Alec Benjamin - Gotta Be A Reason [Official Lyric Video]

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[@AlecBenjaminMusic]

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

[@anthonycarr2716]

I will order it right away

[@laurenb382]

All of your songs are beautiful and tell a story, your my favorite artist ever I connect with all of your songs, and think your amazing and unique, please dont stop making music.

[@pebble-7433]

I wish I could order it ;-;

[@lilianasteinmetz9211]

so exsited your songs have helped me so much thanks.

[@tasneemkhanom6539]

OH MY GOD THIS MEANS ALEC PROBABLY SAW MY COMMENT

[@TheTurtleWithATopHat]

Alec Benjamin reminds me of a traveling singer who goes to different towns to tell old tales and stories for a hot meal or a place to stay. That vibe of each song being a kind of allegory

[@katandravigacha4116]

TheTurtleWithATopHat Are you my mother? She would 100% say that 😂

[@elliebelcher4682]

FRIK YES YOU JUST DESCRIBED HIS VIBE PERFECTLY THANK YOUU

[@MI-uz4qh]

Why is this so true

[@infinitytower8957]

watch "can I sing for you"

[@largehippo2408]

Big Bard Energy

[@lilthang6734]

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on earth, there's gotta be a reason they gave me this math homework

[@khushik3899]

underrated

[@lavender5773]

Annabelles homework😭

[@adelphascars2902]

The reason is that they wanna torture you. And yes - underated.

[@voiceofneha7196]

Is it Annabelle you gave you the homework??

[@voiceofneha7196]

@Emily Thomas alec foreverrr

[@summerghost6551]

There's gotta be a reason why this guy writes the best songs

[@leximalfoydracossister2253]

IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-os8qo4pz9o]

There's gotta be a reason I'm obsessed

[@finn7566]

Facts

[@Sheen_1617]

@@user-os8qo4pz9o dude same here ... i am never bored by alec he is kinda best of best and unique

[@lemoncox]

So we can hear him

[@weakdress]

*"He was on the front line, stranded on the beach, crawling to his best friend floating in the sea, but he didn't make it, he still cant believe, how arbitrary fate is."* 💔😭

[@Toisty]

@@becky8471 ye

[@Toisty]

@@becky8471 what i though 2

[@sus8957]

@@becky8471 I have a book of the invasion of the Normandy

[@becky8471]

TJToons- BrawlStars that’s cool 😎 I don’t have the book but I had to do an assignment on it for school

[@sus8957]

@@becky8471 danm how was it

[@a_paradise_bird]

Message to Alec: I can't really describe how much I like your music. It's so unique. Thank You ^^

[@chrissielefrancis3003]

🤪💕

[@mariamalmutairi5996]

Same

[@DerpyPoodle]

@paradise ily your lyric videos introduced me to this man t h a n k y o u

[@Dayyce]

890 persons don't understood the start of your message. ;p ^^

[@ev3833]

Shut up

[@animers]

Alec's songs is so meaningful that's why I like them

[@celinepersaud132]

yo....thats why i LOVE them

[@deireeperez2374]

Same here♥️

[@callumfreeman1059]

Omg same👌🏻👌🏻

[@EmmaCoke]

samee

[@hanac5586]

his lyrics are always 10/10

[@originalllcemail9295]

Before he become any more famous WE WERE HERE BEFORE THEM ALLLLL | \/

[@angelikajoanna3817]

I've been listening to him since Water Fountain and I feel proud for being his fan for so long

[@chandrakalapambi3583]

Yup!

[@elinapant4363]

Here

[@paramagician6778]

Here since about two weeks after boy in a bubble

[@kayleed.8592]

I am here!

[@krystyruzic964]

my siblings think his music is too depressing i say its just storys that no one wants to talk about but alec puts it in the most beautiful way possible.

[@elissiahill1347]

Fair point my siblings think his music is stupid..... Their loss not mine i guess.

[@Jod_not_god]

agreed

[@trustme-8058]

@@elissiahill1347 yep 👌🏼😂

[@Sugar_Blossom28]

The reason I’ve started listening to his music is because of the great stories he includes in his songs. They’re deep but it’s like readying multiply books in 4 minutes or less. ❤️👍🏼🎼

[@deeptijoshi591]

Yeeh

[@willowmalen1332]

i love Alec because his songs aren’t all “boy girl let’s make out and i love you baby”, they have meaning, like, DEEP meanings. i love his music so much.

