Alec Benjamin - Pretending (Demo)

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  • @AlecBenjaminMusic
    @AlecBenjaminMusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1016

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

    • @muradaliwakili5818
      @muradaliwakili5818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hi Alec Benjamin
      Love your songs. They are amazing and you sound is very calming and sweet.

    • @onlytoldthemoon2753
      @onlytoldthemoon2753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi again lol

    • @douaeamghar2060
      @douaeamghar2060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dude your voice’s super good and I can’t wait to go and buy your album so keep going and sing more and more

    • @sk.1pp_
      @sk.1pp_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yaaaaaay!!

    • @alisa8365
      @alisa8365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YAYYYYY!!

  • @Bojackthehorseman
    @Bojackthehorseman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +212

    Been listening to this for YEARS and now its 2024

    • @Slayla_123
      @Slayla_123 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yusss😮😊😂❤

  • @chakisamomin5650
    @chakisamomin5650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2907

    ❤❤ this guy is so so talented.. he deserves more...a lot more

  • @MadilynSchroeder
    @MadilynSchroeder 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1675

    okay how do these songs get better with every single release you are so talented

    • @jaymann5236
      @jaymann5236 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yeah i am
      jk

    • @fubar6388
      @fubar6388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My last name is Schroeder 😮

    • @joeremley8078
      @joeremley8078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fubar6388 are you her dad who didnt come back with the milk?

    • @leafy_green7573
      @leafy_green7573 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joeremley8078 this is a perfect example of someone trying to hard to be funny =)

    • @joeremley8078
      @joeremley8078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leafy_green7573 yeah I dont have to try to hard to be funny I just wanted to make a really stupid joke :/

  • @leahgarner7779
    @leahgarner7779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1633

    Me: *trying to sleep*
    Me again: "Ok.. one song."
    Also me: Come on Alec, you're really gonna make me listen to every song Because i can't resist it?

    • @jinkyung9682
      @jinkyung9682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Saaaamme...and then you get to the songs you want to listen to “one” more time...

    • @averybeck6901
      @averybeck6901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      IKR I stayed up an extra half an hour listening to his demos. ❤️

    • @xxkoky_playzxx4636
      @xxkoky_playzxx4636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lol sometimes I just put the songs on and try to sleep while its on XD

    • @luluhussain7592
      @luluhussain7592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is me right this moment 😂

    • @dallasdaylight4428
      @dallasdaylight4428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that is the literal truth

  • @huxley8671
    @huxley8671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    When Alec's DEMO's are better than modern day songs.
    Also, good news, Alec's back to working on this song. Remastering it, something like that :))

    • @wendymotown9718
      @wendymotown9718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah, I saw the tiktok!
      Amazing Alec.

    • @marygee9634
      @marygee9634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      oh seriously, sick! I want him to release his demos on spotify cause they're all amazing

    • @sumayyahkhan9850
      @sumayyahkhan9850 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WHAT? OMG

  • @macilopez1327
    @macilopez1327 7 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    This has to become an actual song! Alec deserves so much more credit than he's given.

    • @Lila12655
      @Lila12655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Maci Lopez StIlL nOt On SpOtIfy 😭😭

    • @freezing.winnie
      @freezing.winnie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hey this is some wild news for you

  • @MyName-ln7jq
    @MyName-ln7jq 7 ปีที่แล้ว +635

    Waiting for his Grammy💜💜💙

    • @choochoo4857
      @choochoo4857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      at first I read 'Waiting for his Granny" LoL

    • @maia_06
      @maia_06 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesh

    • @finnfio
      @finnfio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@choochoo4857 sameee

    • @jillianforeman7640
      @jillianforeman7640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Katy Perry needs one tooooo!!☹

    • @waltofficial8551
      @waltofficial8551 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jillianforeman7640 excuse us

  • @blazenkagrguric9147
    @blazenkagrguric9147 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2687

    [Verse 1]
    In this masquerade, she can't feel the pain
    Cover up her heart, with a little paint
    While he's pulling out a flask, to hide it all away
    There's nothing left to say
    He knows that they're drowning
    She hopes that there's still something left
    Let go now cause he leaving
    [Chorus]
    But she'd be fine pretending
    Things were alright, even while its ending keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty when she denies
    But she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
    [Verse 2]
    Step into the light, to look him in the eye
    Feeling so exposed,she tries to stay composed
    But every little fight, and every little lie is impossible to hide
    [Bridge]
    He knows that there're drowning
    She hopes that there's still something left
    Let go now cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while its ending keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes, all her words are empty when she denies
    [Chorus]
    But she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
    I hate to watch her hurt, I know it isnt right
    But she can find the courage to leave it all behind
    I wish I had I the words to help her realize
    That there is just no way to bring this back to life
    [Bridge]
    He knows that, there're drowning
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while its ending keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending, so what is she defending?
    Even when she's says she'll open her eyes
    All he words are empty when she denies
    But she can feel them bending all their love is pending so what is defending
    But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh
    She'd be fine

    • @kei-uk2on
      @kei-uk2on 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Blaženka Grgurić thank you!

