Back here after the announcement! Finally no more having to come to TH-cam to hear this. Mark your calendars y’all!!! NOV 26th recorded version comes out!
I agree with that 210%!!!! I always get so hype about his music!! He is an incredible writer!! (I can’t say that about most musicians/artists making music today)
Thank you, Ben! You're an incredible musician and song writer. Please remember, your authenticity, love of family,and realness are the reasons you are loved by those who know how awesome you are! Keep up the good. Never change. Never become all materialistic. 😉
Mr. Ben... your voice and talent are a gift from God. Many have probably said it, but just so you remember: I appreciate your transparency and sincerity. I can't wait for you to release more songs. I'll be honest, in duets, I just skip the other people to listen to your voice.
So, I share a lot of your songs with my high schoolers. I teach here in Costa Rica, and a lot of my kiddos have fallen in love with your music and lyrics. We've been in a lock down for quarantine since March, my seniors are having a difficult time with this, but February we get to have school in person again....this song will be played loudly in Mr. D's science class for sure. Thanks for inspiring.
Ben, you just know when we need more music, and you provide! I love how you are making more songs! Thank you!! I can’t wait to see what you do in 2021!!!!
I don't understand how he does it! Ive never liked EVERY song from any artist except for Ben Rector! I mean EVERY SONG IS AMAZING!!! Please release this one!!
Been sitting in front of my keyboards, guitars to the side ...playing and waiting...but I'm at risk because of my age...Church shut down..my musician friends just sitting home. We've played once since March and had to separate by 30feet..church rule..and outside. I'm praying for this to end and I'm just hoping what you sang will happen..the best is yet to come. Nice song
Ben, with each song that you write, I almost always get chills. This song is no exception-- the chord progressions, too!! I'm also so pleased that you fit in the word "menagerie" into your lyrics (wow!!). Would love to be able to see you live one day 💛 Happy New Year's, everyone :)) hoping everyone stays happy, healthy, and warm.
He is awesome, but Jesus Christ is the gift we don’t deserve. Never put a man at the status of God. Ben is definitely fulfilling God’s purpose for him. Keep it up! Also, yessss. This will be my 2021 anthem.
you are truly just one of the best writers/singers/musicians of ALL TIME. the passion you have for music just radiates from you, i legit smiled watching this/you just do what you love!!
I just read all the comments that are currently present-according to TH-cam there are 90 comments. and comment is sooo kind, not a single negative or rude comment!! We’re all hyping you up, Ben!!! Honestly, I felt encouraged by the encouraging comments and they’re not even about me haha! Multiple people commented that you are a gift and you truly are! You created yet again another masterpiece!! It’s simple, perfect, beautiful, and uplifting! Your beautiful voice, amazing musical abilities, and incredible and refreshing song lyrics always leave me in awe (and I’m not just saying that-I mean it)!! Thank you Ben, for sharing your wonderful God-given gifts with the world! Someone commented that we don’t deserve you and all you share, although that may sound kinda extra, it’s true! May God continue to fill your heart with His love, joy, hope, and peace! I hope and pray God will continue to move your heart to create, write, and share your amazing gifts with the world! Thank you for being you!
You're one of the best kept secrets of the 🌎. I hope to keep enjoying your love of music. It's that feel it deep down kind of stuff. Meaning, craft, passion and whit. In a world full of chart topping garbage I'm glad you make that sweet sweet music. I can't tell you how many songs of yours I've been listening to and then finally caught the lyric's meaning and sobbed. Thank you. Happy new year Ben. Keep putting good in the world. ♥️
Ben, true story: I discovered your music in March or April of 2020, close to the start of COVID shutdowns. (How I never heard of you until then, I'll never know!) Between a global pandemic and personal heartbreak and disappointments, 2020 was one of the worst, weirdest, and most painful years of my life. But I am not exaggerating when I say your music helped carried me through it all. I must have played your albums "Magic", "Brand New", and "The Walking in Between" on repeat a hundred times by now. They gave me the space I needed to mourn the losses, look back on the good times with gratitude instead of bitterness, realize that change (though painful) is necessary for growth, and have hope that the best was yet to come (even if the future looked different than I expected). Thank you for giving me the soundtrack I needed for 2020. I can't wait until music venues reopen so I can see you in concert. Happy 2021!
