she denies
But she can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
[Verse 2]
Step into the light, to look him in the eye
Feeling so exposed,she tries to stay composed
But every little fight, and every little lie is impossible to hide
[Bridge]
He knows that there're drowning
She hopes that there's still something left
Let go now cause he's leaving
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
Even while its ending keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
Even when she says she'll open her eyes, all her words are empty when she denies
[Chorus]
But she can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
I hate to watch her hurt, I know it isnt right
But she can find the courage to leave it all behind
I wish I had I the words to help her realize
That there is just no way to bring this back to life
[Bridge]
He knows that, there're drowning
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
Even while its ending keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending, so what is she defending?
Even when she's says she'll open her eyes
All he words are empty when she denies
But she can feel them bending all their love is pending so what is defending
But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh
She'd be fine
Blaženka Grgurić thank you!
thanks
Blaženka Grgurić I used to hate these people but now I appreciate them for putting lyrics for those who don't know them
bless
Blaženka Grgurić thank you
This man genuinely saved my life. This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but I love you Alec. Thank you.
It won't, my man it won't
@@funkitrie8397
how did he save your life? metaphorically I'm guessing but y never know ig
Alec: Exists
Gacha channels: _its free real estate_
This is too true oml 😭
NO HOW DARE YOU /nm
You can't even write bad music, can you? It's sooo good!!!
He put food inside a casket and buried it inside of him
Because he put chili crab in casket and the burried it insing him XD
This has to become an actual song! Alec deserves so much more credit than he's given.
Maci Lopez StIlL nOt On SpOtIfy 😭😭
hey this is some wild news for you
Verse 1]
In this masquerade, she can't feel the pain
Cover up her heart, with a little paint
While he's pulling out a flask, to hide it all away
There's nothing left to say
He knows that they're drowning
She hopes that there's still something left
Let go now cause he leaving
[Chorus]
But she'd be fine pretending
Things were alright, even while its ending keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
Even when she says she'll open her eyes
All her words are empty when she denies
But she can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
[Verse 2]
Step into the light, to look him in the eye
Feeling so exposed,she tries to stay composed
But every little fight, and every little lie is impossible to hide
[Bridge]
He knows that there're drowning
She hopes that there's still something left
Let go now cause he's leaving
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
Even while its ending keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
Even when she says she'll open her eyes, all her words are empty when she denies
[Chorus]
But she can feel them bending
All their love is pending so what is she defending?
But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
I hate to watch her hurt, I know it isnt right
But she can find the courage to leave it all behind
I wish I had I the words to help her realize
That there is just no way to bring this back to life
[Bridge]
He knows that, there're drowning
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
Even while its ending keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending, so what is she defending?
Even when she's says she'll open her eyes
All he words are empty when she denies
But she can feel them bending all their love is pending so what is defending
But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh
She'd be fine
@Simp .-. eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
@@gae_eboy eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
Ummmmm😶
@@brodead1140 EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH
First verse last line " He's " not he leaving
i’m so shook on how he still doesn’t have 1mil
He should have infinite XDD
He just reached it, now just gotta wait for 5 mil
He does now~
YES HE HAS IT NOW SKKSKSKSK nOw lEtS gEt ThAt 10m sHAll we?
@@camalooo Yep
How does he know how to write about exactly whatever situation I’m in beautifully?!?!? honestly bless this boy
Me too, I think we are a lot more alike the people realize...
Because his songs are usually about his past and what he's been through especially with 'let me down slowly' he knew it was going to end so in the song he's pleading with her to break it down to him as gently as possible
Hey there :) I can’t help but notice that you said you could relate to this song? Are you doing better now? :)
Enelah UwU kinda haha, life’s rough homie yk ?
Ikr
i wish he’d release his demos for real
He can't
im waiting for wolf and the sheep on spotify >:( and some other songs
You can check them out on sound cloud
Almost all of his music is available there
@@yash7041 yea I have all of his songs there
@@Boogiewoodle Why can't he?
Anyone else really wish that this song would get released? I mean, I personally, would listen to this on a loop 25/7, it's one of my favorite songs on the planet. So sad that it's not official yet. Let's pray, shall we?
Sadly he doesn't own these songs anymore so he can't realise them on platforms :( his old label took all rights to these songs. Its pretty sad these songs would have done wonderful.
@@queenofmirth8782 Oh god thats tragic!! So do you have an idea what would happen to these songs? like would they be released by another artist or are they never gonna be officially released?
@@Starlight-to6bm probably just never be released by Alec. Can't say anything is for certain, but it's highly unlikely he'll ever be able to release them later on.