    • @lice7897
      @lice7897 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      thanks

    • @sensualist8469
      @sensualist8469 7 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Blaženka Grgurić I used to hate these people but now I appreciate them for putting lyrics for those who don't know them

    • @emilycummings3098
      @emilycummings3098 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      bless

    • @karleecaldwell9092
      @karleecaldwell9092 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Blaženka Grgurić thank you

  • @clairestuber7915
    @clairestuber7915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    This man genuinely saved my life. This will probably get lost in the sea of comments, but I love you Alec. Thank you.

    • @funkitrie8397
      @funkitrie8397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It won't, my man it won't

    • @clairestuber7915
      @clairestuber7915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@funkitrie8397

    • @pi3.14etc
      @pi3.14etc ปีที่แล้ว

      how did he save your life? metaphorically I'm guessing but y never know ig

  • @starg1rl007
    @starg1rl007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1432

    2019: started listening to this
    2020: Still love it
    2021: remain LOVING it
    2022: AMAZING
    2023: just listened again, currently high as shit this song is amazing
    2024: years almost over! december 13th, i’m still a fan
    2025:

    • @azismahendra3140
      @azismahendra3140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      i know him a week ago, so love it

    • @minellaze
      @minellaze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      27192729198291910261: *still it*

    • @azismahendra3140
      @azismahendra3140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@minellaze if he's superman :D

    • @comet2951
      @comet2951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hm I don’t they’ll remember

    • @Kai-hi2ii
      @Kai-hi2ii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      i'll be like ninety and i'll still love his songs and that's saying something

  • @riannedrijver4879
    @riannedrijver4879 7 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    You can't even write bad music, can you? It's sooo good!!!

    • @puzzlepiece2502
      @puzzlepiece2502 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He put food inside a casket and buried it inside of him

    • @kvazuko2687
      @kvazuko2687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because he put chili crab in casket and the burried it insing him XD

  • @schaefferandnoone4505
    @schaefferandnoone4505 7 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    How does he know how to write about exactly whatever situation I’m in beautifully?!?!? honestly bless this boy

    • @mangoladon1004
      @mangoladon1004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too, I think we are a lot more alike the people realize...

    • @LilMilkyy_
      @LilMilkyy_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Because his songs are usually about his past and what he's been through especially with 'let me down slowly' he knew it was going to end so in the song he's pleading with her to break it down to him as gently as possible

    • @user-gf3fc9qv2d
      @user-gf3fc9qv2d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey there :) I can’t help but notice that you said you could relate to this song? Are you doing better now? :)

    • @schaefferandnoone4505
      @schaefferandnoone4505 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Enelah UwU kinda haha, life’s rough homie yk ?

    • @oliverwrxld1310
      @oliverwrxld1310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr

  • @casshunt5478
    @casshunt5478 7 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    THE ENDING IS SO GOOD THE WAY IT CUTS

    • @Lunethia
      @Lunethia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      it's called fade out, I believe, and normally takes 2-3 seconds longer than this. :p
      Honestly, if it had been 2 to 3 seconds longer it would've probably sound even better.
      I love songs fading out ~

    • @tonywalker1954
      @tonywalker1954 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right

  • @jdotyszn1436
    @jdotyszn1436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    "She be fine pretending, things were alright."
    Damn...

    • @enderedi539
      @enderedi539 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It hits so hard..

    • @Butterfly-yk9bw
      @Butterfly-yk9bw หลายเดือนก่อน

      ☹️❤️‍🩹

  • @katieschexnider1239
    @katieschexnider1239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +726

    Verse 1]
    In this masquerade, she can't feel the pain
    Cover up her heart, with a little paint
    While he's pulling out a flask, to hide it all away
    There's nothing left to say
    He knows that they're drowning
    She hopes that there's still something left
    Let go now cause he leaving
    [Chorus]
    But she'd be fine pretending
    Things were alright, even while its ending keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty when she denies
    But she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
    [Verse 2]
    Step into the light, to look him in the eye
    Feeling so exposed,she tries to stay composed
    But every little fight, and every little lie is impossible to hide
    [Bridge]
    He knows that there're drowning
    She hopes that there's still something left
    Let go now cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while its ending keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes, all her words are empty when she denies
    [Chorus]
    But she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh eh (she'd be fine)
    I hate to watch her hurt, I know it isnt right
    But she can find the courage to leave it all behind
    I wish I had I the words to help her realize
    That there is just no way to bring this back to life
    [Bridge]
    He knows that, there're drowning
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while its ending keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending, so what is she defending?
    Even when she's says she'll open her eyes
    All he words are empty when she denies
    But she can feel them bending all their love is pending so what is defending
    But she'd be fine prete eh eh eh eh
    She'd be fine