[@lessgostudy2151]

yes!!! you just stole my lines XD. His songs are so down-to-earth. like, i can totally relate to every lyrics.

[@ex_materia]

This is so true. Hes one of the very few people nowadays who actually has meaning to his songs

[@glitchgwen470]

Yeah it's more "yeah I like you boy but I'm gonna make out with this other dude love ya" 😂😂 Water Fountain

[@someone8516]

YEAHHHHHH👌100%💕🥺

[@Qzitheslumpgod]

I made your comment 300

[@topaztrinity1774]

Alec is underrated, he deserves so much more!!

[@uchiha_2588]

Agreed , there are many young talents coming up But people don't even know them cuz they are busy listening Lil pump's shit

[@topaztrinity1774]

Uchiha _ Yep

[@mileslovat6444]

Defiantly!

[@SomEbodyisDERP]

I think he is blowing up very soon

[@minaaaq]

agreeeee

[@ST0RM1H0R1Z0N]

“I knew a boy who liked to draw, he drew pictures that nobody saw. He was most artistic late at night, in the bathroom out of sight. He kept a secret no one knew, he didn't tell a soul and his gallery grew. His drawings were different, no paper or pen but needed a bandage now and then. We stood by the river under the stars, he rolled up his sleeve and showed me his scars. He felt embarrassed and looked down at his shoes. Then I rolled up my sleves and whispered 'i draw too'.”

[@bakugoukatsuki4438]

That was beautiful.. But I draw too

[@sweetdarkness8572]

Wow, that's an amazing piece

[@magicaldimpleberry2365]

i did not expect that

[@erisandme6323]

@@a_dsr4467 no you don’t Never ‘want’ to hurt yourself It’s not a game

[@SorinDeezNutz]

@@a_dsr4467 Don’t ‘draw’ too, it could lead down a path you do not want to go down. When you do feel this way again, please tell someone close

[@avacakes1890]

Alec: Autotune? Oh no we don’t know her. ❤️

[@blacksoulmeret9743]

Ikr

[@finn7566]

yes

[@harleyclaunch-clark8788]

Who's that

[@blacksoulmeret9743]

@@harleyclaunch-clark8788 lol

[@chuushrine]

Who's that girl

[@tasneemkhanom6539]

Yee Alec, there _gotta be a reason_ for why you're doing _Annabelle's homework_ . Maybe you're just the _boy in the bubble_ ? Damn, you gotta _let yourself down slowly_ . _If we have each other_ , just like we did in _1994_ , maybe you'll _swim_ to the _water fountain_ . I need help. Edit: i’m cringing so hard i am legitimately so sorry

[@N.19015]

Woahhhh mind blown that was rlly good

[@peregrinefalcon4660]

This makes zero sense

[@kay0bae]

@@lyla5412 for real 😂😂

[@screenedat0m]

Mind blown, this is a masterpiece lmao

[@maddielee317]

Omg yass girl! 💯

[@uchiha_2588]

*Alec released a song *Me* : Today's a lucky day :)

[@elizabethlasserre3920]

More like *Alec releases 6 videos at once* Is something that bad coming for us to need so much comfort?

[@whiterosenightcore4104]

Im still a little sad tho about Jesus in LA ;'(

[@lucydragneel6656]

@Elisa Priala it was deleted luckily I downloaded it to my phone before he did... Alec has me panicking cause he deleted one song....now I think he'll delete every new song 😥

[@lucydragneel6656]

@Elisa Priala oh...thats sad...he deleted it so fast half of his fans didn't get a chance to listen to it... He never did say why...maybe he's going to make it better and reupload it...i hope he won't delete anymore either...

[@saipar3606]

everyday its a lucky day because you're alive while alec is alive

[@lemoncupcakes6587]

As someone with depression, I've constantly had moments in my life where it took everything in me to take myself out of a dark place, and remind myself that there's gotta be a reason that I'm here and that I'm alive. So, the chorus really hit close to home. I couldn't be happier to have heard this song when I was in one of those dark times, since it really felt close to my heart. This is my favorite song now. Honestly, I can't believe that he doesn't have more attention.

