Alec Benjamin - If We Have Each Other [Official Music Video]

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2018
  • New album '12 Notes' out now: alecbenjamin.lnk.to/12notes
    "Narrated For You" available now: lnk.to/NarratedForYouID
    Director: Conner Evert
    Executive Produer: Raymond Hauserman
    Producer: Effy Kawira
    Director of Photography: Chris Hadland
    Editor: Brit Phelan
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    Lyrics:
    She was 19 with a baby on the way
    On the East-side of the city, she was working every day
    Cleaning dishes in the evening, she could barely stay awake
    She was clinging to the feeling that her luck was gonna change
    And, 'cross town she would take the bus at night
    To a one-bedroom apartment, and when she'd turn on the light
    She would sit down at the table, tell herself that it's alright
    She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive
    She'd never be alone
    Have someone to hold
    And when nights were cold
    She'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other, then we'll both be fine
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    They were 90 and were living out their days
    On the West-side of the city next to where they got engaged
    They had pictures on the walls of all the memories that they'd made
    And though life was never easy, they were thankful that they stayed
    With each other, and though some times were hard
    Even when she made him angry he would never break her heart
    No, they didn't have the money to afford a fancy car
    But they never had to travel 'cause they'd never be apart
    Even at the end
    Their love was stronger than
    The day that they first met
    They'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other, then we'll both be fine
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you
    I'm 23, and my folks are getting old
    I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone
    So I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight
    When high school wasn't easy, she's the reason I survived
    I know she'd never leave me and I hate to see her cry
    So I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other, then we'll both be fine
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you
    #AlecBenjamin #IfWeHaveEachOther #OfficialVideo #AlecBenjaminIfWeHaveEachOther
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    Always By Her Side TikTok CapCut

КОМЕНТАРІ • 22 тис.

  • @AlecBenjaminMusic
    @AlecBenjaminMusic  4 роки тому +12577

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

  • @thejaanwar6872
    @thejaanwar6872 3 роки тому +13047

    "Alec, do you want to be a singer or a storyteller?"
    Alec: yes

  • @Ecosm
    @Ecosm 3 роки тому +72914

    I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤

    • @ayushbhatt2667
      @ayushbhatt2667 3 роки тому +2933

      And I'm leaving this reply before this comment blows up

    • @Andrea-ok8qg
      @Andrea-ok8qg 3 роки тому +750

      Like

    • @manusingh2507
      @manusingh2507 3 роки тому +793

      Yeah my comment here!

    • @carab7692
      @carab7692 3 роки тому +771

      I'm leaving this comment so you can remember this song

    • @remylebeau2382
      @remylebeau2382 3 роки тому +456

      Trin!! trin !! U didn't listen it today.

  • @Mariyamzeesha
    @Mariyamzeesha 3 місяці тому +1989

    Anyone here in 2024 ?????.
    This song never gets old .

    • @xthetic_150
      @xthetic_150 2 місяці тому +13

      meeeee🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @annamariabognarova9202
      @annamariabognarova9202 2 місяці тому +20

      Me and yes this song never gets old

    • @Reengamingg
      @Reengamingg 2 місяці тому +9

      Me

    • @GarnetFaeri
      @GarnetFaeri 2 місяці тому +7

      I here it every day it gives me memorable and has so much memories

    • @user-me7kx8mq5h
      @user-me7kx8mq5h 2 місяці тому +7

      I listened to it like 10 times in a row

  • @Meem_dv5y
    @Meem_dv5y 24 дні тому +129

    Let’s see how many people are still listening to this masterpiece in 2024

  • @cherry-bt6ig
    @cherry-bt6ig 4 роки тому +8557

    "even when she made him angry he would never break her heart." true love.

  • @noahspangler9361
    @noahspangler9361 4 роки тому +20475

    Most singers sing what we want to hear.
    Alec sings what we need to hear.

    • @klownklawz
      @klownklawz 4 роки тому +274

      Noah Spangler my friend is a saint to tell me about this underrated artist, like sh**, his music, his voice, it’s beautiful and so meaningful wtf

    • @BooBear2094
      @BooBear2094 4 роки тому +94

      @@klownklawz honestly same, thank god for friends

    • @sev8876
      @sev8876 4 роки тому +71

      Damisato Can Relate my “friends” don’t even listen to me even though I tell them some shit a hundred times. Haha must be nice having friends

    • @gacha_potato368
      @gacha_potato368 4 роки тому +24

      So true... :)

    • @noahspangler9361
      @noahspangler9361 4 роки тому +26

      Thanks for the likes😊

  • @NoGrayArea18
    @NoGrayArea18 Місяць тому +409

    the last verse was a gut punch. i’m an older brother and i really, really want my sister to know that if the world went down and we were all we had, i’d always be there. i’d hold her hand, i’ll protect her from everything.

    • @shaylala711
      @shaylala711 Місяць тому +26

      Im a younger sis and i showed the last verse to my bro and he thought it was so cute for me to show it to him

    • @timbohoddock
      @timbohoddock Місяць тому +10

      W brother

    • @KaileeKing-pg3nn
      @KaileeKing-pg3nn Місяць тому +9

      God bless you and your family and everything you care about

    • @NoGrayArea18
      @NoGrayArea18 Місяць тому +6

      @@shaylala711 I’d cry if my sis showed me this fr

    • @NoGrayArea18
      @NoGrayArea18 Місяць тому +5

      @@shaylala711 nah, I’m not perfect. Just try my best yk?