    • @gae_eboy
      @gae_eboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Simp .-. eh eh eh eh eh eh eh

    • @brodead1140
      @brodead1140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gae_eboy eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh

    • @katyphillips339
      @katyphillips339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ummmmm😶

    • @penguinparty_7898
      @penguinparty_7898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brodead1140 EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH

    • @wendymotown9718
      @wendymotown9718 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      First verse last line " He's " not he leaving

  • @DizzyDemon333
    @DizzyDemon333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2472

    . . . Songs always tells me a story and this one is mine. . .

    • @DizzyDemon333
      @DizzyDemon333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Alec Benjamin 0o0 OmGsh thanks for noticeing me this an grate honor !

    • @gymnastbyheartlol
      @gymnastbyheartlol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you for being somone to relate to

    • @mvlzni
      @mvlzni 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      same...especially of me and someone i used to like

    • @kayyy4048
      @kayyy4048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      same...even my parents dont understand me...

    • @robertm0215
      @robertm0215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ZoEy BaKeR same

  • @phyllisbreit6421
    @phyllisbreit6421 7 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    How? How is it possible? This is soo damn beautiful...

  • @PopRockandRoll12
    @PopRockandRoll12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I love the melody in this one! it's so catchy, and the lyrics are as meaningful as always.

  • @lilrexlapis
    @lilrexlapis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    Alec: Exists
    Gacha channels: _its free real estate_

  • @angelinawidmer9175
    @angelinawidmer9175 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Dude, how do you make music that’s so amazing?! I love every single song you’ve written!!!

  • @ginskiies6134
    @ginskiies6134 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Lyrics:
    In this mascaraed
    She can't feel the pain
    Cover up her heart
    With a little paint
    While he's pulling out a flask
    To hide it all away
    There's nothing left to say
    He knows that
    They're drowning
    She hopes that
    There's still something left
    Let go now
    Cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while it's ending, keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty
    When she denies
    That she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine preteeee (She'd be fine)
    Step into the light
    To look him in the eye
    Feeling so exposed
    She tries to stay composed
    But every little fight
    And every little lie
    Is Impossible to hide
    He knows that
    They're drowning
    She hopes that
    There's still something left
    Let go now
    Cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while it's ending, keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty
    When she denies
    That she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine preteeee (She'd be fine)
    I hate to watch her hurt I know it isn't right
    But she can find the courage to leave it all behind
    I wish I had the words to help her realise
    That there is just no way to bring this back to life
    He knows that
    They're drowning
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while it's ending, keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty
    When she denies
    That she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine preteeee (She'd be fine).

  • @jolenejensen7823
    @jolenejensen7823 7 ปีที่แล้ว +784

    i’m so shook on how he still doesn’t have 1mil

    • @ismaa3883
      @ismaa3883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He should have infinite XDD

    • @camalooo
      @camalooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He just reached it, now just gotta wait for 5 mil

    • @uneducatedtrashrat8180
      @uneducatedtrashrat8180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He does now~

    • @justantherperson
      @justantherperson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      YES HE HAS IT NOW SKKSKSKSK nOw lEtS gEt ThAt 10m sHAll we?

    • @therealeggkiller2318
      @therealeggkiller2318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@camalooo Yep

  • @nayanihil
    @nayanihil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    i wish he’d release his demos for real

    • @Boogiewoodle
      @Boogiewoodle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He can't

    • @CoCo3YouTube
      @CoCo3YouTube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      im waiting for wolf and the sheep on spotify >:( and some other songs

    • @yash7041
      @yash7041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can check them out on sound cloud
      Almost all of his music is available there

    • @imintoomanyfandoms3755
      @imintoomanyfandoms3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yash7041 yea I have all of his songs there

    • @nafeeahnaf6296
      @nafeeahnaf6296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Boogiewoodle Why can't he?

  • @azure._
    @azure._ ปีที่แล้ว +13

    5yrs later i always loved your older songs❤ im so proud how far youve come im so glad to be a fan!

  • @MsCraig-ti4xt
    @MsCraig-ti4xt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    love how deep your songs are, we can relate and its like a story your telling. thank you :)

  • @elodiewolf7794
    @elodiewolf7794 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    You are my favorite singer thanks for getting me through my life.

