My favorite part “That night I put my youth in a casket And buried it inside of me That night I saw through all the magic Now I’m a witness to the death of a hero”
i don't know why but this song reminded me of my father. My dad was a drug addict, a gambler and an alcoholic. My family, my mom and my childhood and teenhood was hell because of him. After he divorced with my mother, he re married and we went separate way. I still meet with my father but maybe once a month but then its just for a few hours. Although I am the eldest of 3 siblings, I was pretty spoilt. But when my dad left, I " put my youth in my casket ". I become more mature and strong. I love my dad, to me he is my hero, but sometimes I felt that he was already gone from my life. Death of a Hero...
Idzuan Idris tHaT was kind of like me, but my moms bipolar and she used to hit me when I was little and my mother and father got divorced when I was 1 year old and they never got remarried. She came back and left over and over again for 10 years But they got divorced for good this time 3 years ago and my dad couldn’t be happier because he now has me, my step mom, and my two step sisters. I am happy for him and I got my dream of having sisters, but I can’t help but feel forgotten my mother is always with her boyfriend and I feel like my dad is forgetting me. Since they got divorced 3 years ago I have been depressed and nobody will help me and I have done some pretty despicable things to myself but no one cares so why should I.
sorry for everything buddy. you have " put your youth in the casket and move on. its so much more out there for us. I know its not my place to say this but please don't do anything that you might regret because we got only one life and lets do our best to make meaningful, for our self and people around us.
Honestly I relate my dad is clean now and never remarried but he did hit my mum and nearly died from overdosing and he lives 3 hours away and I didn't even get to visit him in the hospital I rarely get to see him but I got to see him today so that was nice 😊
Dude he deserves to be a celebrity. Be in the spotlight instead of those music artist that aren't even good. But I think it's good Alec hasn't reached stardom, who knows what the music industries might do to him. They might even change his music into those non sensible pop music, just no.
Chris Rue he is already in a big label and Alec have already an incredible fan base who supports him! It's all about the time that he will get more and more fans and I really hope he can deal with it :)
"That night I put my youth in a casket and buried it inside of me" First of all, it hit me so hard. Second, I really wish I hadn't done that. I regret it. I hate it
@Allison Gargiulo Ikr, Billie shouldn’t be more popular than Alec, Alec’s songs are heavenly, but Billie’s are, like you said, mostly whispering things and are just not good
@@kadenw968 I don’t think I’d go as far to say that she shouldn’t be famous, or that someone should be more famous than her, but in my opinion, Alec is WAY better. It comes down to peoples own personal opinion and music taste.
"i saw through the magic" it's actually sad that one day we really do stop looking at things like we did as children, amazing as always though alec (i LOVE the speaking portion at 2:20)
I don't know why but a lot of your songs make me cry. Actually not in a bad way. It's like omg someone knows how to express these feelings... The feelings that I have and can't explain... I love all your songs. They all have such a strong message. I wish you would see this, but honestly doubt you will. You're my inspiration. Alec, thank you, you may not think that you could change someone's life with music. Yet you have made mine so much better. I used to be so shy and scared thinking I was stupid for being the way I am, but you're songs helped. Keep up the awesome work. Thank you!
This song reminds me of the moment you realize that someone who look up to is just a person with flaws like the moment I realized my father was an alcoholic. 😔
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Emi 56 Isn't it crazy that music bring us all together even if we are from different countries. I wish to bring people closer through my music as well someday,,... Please visit my channel and leave your reviews, It will mean a lot Lots of love, keep lovin each other :))))
Naukden Your voice is quite good, you derserve more of an audience, I just think you should try writing your own song and try to put your heart into it, use Alec as an inspiration, I think you would create wonderful music that might even sound better than just a cover, just my opinion you don't have to do what I say do what you want to do
"Last time I put some food in a casket and burried it inside of mee....last night I saw through the magic and now I am witness to the death of a chilli crab." I love youuuuuu....are u reading this?
He is NOT underrated. Nobody thinks he sucks. Most people that know about him think he's great. He is definitely not underrated however he is not popular enough.