[@lemoncupcakes6587]

@MysticWolf02 It's alright. Everyone expresses pain at varying degrees. :)

[@lemoncupcakes6587]

@MysticWolf02 of course. I hope things get better!

[@respectnachos7754]

Yesss this is me. I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression and Alec's songs hit different lmao

[@lemoncupcakes6587]

@@respectnachos7754 Absolutely. I know exactly what you mean. :)

[@sarahsings8468]

HI! i was just scrolling through these comments and yours popped up. I know this comment was written 2 years ago, but I'm sorry that you are currently battling depression and I hope you're doing better now. I'm glad you're still here :)

[@arryj9735]

There's gotta be a reason why I'm so attracted to this song

[@anjanama6592]

True

[@randomguy-xu2nm]

Feeling suffer while listening to this song ? That's me btw

[@user-uc5qf2uw5i]

Same

[@gamerxxd193]

Is it just me or does it seem like he doesn’t have one bad song

[@siwarb]

Yh all of his song are awesome

[@callumfreeman1059]

Yh definitely

[@shelbym4616]

Most artists have that one song not a lot of people like, but Alec doesn't honestly

[@gamerxxd193]

Shelby McGervey honestly

[@Lnrs2us]

Yup

[@vesper2005]

“Crawling to his best friend floating in the sea, but he didn’t make it” That just hit me so hard because I picture myself in that scenario, and seeing my best friend die. I seriously can’t handle that. This song in incredible Alec.

[@anamariaduran6616]

I think that verse was about a soldier during the invasion of Normandy/D-DAY. It says in the verse "he was on the front line stranded on the beach" like most soldiers were on Omaha beach.

[@brandymangaming5085]

I felt the same way, that line hit me... Hard.

[@mute-mangos988]

MiistySkies that part reminds me of Castaway,the movie.

[@katandravigacha4116]

MiistySkies Holy fucking shit IT’S MY BFF’S BIRTHDAY DON’T DO THIS TO ME

[@maoutan945]

I felt my heart kinda ache when it came up..

[@kailajensen1021]

I just found this after deciding to listen to every Alec Benjamin song and now I love this

[@megha5689]

Same here

[@milenacoremans242]

haha same

[@kadenw968]

same

[@vidyaroychowdhury8935]

same here

[@finn7566]

welcome soldier

[@benjaminnoteboom7368]

Laying in bed Tears in my eye I need to sleep But instead I cry Thoughts in my head Sorrow in my heart Wishing it would end But its just the start My eyes finally close My brain is at rest Life is now peaceful It is at its best I start to dream I find a new home The tears are gone I'm no longer alone

[@gabrielsfilms2086]

@y/n Weasley idk man- for like a solid year I couldn't cry- I think if you cry to much you just cant for a while? idk

[@belle8900]

i want alec to be famous but at the same time, i want people to know I WAS HERE BEFORE THEM AH

[@defnmi]

yea because we older fans dont get recognized much :/

[@maoutan945]

I want alec to get the attention he deserves but I'm kinda sad that he won't be our little secret anymore ಥ_ಥ

[@fatimahammoud2412]

MY LIFE SUUCKSSS FUCKMYLIFE sameee

[@hannibalism3561]

Yea but we should think about his hard work getting appreciation too 😊

[@chiu5194]

same, I want him to increase in popularity but at the same time I like having his music be like a little secret between only so many people.

[@_x_darkshadow_x4967]

Alec has no bad songs I swear!

[@btsarmy_infiniteinspirit2448]

I agree

[@ALC0890]

Agreed

[@onceuponafairytale8452]

_X_Dark Shadow_X I can show my mama without worrying about anything 👍👍👍

[@bia-cw4ce]

Ikr

[@hanaafauzana8364]

TRUE

[@coolkidsoto6750]

"crawling to his best friend floating in the sea, but he didn't make it" jeezz.... ouch

[@donkeytrek5464]

Ikr

[@fukkthisnewupdate8882]

Armchair Heroes deserve to fucking burn

[@kadenw968]

😭

[@elmothegreat9416]

that part really got me crying ;-;

[@morningstar5588]