    • @ElexisStacy
      @ElexisStacy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the crazy rainbow
      🙃🙃

  • @bqwadseertg
    @bqwadseertg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I swear every time you release a song it becomes my favorite song, then you release another and THAT becomes my favorite...

  • @yourroyalweebness3692
    @yourroyalweebness3692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Anyone else really wish that this song would get released? I mean, I personally, would listen to this on a loop 25/7, it's one of my favorite songs on the planet. So sad that it's not official yet. Let's pray, shall we?

    • @queenofmirth8782
      @queenofmirth8782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sadly he doesn't own these songs anymore so he can't realise them on platforms :( his old label took all rights to these songs. Its pretty sad these songs would have done wonderful.

    • @Starlight-to6bm
      @Starlight-to6bm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@queenofmirth8782 Oh god thats tragic!! So do you have an idea what would happen to these songs? like would they be released by another artist or are they never gonna be officially released?

    • @queenofmirth8782
      @queenofmirth8782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Starlight-to6bm probably just never be released by Alec. Can't say anything is for certain, but it's highly unlikely he'll ever be able to release them later on.

    • @Starlight-to6bm
      @Starlight-to6bm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@queenofmirth8782 uhhuh right I get it thanks!

    • @cacaacac4009
      @cacaacac4009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@queenofmirth8782 actually! he is working on this song right now supposedly! remastering it.

  • @caniget100subswithoutavide4
    @caniget100subswithoutavide4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Before Christmas last year my family decided to go back to where I was born and on the 3rd day there we got to see my cousins and my niece (my cousins are all round the ages 6-2 and my niece is 1) and when we got there we were all talking about what we wanted for Christmas some other family members came and we all were excited because Christmas was only 5 days away.
    My family were talking about me and my depression because it had gotten worse while I was playing with my niece my cousin came up to me and she said
    “Why is my mummy and Aunty and your mummy saying you have something wrong with you?”
    And I answered with “there talking about my battle”
    She asked “what battle? Did you fight someone?”
    I simply said no that’s when she asked about the battle and I said Some people go through things in there life were there sad and feel lonely she instantly said that I’m not lonely and I have my family and friends (she’s 5) then I explained to her, I went through a different battle were I pretended I was ok when really I wasn’t I hide my emotions for years and no one noticed until I got battle scars at first she was confused then I showed her my arms she wondered how I got it and I said I went through I long battle I then explained the basic sadness and she said I hope you don’t feel lonely no and I said I feel lonely sometimes but I don’t when I see you and your cousins and brothers faces smiling at me and making me feel happy.

    • @YAT0LP
      @YAT0LP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel you...

    • @racheldekker7590
      @racheldekker7590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks sad

    • @elderberrysandwich5565
      @elderberrysandwich5565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awweeee I’m sorry, try to stay out of fights though. Let your scars heal please...

  • @Meggiester21
    @Meggiester21 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    You’re such a blessing tho. Oml all your music is so good. Keep up the good work dude!!

  • @booktales1687
    @booktales1687 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Move to the side, Santa. Alec is delivering the real gifts ❤

  • @holly6807
    @holly6807 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve never actually seen a solo artist where all their songs are amazing, and I’ve liked every single one. It’s very rare but well done Alec. Truly Talented x

  • @melika7152
    @melika7152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The artist that I know is never going to let me down. Doesn't matter what he puts out it still sounds amazing. Been fan of him for more than two years Now. All of his songs have a personal meaning to me. I wish he'd knew how much his music helped me. Thank you Alec

  • @KibaSnowpaw
    @KibaSnowpaw ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow, this song hits so close to home. It really captures the feeling of trying to hold on to something that's slipping away, even when you know it's not right. The imagery of the masquerade and painting over the pain really resonates with me. It's like we try to cover up our brokenness with a facade of happiness, but deep down we know that it's not sustainable.
    The line "All their love is pending, so what is she defending?" really speaks to the idea of being in a relationship that's on the brink of collapse. It's like we're holding on to something that's no longer there, and we're not sure why. We're defending something that's already lost.
    The chorus is so powerful, with the repetition of "she'd be fine pretending." It's like we're convincing ourselves that everything is okay, even when we know it's not. We keep our emotions bottled up, hoping that things will get better, but deep down we know they won't.
    The bridge is particularly heartbreaking, with the line "I hate to watch her hurt, I know it isn't right." It's like the narrator is helpless to stop the pain, even though they want to. And the final line, "She'd be fine," is so tragic because we know that she's not fine at all.
    Overall, this song is a poignant reminder that sometimes we have to let go of things that are no longer serving us, even when it's painful. It's a reminder to be honest with ourselves and to confront our emotions, rather than trying to cover them up. Thank you, Alec Benjamin, for this beautiful and honest song.
    #AlecBenjamin #Pretending #Emotional #Heartbreaking #Relationships #LettingGo #Honesty #Pain #Brokenness #Facade #Love #Denial #Tragic #Real #Authentic #Raw #Poignant #Resonant #Powerful #Beautiful #Music #Song #Lyrics