I felt this. My dog, Emma, was apart of my life until November 2and, 2017. I witnessed her die from old age (she was 16) Our dogs are in a better place now, though
When i first listened i didnt know what the song was saying atfirst, i just like the rhythm. I saw the lyrics and realized it wasn't talking about superman dying but instead the old superman who would do anything protect even one person. The hero he once was has died
Lyrics ;) I was in Pittsburgh when I saw Superman in the backroom He was doing lines or something in the bathroom I barely recognized him at all I saw him doing things you shouldn't do with all that power I wish someone would have thrown him in the shower I barely recognized him at all That night I put my youth in a casket And buried it inside of me That night I saw through all the magic Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero I burned all the pictures in the attic And threw away the magazines That night I saw through all the magic And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero I tried to look away but you can't look away from a trainwreck The things you said to girls, well they were shameless I barely recognized him at all I tried to help but he said he was just too far from saving And nothing I could say was gonna change him I barely recognized him at all That night I put my youth in a casket And buried it inside of me That night I saw through all the magic Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero I burned all the pictures in the attic And threw away the magazines That night I saw through all the magic And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero The death of a hero, he couldn't be saved Now I'm cutting the grass and I'll cover his grave I'll cover his grave The death of a hero, I'm turning the page Now I'm cutting the grass and I'll cover his grave I'll cover his grave That night I put my youth in a casket And buried it inside of me That night I saw through all the magic Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero I burned all the pictures in the attic And threw away the magazines That night I saw through all the magic And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero
I remember when my hero let me down. He basically created my childhood. Drama erupted, and truth spread out. I just didn't see someone I admired anymore, just a mere rip off afterwards. It hurt, and changed the way I saw my childhood shows, the things he created.
Hi Alec I know you won’t read this because I’m just another fan girl to you... but I know how much time and effort goes into every song you make and even though it may be hard sometimes we love you and we hope you never give up, keep up the amazing work !!
You are not just another fan girl.You put such little faith in yourself.I hope you have a great amazing night.You are beautiful and strong and powerful and I think the rest of the people that like Alec agrees.
This is some of the most amazing music I've ever heard. The music is gorgeous and the story is emotional and powerful. I can't believe someone could make something this beautiful, this is truly touching. The "Death of a Hero", representing the realization that not everyone you look up to is as benevolent as they seem is so sad but true. Putting your "youth in a casket" is one of the saddest things about growing up. Not only physical youth but the innocence of being a child and the magic you live in as a child dying is truly tragic. 20/20, my new favorite song.
I think what this song meant was that//: Alec had seen something or a secret that the person he respects so much, do something bad that he looses respect for him. To this, it lead him hate or some other negative feelings // like frustration, whatnot // and to the point that he burnt this person he respects so much's pictures and everything related to this person. He kept all he believed while he was in his youth that this person had done in casket, as if he's saying that this is all a lie. And the death may not actually he a death, it's probably the respect or trust or something. And the lone that he says he doesn't realized, he probably refuse to do so, cuz he doesn't want to see/recognize the person he once respect so much
+[AGP] Peakjas well, the meaning of the song can be understood in many ways, like art and poetry, but I understood it not cuz I'm good at English, I suck at it, tbh. But I think it's all in how your emotions sees it, I guess, or just personal experiences translated into a song/art/poetry(etc)
+Laurène Caillebot true, but at the same time not?? cuz Annabelle's homework is like Death of a Hero cuz its so detailed, who knows maybe it also has another meaning but that's still true too
For me, this song talks about Jon Bellion. Alec said in a recent interview it was about someone who he really looked up too and who dissapointed him, he was one of his favourite artists, but he's scared to say who. I say that it's about Jon Bellion because Alec co-wroted a song with him (New york soul pt. II), and he even sings on the chorus on the song, but didn't get credit for it. At least that's what I think.
I had this song playing on my phone while I was in the shower, and I was sitting in the bathtub letting it fill up while the water was coming out of the showerhead over me, and I was listening to these lyrics when all of the sudden the meaning of it hit me. It really spoke to me, I feel like I lost a lot of role models this year, people I looked up and/or trusted who’s veil I finally saw through as I grew up and matured and it caused a lot of pain. This song offered me a lot of realization and closure in a time when I was still lost and hurt by everyone I used to idolize.
This is exactly what is special about Alec's songs and why I enjoy them so much. They are just so honest and straight forward. So simple yet so complex. The songs are as clear as glass. And the simplicity and plain honesty add so much depth and character. So, thank you, Alec, for giving the world the gift of your music.
It sounds like he's talking about a father, Superman was what he thought a father should be like "Superman" started doing drugs and strayed away from everything good. He's afraid of the death of the father and that one day he'll have to bury him, he saw through everything good and saw what was going on and realized what the father has become. :(
Dear alec, you've helped me so much throughout the past year, without your music i wouldn't be where i am today. you've helped me discover myself and i can't thank you enough..
