Alec Benjamin - Gotta Be A Reason [Official Lyric Video]

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  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024

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  • @AlecBenjaminMusic
    @AlecBenjaminMusic  4 роки тому +2124

    THE ALBUM IS COMING MAY 29TH !!! pre order here : alecbenjamin.lnk.to/TheseTwoWindowsID

    • @anthonycarr2716
      @anthonycarr2716 4 роки тому +15

      I will order it right away

    • @laurenb382
      @laurenb382 4 роки тому +28

      All of your songs are beautiful and tell a story, your my favorite artist ever I connect with all of your songs, and think your amazing and unique, please dont stop making music.

    • @pebble-7433
      @pebble-7433 4 роки тому +12

      I wish I could order it ;-;

    • @lilianasteinmetz9211
      @lilianasteinmetz9211 4 роки тому +4

      so exsited your songs have helped me so much thanks.

    • @tasneemkhanom6539
      @tasneemkhanom6539 4 роки тому +3

      OH MY GOD THIS MEANS ALEC PROBABLY SAW MY COMMENT

  • @TheTurtleWithATopHat
    @TheTurtleWithATopHat 5 років тому +6695

    Alec Benjamin reminds me of a traveling singer who goes to different towns to tell old tales and stories for a hot meal or a place to stay. That vibe of each song being a kind of allegory

    • @katandravigacha4116
      @katandravigacha4116 5 років тому +93

      TheTurtleWithATopHat Are you my mother? She would 100% say that 😂

    • @elliebelcher4682
      @elliebelcher4682 5 років тому +162

      FRIK YES YOU JUST DESCRIBED HIS VIBE PERFECTLY THANK YOUU

    • @MI-uz4qh
      @MI-uz4qh 5 років тому +59

      Why is this so true

    • @infinitytower8957
      @infinitytower8957 4 роки тому +40

      watch "can I sing for you"

    • @largehippo2408
      @largehippo2408 4 роки тому +30

      Big Bard Energy

  • @animers
    @animers 6 років тому +8268

    Alec's songs is so meaningful that's why I like them

  • @summerghost6551
    @summerghost6551 4 роки тому +2685

    There's gotta be a reason why this guy writes the best songs

    • @leximalfoydracossister2253
      @leximalfoydracossister2253 4 роки тому +21

      IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @єкк-с1в
      @єкк-с1в 3 роки тому +55

      There's gotta be a reason I'm obsessed

    • @finn7566
      @finn7566 3 роки тому +14

      Facts

    • @Sheen_1617
      @Sheen_1617 3 роки тому +9

      @@єкк-с1в dude same here ... i am never bored by alec he is kinda best of best and unique

    • @lemoncox
      @lemoncox 2 роки тому +3

      So we can hear him

  • @topaztrinity1774
    @topaztrinity1774 6 років тому +2499

    Alec is underrated, he deserves so much more!!

    • @uchiha_2588
      @uchiha_2588 6 років тому +36

      Agreed , there are many young talents coming up
      But people don't even know them cuz they are busy listening Lil pump's shit

    • @topaztrinity1774
      @topaztrinity1774 6 років тому +3

      Uchiha _ Yep

    • @mileslovat6444
      @mileslovat6444 6 років тому +2

      Defiantly!

    • @SomEbodyisDERP
      @SomEbodyisDERP 6 років тому +8

      I think he is blowing up very soon

    • @minaaaq
      @minaaaq 6 років тому

      agreeeee

  • @willowmalen1332
    @willowmalen1332 6 років тому +2161

    i love Alec because his songs aren’t all “boy girl let’s make out and i love you baby”, they have meaning, like, DEEP meanings. i love his music so much.

    • @lessgostudy2151
      @lessgostudy2151 5 років тому +60

      yes!!! you just stole my lines XD. His songs are so down-to-earth. like, i can totally relate to every lyrics.

    • @ex_materia
      @ex_materia 5 років тому +44

      This is so true. Hes one of the very few people nowadays who actually has meaning to his songs

    • @glitchgwen470
      @glitchgwen470 4 роки тому +30

      Yeah it's more "yeah I like you boy but I'm gonna make out with this other dude love ya" 😂😂 Water Fountain

    • @someone8516
      @someone8516 4 роки тому +5

      YEAHHHHHH👌100%💕🥺

    • @Qzitheslumpgod
      @Qzitheslumpgod 4 роки тому +1

      I made your comment 300

  • @weakdress
    @weakdress 5 років тому +3275

    *"He was on the front line, stranded on the beach, crawling to his best friend floating in the sea, but he didn't make it, he still cant believe, how arbitrary fate is."* 💔😭

    • @Toisty
      @Toisty 4 роки тому +10

      @@becky8471 ye

    • @Toisty
      @Toisty 4 роки тому +6

      @@becky8471 what i though 2

    • @sus8957
      @sus8957 4 роки тому +14

      @@becky8471 I have a book of the invasion of the Normandy

    • @becky8471
      @becky8471 4 роки тому +8

      TJToons- BrawlStars that’s cool 😎 I don’t have the book but I had to do an assignment on it for school

    • @sus8957
      @sus8957 4 роки тому +1

      @@becky8471 danm how was it

  • @a_paradise_bird
    @a_paradise_bird 6 років тому +5966

    Message to Alec: I can't really describe how much I like your music. It's so unique. Thank You ^^

    • @chrissielefrancis3003
      @chrissielefrancis3003 6 років тому +23

      🤪💕

    • @mariamalmutairi5996
      @mariamalmutairi5996 6 років тому +18

      Same

    • @DerpyPoodle
      @DerpyPoodle 6 років тому +68

      @paradise ily your lyric videos introduced me to this man t h a n k y o u

    • @Dayyce
      @Dayyce 6 років тому +11

      890 persons don't understood the start of your message. ;p ^^

    • @ev3833
      @ev3833 5 років тому +4

      Shut up

  • @vesper2005
    @vesper2005 6 років тому +1034

    “Crawling to his best friend floating in the sea, but he didn’t make it”
    That just hit me so hard because I picture myself in that scenario, and seeing my best friend die. I seriously can’t handle that. This song in incredible Alec.