  • @jurneecantburn
    @jurneecantburn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    LYRICS
    In this masquerade she cant feel the pain,cover up her heart with a little paint. While he's pulling out a flask to hide it all away, theres nothing left to say.
    He knows that they're drowning she hopes that theres still something, left let go now cause he's leaving.
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright,even while its ending, keep it inside. She can feel them bending all their love is pending so what is she defeneding?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes. All her words are empty when she denies that, she can feel them bending all their love is pending so what is she defending? But she'd be fine pret eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh(×2)
    Step into the light to look him in the eye. Feeling so exposed she tries to stay composed. But every little fight and every little lie is impossible to hide.
    He knows that they're drowning. She hopes that theres still something left. Let go now cause he's leaving.
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright. Even while its ending keep it inside. She can feel them bending, all their love is pending so what is she defending?
    Even when she says shell open her eyes. All her words are empty when she denies, that she can feel them bending. All their love is pending so what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine pret eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh(×2)
    I hate to watch her hurt. I know it isnt right.
    But she can't find the courage to leave it all behind. I wish I had the words to help her realise, that there is just no way to bring this back to life.
    He knows that they're drowning. But she'd be fine pretending things were all right. Even while its ending keep it inside. She can feel them bending, all their love is pending so what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes. All her words are empty when she denies, that she can feel them bending. All they're love is pending so what is she defending? But she'd be fine pret eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh(×2) but she'd be fine

  • @MysteryVoice1405
    @MysteryVoice1405 7 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Unrelated to the song but Alec’s clothes are always so 🔥 I wanna raid your closet 😂 Also, this recurring theme of drowning in your songs, oh well, I’m just gonna *swim swim swim* 💙

    • @bibble03
      @bibble03 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YouGotNoJams just keep swimming just keep swimming 🐠

    • @naomirobertson5041
      @naomirobertson5041 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      low key read this when he said drowning😂

    • @willanthoniozeppeli7913
      @willanthoniozeppeli7913 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@naomirobertson5041 holy shit. Me to!

    • @willanthoniozeppeli7913
      @willanthoniozeppeli7913 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too*

    • @fubar6388
      @fubar6388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Swim Until You Love Me, ha! I get it.

  • @evelynnunez9269
    @evelynnunez9269 7 ปีที่แล้ว +665

    *And this video is why replay buttons exist* xD

    • @lauraappenzeller754
      @lauraappenzeller754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      So is paper crown the kinfe in my back and let me down slowly

    • @Luc1elle
      @Luc1elle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ex... Dee...

    • @fjgjghfhh8047
      @fjgjghfhh8047 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Overused

    • @iforgotmynameagain9512
      @iforgotmynameagain9512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry couldn't bring myself to ruin the 420 likes

  • @linkterrain5485
    @linkterrain5485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Dam these song really relates to my girlfriend. She took so long to open up to me about her depression. And now she’s ok she’s happier now.
    Edit: I know I am late I have listened to these song like the day it came out I just forgot to comment

  • @cecip8697
    @cecip8697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Now he is famous, I remember listening this song like a year ago and thinking that he deserves more views and now he has accomplished it❤️

    • @horrorhatch5130
      @horrorhatch5130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he still isn't famous, but he is more popular than before

    • @kirapuckett8717
      @kirapuckett8717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@horrorhatch5130 his song had 400 million views...

  • @panix.x
    @panix.x 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    the story lines are always so deep but so real

  • @catmaster5641
    @catmaster5641 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    You deserve so much more subscribers because your music is always amazing

    • @catmaster5641
      @catmaster5641 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No thank you for making great music