@@queenofmirth8782 uhhuh right I get it thanks!
@@queenofmirth8782 actually! he is working on this song right now supposedly! remastering it.
THE ENDING IS SO GOOD THE WAY IT CUTS
it's called fade out, I believe, and normally takes 2-3 seconds longer than this. :p
Honestly, if it had been 2 to 3 seconds longer it would've probably sound even better.
I love songs fading out ~
Right
*And this video is why replay buttons exist* xD
So is paper crown the kinfe in my back and let me down slowly
Ex... Dee...
Overused
Sorry couldn't bring myself to ruin the 420 likes
Hey you,
Yes you.
Do me a favor.
Stop scrolling.
Just stop.
Breathe.
Everything is going to be alright.
Relax.
We can get through this.
No matter how hard things may seem right now
thank you, i really needed something like this
Thank you ;)
thank you... i needed this... like really bad...
tysm i needed that
We all need this right now
Dam these song really relates to my girlfriend. She took so long to open up to me about her depression. And now she’s ok she’s happier now.
Edit: I know I am late I have listened to these song like the day it came out I just forgot to comment
Move to the side, Santa. Alec is delivering the real gifts ❤
How? How is it possible? This is soo damn beautiful...
I've always hate it when my parents say: " Go to your room, this is not your business, you won't understand" whenever i try to have an opinion. It's just not fair, I guess life ain't fair
That's sadly how life is
The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
If we got each other, and that's all we have
I will be your friend, and I'll hold your hand
You should know I'll be there for you 🎶
(Alec Benjamin- If we have eachother)
Yeah, us kids don’t get to have an opinion...
@@starchara6514 that's the best answer you could give
That’s how it is for me to...
Before Christmas last year my family decided to go back to where I was born and on the 3rd day there we got to see my cousins and my niece (my cousins are all round the ages 6-2 and my niece is 1) and when we got there we were all talking about what we wanted for Christmas some other family members came and we all were excited because Christmas was only 5 days away.
My family were talking about me and my depression because it had gotten worse while I was playing with my niece my cousin came up to me and she said
“Why is my mummy and Aunty and your mummy saying you have something wrong with you?”
And I answered with “there talking about my battle”
She asked “what battle? Did you fight someone?”
I simply said no that’s when she asked about the battle and I said Some people go through things in there life were there sad and feel lonely she instantly said that I’m not lonely and I have my family and friends (she’s 5) then I explained to her, I went through a different battle were I pretended I was ok when really I wasn’t I hide my emotions for years and no one noticed until I got battle scars at first she was confused then I showed her my arms she wondered how I got it and I said I went through I long battle I then explained the basic sadness and she said I hope you don’t feel lonely no and I said I feel lonely sometimes but I don’t when I see you and your cousins and brothers faces smiling at me and making me feel happy.
I feel you...
Thanks sad
Awweeee I’m sorry, try to stay out of fights though. Let your scars heal please...
Dude, how do you make music that’s so amazing?! I love every single song you’ve written!!!
I love the melody in this one! it's so catchy, and the lyrics are as meaningful as always.
Zari ! Irk
Agreed
Wow, this song hits so close to home. It really captures the feeling of trying to hold on to something that's slipping away, even when you know it's not right. The imagery of the masquerade and painting over the pain really resonates with me. It's like we try to cover up our brokenness with a facade of happiness, but deep down we know that it's not sustainable.
The line "All their love is pending, so what is she defending?" really speaks to the idea of being in a relationship that's on the brink of collapse. It's like we're holding on to something that's no longer there, and we're not sure why. We're defending something that's already lost.
The chorus is so powerful, with the repetition of "she'd be fine pretending." It's like we're convincing ourselves that everything is okay, even when we know it's not. We keep our emotions bottled up, hoping that things will get better, but deep down we know they won't.
The bridge is particularly heartbreaking, with the line "I hate to watch her hurt, I know it isn't right." It's like the narrator is helpless to stop the pain, even though they want to. And the final line, "She'd be fine," is so tragic because we know that she's not fine at all.
Overall, this song is a poignant reminder that sometimes we have to let go of things that are no longer serving us, even when it's painful. It's a reminder to be honest with ourselves and to confront our emotions, rather than trying to cover them up. Thank you, Alec Benjamin, for this beautiful and honest song.
#AlecBenjamin #Pretending #Emotional #Heartbreaking #Relationships #LettingGo #Honesty #Pain #Brokenness #Facade #Love #Denial #Tragic #Real #Authentic #Raw #Poignant #Resonant #Powerful #Beautiful #Music #Song #Lyrics
Here because Alec said he is working on a 2022 version of this. SHEEEEEEEEEEESH!