  • @user-ks5qr7gf3p
    @user-ks5qr7gf3p Місяць тому +235

    I'm leaving thus comment here so if it gets a like I will get reminded of this song

  • @aa7911
    @aa7911 4 роки тому +3775

    “when high school wasn’t easy she was the reason i survived”
    i felt that.

    • @ddogdane2676
      @ddogdane2676 4 роки тому +16

      Same

    • @qpppsudjeje6389
      @qpppsudjeje6389 4 роки тому +14

      AWW❤️

    • @897Francis
      @897Francis 4 роки тому +10

      So true load of my friend are in year 10 cause of my sister (im year 7)

    • @aliahluckern710
      @aliahluckern710 4 роки тому +20

      I'm. A only child I have no bestfriends they,all betrayed me in 7th grade.....I'm in 8th now.... struggling hard.....

    • @Flor_111
      @Flor_111 4 роки тому +3

      Same

  • @rahmash4644
    @rahmash4644 4 роки тому +5162

    It's amazing how he put 3 touching stories in 1 song and they managed to make me cry

    • @jessicawilliams1419
      @jessicawilliams1419 4 роки тому +41

      I know right. Lol I'm crying so hard rn. It's a great song!

    • @uff403
      @uff403 4 роки тому +30

      I was shaking...His music is indescribable

    • @w3smasscre896
      @w3smasscre896 4 роки тому +4

      Me to

    • @toxick9183
      @toxick9183 4 роки тому +5

      Wow your emotional

    • @bread3959
      @bread3959 4 роки тому +2

      666 likes :'')

  • @ccampbell6876
    @ccampbell6876 2 місяці тому +52

    As a single mom..... i cry during that first verse. I sing the the chorus to my sweet baby ❤

  • @misakumei6434
    @misakumei6434 Місяць тому +73

    2024 anyone here?

  • @ilikebananas1012
    @ilikebananas1012 3 роки тому +4790

    *Imagine having a brother that actually cares*

  • @Kika08_
    @Kika08_ 4 роки тому +4183

    The world is not perfect but is not that bad because we have this song;)

  • @toanluong4918
    @toanluong4918 27 днів тому +32

    Anyone here in 2024 this song will be in everyone heart

  • @minnu_23
    @minnu_23 2 місяці тому +50

    I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song

    • @Inniz
      @Inniz 2 місяці тому +2

      Yes you only did this 10 days ago. Yes you need to listen to this song again u_u

  • @alired1790
    @alired1790 4 роки тому +2805

    Alec Benjamin:
    - great perfomer
    - great singer
    - plays instrument
    - perfect
    - but so damn underrated

    • @ninjaone5595
      @ninjaone5595 4 роки тому +25

      Alired DEFINITELY NOT GETTING THE ATTENTION THAT HE YEARNED AND DESERVES!!! I have Ben a fan for years

    • @theuglyduckling3487
      @theuglyduckling3487 4 роки тому +4

      Yas

    • @himanshidiwan8603
      @himanshidiwan8603 4 роки тому +9

      And 🔥 total eye candy too

    • @mdavis6398
      @mdavis6398 4 роки тому +2

      @@himanshidiwan8603 O.O
      I mean ok then

    • @osu1386
      @osu1386 4 роки тому +7

      No one's perfect doe

  • @luvlyclxireroadto4003
    @luvlyclxireroadto4003 2 роки тому +10058

    He’s not just a singer, he’s a storyteller

  • @nassreenbrown3085
    @nassreenbrown3085 Місяць тому +98

    Bro made me cry

    • @ARIAMIZAKI
      @ARIAMIZAKI 29 днів тому +3

      me too sis, im crying with tears,

    • @jaydenleckpa8381
      @jaydenleckpa8381 18 днів тому

      @@ARIAMIZAKI No way man I thought you were crying with cheese

    • @voxxie2123
      @voxxie2123 7 днів тому +1

      @@jaydenleckpa8381 LMAO that made me laugh 😂😂

    • @ruthmireles1440
      @ruthmireles1440 3 дні тому

      BRO IM SOBING😢😢😢😢😢

  • @dangerouskindmexico
    @dangerouskindmexico Місяць тому +67

    I lost my dog yesterday. She fought like a champ until the last minute. Even at the end my love for her was stronger than the day that we first met. Thank you for all the love you gave me. I'll aways miss you.

    • @user-jc2yn6rj6p
      @user-jc2yn6rj6p Місяць тому +1

      omg im so sorry my dog died a couple of moths ago and im still strugling to hold on and ik i have to for her but its so hard to move on

    • @TheGamingGeek427
      @TheGamingGeek427 Місяць тому

      I'm so sorry. ❤‍🩹

    • @udompamakum4137
      @udompamakum4137 27 днів тому

      Sorry for your loss I also have the same feeling losing a loved one

    • @Mr_relatble470
      @Mr_relatble470 11 днів тому

      Womp womp

    • @user-pc9mv8iq8v
      @user-pc9mv8iq8v 8 днів тому

      @@Mr_relatble470 seriously?

  • @codyy2871
    @codyy2871 5 років тому +36607

    Who thinks Alec Benjamin is underrated?

  • @navekr4574
    @navekr4574 3 роки тому +2861

    I wonder Why he's so underrated,his lyrics have actual meaning.

    • @mirunalarie
      @mirunalarie 3 роки тому +102

      He has 3m while charli d'amelio has 100m like watafac

    • @victoriamukendi1891
      @victoriamukendi1891 2 роки тому +18

      @@mirunalarie ikr

    • @misspurple4731
      @misspurple4731 2 роки тому +88

      He is rare like diamond that is hidden under the stones. Not everyone can find the real diamond thats why he is underrated.