To my Hero, and love, Joshua Dickey. May you rest in peace 12/12/2020. This song give me chills, as Alec Benjamin was one of our favorite artists to fire dance to. It has been weeks, and I still cry uncontrollably to this song.
i think this song is about a kid who looked up to his father as his hero. on the first line of the song he talks about how "superman" was doing lines or something in the bathroom which i think he is talking about drugs,and he also talks about how he doesnt recognize him,thats because his dad probably doesnt do that type of thing around him, and when he talks about he's a witnnes to the death of a hero, i think he meant"he is no longer my superman". By when he says he threw away the pictures in the attic i think he meant,"i got rid of all the memmories that we had". For all the people that have to go through this, I pill pray for you and wish you the best of luck, i hope things get better for you (:
Seriously when I say with every song you write I fall more in love with your music I’m not lying. I knew that I’d love this song from the moment you posted a clip on Instagram. I’ve been waiting so patiently. I’m so proud of you and what you have done with your music! I’m so happy to have been able to watch your talent grow since paper crown. 🖤 I’m so excited to see what you do next!
Woah I thought that was Tyler Joseph at that tiny rapping section!!!! I can't express how much of an amazing artist you are, never stop making the beautiful music you make :)
Hey man. I love this song, and love your music. The other night I discovered something about my dad that has made me feel like I’ve witnessed the death of a hero. This song is helping me, and I thank you for that. I don’t know if you read these but I thought I’d say I’m thankful for your music. Thanks bro.
Unironically this song described my father. He was always described by our family as our superman, we didnt know until I was about 10, but he had a terrible drug addiction. This ruined my teenage and childhood for 16 years and the things I saw were horrifying due to the drugs he did. My father went from superman to a stranger, and only died of a drug overdose last year. He loved superman before he got onto drugs. Had a shirt, had a superman ring, he was literally my superman. Unforunately he died last year and now we are engraving a superman symbol on his grave. This whole song describes the feelings ive had until this point...
My dad died of cancer 1 year ago today... and I was just browsing through youtube because.. I am sad.. and I stumbled upon this song... and it just reminds me of my dad.. he was, in a way, a hero. He wasn't a firefighter or a policeman or superman, in fact, he was not even employed and on top of that he and my mom never got along. My mom is very head strong, stubborn and she can get very hard to tolerate but I love her anyway. Even though my mom did not want my dad to live in our house with us in Oregon and had him move to North Carolina, he always sent us letters and we would send him letters back as much as possible. We never called much but I wish we had because now I would do ANYTHING to hear his voice again, but I never will. Anyway long long long story short. This song reminds me of my dad. who was my hero. He was always there for me and my little sister and I jut wish I could have been there more for him.
"Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero" Reminds me of my dog..she save me from committing suicide 5 times helped me with deppression and anxiety and helped me recover from anorexia she was a hero and a amazing dog RIP baby girl!💞😭
Why am I just discovering this now!This is such a beautiful song. Haven’t heard something this good in a while. Lyrics, production, vocals, all amazing! We’re so lucky to experience this. Keep it coming.
Any foster kids or past foster kids able to relate to this? If so, I just want you to know you are relevant and you are important. It may not seem like it now, but you will be able to control your future and what happens to you. You can make a difference. I know you probably don’t trust a stranger from the internet with a dumb user name, a Pidge icon, and I sound like a poster in a classroom, but I just want you to know, no matter how hard it gets, and no matter how many ups and downs you have, you aren’t a lost cause, even if your heroes turn out to just be civilians. I wish you the best of luck.❤️
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I love you songs
Ok let me right on calender!!!
I just cannot explain how relatable and lively your songs are, seriously, you're awesome! (I mean it.)
I want to know the story of this
The music you bring into this world is so beautiful. Please don't stop
Right!!! Agree 100%
10/10
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Mahir Islam, haha same.
agreed
beautiful just like all your other works ♥
Hey Zen
Zenpai, ur here :0
Not like I'm already waiting for ur version of that piece of art
Zen - Kun Yo senpai
ZENPAI
Zennn
Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
My favorite part
“That night I put my youth in a casket
And buried it inside of me
That night I saw through all the magic
Now I’m a witness to the death of a hero”
Same
That part played as I read it
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Same
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@@simplyheaven7173 Same
no word can describe..
Love your music alec and unreality
OMG I LOVE U
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yes it can it's in Arabic and the best but it is not a song here it is ua-cam.com/video/qSc-R3NrskI/v-deo.html
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You’re such an underrated artist!
fahrenheit sounds I agree.
YES!! Finnaly someone else says that. He is amazing, his music is PERFECT!!!
That's not true. People that know about him love his songs. So I don't think he is underrated. The problem is most people have never heard of him.
True but a lot of people just don't want to listen to new songs. He deserves more love than he gets!