[Chorus] There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 1] Walking down to the burial ground With a sad song in his brain General Cloud is an old man now But it feels like yesterday He was on the front lines, stranded on the beach Crawling to his best friend, floating in the sea But he didn't make it, he still can't believe How arbitrary fate is, he says [Chorus] There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh You might also like Outrunning Karma Alec Benjamin Steve Alec Benjamin Let Me Down Slowly Alec Benjamin [Verse 2] She went down to her job in town With a sad song in her heart 33 with a wasted dream to become a movie star Living out a suitcase, serving at a bar Saving up some pennies, working after dark Is she gonna make it? She still can't believe How arbitrary fate is, she says [Chorus] There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh [Chorus] There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

[@shookenupshistar411]

THIS IS SO GOOD!!... o wait i have to listen to it first ._. (its going to be good anyway)

[@littlemochi5392]

Army

[@mileslovat6444]

Army is so wise..

[@littlemochi5392]

@@mileslovat6444 . ...k-pop bts they call there fans army's

[@natasha21805]

ARMYs love Alec ❤️ His music is so much better than half of the music we hear these days🌺

[@callumfreeman1059]

That’s what I thought as well dude😂

[@taniyan7322]

Theres a haunting feel to this melody.. it's incredible

[@shreddedOrphans]

mhm....

[@illumiiii]

LmAo

[@fatman6161]

Incredible is an understatement. It’s god like

[@user-os8qo4pz9o]

The lines that really fucking aggressively haunts me are the lines that say "Walking down, to the burial ground, with a sad song in his brain. General Cloud is an old man now, but it feels like yesterday.." "He was on the front line, stranded on the beach, crawling to his bestfriend, floating in the sea, but he didn't make it, and he still can't believe how arbitary fate is.." Like bro it gives me some kind of flashbacks that I wasnt good enough a kid to my dad and now hes dead because of water in his lungs.

[@bellarose7100]

"we won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it" inspiring. this song helped me so much through tough times. loveee

[@addykennedy8966]

I really like the line “The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt.” It’s probably not what he’s referencing, but up here in Michigan it’s cold most of the year, and during the Winter, seasonal depression spreads like wildfire. It’s just beginning to get warm again, and I’m starting to feel a lot better, but the line just carries so much impact because even when everything gets brighter, you still feel like your own dark self.

[@sophiaellison2271]

That's also what it's like in Vermont.

[@quartzzzz8751]

Ahh one of my kind, a Michigander

[@starrynight1165]

I used to live in the UP but i was to young to really get seasonal depression because i just saw sledding and snow in winter, but i can see how if i lived there now i would be really down in winter.

[@flutenanyidk1806]

I think everyone gets SOME degree of seasonal depression. I find myself randomly down in the winter a lot too and I'm not even diagnosed. I think it just happens in cold places... I mean what can you do, right?

[@zzombiie_]

for some reason i like rly like this comment

[@kennyxkylek-2147]

I love my gf I love Alec’s music I love coffee Did I mention I LOVE Alec’s music?

[@kennyxkylek-2147]

I ment love

[@xsupremeyx9923]

Here, Idk wtf happening, Just had a breakup after realising what was actually going on.

[@theimplications635]

U still together

[@bobthebuilder6807]

Yes you did, are you tryna mention it again?

[@lizzybrackel7593]

Dude this songs seriously is so deep and hits far close at home for me. I keep going into a dark place and I remember that I'm here for a reason. Everyone is.

[@myhopelessromance7178]

Alec's someone I can listen to when I'm upset something about his songs just calm me down

[@orangejuice722]

Anybody else just listening to Alec's songs at 3 am because they can't sleep? His voice is so soothing :' )

[@Little_Bug]

That’s my plan for tonight :’)

[@nitaru1]

yup

[@viixxxie]

2 years later...yee

[@ImBoreddd12]

YES

[@felipao2134]

It literally is 3 am right now, and marathoning Alex's songs

[@LunarPriestessYT]

I hope I find my reason. I've been really lost lately.

[@shawkins92]

You'll find your way back to you one day, I promise, just don't let go of that hope.