    • @prathamvyas1441
      @prathamvyas1441 2 роки тому +14

      @@misspurple4731 damn you are so true.

    •  2 роки тому +7

      How is he a hidden diamond with 4 million subscribers and 25 million of views only in this video?

  • @myworld-bg7sb
    @myworld-bg7sb Місяць тому +86

    Who’s here is 2024 ?

  • @debraruotolo8719
    @debraruotolo8719 24 дні тому +22

    Is anyone in 2024?

  • @expiredmilk6629
    @expiredmilk6629 3 роки тому +3312

    The thing about Alec is that he chooses his words wisely. You don’t see that often. Most singers just carelessly pick words that rhyme. That is why Alec will always be my favorite artist and he should be your favorite too.

    • @edward_jxckson7452
      @edward_jxckson7452 3 роки тому +19

      I agree bud,

    • @expiredmilk6629
      @expiredmilk6629 3 роки тому +44

      @Jayson Sablaon Very true. Now that I think about it, Alec and Taylor both write their songs similarly. They would be an amazing duo.

    • @freemanfanboy2610
      @freemanfanboy2610 3 роки тому +5

      I fully agree

    • @crista777444
      @crista777444 3 роки тому +25

      taylor and alec write a new song and go on tour....and the tickets are FREE!!!

    • @expiredmilk6629
      @expiredmilk6629 3 роки тому +19

      @@crista777444 that would be the greatest tour ever.

  • @strawberryzoneee187
    @strawberryzoneee187 2 роки тому +2771

    If my brother write something like this for me i'll literally crying hard

    • @krisd9759
      @krisd9759 2 роки тому +60

      everytime i hear this it makes me cry

    • @ham5244
      @ham5244 2 роки тому +24

      Id ugly cry

    • @Ananyachattarjee
      @Ananyachattarjee 2 роки тому +58

      No offense but why do we expect things from others???? I mean you can write something for him 🤷😅

    • @adorbsxemma1
      @adorbsxemma1 2 роки тому +3

      It makes me cry thinking abt it

    • @champagneglasses
      @champagneglasses 2 роки тому +10

      @@Ananyachattarjee Oh I wish I could

  • @BLueb3rry_Offx
    @BLueb3rry_Offx 3 місяці тому +163

    2024 anyone here

  • @LadyRed2808
    @LadyRed2808 2 дні тому +4

    im the oldest, my little brother sent me this song and told me the last verse is for me. he is nine and all my life ive tried my best to protect him and be a good sister. sometimes we fight but i always try to show him that i love him and i worry about being a good enough sister so i teared up hearing this.

  • @violiala
    @violiala 4 роки тому +1450

    "I'm 23 and my folks are getting old, I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone."
    Those are the most genuine words ever incorporated into a song. Alec deserves the world.

    • @thegeneralts666
      @thegeneralts666 4 роки тому +3

      He does

    • @deejaycxre
      @deejaycxre 4 роки тому +12

      It’s very true I lost my parents a few years ago and my my wife/bestfriend last year u need to make every day count

    • @jade2663
      @jade2663 4 роки тому +1

      I lost my dad by his choice

    • @dindaseptiara5393
      @dindaseptiara5393 4 роки тому +1

      fun thing that I'm exactly turned 23 when I first listen to this song

    • @wmp436
      @wmp436 4 роки тому +1

      He surely does....♡🙌🏻

  • @taylorplatt2596
    @taylorplatt2596 5 років тому +5304

    Fun fact: First verse was on the girl in his highschool,
    second verse of his grandparents
    and third verse for his sister/parents

    • @Noellefromhell_
      @Noellefromhell_ 5 років тому +58

      Really

    • @elliQaz
      @elliQaz 5 років тому +298

      Yeah but he made this song for his sister if I'm not mistaken

    • @taylorplatt2596
      @taylorplatt2596 5 років тому +137

      @@elliQaz Yeah i think so too, I just found it neat that the first verse was based on a girl at his highschool

    • @taylorplatt2596
      @taylorplatt2596 5 років тому +58

      @@Noellefromhell_ I heard that in an interview

    • @taylorplatt2596
      @taylorplatt2596 5 років тому +43

      @Cheyenne Azevedo Its an interview about him saying this, I don't know if I'm correct but I did hear if come out of his mouth.

  • @jaweriyaandayaatlifestyle7591
    @jaweriyaandayaatlifestyle7591 2 місяці тому +34

    I'm leaving this comment so after a month or a year when someone likes this I will get reminded of this song❤

  • @DreamyVibezMusic
    @DreamyVibezMusic 2 дні тому +2

    This sound is so wonderful. The person who is reading this comment, I wish you great success, health, love and happiness!

  • @ansonnascimento1564
    @ansonnascimento1564 2 роки тому +3140

    Alec is such an underrated singer, he deserves much more credit for the songs he creates. They are not songs about sex, drugs, or anything like that, they are about family and love

  • @iamconfusion6011
    @iamconfusion6011 5 років тому +3080

    *You are so underrated*

  • @NomiccShorts
    @NomiccShorts 3 дні тому +4

    I’m gonna leave this comment so that when people start seeing it in 20 years, I can be reminded of my sister

  • @ayeshasaqib1771
    @ayeshasaqib1771 Місяць тому +4

    I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song❤❤

  • @alpharod2692
    @alpharod2692 4 роки тому +2002

    epic

  • @valsarajananandoth2917
    @valsarajananandoth2917 3 роки тому +1754

    The world is not perfect...Proof: He's underrated
    But it's not that bad.... Proof:You are reading this

  • @kim_riza0400
    @kim_riza0400 13 днів тому +5

    I don't know why I'm crying, but I feel like I'm missing something😔🙁💔

  • @InventorLS
    @InventorLS 16 днів тому +5

    Anyone here from 2077 ?????
    This song will never die.