    • @anamariaduran6616
      @anamariaduran6616 5 років тому +23

      I think that verse was about a soldier during the invasion of Normandy/D-DAY. It says in the verse "he was on the front line stranded on the beach" like most soldiers were on Omaha beach.

    • @brandymangaming5085
      @brandymangaming5085 5 років тому +7

      I felt the same way, that line hit me... Hard.

    • @mute-mangos988
      @mute-mangos988 5 років тому +2

      MiistySkies that part reminds me of Castaway,the movie.

    • @katandravigacha4116
      @katandravigacha4116 5 років тому +3

      MiistySkies Holy fucking shit IT’S MY BFF’S BIRTHDAY DON’T DO THIS TO ME

    • @maoutan945
      @maoutan945 5 років тому +4

      I felt my heart kinda ache when it came up..

  • @krystyruzic964
    @krystyruzic964 4 роки тому +631

    my siblings think his music is too depressing i say its just storys that no one wants to talk about but alec puts it in the most beautiful way possible.

    • @elissiahill1347
      @elissiahill1347 4 роки тому +27

      Fair point my siblings think his music is stupid..... Their loss not mine i guess.

    • @trustme-8058
      @trustme-8058 3 роки тому +3

      @@elissiahill1347 yep 👌🏼😂

    • @Sugar_Blossom28
      @Sugar_Blossom28 3 роки тому +18

      The reason I’ve started listening to his music is because of the great stories he includes in his songs. They’re deep but it’s like readying multiply books in 4 minutes or less. ❤️👍🏼🎼

    • @deeptijoshi591
      @deeptijoshi591 3 роки тому +1

      Yeeh

    • @batmanrobin2417
      @batmanrobin2417 2 роки тому +1

      Relatable

  • @_x_darkshadow_x4967
    @_x_darkshadow_x4967 6 років тому +770

    Alec has no bad songs I swear!

  • @gamerxxd193
    @gamerxxd193 6 років тому +3106

    Is it just me or does it seem like he doesn’t have one bad song

    • @siwarb
      @siwarb 6 років тому +28

      Yh all of his song are awesome

    • @callumfreeman1059
      @callumfreeman1059 6 років тому +11

      Yh definitely

    • @shelbym4616
      @shelbym4616 6 років тому +54

      Most artists have that one song not a lot of people like, but Alec doesn't honestly

    • @gamerxxd193
      @gamerxxd193 6 років тому +6

      Shelby McGervey honestly

    • @Lnrs2us
      @Lnrs2us 6 років тому +5

      Yup

  • @kailajensen1021
    @kailajensen1021 5 років тому +300

    I just found this after deciding to listen to every Alec Benjamin song and now I love this

  • @cartoonbillionaire4791
    @cartoonbillionaire4791 6 років тому +619

    I'm a simple man,I see Alec I click

  • @orangejuice722
    @orangejuice722 5 років тому +409

    Anybody else just listening to Alec's songs at 3 am because they can't sleep? His voice is so soothing :' )

    • @Little_Bug
      @Little_Bug 3 роки тому +5

      That’s my plan for tonight :’)

    • @nitaru1
      @nitaru1 3 роки тому +1

      yup

    • @viixxxie
      @viixxxie 3 роки тому +3

      2 years later...yee

    • @ImBoreddd12
      @ImBoreddd12 2 роки тому +1

      YES

    • @felipao2134
      @felipao2134 2 роки тому +1

      It literally is 3 am right now, and marathoning Alex's songs

  • @arryj9735
    @arryj9735 5 років тому +256

    There's gotta be a reason why I'm so attracted to this song

  • @taniyan7322
    @taniyan7322 5 років тому +443

    Theres a haunting feel to this melody.. it's incredible

    • @shreddedOrphans
      @shreddedOrphans 5 років тому +2

      mhm....

    • @illumiiii
      @illumiiii 4 роки тому

      LmAo

    • @fatman6161
      @fatman6161 4 роки тому +3

      Incredible is an understatement. It’s god like

    • @єкк-с1в
      @єкк-с1в 3 роки тому +10

      The lines that really fucking aggressively haunts me are the lines that say "Walking down, to the burial ground, with a sad song in his brain.
      General Cloud is an old man now, but it feels like yesterday.."
      "He was on the front line, stranded on the beach, crawling to his bestfriend, floating in the sea, but he didn't make it, and he still can't believe how arbitary fate is.."
      Like bro it gives me some kind of flashbacks that I wasnt good enough a kid to my dad and now hes dead because of water in his lungs.

  • @addykennedy8966
    @addykennedy8966 5 років тому +864

    I really like the line “The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt.” It’s probably not what he’s referencing, but up here in Michigan it’s cold most of the year, and during the Winter, seasonal depression spreads like wildfire. It’s just beginning to get warm again, and I’m starting to feel a lot better, but the line just carries so much impact because even when everything gets brighter, you still feel like your own dark self.

    • @sophiaellison2271
      @sophiaellison2271 5 років тому +1

      That's also what it's like in Vermont.