[@satoshitajiri1943]

All the best and don't give up💖 we love u cause u commented here❣️😂

[@thepurpleace7128]

It's hard to find a reason when you think from a really broad perspective like what's the point of humans living on earth it's much easier to find a point from a smaller perspective like I'm here for my friends and family things like that

[@faithdrake5761]

You already have a reason love, you just have to look around to find it 💘

[@terryd9611]

I would tell you it gets better...but I’m still lost myself Alec’s song just makes my day a little better

[@emilyfaint4317]

As the daughter of a military member, your line about the beach at Normandy really hits home, especially considering my father is deployed overseas, and though he is in no immediate danger, I can't help but crying the first time I heard that verse. Your song is very moving and well-constructed with harmonies and countermelodies in the accompaniment. I hope to hear you on radio some day.

[@thebloodydemonsinyourdream1489]

"I was standing by the water fountain when I saw steve doing Annabelle's homework. They had to let me down slowly so that I would settle down and deal with the pain of not winning the paper crown. I looked into my mother's eyes and said if we have each other then we'll be ok. The knife in my back, from the boy who was in the bubble killed me. The boys name was Gabriel"

[@crybxby3674]

Underrated comment 🤯✨

[@vidyaroychowdhury8935]

ohhh guy....you have rocked it...

[@thebloodydemonsinyourdream1489]

@@vidyaroychowdhury8935 thanks

[@loco4721]

I really hope this song ends up like 'Stressed out' from twenty one pilots. Few views in the beginning and after some time it explodes. Why? Because everyone should hear this masterpiece of a song

[@Cartiyae]

I was thinking that too

[@tactician6129]

Damnit. Now I want Tyler and Alec to do a collab or something

[@ex_materia]

I hate twenty one pilots

[@the_coblat8100]

It did blow up

[@xxfallenstars]

Nah, a lot of Twenty one pilots fans became toxic because of that song becoming popular ;-;

[@themarschievous]

Alec writes reality. He's the best artist I've ever known. Just waiting when he becomes a huge singer like ed sheeran ❤

[@mariafigueroa7254]

Yea

[@janetortizapon4410]

or bigger

[@hannabradley6803]

Big like one direction big because even if you don't like them they were *big* and they still are there not even making music for now and still won 2019 best fans

[@ravengray3095]

falløut gürl I just hope he doesn’t change like Ed Sheeran did...

[@cindypalomino2347]

Listen to NF fam he's just as good!!!!

[@jupiternottheplanet7327]

Hey Alec- not sure if you’ll see this but I have a story for you. This year is my friend David’s first Christmas with his adopted parents. He was living with his birth parents and his brother Rayn his whole life, until when he was 10 and Rayn was 14, his dad died. That affected his mom a lot. She started taking drugs to take her mind off of it, and eventually lost her house. They were living in tents or in their car for awhile, and their mom got worse. Eventually, David and Rayn were put up for adoption. David is 11 and Rayn is 15 now. They have an adopted little sister as well, Natalya. He’s adjusting very well for his circumstances, but every once in a while he still thinks about his mom, and how if she gave up drugs, she could have kept her sons.

[@lavender5773]

Jupiter NotThePlanet that’s actually really sad😔

[@carmarniah9360]

Hope you guys are doing well =)

[@1ly655]

the song death of hero can be associated with this story, i hope theyre okay now! 💕💕

[@deneb123]

I hope he doing well with his siblings

[@ellielai2320]

LeggoMaEggo hope you are good now and keep in mind your mom was going through alot herself if it weren’t for the drugs messing with her brain i bet she would have been there for you and your sister

[@nicalexischarles]

You, yes you, reading this random comment from a stranger u might never meet in your life. I want to tell u that it gets better. It may feel scary and you think your alone, that’s not true! When u are sad lots of ppl in that same time as u feel the same feelings. Just bc it’s hard right now does not mean it’s going to be like this forever. Life has its ups and downs but u can get through it. Just know that calling out for help does not make u weak. Be the strong person I know u are and fight through it! Remember u are not alone, millions of people are battling the same problems as u. Don’t end it because someone told u to or u are telling yourself to, it gets better...trust me...this one time. Love yourself Don’t listen to them Those voices are just voices u can get rid of them Don’t end it bc u are stuck and feel like u won’t ever be happy YOU DONT NEED HIM/HER! LOVE YOURSELF! KNOW YOURSELF WORTH! WANTING TO BE LOVED IS NOT SELFISH You are not alone.