  • @tasneemkhanom6539
    @tasneemkhanom6539 5 років тому +1994

    HE WROTE FOR HIS SISTER AW
    I LOVE THIS SONG
    AND ALEC'S MUSIC LIKE LOADS NOW
    LIKE ON A LEVEL DAYUM

    • @abhinav4580
      @abhinav4580 5 років тому +11

      Does he have a sister?😅

    • @TheAdamStetz
      @TheAdamStetz 5 років тому +26

      Remember tho. The first verse isn’t about his sister

    • @joncarpenter8124
      @joncarpenter8124 5 років тому +24

      He literally states he wrote this verse to tell her he will be there for her

    • @zeachrayn1267
      @zeachrayn1267 5 років тому +6

      Hey Limelight 💖❤️💖

    • @tasneemkhanom6539
      @tasneemkhanom6539 5 років тому +4

      Ayyee limeliiiight

  • @blu_rose1953
    @blu_rose1953 3 роки тому +1295

    He's no singer, he's a *storyteller*

  • @Rosa-ns9tn
    @Rosa-ns9tn 22 дні тому +3

    Anyone here in 2024 this song is amazing well done ❤
    👇

  • @Denki_twin_sister
    @Denki_twin_sister Місяць тому +5

    I had a twin in the womb with me and she didn't make it so I sing this song to myself sometimes to remind myself that she's always with me...

  • @sahilbansal27
    @sahilbansal27 Рік тому +2053

    A mother's love, a lover's love and a brother's love.... A beautiful sentence which can never fade.

    • @kayleyrostronthesinger8639
      @kayleyrostronthesinger8639 Рік тому +61

      Don't say that Im now crying (my brother died he got hit by a car ) I'm 11😢

    • @Idkkk320
      @Idkkk320 Рік тому +32

      @@kayleyrostronthesinger8639 I’m so sorry that’s really hard

    • @belynda1224
      @belynda1224 Рік тому +21

      @@kayleyrostronthesinger8639 may he rest in peace

    • @sahilbansal27
      @sahilbansal27 Рік тому +25

      @@kayleyrostronthesinger8639 extremely sorry for your loss but don't ever stop struggling. Make your brother proud of you.

    • @kayleyrostronthesinger8639
      @kayleyrostronthesinger8639 Рік тому +13

      @@Idkkk320 aw thx

  • @alysamae1137
    @alysamae1137 5 років тому +1443

    omg the little hand thing out the window the grandparents were doing was adorable!!! I do that all the time

    • @sandrhadesalvo4219
      @sandrhadesalvo4219 5 років тому +2

      Me too 😁

    • @AlexAlex-eu9tx
      @AlexAlex-eu9tx 5 років тому +1

      Omg haha me Too!

    • @heatherleigh4922
      @heatherleigh4922 5 років тому +1

      Lol same ever since I was a kid I still do it now and I'm 32 lolb

    • @teki.2407
      @teki.2407 5 років тому +2

      OMG NO WAY
      Alyssa is My role play name
      And
      Mae is my real life name WOW LMAO

    • @heatherleigh4922
      @heatherleigh4922 5 років тому +2

      Assasain Wolf lol that's kewl :)

  • @Hafsa-fouda
    @Hafsa-fouda 2 місяці тому +8

    Anyone here in 2024….This song will never be old…….😩

  • @Rose-lf1wt
    @Rose-lf1wt 12 днів тому +2

    Leaving this comment here so after a while I will remember this song

  • @Rae-gq6pk
    @Rae-gq6pk 5 років тому +2114

    Lyrics:
    She was 19 with a baby on the way
    On the East-side of the city, she was working every day
    Cleaning dishes in the evening, she could barely stay awake
    She was clinging to the feeling that her luck was gonna change
    And, 'cross town she would take the bus at night
    To a one bedroom apartment, and when she'd turn on the light
    She would sit down at the table, tell herself that it's alright
    She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive
    She'd never be alone
    Have someone to hold
    And when nights were cold
    She'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    They were 90 and were living out their days
    On the West-side of the city next to where they got engaged
    They had pictures on the walls of all the memories that they'd made
    And though life was never easy, they were thankful that they stayed
    With each other, and though some times were hard
    Even when she made him angry he would never break her heart
    No, they didn't have the money to afford a fancy car
    But they never had to travel 'cause they'd never be apart
    Even at the end
    Their love was stronger than
    The day that they first met
    They'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you
    I'm 23, and my folks are getting old
    I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone
    So I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight
    When high school wasn't easy, she's the reason I survived
    I know she'd never leave me and I hate to see her cry
    So I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you

    • @Izabella.N
      @Izabella.N 5 років тому +17

      Thanks!