  • @jeanmayilu1098
    @jeanmayilu1098 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    [LYRICS]
    in this masquerade, she can't feel the pain
    cover up her heart, with a little paint
    while he's pullin' out a flask to hide it all away
    there's nothing left to say
    He knows that they're drowning
    she hopes that there's still something left
    let go now 'cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    even while it's ending keep it inside
    she can feel them bending
    all her love is pending
    so what is she defending
    even when she says she'll open her eyes
    all her words are empty when she denies
    and she can feel them bending
    all her love is pending
    so what is she defending
    But she'd be fine pretend
    Eend eend eeeeend(X3)
    (she'd be fine)
    step into the light to loke him in the eye
    feelin' so exposed she tries to stay composed
    but every little fight and every little lie is impossible to hide
    He knows that they're drowning
    she hopes that there's still something left
    let go now 'cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    even while it's ending keep it inside
    she can feel them bending
    all her love is pending
    so what is she defending
    even when she says she'll open her eyes
    all her words are empty when she denies
    and she can feel them bending
    all her love is pending
    so what is she defending
    But she'd be fine pretend
    Eend eend eeeeend(X3)
    (she'd be fine)
    I hate to watch her hurt i know it isn't right
    but she can't find the courage to leave it all behind
    i wish i had the words to help realise
    that there is just no way to bing this back to life
    He knows that they're drowning
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    even while it's ending keep it inside
    she can feel them bending
    all her love is pending
    so what is she defending
    even when she says she'll open her eyes
    all her words are empty when she denies
    and she can feel them bending
    all her love is pending
    so what is she defending
    But she'd be fine pretend
    Eend eend eeeeend(X3)
    She'd be fine

  • @IzukuMidoriya-uh2kz
    @IzukuMidoriya-uh2kz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why does this song make me cry every time?! ;-;
    He deserves more fans! ~ ♡

  • @_rubyistired_
    @_rubyistired_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    I've always hate it when my parents say: " Go to your room, this is not your business, you won't understand" whenever i try to have an opinion. It's just not fair, I guess life ain't fair

    • @YAT0LP
      @YAT0LP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's sadly how life is

    • @starchara6514
      @starchara6514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad
      If we got each other, and that's all we have
      I will be your friend, and I'll hold your hand
      You should know I'll be there for you 🎶
      (Alec Benjamin- If we have eachother)

    • @elderberrysandwich5565
      @elderberrysandwich5565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, us kids don’t get to have an opinion...

    • @NoName-xw2no
      @NoName-xw2no 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@starchara6514 that's the best answer you could give

    • @itsokayihatemeto2268
      @itsokayihatemeto2268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s how it is for me to...

  • @artlover1393
    @artlover1393 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love ❤️ this song already

  • @Akira33335
    @Akira33335 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    THIS IS SOOO GOOD and on more serious note is so relatable and true, and cool you made a song about it

  • @evawantsalighthouse
    @evawantsalighthouse 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Why is every song you put out so amazing?😍

    • @sadie4018
      @sadie4018 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eva But really!! I think many people think like that❤

    • @somethingskies4212
      @somethingskies4212 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because it’s Alec Benjamin

  • @Prakriti_and_nonu
    @Prakriti_and_nonu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    dude ... i am not crying .... no .. not at alll while listening to this song .... ahhh

  • @denkikaminari2085
    @denkikaminari2085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I just realized I sang along to the whole song. i haven't heard it in a while

  • @LucasRodrigues-qf1zr
    @LucasRodrigues-qf1zr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Amazing dude, your Voice is so good

  • @angelinalivingston6774
    @angelinalivingston6774 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    this is pure gold

  • @riddhi668
    @riddhi668 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Words can't describe how much I love this 💕💕💕

    • @riddhi668
      @riddhi668 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ohmygod you replied ack~!! I love your music so much oops 😂 💕

  • @alivenus1611
    @alivenus1611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By far one of my favorite songs by Alec. Thank you for these amazhang songs. We all love you. We will support you through your career.

  • @ajpwgirl3124
    @ajpwgirl3124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +872

    Hey you,
    Yes you.
    Do me a favor.
    Stop scrolling.
    Just stop.
    Breathe.
    Everything is going to be alright.
    Relax.
    We can get through this.
    No matter how hard things may seem right now

    • @inefablemoran5595
      @inefablemoran5595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      thank you, i really needed something like this

    • @christianahedman
      @christianahedman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you ;)

    • @Bri-op3lp
      @Bri-op3lp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thank you... i needed this... like really bad...

    • @dallasdaylight4428
      @dallasdaylight4428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      tysm i needed that

    • @cecerva
      @cecerva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We all need this right now

  • @venlis1450
    @venlis1450 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    your lyrics are giving me life.

  • @luriv37
    @luriv37 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Maaaaan you have to drop an album now!

    • @luriv37
      @luriv37 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thanks for the answer! :) I hope Paper Crown is in there

  • @h_dls7993
    @h_dls7993 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    At this point I'm convinced that if I'm having a good day alec won't post. He always posts when I have crappy days lol

  • @lana_unicorns6116
    @lana_unicorns6116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Alex is soooo underrated like seriously it just makes me sad that he is not more out there. Hes my favorite singer on this earth like I cant even.😞❤

  • @Im_Not_OKei
    @Im_Not_OKei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Listened to this when i was 13 and the mood was so sad that all of the things I've been through was tragic and hard and i sobbed. Listening to this again at 16 and the mood stayed the same and i sobbed
    This is too amazing, damn

  • @JayRobinson99
    @JayRobinson99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I had a bad breakup and this song just make me realize that when it's over it is over and that we shouldn't insist too much because if we love the other person we should give them their liberty when they feel like leaving!