    • @quartzzzz8751
      @quartzzzz8751 5 років тому +5

      Ahh one of my kind, a Michigander

    • @starrynight1165
      @starrynight1165 4 роки тому +1

      I used to live in the UP but i was to young to really get seasonal depression because i just saw sledding and snow in winter, but i can see how if i lived there now i would be really down in winter.

    • @flutenanyidk1806
      @flutenanyidk1806 4 роки тому +2

      I think everyone gets SOME degree of seasonal depression. I find myself randomly down in the winter a lot too and I'm not even diagnosed. I think it just happens in cold places... I mean what can you do, right?

    • @zzombiie_
      @zzombiie_ 4 роки тому +2

      for some reason i like rly like this comment

  • @lemoncupcakes6587
    @lemoncupcakes6587 5 років тому +327

    As someone with depression, I've constantly had moments in my life where it took everything in me to take myself out of a dark place, and remind myself that there's gotta be a reason that I'm here and that I'm alive. So, the chorus really hit close to home. I couldn't be happier to have heard this song when I was in one of those dark times, since it really felt close to my heart. This is my favorite song now.
    Honestly, I can't believe that he doesn't have more attention.

    • @lemoncupcakes6587
      @lemoncupcakes6587 4 роки тому +3

      @MysticWolf02 It's alright. Everyone expresses pain at varying degrees. :)

    • @lemoncupcakes6587
      @lemoncupcakes6587 4 роки тому +1

      @MysticWolf02 of course. I hope things get better!

    • @respectnachos7754
      @respectnachos7754 3 роки тому +4

      Yesss this is me. I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression and Alec's songs hit different lmao

    • @lemoncupcakes6587
      @lemoncupcakes6587 3 роки тому +1

      @@respectnachos7754 Absolutely. I know exactly what you mean. :)

  • @lyric.arnold
    @lyric.arnold 6 років тому +198

    Alec is gonna be on the radio soon. If not those people who choose what songs are crazy. He needs more attention.

    • @doliofi2763
      @doliofi2763 5 років тому +1

      Yesssss

    • @doliofi2763
      @doliofi2763 5 років тому

      Super late comment ;-;

    • @ronnybunny
      @ronnybunny 5 років тому

      He is in Finnish radio a lot

    • @strivingfornewhorizons9281
      @strivingfornewhorizons9281 4 роки тому

      I heard him on the radio (Outrunning karma & let me down slowly) a few times throughout the last 2 months! Not during the past 1-2weeks tho, I'm waiting for them to play him again

    • @jacobstanley851
      @jacobstanley851 4 роки тому

      lyric I feel the same about his songs

  • @uchiha_2588
    @uchiha_2588 6 років тому +1209

    *Alec released a song
    *Me* : Today's a lucky day :)

    • @elizabethlasserre3920
      @elizabethlasserre3920 6 років тому +27

      More like
      *Alec releases 6 videos at once*
      Is something that bad coming for us to need so much comfort?

    • @whiterosenightcore4104
      @whiterosenightcore4104 6 років тому +4

      Im still a little sad tho about Jesus in LA ;'(

    • @lucydragneel6656
      @lucydragneel6656 6 років тому +3

      @Elisa Priala it was deleted luckily I downloaded it to my phone before he did...
      Alec has me panicking cause he deleted one song....now I think he'll delete every new song 😥

    • @lucydragneel6656
      @lucydragneel6656 6 років тому +2

      @Elisa Priala oh...thats sad...he deleted it so fast half of his fans didn't get a chance to listen to it...
      He never did say why...maybe he's going to make it better and reupload it...i hope he won't delete anymore either...

    • @saiparina
      @saiparina 6 років тому +3

      everyday its a lucky day because you're alive while alec is alive

  • @originalllcemail9295
    @originalllcemail9295 4 роки тому +6226

    Before he become any more famous
    WE WERE HERE BEFORE THEM ALLLLL
    |
    \/

  • @maxpete4897
    @maxpete4897 6 років тому +406

    An?? Album??? We’ve been blessed?????

    • @tylerandjsh1873
      @tylerandjsh1873 6 років тому +6

      yes we have been.
      hallelujah!!

    • @StevieMcKenna10
      @StevieMcKenna10 6 років тому +1

      It's mixtapes

    • @rhysmason2330
      @rhysmason2330 6 років тому +3

      The sensitive Libra if we're being annoyingly specific, he only dropped one mate

    • @almaportillo7968
      @almaportillo7968 5 років тому +1

      @@tylerandjsh1873 hallelugah indeed

  • @kennyxkylek-2147
    @kennyxkylek-2147 6 років тому +346

    I love my gf
    I love Alec’s music
    I love coffee
    Did I mention I LOVE Alec’s music?

  • @ST0RM1H0R1Z0N
    @ST0RM1H0R1Z0N 3 роки тому +2255

    “I knew a boy who liked to draw, he drew pictures that nobody saw. He was most artistic late at night, in the bathroom out of sight. He kept a secret no one knew, he didn't tell a soul and his gallery grew. His drawings were different, no paper or pen but needed a bandage now and then. We stood by the river under the stars, he rolled up his sleeve and showed me his scars. He felt embarrassed and looked down at his shoes. Then I rolled up my sleves and whispered 'i draw too'.”