[@lidiarodriguezpaniagua2080]

You’re very sweet :) Thank you, and I hope all is going well for you and everyone that reads this😊

[@jonbear2002]

man i didnt realize how much i needed that until i read this. Thanks bro

[@oliviarobinson1374]

I’m not crying you are

[@deadly_cutie5259]

Whoever you are thank you mate this means alot to me I almost give up in myself these past few days because I can't get a job and I feel I'm useless son to my parent I can't provide anything to them and it really hurts when everyone I know thinks I'm useless and worthless..

[@avajackson1878]

we need more people to actually say something like this and the thing I hate is that people are going through a hard time and then someone makes it's harder I learnt one thing if someone is telling you you are not good enough or that you should kill yourself they are wrong and you should not listen to them only listen to you and if it's you telling your self that don't listen to yourself I believe everyone is here for a reason and everyone deserves to be happy and not feel like they are useless it may be really hard times now or even before now but hang on we care about you even if we don't know you and remember even if you feel alone you are not alone everyone has felt useless before but don't let it drag you down. Whoever is reading remember never give up keep going follow your dreams even if your homeless go for it you only live once so make the best of it. whoever is reading this I hope you have a great day night evening or afternoon and remember you are worth more than you think.

[@cartoonbillionaire4791]

I'm a simple man,I see Alec I click

[@doucendayiragije4521]

Das right

[@octaviaosborn2831]

Same.. except ima girl :P

[@maxpete4897]

An?? Album??? We’ve been blessed?????

[@tylerandjsh1873]

yes we have been. hallelujah!!

[@StevieMcKenna10]

It's mixtapes

[@rhysmason2330]

The sensitive Libra if we're being annoyingly specific, he only dropped one mate

[@almaportillo7968]

@@tylerandjsh1873 hallelugah indeed

[@millyplayz_yt257]

don't give up on making music if you're seeing this, dont stop doing it you're amazing and almost everyone i know love you're songs

[@butterfly_art5397]

It would feel great if you had a really comfy bed and had a really big window beside you and your listening to alec's songs at 6:00 AM With a really great view of the sunrise 😌

[@starrynight1165]

The sunrise is amazing. I rarely see it but sometimes i stay up all night for fear of nightmares and i get to see the street out of my window slowly light up. Its amazing. Then i feel safe to sleep. Light is like a switch in my brain.

[@butterfly_art5397]

@@starrynight1165 nice

[@turtlesong2623]

im like a night owl so id rather the stars in the nightime sky and a big moon to light up the world

[@elmothegreat9416]

my dream - or it's the middle of the night, raining, and you're somehow not cold XDDDDD

[@isabellamiller1735]

That sounds like heaven 😌

[@user-jo1wd6ox8m]

omg imagine if Alec and Billie Eilish make a song together😍

[@noab5941]

YOOO THAT NEEDS TO FUCKING HAPPEN NOW.

[@carlijnvanheusden6439]

Holy shit

[@jairvandersterre1002]

Nah

[@elizabethhoward5293]

Why isn't that a thing yet..... I need that in my LIFE!!!!!

[@sleeptodream1322]

Omg i wsd just thinking thattt

[@keirawillson9907]

So I went to his concert on April 4th 2019 and I was vip. So I got to meet and take a picture with him. That picture is now my lockscreen and the first thing I do when I wake up is check my phone. I literally wake up with a smile on my face everyday. ❤️

[@dawnnightshade666]

Dude you're freaking lucky.

[@navdeepsinghsowanni1658]

Huh! So lucky. My god!!

[@lavender5773]

Lucky mashallah! I hope I meet him maybe after all this corona thingy😂

[@adelphascars2902]

Lucky!!!!!

[@EIRENE-y1l]

Girl ur so lucky!!!