    • @JayRobinson99
      @JayRobinson99 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know I do Alec!
      I fell in love with your voice and you're a great storyteller so I love this song!!!

  • @julieisntcoolie
    @julieisntcoolie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ALEC IM CRYING THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

  • @LightninPrestige
    @LightninPrestige 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song is amazing !!! LOVE IT !!

  • @ampoo1451
    @ampoo1451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was in a very bad place and relationship when i found this song and im happy that i found this back then. When thinking back at that time i could smile instead of crying

  • @kimikoito4503
    @kimikoito4503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This dude is so talented, each song has a meaning and his voice is so clear! He should get way more than he gets.

  • @jimenola1233
    @jimenola1233 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm dying to hear your songs in spotify !!!!

  • @laurawidmer6739
    @laurawidmer6739 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So beautiful. Lyrically incredible and your voice is mesmerizing. Really love your songs, I'm getting all the feels ❤💔 thanks!

    • @laurawidmer6739
      @laurawidmer6739 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alec Benjamin 😍 well I'm starstruck lol thanks for replying 😊😊 this song reminds me of lying to you by keaton henson. Anyway your voice is literally amazing. That's all 😅

  • @joowiez1618
    @joowiez1618 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Wait 1 view and 32 likes
    Your talent killed youtube

  • @poisonivy5590
    @poisonivy5590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t get over how in love I am with your voice! It’s so soft and smooth. I hope you never stop making music!

  • @janhavi6679
    @janhavi6679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    if i ever get a wish i would surely ask for alec to release his demos :)

  • @katmladosich3760
    @katmladosich3760 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song is so beautiful it touches my heart 💙

  • @lyndseyhankins5318
    @lyndseyhankins5318 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm in love with this

    • @jogair87
      @jogair87 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @starrm780
    @starrm780 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    For the one person who was sad no one posted the lyrics, I took my job back for you.... and Alec. I love you Alec:
    In this masquerade she can't feel the pain
    Cover up her heart with a little paint
    While he's pulling out a flask to hide it all away
    There's nothing left to say
    He knows that they're drowning
    She hopes that there's still something left
    Let go now 'cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while it's ending, keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty when she denies
    That she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine prete-
    She'd be fine
    Step into the light to look him in the eye
    Feeling so exposed, she tries to stay composed
    But every little fight and every little lie is impossible to hide
    He knows that they're drowning
    She hopes that there's still something left
    Let go now 'cause he's leaving
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while it's ending, keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty when she denies
    That she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine prete-
    She'd be fine
    I hate to watch her hurt I know it isn't right
    But she can't find the courage to leave it all behind
    I wish I had the words to help her realize
    That there is just no way to bring this back to life
    He knows that they're drowning
    But she'd be fine pretending things were alright
    Even while it's ending, keep it inside
    She can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    Even when she says she'll open her eyes
    All her words are empty when she denies
    That she can feel them bending
    All their love is pending
    So what is she defending?
    But she'd be fine prete-
    She'd be fine

    • @starrm780
      @starrm780 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alec Benjamin thank you so much Alec💜 love you

  • @Me-ss9os
    @Me-ss9os 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alec u are like a Fairytale. I can't describe how beautiful ur songs are. Every song deserves more.

  • @day_ali
    @day_ali 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can relate to this song 100%, and it’s sad. Alec uses his word is such a beautiful way, that I can’t help but cry. He is a God-sent-gift, and this world doesn’t deserve him.

  • @lunacortell6239
    @lunacortell6239 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Who are the 2 people who disliked this? Can't they see that he put his heart in all of his music and one of the most amazing people ever

    • @ElexisStacy
      @ElexisStacy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Luna Cortell they might have tapped it on accident because I automatically tap like and one time I tapped dislike I TAPPED LIKE SOOO FAST AFTER I SEEN THAT

    • @leonorame4883
      @leonorame4883 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LunaCortell its five now.. Sad. 😢

    • @breathofthewild7016
      @breathofthewild7016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get used to people like that.

    • @girlofthemoon3395
      @girlofthemoon3395 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Umm...maybe they just didn't like the Music?

    • @lunacortell6239
      @lunacortell6239 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alec Benjamin I love it ❤️😊

  • @keikokamal8961
    @keikokamal8961 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't need to listen to the whole song to know this is amazing! Only a 20 seconds in and I'm amazed!

  • @ThePerezHilton
    @ThePerezHilton 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Lovely!!

