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.
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
*"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."* 💔😭
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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. ❤️👍🏼🎼
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
@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 😥
@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...
“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'.”
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
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
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. ❤️
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.
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
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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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.
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
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.
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
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
....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!!!😁😂😍😍🔥🔥😂
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
@@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 :)
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.
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
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. \(°♡°)/
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 😌
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.
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!
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.
Yee Alec, there _gotta be a reason_ for why you're doing _Annabelle's homework_ . Maybe you're just the _boy in the bubble_ ? Damn, you gotta _let yourself down slowly_ . _If we have each other_ , just like we did in _1994_ , maybe you'll _swim_ to the _water fountain_ . I need help. Edit: i’m cringing so hard i am legitimately so sorry
[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
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 ♥️
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! ❤️
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?
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 ❤
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
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.
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.
“The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt” “Whats it worth? Whats it worth?” These 2 sentences reach me speak to my soul, whenever i feel upset i just listen and think deeply.
General Cloud reminds me of my great grandfather, he served in WW1 and WW2 but in the second war his best friend died during an attack. He still visits the grave everyday Sunday
idk how to explain but alecs songs have some special energy with them.whenever i hear his voice i get image in my head of sitting on rooftop or balcony and listening to his songs in like 10pm during summer break while drinking.
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.
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THE ALBUM IS COMING MAY 29TH !!! pre order here : alecbenjamin.lnk.to/TheseTwoWindowsID
I will order it right away
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.
I wish I could order it ;-;
so exsited your songs have helped me so much thanks.
OH MY GOD THIS MEANS ALEC PROBABLY SAW MY COMMENT
Message to Alec: I can't really describe how much I like your music. It's so unique. Thank You ^^
🤪💕
Same
@paradise ily your lyric videos introduced me to this man t h a n k y o u
890 persons don't understood the start of your message. ;p ^^
Shut up
Alec's songs is so meaningful that's why I like them
yo....thats why i LOVE them
Same here♥️
Omg same👌🏻👌🏻
samee
his lyrics are always 10/10
There's gotta be a reason why this guy writes the best songs
IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There's gotta be a reason I'm obsessed
Facts
@@єкк-с1в dude same here ... i am never bored by alec he is kinda best of best and unique
So we can hear him
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
TheTurtleWithATopHat Are you my mother? She would 100% say that 😂
FRIK YES YOU JUST DESCRIBED HIS VIBE PERFECTLY THANK YOUU
Why is this so true
watch "can I sing for you"
Big Bard Energy
Alec is underrated, he deserves so much more!!
Agreed , there are many young talents coming up
But people don't even know them cuz they are busy listening Lil pump's shit
Uchiha _ Yep
Defiantly!
I think he is blowing up very soon
agreeeee
*"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."* 💔😭
@@becky8471 ye
@@becky8471 what i though 2
@@becky8471 I have a book of the invasion of the Normandy
TJToons- BrawlStars that’s cool 😎 I don’t have the book but I had to do an assignment on it for school
@@becky8471 danm how was it
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.
yes!!! you just stole my lines XD. His songs are so down-to-earth. like, i can totally relate to every lyrics.
This is so true. Hes one of the very few people nowadays who actually has meaning to his songs
Yeah it's more "yeah I like you boy but I'm gonna make out with this other dude love ya" 😂😂 Water Fountain
YEAHHHHHH👌100%💕🥺
I made your comment 300
“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.
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.
I felt the same way, that line hit me... Hard.
MiistySkies that part reminds me of Castaway,the movie.
MiistySkies Holy fucking shit IT’S MY BFF’S BIRTHDAY DON’T DO THIS TO ME
I felt my heart kinda ache when it came up..
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.
Fair point my siblings think his music is stupid..... Their loss not mine i guess.
@@elissiahill1347 yep 👌🏼😂
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. ❤️👍🏼🎼
Yeeh
Relatable
Theres a haunting feel to this melody.. it's incredible
mhm....
LmAo
Incredible is an understatement. It’s god like
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.
Alec has no bad songs I swear!
I agree
Agreed
_X_Dark Shadow_X I can show my mama without worrying about anything 👍👍👍
Ikr
TRUE
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.
@MysticWolf02 It's alright. Everyone expresses pain at varying degrees. :)
@MysticWolf02 of course. I hope things get better!
Yesss this is me. I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression and Alec's songs hit different lmao
@@respectnachos7754 Absolutely. I know exactly what you mean. :)
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.
That's also what it's like in Vermont.
Ahh one of my kind, a Michigander
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.