    • @bakugoukatsuki4438
      @bakugoukatsuki4438 3 роки тому +198

      That was beautiful..
      But I draw too

    • @sweetdarkness8572
      @sweetdarkness8572 3 роки тому +111

      Wow, that's an amazing piece

    • @magicaldimpleberry2365
      @magicaldimpleberry2365 3 роки тому +99

      i did not expect that

    • @erisandme6323
      @erisandme6323 3 роки тому +99

      @@a_dsr4467 no you don’t
      Never ‘want’ to hurt yourself
      It’s not a game

    • @SorinDeezNutz
      @SorinDeezNutz 3 роки тому +105

      @@a_dsr4467 Don’t ‘draw’ too, it could lead down a path you do not want to go down. When you do feel this way again, please tell someone close

  • @themarschievous
    @themarschievous 6 років тому +375

    Alec writes reality. He's the best artist I've ever known. Just waiting when he becomes a huge singer like ed sheeran ❤

    • @mariafigueroa7254
      @mariafigueroa7254 5 років тому

      Yea

    • @janetortizapon4410
      @janetortizapon4410 5 років тому +2

      or bigger

    • @hannabradley6803
      @hannabradley6803 5 років тому +4

      Big like one direction big because even if you don't like them they were *big* and they still are there not even making music for now and still won 2019 best fans

    • @ravengray3095
      @ravengray3095 4 роки тому +2

      falløut gürl I just hope he doesn’t change like Ed Sheeran did...

    • @cindypalomino2347
      @cindypalomino2347 4 роки тому +2

      Listen to NF fam he's just as good!!!!

  • @keirawillson9907
    @keirawillson9907 5 років тому +509

    So I went to his concert on April 4th 2019 and I was vip. So I got to meet and take a picture with him. That picture is now my lockscreen and the first thing I do when I wake up is check my phone. I literally wake up with a smile on my face everyday. ❤️

  • @lizzybrackel7593
    @lizzybrackel7593 3 роки тому +102

    Dude this songs seriously is so deep and hits far close at home for me. I keep going into a dark place and I remember that I'm here for a reason. Everyone is.

  • @LunarPriestessYT
    @LunarPriestessYT 6 років тому +625

    I hope I find my reason. I've been really lost lately.

    • @shawkins92
      @shawkins92 6 років тому +19

      You'll find your way back to you one day, I promise, just don't let go of that hope.

    • @satoshitajiri1943
      @satoshitajiri1943 6 років тому +11

      All the best and don't give up💖 we love u cause u commented here❣️😂

    • @thepurpleace7128
      @thepurpleace7128 6 років тому +23

      It's hard to find a reason when you think from a really broad perspective like what's the point of humans living on earth it's much easier to find a point from a smaller perspective like I'm here for my friends and family things like that

    • @faithdrake5761
      @faithdrake5761 6 років тому +7

      You already have a reason love, you just have to look around to find it 💘

    • @terryd9611
      @terryd9611 6 років тому +12

      I would tell you it gets better...but I’m still lost myself Alec’s song just makes my day a little better

  • @shookenupshistar411
    @shookenupshistar411 6 років тому +802

    THIS IS SO GOOD!!... o wait i have to listen to it first ._. (its going to be good anyway)

    • @Roses_nely
      @Roses_nely 6 років тому +6

      Army

    • @mileslovat6444
      @mileslovat6444 6 років тому +8

      Army is so wise..

    • @Roses_nely
      @Roses_nely 6 років тому +5

      @@mileslovat6444 .
      ...k-pop bts they call there fans army's

    • @natasha21805
      @natasha21805 6 років тому +13

      ARMYs love Alec ❤️ His music is so much better than half of the music we hear these days🌺

    • @callumfreeman1059
      @callumfreeman1059 6 років тому +1

      That’s what I thought as well dude😂

  • @myhopelessromance7178
    @myhopelessromance7178 4 роки тому +56

    Alec's someone I can listen to when I'm upset something about his songs just calm me down

  • @lilthang6734
    @lilthang6734 5 років тому +7196

    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on earth, there's gotta be a reason they gave me this math homework

  • @belle8900
    @belle8900 5 років тому +4362

    i want alec to be famous but at the same time, i want people to know I WAS HERE BEFORE THEM AH

    • @defnmi
      @defnmi 5 років тому +108

      yea because we older fans dont get recognized much :/

    • @maoutan945
      @maoutan945 5 років тому +135

      I want alec to get the attention he deserves but I'm kinda sad that he won't be our little secret anymore ಥ_ಥ

    • @fatimahammoud2412
      @fatimahammoud2412 5 років тому +10

      MY LIFE SUUCKSSS FUCKMYLIFE sameee

    • @hannibalism3561
      @hannibalism3561 5 років тому +37

      Yea but we should think about his hard work getting appreciation too 😊

    • @chiu5194
      @chiu5194 5 років тому +36

      same, I want him to increase in popularity but at the same time I like having his music be like a little secret between only so many people.

  • @bellarose7100
    @bellarose7100 3 роки тому +46

    "we won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it"
    inspiring. this song helped me so much through tough times. loveee

  • @sarrajeffords5228
    @sarrajeffords5228 6 років тому +261

    Idk why but I just pictured Alec Benjamin sitting in his living room and thinking about the world and then creating a song out of his thoughts.

    • @katandravigacha4116
      @katandravigacha4116 5 років тому +4

      Lil Tot *Kat sitting in her living room contemplating her life then writing on google docs cause she has no life*

    • @sberky98
      @sberky98 5 років тому +3

      *Shadow sitting on the swing listening to Alec Benjamin bc she has nothing to do with her life*

    • @cgar1124
      @cgar1124 4 роки тому

      @@sberky98 im sorry thats me???