IM SO EXCITED!!
the story lines are always so deep but so real
I swear every time you release a song it becomes my favorite song, then you release another and THAT becomes my favorite...
The artist that I know is never going to let me down. Doesn't matter what he puts out it still sounds amazing. Been fan of him for more than two years Now. All of his songs have a personal meaning to me. I wish he'd knew how much his music helped me. Thank you Alec
5yrs later i always loved your older songs❤ im so proud how far youve come im so glad to be a fan!
Wait 1 view and 32 likes
Your talent killed youtube
Lyrics:
In this mascaraed
She can't feel the pain
Cover up her heart
With a little paint
While he's pulling out a flask
To hide it all away
There's nothing left to say
He knows that
They're drowning
She hopes that
There's still something left
Let go now
Cause he's leaving
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
Even while it's ending, keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending
So what is she defending?
Even when she says she'll open her eyes
All her words are empty
When she denies
That she can feel them bending
All their love is pending
So what is she defending?
But she'd be fine preteeee (She'd be fine)
Step into the light
To look him in the eye
Feeling so exposed
She tries to stay composed
But every little fight
And every little lie
Is Impossible to hide
He knows that
They're drowning
She hopes that
There's still something left
Let go now
Cause he's leaving
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
Even while it's ending, keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending
So what is she defending?
Even when she says she'll open her eyes
All her words are empty
When she denies
That she can feel them bending
All their love is pending
So what is she defending?
But she'd be fine preteeee (She'd be fine)
I hate to watch her hurt I know it isn't right
But she can find the courage to leave it all behind
I wish I had the words to help her realise
That there is just no way to bring this back to life
He knows that
They're drowning
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
Even while it's ending, keep it inside
She can feel them bending
All their love is pending
So what is she defending?
Even when she says she'll open her eyes
All her words are empty
When she denies
That she can feel them bending
All their love is pending
So what is she defending?
But she'd be fine preteeee (She'd be fine).
Now he is famous, I remember listening this song like a year ago and thinking that he deserves more views and now he has accomplished it❤️
he still isn't famous, but he is more popular than before
@@horrorhatch5130 his song had 400 million views...
One of the few times youtube actually recommended me something good
You are my favorite singer thanks for getting me through my life.
the crazy rainbow
🙃🙃
I had a bad breakup and this song just make me realize that when it's over it is over and that we shouldn't insist too much because if we love the other person we should give them their liberty when they feel like leaving!
You know I do Alec!
I fell in love with your voice and you're a great storyteller so I love this song!!!
I just realized I sang along to the whole song. i haven't heard it in a while
i beg you make an official song for this :’)
your lyrics are giving me life.
I’ve never actually seen a solo artist where all their songs are amazing, and I’ve liked every single one. It’s very rare but well done Alec. Truly Talented x
Why does this song make me cry every time?! ;-;
He deserves more fans! ~ ♡
alec is the most underratted singer ....with a young soul
every word and line have a meaning of its own
everyone hit like who support it
this is pure gold
love how deep your songs are, we can relate and its like a story your telling. thank you :)
Funny how alec can break my heart and put it back together.
He needs to tour NZ !!!!
At this point I'm convinced that if I'm having a good day alec won't post. He always posts when I have crappy days lol
the worst thing in the world
is not being able to listen to Alec Benjamin's new song because your headphones are broken:(
alec has an amazing voice and his songs are meaningful, i cant help but cry
I would love for this to be released on spotify you don't have to but it would be amazing
Maaaaan you have to drop an album now!
Wow thanks for the answer! :) I hope Paper Crown is in there
Unrelated to the song but Alec’s clothes are always so 🔥 I wanna raid your closet 😂 Also, this recurring theme of drowning in your songs, oh well, I’m just gonna *swim swim swim* 💙
YouGotNoJams just keep swimming just keep swimming 🐠
low key read this when he said drowning😂
@@naomirobertson5041 holy shit. Me to!
Me too*
Swim Until You Love Me, ha! I get it.
By far one of my favorite songs by Alec. Thank you for these amazhang songs. We all love you. We will support you through your career.
I was in a very bad place and relationship when i found this song and im happy that i found this back then. When thinking back at that time i could smile instead of crying
Who are the 2 people who disliked this? Can't they see that he put his heart in all of his music and one of the most amazing people ever
Luna Cortell they might have tapped it on accident because I automatically tap like and one time I tapped dislike I TAPPED LIKE SOOO FAST AFTER I SEEN THAT
LunaCortell its five now.. Sad. 😢
Get used to people like that.