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?
for some reason i like rly like this comment
Anybody else just listening to Alec's songs at 3 am because they can't sleep? His voice is so soothing :' )
That’s my plan for tonight :’)
yup
2 years later...yee
YES
It literally is 3 am right now, and marathoning Alex's songs
I just found this after deciding to listen to every Alec Benjamin song and now I love this
Same here
haha same
same
same here
welcome soldier
*Alec released a song
*Me* : Today's a lucky day :)
More like
*Alec releases 6 videos at once*
Is something that bad coming for us to need so much comfort?
Im still a little sad tho about Jesus in LA ;'(
@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 😥
@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...
everyday its a lucky day because you're alive while alec is alive
I love my gf
I love Alec’s music
I love coffee
Did I mention I LOVE Alec’s music?
I ment love
Here, Idk wtf happening, Just had a breakup after realising what was actually going on.
U still together
Yes you did, are you tryna mention it again?
“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'.”
That was beautiful..
But I draw too
Wow, that's an amazing piece
i did not expect that
@@a_dsr4467 no you don’t
Never ‘want’ to hurt yourself
It’s not a game
@@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
Is it just me or does it seem like he doesn’t have one bad song
Yh all of his song are awesome
Yh definitely
Most artists have that one song not a lot of people like, but Alec doesn't honestly
Shelby McGervey honestly
Yup
Alec writes reality. He's the best artist I've ever known. Just waiting when he becomes a huge singer like ed sheeran ❤
Yea
or bigger
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
falløut gürl I just hope he doesn’t change like Ed Sheeran did...
Listen to NF fam he's just as good!!!!
"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
Alec is gonna be on the radio soon. If not those people who choose what songs are crazy. He needs more attention.
Yesssss
Super late comment ;-;
He is in Finnish radio a lot
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
lyric I feel the same about his songs
I'm a simple man,I see Alec I click
Das right
Same.. except ima girl :P
Before he become any more famous
WE WERE HERE BEFORE THEM ALLLLL
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I've been listening to him since Water Fountain and I feel proud for being his fan for so long
Yup!
Here
Here since about two weeks after boy in a bubble
I am here!
An?? Album??? We’ve been blessed?????
yes we have been.
hallelujah!!
It's mixtapes
The sensitive Libra if we're being annoyingly specific, he only dropped one mate
@@tylerandjsh1873 hallelugah indeed
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. ❤️
Dude you're freaking lucky.
Huh! So lucky. My god!!
Lucky mashallah! I hope I meet him maybe after all this corona thingy😂
Lucky!!!!!
Girl ur so lucky!!!
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.
I hope I find my reason. I've been really lost lately.
You'll find your way back to you one day, I promise, just don't let go of that hope.
All the best and don't give up💖 we love u cause u commented here❣️😂
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
You already have a reason love, you just have to look around to find it 💘
I would tell you it gets better...but I’m still lost myself Alec’s song just makes my day a little better
i want alec to be famous but at the same time, i want people to know I WAS HERE BEFORE THEM AH
yea because we older fans dont get recognized much :/
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
MY LIFE SUUCKSSS FUCKMYLIFE sameee
Yea but we should think about his hard work getting appreciation too 😊
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.
Tickets for my world tour and special NY + LA shows are movin fast :0 . grab tix here: www.alecbenjamin.com/tour/
This is a very good song and sometimes this is how I feel👍❤😊
💚
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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
U arent comin near VA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
You need to come to Australia!!! 😭
There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on earth, there's gotta be a reason they gave me this math homework
underrated
Annabelles homework😭
The reason is that they wanna torture you. And yes - underated.
Is it Annabelle you gave you the homework??
@Emily Thomas alec foreverrr
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.
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
I was thinking that too
Damnit. Now I want Tyler and Alec to do a collab or something
I hate twenty one pilots
It did blow up
Nah, a lot of Twenty one pilots fans became toxic because of that song becoming popular ;-;
THIS IS SO GOOD!!... o wait i have to listen to it first ._. (its going to be good anyway)
Army
Army is so wise..
@@mileslovat6444 .
...k-pop bts they call there fans army's
ARMYs love Alec ❤️ His music is so much better than half of the music we hear these days🌺
That’s what I thought as well dude😂
Alec's someone I can listen to when I'm upset something about his songs just calm me down
There's gotta be a reason why I'm so attracted to this song
True
Feeling suffer while listening to this song ?
That's me btw
Same
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.
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
@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
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.
Lil Tot *Kat sitting in her living room contemplating her life then writing on google docs cause she has no life*
*Shadow sitting on the swing listening to Alec Benjamin bc she has nothing to do with her life*
@@sberky98 im sorry thats me???