Hellsing7747 I meant popularity as well. But I feel ya
i don't know why but this song reminded me of my father. My dad was a drug addict, a gambler and an alcoholic. My family, my mom and my childhood and teenhood was hell because of him. After he divorced with my mother, he re married and we went separate way. I still meet with my father but maybe once a month but then its just for a few hours. Although I am the eldest of 3 siblings, I was pretty spoilt. But when my dad left, I " put my youth in my casket ". I become more mature and strong.
I love my dad, to me he is my hero, but sometimes I felt that he was already gone from my life.
Death of a Hero...
Idzuan Idris tHaT was kind of like me, but my moms bipolar and she used to hit me when I was little and my mother and father got divorced when I was 1 year old and they never got remarried. She came back and left over and over again for 10 years
But they got divorced for good this time 3 years ago and my dad couldn’t be happier because he now has me, my step mom, and my two step sisters. I am happy for him and I got my dream of having sisters, but I can’t help but feel forgotten my mother is always with her boyfriend and I feel like my dad is forgetting me.
Since they got divorced 3 years ago I have been depressed and nobody will help me and I have done some pretty despicable things to myself but no one cares so why should I.
Thank you persona comment section in the comment section😂😂 I just poured my heart out😂😂
sorry for everything buddy. you have " put your youth in the casket and move on. its so much more out there for us.
I know its not my place to say this but please don't do anything that you might regret because we got only one life and lets do our best to make meaningful, for our self and people around us.
Honestly I relate my dad is clean now and never remarried but he did hit my mum and nearly died from overdosing and he lives 3 hours away and I didn't even get to visit him in the hospital I rarely get to see him but I got to see him today so that was nice 😊
same but with my brother
Who else thinks that Alec's journey over the last few months has been amazing? And who else thinks that Alec deserves much more recognition?
For sure he does!
He's so underrated !
Dude he deserves to be a celebrity. Be in the spotlight instead of those music artist that aren't even good. But I think it's good Alec hasn't reached stardom, who knows what the music industries might do to him. They might even change his music into those non sensible pop music, just no.
Chris Rue he is already in a big label and Alec have already an incredible fan base who supports him! It's all about the time that he will get more and more fans and I really hope he can deal with it :)
I want him to have the fame he deserves but I don’t at the same time because he’ll start working with people and that’ll lead to something horrible
"That night I put my youth in a casket and buried it inside of me"
First of all, it hit me so hard.
Second, I really wish I hadn't done that. I regret it. I hate it
When I read this comment, that part of the song was going on, legit!
No way that just happened to me
Wow..me too. At the moment i read this comment😮
Wow.....well, it's never too late for a start over. ^^
Kevin Start R U SAYING THAT U HATE ALEC?!?!?!?!?! ☹️
Here is Alec.
Underrated.
Yes. Billie fan?
@Allison Gargiulo Ikr, Billie shouldn’t be more popular than Alec, Alec’s songs are heavenly, but Billie’s are, like you said, mostly whispering things and are just not good
EXCATLYY
He's still going strong
@@kadenw968 I don’t think I’d go as far to say that she shouldn’t be famous, or that someone should be more famous than her, but in my opinion, Alec is WAY better. It comes down to peoples own personal opinion and music taste.
i literally have chills. the meaning of this song. wow.
Kahlen Barry what is the meaning?
@@princesscherry171 Read the description
Kahlen Barry omg I never knew you listened to him I love your UA-cam channel and Alec's too
"i saw through the magic" it's actually sad that one day we really do stop looking at things like we did as children, amazing as always though alec (i LOVE the speaking portion at 2:20)
Madilyn Schroeder me too sis, but just for future reference that was the bridge :)
"Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero" wow.. that got me.. I'm crying rn😭😭😭
I don't know why but a lot of your songs make me cry. Actually not in a bad way. It's like omg someone knows how to express these feelings... The feelings that I have and can't explain... I love all your songs. They all have such a strong message. I wish you would see this, but honestly doubt you will. You're my inspiration. Alec, thank you, you may not think that you could change someone's life with music. Yet you have made mine so much better. I used to be so shy and scared thinking I was stupid for being the way I am, but you're songs helped. Keep up the awesome work. Thank you!
DolphinLord 1300 Damn....Mike Caren was right
When do I tell him this song is about drugs and abuse...
Same 🥺
Alec Benjamin has helped me get through the death of my best friend.....His ability to put feelings into words is amazing
First “If We Have Each Other” now this beauty? Alec your spoiling us!
This song reminds me of the moment you realize that someone who look up to is just a person with flaws like the moment I realized my father was an alcoholic. 😔
every person is a person with flaws, but I understand what you're getting at. I hope your father gets better
Its ok it will get better
I should know
As is my father. You are not alone.
its not my father... its actually my mother for me
This song reminds you of the thing this song is about?