    • @lancealexis09
      @lancealexis09 5 років тому +23

      You are very hardworking you took your time to write the lyrics😳

    • @jenniferstewart4245
      @jenniferstewart4245 5 років тому +13

      I heard the song with this lyrics wow this must’ve took so long

    • @mandirosenbaum9880
      @mandirosenbaum9880 5 років тому +6

      Omg how did you do this lol

    • @kaylee6301
      @kaylee6301 5 років тому +6

      Thank you

  • @aya-yr1ks
    @aya-yr1ks 5 років тому +2847

    Lyrics
    She was 19 with a baby on the way
    On the East-side of the city, she was working every day
    Cleaning dishes in the evening, she could barely stay awake
    She was clinging to the feeling that her luck was gonna change
    And, 'cross town she would take the bus at night
    To a one bedroom apartment, and when she'd turn on the light
    She would sit down at the table, tell herself that it's alright
    She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive
    She'd never be alone
    Have someone to hold
    And when nights were cold
    She'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    They were 90 and were living out their days
    On the West-side of the city next to where they got engaged
    They had pictures on the walls of all the memories that they'd made
    And though life was never easy, they were thankful that they stayed
    With each other, and though some times were hard
    Even when she made him angry he would never break her heart
    No, they didn't have the money to afford a fancy car
    But they never had to travel 'cause they'd never be apart
    Even at the end
    Their love was stronger than
    The day that they first met
    They'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you
    I'm 23, and my folks are getting old
    I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone
    So I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight
    When high school wasn't easy, she's the reason I survived
    I know she'd never leave me and I hate to see her cry
    So I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you
    Leave a like :)))

    • @jamilecours1406
      @jamilecours1406 4 роки тому +7

      Alea Dalipe thanks

    • @salimhar1392
      @salimhar1392 4 роки тому +5

      OOF!

    • @salimhar1392
      @salimhar1392 4 роки тому +20

      Now It will be easier for me to sing thanks

    • @lovebrewer8700
      @lovebrewer8700 4 роки тому +11

      She needs more likes for this. This took time, people...TIME!

    • @lovebrewer8700
      @lovebrewer8700 4 роки тому +3

      @@mattiegilsdorf (mumbling) good point but (yelling) SHUT UP!

  • @user-hw9ie7is6j
    @user-hw9ie7is6j 2 дні тому +1

    Please 🙏 we need a best friend version of this

  • @user-ju2og1mp5b
    @user-ju2og1mp5b 8 днів тому +1

    I’m leaving this so that in a year or so when someone finally likes this comment I can listen and remember this song

  • @dante5728
    @dante5728 Рік тому +2622

    At first I did not understand the meaning of the song, but after checking the translation, I realized that these are 3 separate stories and that this is a song about what a family is built on, whether it be a mother and child, a married couple or brother and sister. It's really very touching!

    • @waymonbaucom7214
      @waymonbaucom7214 Рік тому +25

      I am in love with this song ❤️😍

    • @MeshrefAlghamdi
      @MeshrefAlghamdi Рік тому +12

      Isn’t he talking about his sister?

    • @dante5728
      @dante5728 Рік тому +74

      @@MeshrefAlghamdi He dedicated the song to his sister, but only the third part is about her.

    • @JP01_
      @JP01_ Рік тому +3

      It is confusing at first such a good story tho

    • @tutel4413
      @tutel4413 Рік тому +27

      @@dante5728 first part is about a girl being a mom?
      Then the 2nd one is abot a married couple?
      Then the 3rd one is about his sister

  • @koushik3722
    @koushik3722 4 роки тому +1289

    I love how Alec's songs tell different stories in unique ways...

  • @kqii_1
    @kqii_1 3 місяці тому +4

    I leaving this comments for next year or 2029.
    If someone comments or likes I’ll get reminded of this song

  • @EmilyBrewer-mm1le
    @EmilyBrewer-mm1le Місяць тому +6

    I love this song I played if for my friends when we graduated middle School because we were all going to diff schools it made us all cry

  • @abinshakshaji6101
    @abinshakshaji6101 3 роки тому +2631

    She was 19 with a baby on the way
    On the East-side of the city, she was working every day
    Cleaning dishes in the evening, she could barely stay awake
    She was clinging to the feeling that her luck was gonna change
    And, 'cross town she would take the bus at night
    To a one bedroom apartment, and when she'd turn on the light
    She would sit down at the table, tell herself that it's alright
    She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive
    She'd never be alone
    Have someone to hold
    And when nights were cold
    She'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your mother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    They were 90 and were living out their days
    On the West-side of the city next to where they got engaged
    They had pictures on the walls of all the memories that they'd made
    And though life was never easy, they were thankful that they stayed
    With each other, and though some times were hard
    Even when she made him angry he would never break her heart
    No, they didn't have the money to afford a fancy car
    But they never had to travel 'cause they'd never be apart
    Even at the end
    Their love was stronger than
    The day that they first met
    They'd say
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your lover, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you
    I'm 23, and my folks are getting old
    I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone
    So I'm thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight
    When high school wasn't easy, she's the reason I survived
    I know she'd never leave me and I hate to see her cry
    So I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that I'm always by her side
    I wrote this verse to tell her that
    The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
    If we got each other, and that's all we have
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    When the world's not perfect
    When the world's not kind
    If we have each other then we'll both be fine
    I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand
    You should know I'll be there for you
    You should know I'll be there for you

  • @NulalarVlogger
    @NulalarVlogger 4 роки тому +889

    Alec’s songs are a whole different kind of music drug

  • @callmeshadow6911
    @callmeshadow6911 Місяць тому +4

    5 years ago and still a banger🎉🎉🎉

  • @Footballgod2546
    @Footballgod2546 12 днів тому +3

    He’s so underrated he’s so good

  • @blue_firenova4939
    @blue_firenova4939 4 роки тому +1003

    "I'm twenty-three and my folks are getting old, I know they don't have forever and I'm scared to be alone."
    *Me:* _cries because it hits too close to home_

    • @heyitsmemarla
      @heyitsmemarla 4 роки тому +21

      Blue_Fire Nova Damn me too, I know one day they’ll be gone and idk if I’ll ever be strong enough for that. Feel ya

    • @dimandqueen4693
      @dimandqueen4693 4 роки тому +5

      ooooof

    • @LucasNinoMusic
      @LucasNinoMusic 4 роки тому +1

      Snowy Rose86 same

    • @theofficalsilentraven
      @theofficalsilentraven 4 роки тому +2

      @@heyitsmemarla same the worse part is I'm an only child so I don't have a sibling to be Thankful for 😢😢

    • @minervigupta3913
      @minervigupta3913 4 роки тому

      Literally me right now, feeling this at 25.