Umm...maybe they just didn't like the Music?
Alec Benjamin I love it ❤️😊
I'm dying to hear your songs in spotify !!!!
Alex is soooo underrated like seriously it just makes me sad that he is not more out there. Hes my favorite singer on this earth like I cant even.😞❤
This demo is one of my favorites ❤
You’re such a blessing tho. Oml all your music is so good. Keep up the good work dude!!
Love ❤️ this song already
Artlover13 Same😍
I can’t get over how in love I am with your voice! It’s so soft and smooth. I hope you never stop making music!
Alec u are like a Fairytale. I can't describe how beautiful ur songs are. Every song deserves more.
You deserve so much more subscribers because your music is always amazing
No thank you for making great music
ALEC IM CRYING THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
I love his voice so much. His songs are soothing.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I love how easy it is for someone to become obsessed with Alec's music. I told my coworker to listen to his songs and she's convinced that he writes about her actual life. Especially with this song and Use Me, she says he literally gets her like no one else does. Alec just seems like a really empathetic person, which helps his storytelling a lot. God what a talented person
Words can't describe how much I love this 💕💕💕
ohmygod you replied ack~!! I love your music so much oops 😂 💕
THIS IS SOOO GOOD and on more serious note is so relatable and true, and cool you made a song about it
honestly, i can make a whole playlist dedicated to Alec Benjamin, i mean who can resist this??
How do I never get tired of his songs? I've been listening to them for years and they still make me feel like I'm listening to it for the first time ❤️
I’m done trying to lie to myself and tell everyone I don’t have a favourite singer ... I tried.
Why is every song you put out so amazing?😍
Eva But really!! I think many people think like that❤
Because it’s Alec Benjamin
truly amazing!
if i ever get a wish i would surely ask for alec to release his demos :)
Amazing dude, your Voice is so good
I'm in love with this
Same
I've been listening to Alec for years, but I'm just recently discovering a bunch of his demos and I'm blown away, he really deserves more attention.
i've listen to all his songs and this one is my favorite...
Lovely!!
Whys isnt most your music in spotify?
GQKER It is! I am so proud of him. :’) He’s come so far.
@@adropofmagicc this song isnt tho :c
its coz of some crap about record labels. Not really his choice ;/
Because most of these are demos :(
Every time I listen to one of your songs i say “This is my favorite song” then I hear another one of your songs and the cycle goes on and on. You never disappoint me😍👌🏾😍
one of my favorites by alec
This song is amazing !!! LOVE IT !!
❤Best song writer ever❤
his voice oml ^-^ you have the most amazing voice ever your songs are forced stuck in my head
this demo is everything... so good!
*likes before the music starts because it's Alec*
I don't need to listen to the whole song to know this is amazing! Only a 20 seconds in and I'm amazed!
I love this so much! Amazing
This dude is so talented, each song has a meaning and his voice is so clear! He should get way more than he gets.
totally agree
[LYRICS]
in this masquerade, she can't feel the pain
cover up her heart, with a little paint
while he's pullin' out a flask to hide it all away
there's nothing left to say
He knows that they're drowning
she hopes that there's still something left
let go now 'cause he's leaving
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
even while it's ending keep it inside
she can feel them bending
all her love is pending
so what is she defending
even when she says she'll open her eyes
all her words are empty when she denies
and she can feel them bending
all her love is pending
so what is she defending
But she'd be fine pretend
Eend eend eeeeend(X3)
(she'd be fine)
step into the light to loke him in the eye
feelin' so exposed she tries to stay composed
but every little fight and every little lie is impossible to hide
He knows that they're drowning
she hopes that there's still something left
let go now 'cause he's leaving
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
even while it's ending keep it inside
she can feel them bending
all her love is pending
so what is she defending
even when she says she'll open her eyes
all her words are empty when she denies
and she can feel them bending
all her love is pending
so what is she defending
But she'd be fine pretend
Eend eend eeeeend(X3)
(she'd be fine)
I hate to watch her hurt i know it isn't right
but she can't find the courage to leave it all behind
i wish i had the words to help realise
that there is just no way to bing this back to life
He knows that they're drowning
But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
even while it's ending keep it inside
she can feel them bending
all her love is pending
so what is she defending
even when she says she'll open her eyes
all her words are empty when she denies
and she can feel them bending
all her love is pending
so what is she defending
But she'd be fine pretend
Eend eend eeeeend(X3)
She'd be fine
I'm here for this I'm early and so alive yes
Lucy Claire Right. This is a song when you are trying to think or sleep.
And read.
I’ve been trying to find thus song for years
Love you Alec❤️
Loveee this song!