Thank you so much, Ben. So many of us suffered in 2020, whether it was job loss, or being sick with covid-19 or having someone in our lives that died from COVID-19. We all needed to hear this so we can move on and leave all that pain and stress behind.
Being a twin myself, that just means when you are in town, you have to come and have dinner with my family (3 crazy boys, lizards, frogs, turtles, and dogs) so we can jam :-) blessings brother...
If you look up "hope" in the dictionary, this song's lyrics will be there. Listening to this gives me hope, optimism, and happiness. Thank you so much Ben 🤟🏽❣️
OH MAN I LOVED YOU OMG you kept me going in 2017 dude, i'm crying The Songs: - More Like Love - Wanna be Loved - I Like you I looked up "how is Ben Rector doing" and i see this! I'm so glad to see you're alive T_T Edit: there's a few more songs but omg those were the 1st i listened to. also, i had to make a minor grammar fix
Happy to be the 101st comment, and let me say, what a good song! Totally represents the transition from 2020-2021... thanks for bringing lots of great music to me in 2020! Can't wait for more music from you!
Your music has literally been the only thing getting me through quarantine. Me and my BFF had tickets to one of your concerts but it got canceled, I know almost all of ur songs
We had tickets to finally go see him. In March 2020. 🤦 It was one of the first concerts in our area to be cacelled due to COVID. Still waiting for our chance to see him live.
Back here after the announcement! Finally no more having to come to TH-cam to hear this. Mark your calendars y’all!!! NOV 26th recorded version comes out!
Just when you think “there’s no way he can keep cranking out bangers,” Ben Rector does it yet again.
I can't even think of a song of his I don't love!!
Ohhh record that song and put It on Spotify pleaseeeeeee!! I LOVE it!!!
I agree!!! 👏🎉🎉
Yes please!!! I want to put it in my playlist!
Yesssssssss
Agreed! I need to listen to this for the rest of 2021 haha
It is now on Spotify, with a few lyrical additions too. Enjoy! :)
One of véry few artists of whom i can listen to every single song and find something good in it. Lots of love, Ben. All the best.
I second every single word of this statement
I agree with that 210%!!!! I always get so hype about his music!! He is an incredible writer!! (I can’t say that about most musicians/artists making music today)
Elizabeth Rohr 2021% 😉
Thank you, Ben! You're an incredible musician and song writer. Please remember, your authenticity, love of family,and realness are the reasons you are loved by those who know how awesome you are! Keep up the good. Never change. Never become all materialistic. 😉
Mr. Ben... your voice and talent are a gift from God. Many have probably said it, but just so you remember: I appreciate your transparency and sincerity. I can't wait for you to release more songs. I'll be honest, in duets, I just skip the other people to listen to your voice.
So, I share a lot of your songs with my high schoolers. I teach here in Costa Rica, and a lot of my kiddos have fallen in love with your music and lyrics. We've been in a lock down for quarantine since March, my seniors are having a difficult time with this, but February we get to have school in person again....this song will be played loudly in Mr. D's science class for sure. Thanks for inspiring.
That's such an awersome story! His voice totally brings people together.
Thank YOU for being an educator and having such a profound impact. Teachers ROCK…especially with Ben Rector around.
Ben, you just know when we need more music, and you provide! I love how you are making more songs! Thank you!! I can’t wait to see what you do in 2021!!!!
All people who love Ben Rector. I love y'all. Keep safe always 🤜🤛
my friends i believe that the best is yet to come ✨ may 2021 be a good year for whoever is reading this 💚
We need this on Spotify PLEASE! Your music always brightens my day, Thank you!
I don't understand how he does it! Ive never liked EVERY song from any artist except for Ben Rector! I mean EVERY SONG IS AMAZING!!! Please release this one!!
Been sitting in front of my keyboards, guitars to the side ...playing and waiting...but I'm at risk because of my age...Church shut down..my musician friends just sitting home. We've played once since March and had to separate by 30feet..church rule..and outside. I'm praying for this to end and I'm just hoping what you sang will happen..the best is yet to come. Nice song
I’m so ready for this song to be released as a single. One of my favorites already :)
Please record this! It’s so good!