  • @dithyaweerasinghe
    @dithyaweerasinghe 3 роки тому +747

    The fact he dedicated an entire verse for his sister...It's so beautiful

    • @urgurlpippa5529
      @urgurlpippa5529 2 роки тому +20

      I dont even get a full sentence from my sister

    • @jewel3433
      @jewel3433 2 роки тому +9

      Ikr I want a brother like him 🥲 all my brother does is "hit" me (like play fight not actually hurt me)

    • @cherjii
      @cherjii 2 роки тому +9

      The fact that he dedicated a entire song for his sister… it’s so beautiful

    • @urgurlpippa5529
      @urgurlpippa5529 2 роки тому +1

      Why did you copy the comment

    • @cherjii
      @cherjii 2 роки тому

      @@urgurlpippa5529 me? I rephrased it dumb kid

  • @101tigersVR
    @101tigersVR Місяць тому +3

    I am going to leave this comment so when someone likes or replies to it I will be reminded of this song I know I repeated a comment but it was a good idea so I am doing it

  • @kmrjt1
    @kmrjt1 Місяць тому +1

    The most underrated singer who beautifully narrates life through his music.

  • @mowkat8461
    @mowkat8461 4 роки тому +1559

    Alec just got himself another subscriber
    0% swearing
    0% drugs
    0% violence
    100% amazing

    • @KW-mn8lk
      @KW-mn8lk 4 роки тому +3

      harry styles who?

    • @mowkat8461
      @mowkat8461 4 роки тому +3

      @@KW-mn8lk harry styles who?

    • @mowkat8461
      @mowkat8461 4 роки тому +2

      Aww, tyms guys! The most likes I've ever got :D

    • @amberpapol699
      @amberpapol699 4 роки тому +4

      Don't listen to the song Stan it has sone curssing but other than that all the other songs I've heard are perfect just wanted to let you know

    • @SensitiveSky5
      @SensitiveSky5 4 роки тому +4

      @@amberpapol699 well yeah because stan is a eminem song he did a cover of

  • @nutellakhai8207
    @nutellakhai8207 4 роки тому +3694

    The 1.5k people who disliked cried so hard they missed the like button

    • @SaMi-mz9sk
      @SaMi-mz9sk 4 роки тому +27

      Damn ture

    • @rogethewannabeanimator5309
      @rogethewannabeanimator5309 4 роки тому +22

      SPITTING STRAIGHT FAX

    • @harleyy1548
      @harleyy1548 4 роки тому +7

      Alienkat Slimez yes

    • @laila3814
      @laila3814 4 роки тому +4

      #LittyProfilePicGang

    • @Natalie-vk5uu
      @Natalie-vk5uu 4 роки тому +12

      I just wrote a comment not looking at anyone elses saying:
      *How can there be 1.5k dislikes!!!*
      eef great minds think alike

  • @user-pj1jo9nu1u
    @user-pj1jo9nu1u 14 днів тому

    I’m leaving the comments, so then I’ll always be reminded of this song if somebody likes it

  • @Phatho327
    @Phatho327 14 днів тому +1

    This song is from 5 years ago I'm still here in 2024

  • @solangelcubas7035
    @solangelcubas7035 4 роки тому +2016

    The 2.9k people that disliked cried so hard they couldn’t see and missed the like button
    ok so i’m putting time lapses for the people who didn’t see the original dislikes.
    no edits:2.4k
    edit 1:2.5k
    edit 2: 2.6k
    edit 3:2.7k
    edit 4:2.8k
    edit 5: 2.9k
    that’s all for now

    • @ramrajdahayat7763
      @ramrajdahayat7763 4 роки тому +22

      Next level of support

    • @jamiechalmerss
      @jamiechalmerss 4 роки тому +7

      I can see that happenin

    • @jrenom
      @jrenom 4 роки тому +10

      This has happened to me and regretted it

    • @Rock-yg9ln
      @Rock-yg9ln 4 роки тому +2

      @Flyingcat 655 it isnt original

    • @Rock-yg9ln
      @Rock-yg9ln 4 роки тому +5

      Ok but why cry? This is a good song but not worthy to cry over it's not that wholesome. Over reacting

  • @ryliesstar
    @ryliesstar 4 роки тому +804

    I literally started smiling when he said “ I’ll be your brother “ awww ❤️❤️❤️

    • @AP2207__
      @AP2207__ 4 роки тому +2

      Snow Fox 1987 FNAF me too 🥺❤️

    • @lazypotato6664
      @lazypotato6664 4 роки тому +5

      ... Y-yeah nice.... My brother hates me ;-;

    • @TheRealPhaeism
      @TheRealPhaeism 4 роки тому +3

      @Clay Gibson s w e e t h o m e a l a b a m a

    • @salemscripture7219
      @salemscripture7219 4 роки тому

      I KNOW RIGHTTT

    • @dayanadanchovska4807
      @dayanadanchovska4807 4 роки тому +2

      I started crying ..I held it till then but when he sang it... Ahh... The tears just fell

  • @Yumi_koi.
    @Yumi_koi. 2 місяці тому +3

    Yk its crazy good if ppl still come back after 5yrs...time pass by fast- its alr 2024!