    • @helloimawasteofaspaced8559
      @helloimawasteofaspaced8559 4 роки тому +2

      That sounds like me writing poems O_O

    • @sarrajeffords5228
      @sarrajeffords5228 4 роки тому +1

      @@helloimawasteofaspaced8559 omg same

  • @loco4721
    @loco4721 6 років тому +552

    I really hope this song ends up like 'Stressed out' from twenty one pilots. Few views in the beginning and after some time it explodes. Why? Because everyone should hear this masterpiece of a song

    • @Cartiyae
      @Cartiyae 6 років тому +2

      I was thinking that too

    • @tactician6129
      @tactician6129 5 років тому +18

      Damnit. Now I want Tyler and Alec to do a collab or something

    • @ex_materia
      @ex_materia 5 років тому

      I hate twenty one pilots

    • @the_coblat8100
      @the_coblat8100 5 років тому

      It did blow up

    • @xxfallenstars
      @xxfallenstars 4 роки тому +3

      Nah, a lot of Twenty one pilots fans became toxic because of that song becoming popular ;-;

  • @Lhr803
    @Lhr803 3 роки тому +15

    Gotta be a reason I finally found a singer like Alec Benjamin
    ;)

  • @aliyahs.2603
    @aliyahs.2603 6 років тому +158

    ....everytime....he still does it...hes so amazing..he deserves everything good that will soon come to him. Talent is beyond what he has. Keep going!!!😁😂😍😍🔥🔥😂

  • @instantkaraoke9934
    @instantkaraoke9934 6 років тому +1013

    Lyrics:
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    [Verse 1]
    Walking down to the burial ground
    With a sad song in his brain
    General Cloud is an old man now
    But it feels like yesterday
    He was on the front lines, stranded on the beach
    Crawling to his best friend, floating in the sea
    But he didn't make it, he still can't believe
    How arbitrary fate is, he says
    [Chorus]
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    [Verse 2]
    She went down to her job in town
    With a sad song in her heart
    33 with a wasted dream to become a movie star
    Living out a suitcase, serving at a bar
    Saving up some pennies, working after dark
    Is she gonna make it? She still can't believe
    How arbitrary fate is, she says
    [Chorus]
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    [Chorus]
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

    • @rhysmason2330
      @rhysmason2330 6 років тому +102

      RemixPub it's a lyric video. You just wasted 10 minutes of your life

    • @zaz28
      @zaz28 6 років тому +153

      Well I appreciate it I always find it hard to read words on the screen because they play when the lyrics are spoken so I miss what it says, if you get what I mean. \(°♡°)/

    • @instantkaraoke9934
      @instantkaraoke9934 6 років тому +17

      @@zaz28 ❤❤❤

    • @erikaurbankova4539
      @erikaurbankova4539 6 років тому +10

      +Exxon R1 yasss

    • @hannahhernandez3381
      @hannahhernandez3381 6 років тому +10

      Thank you!!!

  • @pritijain9799
    @pritijain9799 4 роки тому +19

    This boy has an innocense voice with great talent

  • @chauvovan5897
    @chauvovan5897 5 років тому +1441

    [Chorus]
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    [Verse 1]
    Walking down to the burial ground
    With a sad song in his brain
    General Cloud is an old man now
    But it feels like yesterday
    He was on the front lines, stranded on the beach
    Crawling to his best friend, floating in the sea
    But he didn't make it, he still can't believe
    How arbitrary fate is, he says
    [Chorus]
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    [Verse 2]
    She went down to her job in town
    With a sad song in her heart
    33 with a wasted dream to become a movie star
    Living out a suitcase, serving at a bar
    Saving up some pennies, working after dark
    Is she gonna make it? She still can't believe
    How arbitrary fate is, she says
    [Chorus]
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    [Chorus]
    There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
    Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
    The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
    So what's it worth? What's it worth?
    Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
    Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in
    If we're going down together, better take another hit
    We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it
    [Post-Chorus]
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh, ooh, ooh
    Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

    • @parkerbenningfield
      @parkerbenningfield 4 роки тому +53

      We don't need the lyrics... its literally a lyric videi

    • @rabbiakhalid3902
      @rabbiakhalid3902 4 роки тому +29

      But like.....why tho??

    • @ellav8064
      @ellav8064 4 роки тому +22

      Dude-

    • @arachnid1752
      @arachnid1752 4 роки тому +122

      Thanks, sometimes it's hard to read the ones on screen
      Thank you

    • @krynoss
      @krynoss 4 роки тому +49

      Thanks for the lyrics for the lyric video-

  • @linhang3276
    @linhang3276 5 років тому +64

    The first song of you i heard is let me down slowly, then i find all of your songs to listen. Not surprisingly, im addicted to them.you are talented

    • @lavender5773
      @lavender5773 4 роки тому +2

      Linh Đang the first song I listened to was let me down slowly OR if I killed someone for you I honestly don’t remember but I remember thinking that they were good and little did I know I liked Half his songs not even knowing he made them😂 now I like most of his songs💕 I like annabelles homework, outrunning karma, boy in a bubble and demons a lot though

    • @rohiniedissanayake5713
      @rohiniedissanayake5713 4 роки тому

      Me tooo

    • @rohiniedissanayake5713
      @rohiniedissanayake5713 4 роки тому

      I m really addicted to your songs. Keep it up

    • @shaniecemalfoy3499
      @shaniecemalfoy3499 4 роки тому

      the first one I heard was paper crown. it hit me so deep and ever since then I have been a fan

  • @millyplayz_yt257
    @millyplayz_yt257 2 роки тому +23

    don't give up on making music if you're seeing this, dont stop doing it you're amazing and almost everyone i know love you're songs

  • @ava2098
    @ava2098 5 років тому +61

    Alec saves lives! His music helps people with depression, anxiety, & to just calm people down in general

  • @wazzythegreat2107
    @wazzythegreat2107 6 років тому +277

    Love all your songs it gives me chills😊keep it up bro😘

  • @coleandsometea734
    @coleandsometea734 4 роки тому +85

    Gotta be a reason that alec is underrated

    • @denisam8940
      @denisam8940 3 роки тому +4

      The reason is that not many people recognize true talent

    • @josemreyes6059
      @josemreyes6059 3 роки тому +3

      @@denisam8940 ikr, they only be likin popular dumb stuff without meaning

  • @amberly_gawx5304
    @amberly_gawx5304 5 років тому +46

    I wonder if he really feels this way all the time...He is such a good person and I cannot believe that someone would hurt him enough for him to write another song. I just wish he had something happy to write about... Alec, I love you.