Please please please record this and put it up on Spotify! Fantastic song!
Great song to kick off the new year! You are a man of immense talent. By the way, I think your "Old Friends" video is absolutely perfect.
This is just what I needed to motivate me this new year
The moustache left with 2020!
Shoot. I'm kinda' disappointed. But clearly talent had nothing to do with it. That's good.
Personally, I’m not sorry it’s gone. I thought the handlebar mustache was awkward. It made him look older.
Ben, with each song that you write, I almost always get chills. This song is no exception-- the chord progressions, too!! I'm also so pleased that you fit in the word "menagerie" into your lyrics (wow!!). Would love to be able to see you live one day 💛 Happy New Year's, everyone :)) hoping everyone stays happy, healthy, and warm.
My anthem for 2021. Thank you Ben for being the gift we don’t deserve
He is awesome, but Jesus Christ is the gift we don’t deserve. Never put a man at the status of God. Ben is definitely fulfilling God’s purpose for him. Keep it up!
Also, yessss. This will be my 2021 anthem.
@@kylaj3602 why you gotta bring Jesus into this
Can’t wait to see you live again, Ben! And the next album!
you are truly just one of the best writers/singers/musicians of ALL TIME. the passion you have for music just radiates from you, i legit smiled watching this/you just do what you love!!
Beautiful! Can't wait to hear it recorded. You are a gift, Ben. Thank you for your music.
This song should be heard from everyone. Who is watching this at 3 am
It'd be even better if we could understand a word he is singing
It's 2:00 am here...😄😆
@@Ohthemarvelousmusic lol
I just read all the comments that are currently present-according to TH-cam there are 90 comments. and comment is sooo kind, not a single negative or rude comment!! We’re all hyping you up, Ben!!! Honestly, I felt encouraged by the encouraging comments and they’re not even about me haha! Multiple people commented that you are a gift and you truly are! You created yet again another masterpiece!! It’s simple, perfect, beautiful, and uplifting! Your beautiful voice, amazing musical abilities, and incredible and refreshing song lyrics always leave me in awe (and I’m not just saying that-I mean it)!! Thank you Ben, for sharing your wonderful God-given gifts with the world! Someone commented that we don’t deserve you and all you share, although that may sound kinda extra, it’s true! May God continue to fill your heart with His love, joy, hope, and peace! I hope and pray God will continue to move your heart to create, write, and share your amazing gifts with the world! Thank you for being you!
Thank you Ben.... just thank you for everything.
Pretty sure this song will end up in movies one day...
Please release a studio version! This is the perfect sequel to the Thanksgiving Song!
You're one of the best kept secrets of the 🌎. I hope to keep enjoying your love of music. It's that feel it deep down kind of stuff. Meaning, craft, passion and whit. In a world full of chart topping garbage I'm glad you make that sweet sweet music. I can't tell you how many songs of yours I've been listening to and then finally caught the lyric's meaning and sobbed. Thank you. Happy new year Ben. Keep putting good in the world. ♥️
Ben, true story:
I discovered your music in March or April of 2020, close to the start of COVID shutdowns. (How I never heard of you until then, I'll never know!)
Between a global pandemic and personal heartbreak and disappointments, 2020 was one of the worst, weirdest, and most painful years of my life. But I am not exaggerating when I say your music helped carried me through it all. I must have played your albums "Magic", "Brand New", and "The Walking in Between" on repeat a hundred times by now. They gave me the space I needed to mourn the losses, look back on the good times with gratitude instead of bitterness, realize that change (though painful) is necessary for growth, and have hope that the best was yet to come (even if the future looked different than I expected).
Thank you for giving me the soundtrack I needed for 2020. I can't wait until music venues reopen so I can see you in concert.
Happy 2021!
Thank you so much, Ben. So many of us suffered in 2020, whether it was job loss, or being sick with covid-19 or having someone in our lives that died from COVID-19. We all needed to hear this so we can move on and leave all that pain and stress behind.
That piano always sounds so good!!!
Brought tears to my eyes brother!
Wow, you and Andrew McMahon both coming in clutch with the hopeful piano jams for the New Year. Thank you and God bless you!