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Best of luck for your tour! Can you come to Europe? We are waiting for you? This song is amazing!
Eu te amo
Alec Benjamin I love you
I WAITED FOR THIS SINCE YOU TALKED ABOUT IT WITH ZACH UGH I LOVE YOU
Alec Benjamin I love youuuuuuu!!!! Another show in Seattle please!!!!!
Please don’t stop making music. The stories you sing are captivating, you are amazing Alec💛
Emi 56 Isn't it crazy that music bring us all together even if we are from different countries.
I wish to bring people closer through my music as well someday,,...
Please visit my channel and leave your reviews, It will mean a lot
Lots of love, keep lovin each other :))))
Naukden Your voice is quite good, you derserve more of an audience, I just think you should try writing your own song and try to put your heart into it, use Alec as an inspiration, I think you would create wonderful music that might even sound better than just a cover, just my opinion you don't have to do what I say do what you want to do
I'm captivated by his VOICE and LOOKS obviously!!
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"Last time I put some food in a casket and burried it inside of mee....last night I saw through the magic and now I am witness to the death of a chilli crab."
I love youuuuuu....are u reading this?
You always help my depressing
Mr. Benjamin you're songs save me from suicide and i just wanted to thank you for saving my life thank you 😔 i also think of you as a hero
Alec Benjamin please come to Belfast or Dublin 😔
"That night I put my youth in a casket
And buried it inside of me" 💔
Excellent, deep song.
not being rude but you forget "it" after buried
It's true, thanks for the correction!!
This song really is a masterpiece
Maybe it's just me, but replace "Magazines" with "Memories". Regardless, this song is pure.
S h o o k
I didn't think someone could make this many bops in such a short amount of time, yet you've done it again Alec damn
Well I love pork
:)
@@hosseokjin8685 Well i like chicken :)
@@shenneth-sandwich1700 well I love pork :)
@@hosseokjin8685 I was so confused til I realized what my name was goddamit
@@yeardachowdhury7330 😂👏🏻👍🏻
Nice to hear a song with meaningful lyrics. Don't get that much these days. Super catchy song too. Interested who the hero was...
It says it was Superman
@@moontown4444 he knows superman! Holy shit!
probably a close family member...his dad or something
I’m like 99% sure it’s *John Mayer*
Mike Cz Superman bitches
Alec is such an underrated. His music his so creative and just... a genius. He deserves way more ❤️
I love it ✨✨✨🌹
ღ NightcoreGalaxy ღ I love your Nightcore videos.
Keep up the good work☺️
Nightcore this now!!!!
Wow, I love your nightcore, and I am glad to know you listen to Alec's songs
Yo sempai, you gonna hook us up with a nightcore version?
Wow you're nightcore version is perfect. 👌❤🌹
Leaving a comment here so when someone likes, I get remembered of this amazing song
Idk but your voice just makes me close my eyes and listen to every word youre singing.
Literally same he da bomb
@@kenneditrickey4479 Ikr!!!
Honestly u're too underrated, i just relate so much to ur music.. hope ur gonna become more famous cuz others need to feel that too❤
He is NOT underrated. Nobody thinks he sucks. Most people that know about him think he's great. He is definitely not underrated however he is not popular enough.
Hellsing7747 that's kind of what he meant tho
Matthew Giusti imma she but thx😂❤
Hellsing7747 thats what i meant silly dummy
*"Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero"*
This is what I thought of when my dog was put to sleep.
I'm so sorry
This made me cry, I'm so sorry for you!
I am so sorry my dog died a couple years ago and it still hurts😢
I felt this.
My dog, Emma, was apart of my life until November 2and, 2017. I witnessed her die from old age (she was 16)
Our dogs are in a better place now, though
Oh this hit hard I wish you the best
Your songs are so filled with emotions and always made me thinking twice. Keep up the good work!
Shintaro Aizawa you’re not first
@@daknboot i see that is unfortunate
All your songs are so perfect! 😍
Jess the unicorn ikr!
Here's the instrumental of 👆 song ☺
👉 ua-cam.com/video/R6q7g8MUhR8/v-deo.html
he’s perfect lmao
Except this one i mean i liked boy in a bubble, if we have each other, water fountain, etc. But this one is just 😐
Hesham Al Qennah bahaha yea, boy in the bubble and if we have eachother are my favorites but i like this one too :)
When i first listened i didnt know what the song was saying atfirst, i just like the rhythm. I saw the lyrics and realized it wasn't talking about superman dying but instead the old superman who would do anything protect even one person. The hero he once was has died
LOVE LOVE LOVE !