  • @sinadigunasekara2157
    @sinadigunasekara2157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    alec pls release this, this is amazing!!

  • @CH-en5wz
    @CH-en5wz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every once in awhile I trail back into ye' ol' TH-cam to find these old gems from so, so many years ago. I can only dream that one day he'll release these old bangers. I wish.

  • @GQKER
    @GQKER 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Whys isnt most your music in spotify?

    • @adropofmagicc
      @adropofmagicc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GQKER It is! I am so proud of him. :’) He’s come so far.

    • @THESMOSHTIME
      @THESMOSHTIME 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adropofmagicc this song isnt tho :c

    • @_ennuii
      @_ennuii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      its coz of some crap about record labels. Not really his choice ;/

    • @Normanm19
      @Normanm19 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because most of these are demos :(

  • @ItsEmer
    @ItsEmer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    heard this in your Instagram live earlier your songs are always so well written

  • @muntahadnan
    @muntahadnan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    alec has an amazing voice and his songs are meaningful, i cant help but cry

  • @zahraespoir8969
    @zahraespoir8969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is no word that Can express how inspired I am ... it's so beautiful song and your voice is very warm..I can't stop listening 🎧

  • @xxin.yi_
    @xxin.yi_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    honestly, i can make a whole playlist dedicated to Alec Benjamin, i mean who can resist this??

  • @Pixieworm
    @Pixieworm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This literally brought me to tears it's so amazing!❤️

  • @kaivaforever1513
    @kaivaforever1513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how easy it is for someone to become obsessed with Alec's music. I told my coworker to listen to his songs and she's convinced that he writes about her actual life. Especially with this song and Use Me, she says he literally gets her like no one else does. Alec just seems like a really empathetic person, which helps his storytelling a lot. God what a talented person

  • @ianxcietyyyy
    @ianxcietyyyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love his voice so much. His songs are soothing.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @manabendrasarkar9821
    @manabendrasarkar9821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    alec is the most underratted singer ....with a young soul
    every word and line have a meaning of its own
    everyone hit like who support it

  • @MiloBehm
    @MiloBehm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    2024 anyone?

    • @anniery477
      @anniery477 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Always there

    • @Lori_rose124
      @Lori_rose124 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      HERE!!!

    • @fayestarie.
      @fayestarie. 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      me !!

    • @Corffren
      @Corffren 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No

    • @LivysLemonade
      @LivysLemonade 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yess

  • @rubyrose6227
    @rubyrose6227 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I would love for this to be released on spotify you don't have to but it would be amazing

  • @afrahjiffry8712
    @afrahjiffry8712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How do I never get tired of his songs? I've been listening to them for years and they still make me feel like I'm listening to it for the first time ❤️

  • @overrated1fishyy
    @overrated1fishyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been listening to Alec for years, but I'm just recently discovering a bunch of his demos and I'm blown away, he really deserves more attention.

  • @emmaj.4239
    @emmaj.4239 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    its a very nice song! its my favourite one and I would like to know if its ok if i do it at my school concert. if you are ok with it, is it possible to have the piano partitions? plz and thx!

    • @kvstudios3768
      @kvstudios3768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Im sad he never responded here

  • @sierrarossman3870
    @sierrarossman3870 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ❤Best song writer ever❤

  • @casshunt5478
    @casshunt5478 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I'm here for this I'm early and so alive yes

    • @mindingmine4221
      @mindingmine4221 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lucy Claire Right. This is a song when you are trying to think or sleep.

    • @mindingmine4221
      @mindingmine4221 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      And read.

  • @kyleterry5190
    @kyleterry5190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the few times youtube actually recommended me something good

  • @La.Bonitaaa
    @La.Bonitaaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time I listen to one of your songs i say “This is my favorite song” then I hear another one of your songs and the cycle goes on and on. You never disappoint me😍👌🏾😍

  • @queenkai497
    @queenkai497 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I honestly don't know why I haven't been active lately, I have no excuse for not listening to this song sooner. You're so talented Alec! Thank you for sharing your talents and lyrics with us. You have no idea how much of an impact your music has had on my life ❤️ I listen too it all the time :)

  • @k1mmi3x
    @k1mmi3x 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Beautifull as always💖 you are my favourite solo artist💖 keep it up Alec. Only a few dislikes. (cuz only those few people are _pretending_ as if they dont like this, they even convince themselves.)

    • @yuk4shii583
      @yuk4shii583 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ur soo sweet melody

    • @k1mmi3x
      @k1mmi3x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KittyLover HeartWarming thanks :)

    • @elademir5319
      @elademir5319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's beat up those 98 people who disliked😂 Who's with me?

    • @vishalmeshram8681
      @vishalmeshram8681 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true