Please put this song on Spotify!! ❤️❤️
The best of 2021!!
health for all in 2021!! Greetings from Brazil🎆🇧🇷🎉🎈
What a hero of the people. So long mustache, it’s been good.
this is my corner of happiness
Loved your thanksgiving song. This is a perfect follow up!
Being a twin myself, that just means when you are in town, you have to come and have dinner with my family (3 crazy boys, lizards, frogs, turtles, and dogs) so we can jam :-) blessings brother...
A good song to start the year! Happy New Year! More good songs to come from you Ben!
You bring this world so much love, joy and optimism Ben!
I just want to have a beer with you!!
You bring it brother Ben, 2021.
Sweet song Ben. "The wildest menagerie of unfortunate crazy things" ... yep, sums it up pretty well.
Gosh its been awhile since a song brought me to tears
Love it!
If you look up "hope" in the dictionary, this song's lyrics will be there. Listening to this gives me hope, optimism, and happiness. Thank you so much Ben 🤟🏽❣️
A perfect song for any new year's day but especially fitting for this one. Thank you, Ben! Wishing you and your family the best in thurs new year 💕
im so excited to this song to be record at released..c'mon Ben..
A perfect song for this past year! Love it and love your music!
I keep coming back to this tune, love it!!
Ben bringing the good vibes as always
This song is everything
Thank you Ben
OH MAN I LOVED YOU OMG
you kept me going in 2017 dude, i'm crying
The Songs:
- More Like Love
- Wanna be Loved
- I Like you
I looked up "how is Ben Rector doing" and i see this! I'm so glad to see you're alive T_T
Edit: there's a few more songs but omg those were the 1st i listened to. also, i had to make a minor grammar fix
Thanks Benny old boy. Keep up the good work.
I love it! Thanks for sharing and bringing positivity to this new year ✌️
This perfectly sums up the past year, and I will definitely be using a quote from this song in my graduation speech.
Love the music and the words and your voice!!! Cheers to this!!!!
What a beautiful song!!! Happy new year!
BEN RECTOR I LOVE YOU
Ben, we are still waiting for this gorgeous song to be released!
you did it again ben. you done did it.
10/10 song and 10/10 light flare!
I LOVE This Song!!!
Always good music
Absolutely beautiful.
Love it!!!! Please record this!
Super nice song as allways! This is a very good start for 2021! You are such a talanted song writer. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻😊✨🎹🎤
Thank you for this gift Happy New Year!
Love you, man.
Settin’ 2021 off right!
I love this song! Sums up my feelings pretty well.
Great stuff, here's to 2021!!!
Thanks for the lyrics, I am into that.
Happy to be the 101st comment, and let me say, what a good song! Totally represents the transition from 2020-2021... thanks for bringing lots of great music to me in 2020! Can't wait for more music from you!
gonna butcher the replay button on this one. This is exactly the hopeful song i need to hear to start this year right ughh ben is so good 💗
This just brought me so much happiness
How have you not scored films yet? That HAS to be on the RADAR. Someone call Disney.
This needs to be released ASAP!
Your music has literally been the only thing getting me through quarantine. Me and my BFF had tickets to one of your concerts but it got canceled, I know almost all of ur songs
Thanks for this gem, Ben!!!
Wait, 24k views as of Jan 6th? I think YT’s view counter is broke. This is fantastic. Love you Ben!
I love this, Thanks Ben
Bravo.. this is a great song, as simple as that.
Beautiful sunlight & a happy song :)
You are SO UNDERRATED keep up the amazing work
Thanks, Ben.
Love your music. Never stop please
please release this officially
TALENT 😩😩😩
Killed it Ben as always
THIS IS AMAZING!!!! You are such an incredible writerrrrrr
I’ve always wanted to go to a concert
We had tickets to finally go see him. In March 2020. 🤦 It was one of the first concerts in our area to be cacelled due to COVID. Still waiting for our chance to see him live.
Yep. His concerts are fun.
Your so good! Pure talent!
Can we get this spread. I needed this genuinely.
Love the new song! Love you!
Thank you benjamin
His strengh is writing very personal songs, but everyone experiences it in many way that may be different
Happy new year