  • @benjaminnoteboom7368
    @benjaminnoteboom7368 3 роки тому +124

    Laying in bed
    Tears in my eye
    I need to sleep
    But instead I cry
    Thoughts in my head
    Sorrow in my heart
    Wishing it would end
    But its just the start
    My eyes finally close
    My brain is at rest
    Life is now peaceful
    It is at its best
    I start to dream
    I find a new home
    The tears are gone
    I'm no longer alone

    • @gabrielsfilms2086
      @gabrielsfilms2086 2 роки тому +3

      @y/n Weasley idk man- for like a solid year I couldn't cry- I think if you cry to much you just cant for a while? idk

  • @emilyfaint4317
    @emilyfaint4317 5 років тому +18

    As the daughter of a military member, your line about the beach at Normandy really hits home, especially considering my father is deployed overseas, and though he is in no immediate danger, I can't help but crying the first time I heard that verse. Your song is very moving and well-constructed with harmonies and countermelodies in the accompaniment. I hope to hear you on radio some day.

  • @jessicaindagarage3244
    @jessicaindagarage3244 5 років тому +11

    My best friend, Hayden, showed me this song, he loved it, so I’m willing to bet it was his favorite song. R.I.P. to him 😭😭😭😭

  • @butterfly_art5397
    @butterfly_art5397 4 роки тому +56

    It would feel great if you had a really comfy bed and had a really big window beside you and your listening to alec's songs at 6:00 AM
    With a really great view of the sunrise 😌

    • @starrynight1165
      @starrynight1165 4 роки тому +7

      The sunrise is amazing. I rarely see it but sometimes i stay up all night for fear of nightmares and i get to see the street out of my window slowly light up. Its amazing. Then i feel safe to sleep. Light is like a switch in my brain.

    • @butterfly_art5397
      @butterfly_art5397 4 роки тому +1

      @@starrynight1165 nice

    • @turtlesong2623
      @turtlesong2623 3 роки тому +5

      im like a night owl so id rather the stars in the nightime sky and a big moon to light up the world

    • @elmothegreat9416
      @elmothegreat9416 3 роки тому +1

      my dream - or it's the middle of the night, raining, and you're somehow not cold XDDDDD

    • @isabellamiller1735
      @isabellamiller1735 3 роки тому +2

      That sounds like heaven 😌

  • @user-ck1vo9nq2d
    @user-ck1vo9nq2d 6 років тому +389

    Jeez, I can't help it! I'm forming a whole story for this album!
    Something about a previously bullied boy (boy in the bubble)who did everything for his girlfriend (Annabelle?), but all she did was use and abuse him emotionally. All he wanted to do was make her happy even though he knew it was hopeless, and he eventually committed suicide (if i killed someone for you). The other songs in the album kinda link it together, and he could have been born in 1994. Death of a hero also links to it, idk. I'm just a fan looking to much into it lol but its amazing how Alec can create stories like these.., damn:)
    EDIT: Slightly darker thought, but 1944 could be his thoughts as he is dying, i don't know. If We Have Each Other contradicts this whole thing but oh well lol

    • @danirye8259
      @danirye8259 6 років тому +8

      Woah... this comment needs more likes

    • @millyb9116
      @millyb9116 5 років тому +1

      Just to make it clear, yes he was born in 1994

    • @lorimolloy3242
      @lorimolloy3242 5 років тому +14

      Moon if i killed someone for you isnt about suicide tho, its about changing so much for someone its like they killed the old them

    • @user-ck1vo9nq2d
      @user-ck1vo9nq2d 5 років тому +7

      @@lorimolloy3242 Yep I know lol, but in my mind, I can't help forming an alternate story for the whole album so his songs are interpreted in different ways depending on what way I'm thinking. Sorry if that sounds weird, but if I'm thinking of the "alternative" story, I'll think of "v2" of this song so to speak, if that makes sense. if I'm viewing the album the way Alec wants us to view it, I'll think of "v1" of the song :)

    • @lorimolloy3242
      @lorimolloy3242 5 років тому

      Moon that makes sense i getcha now

  • @Piper-z6r
    @Piper-z6r 6 років тому +3052

    omg imagine if Alec and Billie Eilish make a song together😍

  • @mansisharma763
    @mansisharma763 3 роки тому +12

    The Like button isn't enough to Appreciate the BEAUTY of this song😭😭

  • @bree1830
    @bree1830 6 років тому +40

    You did such a great job with not only this song but with Narrated For You as a whole. I honestly have no idea how the world went so long without hearing these Beautiful Masterpieces. You deserve so much more recognition and I’ll always be here even after the world finally wakes up and realizes the diamond they went so long without. Ilysm Alec and I so thankfully for everything you’ve done for not only be but everyone with your songs and just being yourself so thank you. I’m very proud of you and I can’t wait for all that’s to come. Congratulations on such a Beautifully created Album ♥️

  • @bananabell318
    @bananabell318 4 роки тому +7

    Despite the sorrow this song carries, it had comforted many people in their times of sadness. Not too many people are capable of creating songs like this.