so addicted to all of your songs
Same ^^
Same here
Lyrics ;)
I was in Pittsburgh when I saw Superman in the backroom
He was doing lines or something in the bathroom
I barely recognized him at all
I saw him doing things you shouldn't do with all that power
I wish someone would have thrown him in the shower
I barely recognized him at all
That night I put my youth in a casket
And buried it inside of me
That night I saw through all the magic
Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero
I burned all the pictures in the attic
And threw away the magazines
That night I saw through all the magic
And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero
I tried to look away but you can't look away from a trainwreck
The things you said to girls, well they were shameless
I barely recognized him at all
I tried to help but he said he was just too far from saving
And nothing I could say was gonna change him
I barely recognized him at all
That night I put my youth in a casket
And buried it inside of me
That night I saw through all the magic
Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero
I burned all the pictures in the attic
And threw away the magazines
That night I saw through all the magic
And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero
The death of a hero, he couldn't be saved
Now I'm cutting the grass and I'll cover his grave
I'll cover his grave
The death of a hero, I'm turning the page
Now I'm cutting the grass and I'll cover his grave
I'll cover his grave
That night I put my youth in a casket
And buried it inside of me
That night I saw through all the magic
Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero
I burned all the pictures in the attic
And threw away the magazines
That night I saw through all the magic
And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero
There are already lyrocs
Lmao fking idiot
THERE ARE BLIND PEOPELE DUMBASS
There are some people who think it's too fast, or are blind. Don't go assuming things. And apologize to the person who did the lyrics.
@@matj-ai blind people cant see .
DUMBASS
Such a talented artist, I can't wait for everyone to know your name 💛
They won't
Benedetto LoParo you've gotta have hope!!
@@sarahlynn8506 I do, I hope he fails.
Benedetto LoParo what why
@@PurpleStateOfficial the fuq 😕😕
Alec is the *new* hero we don't deserve but desperately need *♡*
Such a underrated song! Please keep singing!!!!!!
I remember when my hero let me down. He basically created my childhood. Drama erupted, and truth spread out. I just didn't see someone I admired anymore, just a mere rip off afterwards. It hurt, and changed the way I saw my childhood shows, the things he created.
Who was you hero
Hi Alec I know you won’t read this because I’m just another fan girl to you... but I know how much time and effort goes into every song you make and even though it may be hard sometimes we love you and we hope you never give up, keep up the amazing work !!
Praise💛💛💛💛
You are not just another fan girl.You put such little faith in yourself.I hope you have a great amazing night.You are beautiful and strong and powerful and I think the rest of the people that like Alec agrees.
The amazing world of Meg Grant Fat or fan?
This comment is why commas matter....
This is some of the most amazing music I've ever heard. The music is gorgeous and the story is emotional and powerful. I can't believe someone could make something this beautiful, this is truly touching. The "Death of a Hero", representing the realization that not everyone you look up to is as benevolent as they seem is so sad but true. Putting your "youth in a casket" is one of the saddest things about growing up. Not only physical youth but the innocence of being a child and the magic you live in as a child dying is truly tragic.
20/20, my new favorite song.
That night he saw through all the magic. Now he came to the harsh reality of being an adult.
I think what this song meant was that//: Alec had seen something or a secret that the person he respects so much, do something bad that he looses respect for him. To this, it lead him hate or some other negative feelings // like frustration, whatnot // and to the point that he burnt this person he respects so much's pictures and everything related to this person. He kept all he believed while he was in his youth that this person had done in casket, as if he's saying that this is all a lie. And the death may not actually he a death, it's probably the respect or trust or something. And the lone that he says he doesn't realized, he probably refuse to do so, cuz he doesn't want to see/recognize the person he once respect so much
+[AGP] Peakjas well, the meaning of the song can be understood in many ways, like art and poetry, but I understood it not cuz I'm good at English, I suck at it, tbh. But I think it's all in how your emotions sees it, I guess, or just personal experiences translated into a song/art/poetry(etc)
Honestly it's not that hard to understand ;)
+Laurène Caillebot true, but at the same time not?? cuz Annabelle's homework is like Death of a Hero cuz its so detailed, who knows maybe it also has another meaning but that's still true too
"I burned all the pictures in the attic"
For me, this song talks about Jon Bellion. Alec said in a recent interview it was about someone who he really looked up too and who dissapointed him, he was one of his favourite artists, but he's scared to say who. I say that it's about Jon Bellion because Alec co-wroted a song with him (New york soul pt. II), and he even sings on the chorus on the song, but didn't get credit for it. At least that's what I think.
I probably replayed this 10000 times already.