That sounds like me writing poems O_O
@@helloimawasteofaspaced8559 omg same
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
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
Me tooo
I m really addicted to your songs. Keep it up
the first one I heard was paper crown. it hit me so deep and ever since then I have been a fan
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
Alec saves lives! His music helps people with depression, anxiety, & to just calm people down in general
Fr
....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!!!😁😂😍😍🔥🔥😂
Alec: Autotune? Oh no we don’t know her. ❤️
Ikr
yes
Who's that
@@harleyclaunch-clark8788 lol
Who's that girl
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
Woah... this comment needs more likes
Just to make it clear, yes he was born in 1994
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
@@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 :)
Moon that makes sense i getcha now
Gotta be a reason I finally found a singer like Alec Benjamin
;)
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.
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
RemixPub it's a lyric video. You just wasted 10 minutes of your life
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. \(°♡°)/
@@zaz28 ❤❤❤
+Exxon R1 yasss
Thank you!!!
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 😌
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.
@@starrynight1165 nice
im like a night owl so id rather the stars in the nightime sky and a big moon to light up the world
my dream - or it's the middle of the night, raining, and you're somehow not cold XDDDDD
That sounds like heaven 😌
This boy has an innocense voice with great talent
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!
"crawling to his best friend floating in the sea, but he didn't make it" jeezz.... ouch
Ikr
Armchair Heroes deserve to fucking burn
😭
that part really got me crying ;-;
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.
Any song by Alec is my source of life. Almost literally. Any time depression hits hard I listen to Alec's music
Yee Alec, there _gotta be a reason_ for why you're doing _Annabelle's homework_ . Maybe you're just the _boy in the bubble_ ? Damn, you gotta _let yourself down slowly_ . _If we have each other_ , just like we did in _1994_ , maybe you'll _swim_ to the _water fountain_ .
I need help.
Edit: i’m cringing so hard i am legitimately so sorry
Woahhhh mind blown that was rlly good
This makes zero sense
@@lyla5412 for real 😂😂
Mind blown, this is a masterpiece lmao
Omg yass girl! 💯
[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
We don't need the lyrics... its literally a lyric videi
But like.....why tho??
Dude-
Thanks, sometimes it's hard to read the ones on screen
Thank you
Thanks for the lyrics for the lyric video-
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 ♥️
Alec Benjamin's music will never get old
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! ❤️
Love all your songs it gives me chills😊keep it up bro😘
This guy is very underrated. I swear. His voice comes right out of his soul
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.
True me too!
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!!
“We won’t be here forever so let’s make the best of it” Words to live by ❤️❤️
Alec Benjamin- There's gotta be a Resaon
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Remove the skip buttons.
where's the replay button??
Ight now where's the replay?
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?
DEFINITELY!
Gotta be a reason that alec is underrated
The reason is that not many people recognize true talent
@@denisam8940 ikr, they only be likin popular dumb stuff without meaning
ive been listening to your music for so long, and every song that comes out is just stunning
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 ❤
"the changing of the seasons never changed my hurt so what's it worth"
Deep
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 😭😭😭😭
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
I refuse to believe there exists a singer greater than Alec...none of the others truly capture the story in a song
I love this so much!! Alec Benjamin is so underrated! He should be broadcasted everywhere!!
ONG I LOVE HIM
The Like button isn't enough to Appreciate the BEAUTY of this song😭😭
There’s gotta be a reason Alec is so good
Definitely one of the most underrated artists out there. Alec deserves so much more recognition!💞
His songs aren't just songs. They are whole stories and i love it with my whole heart
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.
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.
As long as I have your music, i don't need another reason to be here on Earth. Please never stop singing!
Fascinating voice, youthful yet soulful
I've only recently found you, but damn I love you
Straw WoOf ikr
The reason I like Alec's songs is because the tunes are just perfect for the lyrics
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.
“The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt”
“Whats it worth? Whats it worth?”
These 2 sentences reach me speak to my soul, whenever i feel upset i just listen and think deeply.
General Cloud reminds me of my great grandfather, he served in WW1 and WW2 but in the second war his best friend died during an attack. He still visits the grave everyday Sunday
Have you listened to the Colonels Journal?
@@viennawinkel2090 YES I LOVED IT
@@raccooningaround it my favorite song right now lol
idk how to explain but alecs songs have some special energy with them.whenever i hear his voice i get image in my head of sitting on rooftop or balcony and listening to his songs in like 10pm during summer break while drinking.
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
How come I know this perfection now? How come no one ever told me about such wonderful song?
God loves you and everyone! We can have hope though him. Greats song!
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.
alec has such a calm and amazing voice and i’m over here singing like a dying goose
Thank god we know our reason
I love this song ! This song deserve so much more love
man all of his songs make me feel like he gets it being depressed in love and not being loved back
This song moves me to tears every time I hear/sing it. It hits home for me and makes me feel these things I never knew I needed to pour out
Simple beats, catchy music, awesome lyrics, Alec's angelic voice can't say anymore😘
there's gotta be a reason this guy writes the best songs