  • @avacakes1890
    @avacakes1890 4 роки тому +679

    Alec: Autotune? Oh no we don’t know her. ❤️

  • @coolkidsoto6750
    @coolkidsoto6750 4 роки тому +159

    "crawling to his best friend floating in the sea, but he didn't make it" jeezz.... ouch

  • @soph6663
    @soph6663 6 років тому +48

    I'm so proud that you were finally able to release this mixtape after getting dropped by your label. I've loved watching you grow as an artist and hearing the old songs I was obsessed with remastered. This is my favorite new song on the mixtape. Thanks for the music Alec and letting us be here to witness your journey! ❤️

  • @jenaah426
    @jenaah426 2 роки тому +9

    “We won’t be here forever so let’s make the best of it” Words to live by ❤️❤️

  • @NickyTheSilliest
    @NickyTheSilliest 6 років тому +80

    I've only recently found you, but damn I love you

  • @harmandeepsingh42
    @harmandeepsingh42 2 роки тому +6

    This guy is very underrated. I swear. His voice comes right out of his soul

  • @wenington
    @wenington 4 роки тому +21

    My friend introduced me to his songs, and I absolutely adore them! He's the first singer I've heard who actually tells a story so clear I can picture it in my head, and I love all of the songs, which has never happened to me before with any singer before!

  • @AlecBenjaminMusic
    @AlecBenjaminMusic  5 років тому +864

    Tickets for my world tour and special NY + LA shows are movin fast :0 . grab tix here: www.alecbenjamin.com/tour/

    • @daisy_8717
      @daisy_8717 5 років тому +9

      This is a very good song and sometimes this is how I feel👍❤😊

    • @stephaniearos5664
      @stephaniearos5664 5 років тому +6

      💚

    • @imbored5319
      @imbored5319 5 років тому +15

      Alec Benjamin aaaah!!! I love you so much but I live in Switzerland 😭 could you maybe tour here sometime??? You’re the best and you’re my favorite artist ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TheGirlyblogger
      @TheGirlyblogger 5 років тому +7

      U arent comin near VA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @justarandompersonmakingcom3836
      @justarandompersonmakingcom3836 5 років тому +6

      You need to come to Australia!!! 😭

  • @ellisbyun6731
    @ellisbyun6731 2 роки тому +13

    Alec Benjamin's music will never get old

  • @nspecthy
    @nspecthy Рік тому +4

    I remember listening to Alec's songs every day 3-4 years ago. He was such an inspiration for me, and he still is, even today when everything in my life is changed. Thank you for being my comfort, Alec Benjamin.

  • @ApoorvaMondal2014
    @ApoorvaMondal2014 6 років тому +42

    There’s definitely a reason that you are on Earth,
    To create a balance between you and the world,
    Life is all about experiences though a little rough, which makes us a better person,
    that what it’s worth.
    Bad is a must to survive only then the goods value is recognized,
    so with the change of seasons we should never forget the learnt,
    As it creates a better future for everyone living on earth.

  • @Eat_wires
    @Eat_wires 6 років тому +16

    ive been listening to your music for so long, and every song that comes out is just stunning

  • @Nispy
    @Nispy Рік тому +17

    OMG I can't believe it! I randomly saw it in UA-cam and damn found it after 2 years. What a memories... I started crying. Thank you Alec for helping me in everything ❤

  • @lynsomething9644
    @lynsomething9644 6 років тому +5

    Any song by Alec is my source of life. Almost literally. Any time depression hits hard I listen to Alec's music

  • @sami.raynee
    @sami.raynee 6 років тому +8

    Alec is one of those artist who’s songs are all amazing.
    I could listen to him all day and never get sick of it.

  • @Lotttysworld
    @Lotttysworld 6 місяців тому +2

    There’s gotta be a reason Alec is so good

  • @queenofcards8119
    @queenofcards8119 4 роки тому +7

    I love the fact that this guy can find the words for things we all struggle with but never can say out loud. And that sounds so damn good!!

  • @ashikashrivas8805
    @ashikashrivas8805 4 роки тому +8

    I just happened to listen.. The book of You and I and now I love your
    all songs. They are great. Keep up the good work.
    Love from India🇮🇳 May God Bless you.

  • @manjularathaur9712
    @manjularathaur9712 3 роки тому +7

    The reason I like Alec's songs is because the tunes are just perfect for the lyrics

  • @nicalexischarles
    @nicalexischarles 4 роки тому +212

    You, yes you, reading this random comment from a stranger u might never meet in your life. I want to tell u that it gets better. It may feel scary and you think your alone, that’s not true! When u are sad lots of ppl in that same time as u feel the same feelings. Just bc it’s hard right now does not mean it’s going to be like this forever. Life has its ups and downs but u can get through it. Just know that calling out for help does not make u weak. Be the strong person I know u are and fight through it! Remember u are not alone, millions of people are battling the same problems as u. Don’t end it because someone told u to or u are telling yourself to, it gets better...trust me...this one time.
    Love yourself
    Don’t listen to them
    Those voices are just voices u can get rid of them
    Don’t end it bc u are stuck and feel like u won’t ever be happy
    YOU DONT NEED HIM/HER! LOVE YOURSELF! KNOW YOURSELF WORTH! WANTING TO BE LOVED IS NOT SELFISH
    You are not alone.