  • @anthonyhutchinsonjr1068
    @anthonyhutchinsonjr1068 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm thankful for my sister.

  • @SHYLIN
    @SHYLIN 5 років тому +746

    The world is not perfect, but we got you. Alec, thanks for making all these good music. ❤

  • @tree-2942
    @tree-2942 3 роки тому +5537

    Billie: I'm such a deppressing singer.
    Alec: *You wanna think about that?*

    • @SelinaIsLost
      @SelinaIsLost 3 роки тому +16

      e

    • @Hacker_rex04yt
      @Hacker_rex04yt 3 роки тому +27

      agreed.

    • @fairysqm3250
      @fairysqm3250 3 роки тому +22

      The ying and yang

    • @xerp7626
      @xerp7626 3 роки тому +160

      why the goddamn fuck people like you have to bring on two great singers/songwriters in a completely irrelevant space and shit on one. Billie's songs are one of my favourites, but I absolutely love Alec as well.

    • @Lale_Canfeda
      @Lale_Canfeda 3 роки тому +24

      But Yungblud is the most depressing singer I have ever known

  • @dausanis1783
    @dausanis1783 2 дні тому +1

    Happy mother's day to me 🌸

  • @PattyKent-ev5hk
    @PattyKent-ev5hk Місяць тому +6

    I love this

  • @HeyItsBunny777
    @HeyItsBunny777 4 роки тому +1317

    funny thing is hes so young yet he is more wise than most adults in this day and age. :) he is so underrated.
    like if you think every song he makes is a winner.
    WOW! thank you all very much for the likes! This made my day!

  • @baga8342
    @baga8342 5 років тому +1395

    how do people dislike to an elderly couple dancing in the desert?

    • @jacqalyndavis2100
      @jacqalyndavis2100 5 років тому +6

      Have you herd the song if we have each over

    • @heypeoples3169
      @heypeoples3169 5 років тому +10

      kim I don't know why but this make me laugh so hard😂

    • @rinimcdonald2268
      @rinimcdonald2268 5 років тому +5

      That was my favorite part!

    • @ilaria4030
      @ilaria4030 5 років тому +1

      Random but couldn’t relate more

    • @ThePickler04
      @ThePickler04 5 років тому +3

      Only soulless people dislike

  • @wolfenergy17
    @wolfenergy17 4 місяці тому +2

    You know it's a masterpiece when you can't listen to the whole song without actually tearing up. This song is very emotionally powerful.

  • @user-ss6xj3gj2w
    @user-ss6xj3gj2w Місяць тому +3

    I’ve been wanting to know the name of this song for 3 years

  • @onlyhuman5669
    @onlyhuman5669 4 роки тому +399

    No, I'm not crying..
    *mY EyEs ARe SwEATiNg*

    • @abhi.menon_
      @abhi.menon_ 4 роки тому +3

      Buford 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Cat-cu2dn
      @Cat-cu2dn 4 роки тому +9

      Who the fuck is chopping onions bro

    • @rubybravo3518
      @rubybravo3518 3 роки тому +2

      Oh thank goodness I thought it was only me that cryed xD

    • @luciabeacon2959
      @luciabeacon2959 3 роки тому

      That a good thing

    • @Kai-hi2ii
      @Kai-hi2ii 3 роки тому +2

      no, my eyes aren't sweating...
      i will admit that alec benjamin is literally the only one who can make me calm and inspired and give me many emotions at the same time. i'm definitely crying.

  • @user-xy4ic4wx2y
    @user-xy4ic4wx2y 8 місяців тому +510

    "I will be your brother and I'll hold your hand, you should know I'll be there for you." That had verse had me crying. He truly told a story.

    • @coreyandthecrew952
      @coreyandthecrew952 4 місяці тому +2

      Sobbing

    • @GraceSorensen-uu9et
      @GraceSorensen-uu9et 3 місяці тому +1

      Same here❤😢😢😢😢

    • @Jeff-hf9cd
      @Jeff-hf9cd 3 місяці тому +2

      I am a singer and I can sing this song

    • @OrchidBlossomplayz
      @OrchidBlossomplayz 3 місяці тому

      @@Jeff-hf9cddid you write the song ?You probably sound like a dying cat

    • @ndtedromero
      @ndtedromero 2 місяці тому +6

      Not helping JEFF, she just said that shes crying and all u have to say is “IM A SINGER AND I CAN SING THIS SONG ?!”

  • @Aoi_Was_here_8788
    @Aoi_Was_here_8788 Місяць тому +4

    I actually like this- Not because of my sister- Because this is what people call love

  • @NathanBeamon-fw8nw
    @NathanBeamon-fw8nw 3 дні тому +2

    2024 just arrived in man this is the highest thing on the ratings I love this song I'm subscribing this dude I'm getting notifications everyday

  • @emelinasantos1687
    @emelinasantos1687 4 роки тому +980

    Great song
    Now if u excuse me, I have to go cry
    (I‘m emotional)

    • @toxick9183
      @toxick9183 4 роки тому +3

      No shit

    • @user-zp6qx2yf4d
      @user-zp6qx2yf4d 4 роки тому +2

      ☺️😂😢

    • @reystarr2450
      @reystarr2450 4 роки тому +3

      So your good at putting energy in motion? You should look into the law of attraction

    • @sabrinareyesavila2896
      @sabrinareyesavila2896 4 роки тому +1

      Same!!!!