Me too
same
I had this song playing on my phone while I was in the shower, and I was sitting in the bathtub letting it fill up while the water was coming out of the showerhead over me, and I was listening to these lyrics when all of the sudden the meaning of it hit me. It really spoke to me, I feel like I lost a lot of role models this year, people I looked up and/or trusted who’s veil I finally saw through as I grew up and matured and it caused a lot of pain. This song offered me a lot of realization and closure in a time when I was still lost and hurt by everyone I used to idolize.
How does he write these really meaningful songs? I love how every song tells a story ❤️
Cadê os brasileiros? 🇧🇷 🇧🇷
Postamos a tradução da música em nosso canal, se liguem lá 💛
Space LEG EUUUUUUUUU AMO ALEEEEEC
Amém! Mais brasileiros!
AQUII
"-"
Garota eu vou pra Candyfornia
This sounds like it would be played at the final credits of a great movie and I freakin love it
Woahhh, that small little rap was everything and more
Stefan Karl was a hero who played a villain
R.I.P childhood
#F
This is exactly what is special about Alec's songs and why I enjoy them so much. They are just so honest and straight forward. So simple yet so complex. The songs are as clear as glass. And the simplicity and plain honesty add so much depth and character. So, thank you, Alec, for giving the world the gift of your music.
Clicked the video as fast as i can
Can anybody agree????
I found him only recently, i dont even deserve to be this early, thank you UA-cam
dude same
Literally, all of my favorite singers are underrated.
WHY!?!?!?!
My mom and I love your music.
Thank you for doing what you do.
Why isn't Alec more popular? He is so unbelievably talented
Why is it so underrated? I swear, this means everything for me.
I love his music so much. And I want him to get popular. But I would miss the little community we’ve made..
Honey Mint thank god im not the only one who thought this :) ❤️
I want him to recognize me when he is famous
true
YASSSSS IM SO HAPPY THANK YOU ALECC THIS IS AMAZING!!!
*my favorite thing about alec is he tells stories*
Ahhh thank you for blessing our ears today!
Beautiful voice🤘🏻
Here's the instrumental of 👆 song ☺
👉 ua-cam.com/video/R6q7g8MUhR8/v-deo.html
Omg! Did anyone else see the grave in the background?
Yee
yes
Yup
it's the details that hit me hard and i'm kind of just crying while watching alec's music videos
that's right the onion ninjas have no part in this
I hope you are ok. Even though our heroes do let us down we just have to keep marching on. Just know hat you have us.
Haven’t heard it yet but I know it’s great
Amanda Finn All his songs are great
CeeCee Roxi very true
Its Alec Benjamin we're talking about, of course it'll be a great one
It sounds like he's talking about a father, Superman was what he thought a father should be like "Superman" started doing drugs and strayed away from everything good. He's afraid of the death of the father and that one day he'll have to bury him, he saw through everything good and saw what was going on and realized what the father has become. :(
Maybe not nesessarily a father but an idol
@@puzzlepiece2502 or brother
@@thatonemoonboy -or a friend dressed as superman in a bathroom doing coke which he then decided to make a song about-
@@dream_1526 probably😂
It was a singer he revealed in a interview by accident but he doesn't want to give out anymore details so it couldn't be a family members
Your music is always so amazing Mr. Benjamin!
That's what we called my teacher and noe I feel weird 😂😂
YESS, I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!
Alec your voice brings me tears!! You’re incredible, please never give up with your music
OMG! Goosebumps after three seconds! You deserve far more recognition, worldwide! I wish you the best of luck for your future! I'll be there!
Dear alec, you've helped me so much throughout the past year, without your music i wouldn't be where i am today. you've helped me discover myself and i can't thank you enough..
there needs to be a Music Video for this song Alec!!!!!
To my Hero, and love, Joshua Dickey. May you rest in peace 12/12/2020. This song give me chills, as Alec Benjamin was one of our favorite artists to fire dance to. It has been weeks, and I still cry uncontrollably to this song.
Alec is underrated, he deserves more recognition
i think this song is about a kid who looked up to his father as his hero. on the first line of the song he talks about how "superman" was doing lines or something in the bathroom which i think he is talking about drugs,and he also talks about how he doesnt recognize him,thats because his dad probably doesnt do that type of thing around him, and when he talks about he's a witnnes to the death of a hero, i think he meant"he is no longer my superman". By when he says he threw away the pictures in the attic i think he meant,"i got rid of all the memmories that we had". For all the people that have to go through this, I pill pray for you and wish you the best of luck, i hope things get better for you (:
Your music is so deep and I cry every time
I’ve been waiting so long for this song awwwwwwwwwww I’m so happy
As Soon as I listened closer to the lyrics and then put it into my own story and life I just cried.. 💖
You know Superman??
@@demolitionwilliams Superman is a metaphor. Be a bit more sensitive. I know it was a joke but drugs and abuse are sensitive topics.