    • @lidiarodriguezpaniagua2080
      @lidiarodriguezpaniagua2080 4 роки тому +6

      You’re very sweet :) Thank you, and I hope all is going well for you and everyone that reads this😊

    • @jonbear2002
      @jonbear2002 4 роки тому +6

      man i didnt realize how much i needed that until i read this. Thanks bro

    • @oliviarobinson1374
      @oliviarobinson1374 4 роки тому +5

      I’m not crying you are

    • @deadly_cutie5259
      @deadly_cutie5259 4 роки тому +2

      Whoever you are thank you mate this means alot to me I almost give up in myself these past few days because I can't get a job and I feel I'm useless son to my parent I can't provide anything to them and it really hurts when everyone I know thinks I'm useless and worthless..

    • @avajackson1878
      @avajackson1878 4 роки тому +5

      we need more people to actually say something like this and the thing I hate is that people are going through a hard time and then someone makes it's harder I learnt one thing if someone is telling you you are not good enough or that you should kill yourself they are wrong and you should not listen to them only listen to you and if it's you telling your self that don't listen to yourself I believe everyone is here for a reason and everyone deserves to be happy and not feel like they are useless it may be really hard times now or even before now but hang on we care about you even if we don't know you and remember even if you feel alone you are not alone everyone has felt useless before but don't let it drag you down.
      Whoever is reading remember never give up keep going follow your dreams even if your homeless go for it you only live once so make the best of it. whoever is reading this I hope you have a great day night evening or afternoon and remember you are worth more than you think.

  • @Eugene-bp8yy
    @Eugene-bp8yy 6 років тому +4

    Alec's stories that he tells through his songs are definitely something that no one has used so perfectly and powerful like Alec's does. He is amazing... Anyone agree?

  • @ananyapandey830
    @ananyapandey830 3 роки тому +5

    This song deserves to have an official video

  • @Alastor_Fax
    @Alastor_Fax 11 місяців тому +3

    I love this so much!! Alec Benjamin is so underrated! He should be broadcasted everywhere!!

    • @alecb-087
      @alecb-087 11 місяців тому

      ONG I LOVE HIM

  • @sami.raynee
    @sami.raynee 6 років тому +4

    Definitely one of the most underrated artists out there. Alec deserves so much more recognition!💞

  • @ananyapandey830
    @ananyapandey830 8 місяців тому +1

    "the changing of the seasons never changed my hurt so what's it worth"
    Deep

  • @silverboiiii4205
    @silverboiiii4205 3 роки тому +3

    His songs aren't just songs. They are whole stories and i love it with my whole heart

  • @archiveofmorgan1047
    @archiveofmorgan1047 5 років тому +8

    I think...This song is what's keeping me alive. It helps with panic attacks, heartbreak, anger and everything. This is the song that inspired me to cut my hair in my bathroom at 1 am and I'll always remember that.

  • @8_bug094
    @8_bug094 Рік тому +3

    I'm genuinely feeling the pain in his voice!🙂

  • @ladybella6590
    @ladybella6590 11 місяців тому +3

    The biggest reason I watch Fandom edits is to introduce myself to new, unique, off-mainstream music. I am very not disappointed, but saddened I wasn't here sooner. This is lovely

  • @Porterpeachez
    @Porterpeachez 5 років тому +13

    Alec you make me happy your music is my happiness without you I don’t know I would be lost and I feel like you are my super hero I want to say thank you I lost my aunt and I feel lost in my own mind I feel like you just know what I feel and what I need to pick me back up from all the hate and regrets in life although I know your busy with all you do in life you have time to help everyone you can in life your the most incredible thoughtful kind person I’ve ever meet thank you ❤️

  • @Mai-b4i
    @Mai-b4i 5 років тому +4

    As long as I have your music, i don't need another reason to be here on Earth. Please never stop singing!

  • @ThtFluffyGuy
    @ThtFluffyGuy 5 років тому +7

    man all of his songs make me feel like he gets it being depressed in love and not being loved back

  • @assami253
    @assami253 2 роки тому +2

    Thank god we know our reason

  • @naziatislam1149
    @naziatislam1149 4 роки тому +4

    One day you're gonna be very famous Alec, but we loved you before they did. I love all of your song and you in general.

  • @Emesep
    @Emesep 6 років тому +17

    Alec & Witt Lowry in a song would be perfect 🔥

  • @ok-Simp
    @ok-Simp 4 роки тому +6

    If this relates alecs life then I’m so sorry and please be happy! Don’t be sad! Your worth it!

  • @caileengrandy6162
    @caileengrandy6162 6 років тому +115

    Alec Benjamin- There's gotta be a Resaon
    00:00 •-----------------------------------• 03:30
    《 || 》

  • @katelyngarcia8356
    @katelyngarcia8356 5 років тому +6

    I love this song ! This song deserve so much more love

  • @bella-qw1yb
    @bella-qw1yb 3 роки тому +3

    alec has such a calm and amazing voice and i’m over here singing like a dying goose

  • @ericgilbert959
    @ericgilbert959 5 років тому +21

    0:54 this line hit me like a truck
    It sounds the the invasion of Normandy or d day
    Rip to all those who lost there life is on both sides of the battle

  • @Yumi_eila
    @Yumi_eila 2 роки тому +2

    there's gotta be a reason this guy writes the best songs

  • @BlazeGaming168
    @BlazeGaming168 2 роки тому +1

    Alec has the best allogorys

  • @fabianeribas
    @fabianeribas 6 років тому +5

    your voice brings peace

  • @Akshansh_10
    @Akshansh_10 3 роки тому +4

    Simple beats, catchy music, awesome lyrics, Alec's angelic voice can't say anymore😘