    • @mirciap6833
      @mirciap6833 4 роки тому +5

      Great song
      Now excuse me because I have to go to the bathroom
      (I have to take a colossal shit)

  • @I_Love_Llamas
    @I_Love_Llamas Рік тому +599

    Man just told three different stories in a three-minute song and every single one made me cry. Perfection

  • @laurieborcziak7800
    @laurieborcziak7800 Місяць тому +4

    I love this song ❤

  • @gachaflower5416
    @gachaflower5416 8 днів тому +2

    This video came out on my birthday and I love this song

  • @khadidjasart2727
    @khadidjasart2727 4 роки тому +491

    It's now that I realize how much i love my brother. Do not let moments of anger affect you

    • @thatblonde5485
      @thatblonde5485 4 роки тому +4

      Yes

    • @ashok9608
      @ashok9608 3 роки тому +2

      ᴏᴋɪᴇ..

    • @dabivwv3236
      @dabivwv3236 3 роки тому +7

      ...i-...i have a younger brother i..hit him sometimes..HARD...ive cryed hardcore...my mom..works...from 6am to 8pm...i need to give them respect so damn bad...get me help....

    • @chloemartin6604
      @chloemartin6604 3 роки тому

      @@dabivwv3236 ive been there just tell them whatevers been going on and on sure theyll understand

    • @dabivwv3236
      @dabivwv3236 3 роки тому

      @@chloemartin6604 ty ma'am!. Im just now seeinv this message sorry-

  • @delish9637
    @delish9637 4 місяці тому +8

    This song hits hard. All the best memories I’ve made, all those people that brightened up my life, they loved this song. They left my life and they gave their bittersweet goodbyes. It was HARD AF like I couldn’t concentrate for days on end. But they did leave one thing, this song. And whenever I hear this, I just remember how great they were ❤

  • @THAT_girl179
    @THAT_girl179 6 днів тому +2

    I love this song...

  • @notellingmynamebish7152
    @notellingmynamebish7152 3 роки тому +757

    Is it just me or was the scene where the old couple were dancing in the sunset was so cute

    • @flohwalzer
      @flohwalzer 3 роки тому +14

      i melted from the cuteness

    • @diegosayshii8918
      @diegosayshii8918 3 роки тому +16

      When i think about it i think of the beginning of the movie up

    • @broston_doesntcare
      @broston_doesntcare 3 роки тому +9

      I always like seeing old couples. I just think they look cute together.

    • @found7259
      @found7259 3 роки тому +5

      it is cute.

    • @crista777444
      @crista777444 3 роки тому +5

      It is!

  • @cary9479
    @cary9479 Рік тому +1088

    I am so thankful for my sister, who let me survive my traumatic childhood. I don't think I would be alive without her.

  • @sherriwebb7061
    @sherriwebb7061 4 дні тому +1

    I heard Alec on the Kelly Clarkson show, I'm hooked, he's awesome

  • @shantyeah
    @shantyeah 2 роки тому +1596

    His songs are like stories of people's life that are really deep
    He is really underrated
    Waiting for that day when I say "I used to listen to him before he blew up"

    • @skvsister9533
      @skvsister9533 2 роки тому +2

      @Wolfi chu playz yeah true

    • @gursheenks
      @gursheenks 2 роки тому +7

      Ikr!!! He needs to blow up soon lol

    • @winterxbear2204
      @winterxbear2204 2 роки тому +5

      The reason why the Album's name is "Narrated for you"

    • @clobre_
      @clobre_ 2 роки тому

      isn't he popular enough?

    • @gursheenks
      @gursheenks 2 роки тому +16

      @@clobre_ He deserves wayyy more. There are so many crap songs which are overrated, while even tho his songs are so much better, he doesn't get that much attention

  • @kusum-mittal
    @kusum-mittal 11 місяців тому +1487

    1 song , 3 situations, 0 relativity, still felt good, still felt so positive , still loved it ✨✨✨

    • @umara6640
      @umara6640 11 місяців тому +12

      Wdym relativity, that means the song is irrelevant

    • @kusum-mittal
      @kusum-mittal 11 місяців тому +26

      @@umara6640 I mean these situations are so positive...these 3 stories leads had more difficult situations than me and he is saying that only 2 persons are enough for handling any situation positively and happily
      ...

    • @umara6640
      @umara6640 11 місяців тому +7

      @@kusum-mittal I think u used the wrong word

    • @kusum-mittal
      @kusum-mittal 11 місяців тому +6

      @@umara6640 I had explained my perception, you can ask what you are confused about?

    • @Heilbronn023
      @Heilbronn023 11 місяців тому +5

      @@kusum-mittal does this song not resonate with you? It’s very relatable, everyone goes through tough things in life

  • @hollyhalpin4518
    @hollyhalpin4518 2 місяці тому +3

    This is what I sing when my sister is depressed 😂❤❤❤

  • @Juri._.
    @Juri._. 9 днів тому +2

    Well, I listen to the song in 2024 and it really reminds me a lot. I can't help but cry every time I hear it. The song is beautiful and its meaning is beautiful, and it is the only one that I cannot stop listening to. It really moves something inside me.
    I just love her.....
    🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

  • @Anonymous-wk5uk
    @Anonymous-wk5uk 3 роки тому +485

    “Sometimes,the worst place in the world to be is your own mind.”

    • @jiro9956
      @jiro9956 2 роки тому +16

      So True. Fighting with others is easy but engaging in a war with yourself? Its the hardest

    • @AceArrowMaites
      @AceArrowMaites 2 роки тому

      FACKS I think I spelled it right

    • @tiwarinavya
      @tiwarinavya 2 роки тому

      @@AceArrowMaites you mean facts*?