@@demolitionwilliams I’m seeing this two years later haha
Seriously when I say with every song you write I fall more in love with your music I’m not lying. I knew that I’d love this song from the moment you posted a clip on Instagram. I’ve been waiting so patiently. I’m so proud of you and what you have done with your music! I’m so happy to have been able to watch your talent grow since paper crown. 🖤 I’m so excited to see what you do next!
damn i just realised all my favourite nightcore songs came frome this legend how did i not know lol. This guy is underrated
Woah I thought that was Tyler Joseph at that tiny rapping section!!!! I can't express how much of an amazing artist you are, never stop making the beautiful music you make :)
my boi alec getting confused for my boi ty, how interesting
Ikr, it had a similar vibe lol
yA lIkE jAzZ
I am glad that I am not the only one that think of twenty one pilots!
Yeah his music definitely reminds me of tøp in a really good way
who else thinks alec needs more attentions?
Tengoku 🙋🙋
Hey man. I love this song, and love your music. The other night I discovered something about my dad that has made me feel like I’ve witnessed the death of a hero. This song is helping me, and I thank you for that. I don’t know if you read these but I thought I’d say I’m thankful for your music. Thanks bro.
I just listened to this song for the first time it is way to relatable and the sudden part where he was low-key rapping caught me off guard.
Very fitting for the dsmp fandom rn…
I am continuously impressed by your work. I have no words for how much I love you as an artist.
Unironically this song described my father. He was always described by our family as our superman, we didnt know until I was about 10, but he had a terrible drug addiction. This ruined my teenage and childhood for 16 years and the things I saw were horrifying due to the drugs he did.
My father went from superman to a stranger, and only died of a drug overdose last year. He loved superman before he got onto drugs. Had a shirt, had a superman ring, he was literally my superman. Unforunately he died last year and now we are engraving a superman symbol on his grave.
This whole song describes the feelings ive had until this point...
This has such a deep meaning and I'm shook. I'm choked up. Alec, you did it again. You're absolutely amazing.
I absolutely love it. His voice, the lyrics, the style. It is just perfect. ♥️
a friend recommended me this song and since then no song has ever beaten to this till date. ❤
Why aren't you world famous yet. You really deserve it! Good luck alec🖤
he so good at turning stories and actual feelings into songs
My dad died of cancer 1 year ago today... and I was just browsing through youtube because.. I am sad.. and I stumbled upon this song... and it just reminds me of my dad.. he was, in a way, a hero. He wasn't a firefighter or a policeman or superman, in fact, he was not even employed and on top of that he and my mom never got along. My mom is very head strong, stubborn and she can get very hard to tolerate but I love her anyway. Even though my mom did not want my dad to live in our house with us in Oregon and had him move to North Carolina, he always sent us letters and we would send him letters back as much as possible. We never called much but I wish we had because now I would do ANYTHING to hear his voice again, but I never will. Anyway long long long story short. This song reminds me of my dad. who was my hero. He was always there for me and my little sister and I jut wish I could have been there more for him.
who else wants to know who is one of Alec Benjamin's hero?
I was witnessing the "death of music" until I came across this!!! So good and creative...
This guy deserves a million subscribers because every song he puts out is absolutely phenomenal!
five million!!
"Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero"
Reminds me of my dog..she save me from committing suicide 5 times helped me with deppression and anxiety and helped me recover from anorexia she was a hero and a amazing dog RIP baby girl!💞😭
Alec is so good at singing, so beautiful. Love all of your songs. This one is probably one of my favorites 😍♥
this is sad and has such a deeper meaning then the acual words i love your music
Why am I just discovering this now!This is such a beautiful song. Haven’t heard something this good in a while. Lyrics, production, vocals, all amazing! We’re so lucky to experience this. Keep it coming.
IVE BEEN WAITING ALL DAY FOR THIS!! YAY! Thankyou so much! I love your music! You’re one of my favorite musicians, and you’re like lowkey cute sooo..
low key? He hot as heck
Hunter Young I know! I was just trying to be suddle about it so no one knew I was obsessed.
Ahahahah
Any foster kids or past foster kids able to relate to this? If so, I just want you to know you are relevant and you are important. It may not seem like it now, but you will be able to control your future and what happens to you. You can make a difference. I know you probably don’t trust a stranger from the internet with a dumb user name, a Pidge icon, and I sound like a poster in a classroom, but I just want you to know, no matter how hard it gets, and no matter how many ups and downs you have, you aren’t a lost cause, even if your heroes turn out to just be civilians. I wish you the best of luck.❤️
All your songs inspire me and help my happiness grow everyday I listen to your songs.