[@Beautifully_Horny]

Even if humanity is going down with music, Alec's music will remain pure and lovely Love your songs, hope you have a great life, Alec ❤

[@coleandsometea734]

Gotta be a reason that alec is underrated

[@denisam8940]

The reason is that not many people recognize true talent

[@josemreyes6059]

@@denisam8940 ikr, they only be likin popular dumb stuff without meaning

[@instantkaraoke9934]

Lyrics: There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 1] Walking down to the burial ground With a sad song in his brain General Cloud is an old man now But it feels like yesterday He was on the front lines, stranded on the beach Crawling to his best friend, floating in the sea But he didn't make it, he still can't believe How arbitrary fate is, he says [Chorus] There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 2] She went down to her job in town With a sad song in her heart 33 with a wasted dream to become a movie star Living out a suitcase, serving at a bar Saving up some pennies, working after dark Is she gonna make it? She still can't believe How arbitrary fate is, she says [Chorus] There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh [Chorus] There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt So what's it worth? What's it worth? Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin Another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in If we're going down together, better take another hit We won't be here forever, so let's make the best of it [Post-Chorus] Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

[@rhysmason2330]

RemixPub it's a lyric video. You just wasted 10 minutes of your life

[@zaz28]

Well I appreciate it I always find it hard to read words on the screen because they play when the lyrics are spoken so I miss what it says, if you get what I mean. \(°♡°)/

[@instantkaraoke9934]

@@zaz28 ❤❤❤

[@erikaurbankova4539]

+Exxon R1 yasss

[@hannahhernandez3381]

Thank you!!!

[@pritijain9799]

This boy has an innocense voice with great talent

[@wen261]

My friend introduced me to his songs, and I absolutely adore them! He's the first singer I've heard who actually tells a story so clear I can picture it in my head, and I love all of the songs, which has never happened to me before with any singer before!

[@lyric.arnold]

Alec is gonna be on the radio soon. If not those people who choose what songs are crazy. He needs more attention.

[@doliofi2763]

Yesssss

[@doliofi2763]

Super late comment ;-;

[@ronnybunny]

He is in Finnish radio a lot

[@strivingfornewhorizons9281]

I heard him on the radio (Outrunning karma & let me down slowly) a few times throughout the last 2 months! Not during the past 1-2weeks tho, I'm waiting for them to play him again

[@jacobstanley851]

lyric I feel the same about his songs

[@aliyahs.2603]

....everytime....he still does it...hes so amazing..he deserves everything good that will soon come to him. Talent is beyond what he has. Keep going!!!😁😂😍😍🔥🔥😂

[@Lhr803]

Gotta be a reason I finally found a singer like Alec Benjamin ;)

[@Nispy]

OMG I can't believe it! I randomly saw it in KZbin and damn found it after 2 years. What a memories... I started crying. Thank you Alec for helping me in everything ❤

[@AlecBenjaminMusic]

Tickets for my world tour and special NY + LA shows are movin fast :0 . grab tix here: www.alecbenjamin.com/tour/

[@Daisyy992]

This is a very good song and sometimes this is how I feel👍❤😊

[@stephaniearos5664]

💚

[@imbored5319]

Alec Benjamin aaaah!!! I love you so much but I live in Switzerland 😭 could you maybe tour here sometime??? You’re the best and you’re my favorite artist ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheGirlyblogger]

U arent comin near VA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@justarandompersonmakingcom3836]

You need to come to Australia!!! 😭

[@sarrajeffords5228]

Idk why but I just pictured Alec Benjamin sitting in his living room and thinking about the world and then creating a song out of his thoughts.

[@katandravigacha4116]

Lil Tot *Kat sitting in her living room contemplating her life then writing on google docs cause she has no life*

[@sberky98]

*Shadow sitting on the swing listening to Alec Benjamin bc she has nothing to do with her life*

[@cgar1124]

@@sberky98 im sorry thats me???

[@helloimawasteofaspaced8559]

That sounds like me writing poems O_O

[@sarrajeffords5228]

@@helloimawasteofaspaced8559 omg same

[@jessicaindagarage3244]

My best friend, Hayden, showed me this song, he loved it, so I’m willing to bet it was his favorite song. R.I.P. to him 😭😭😭😭

[@strawberrymoon_5724]

I remember listening to Alec's songs every day 3-4 years ago. He was such an inspiration for me, and he still is, even today when everything in my life is changed. Thank you for being my comfort, Alec Benjamin.

[@user-ck1vo9nq2d]

Jeez, I can't help it! I'm forming a whole story for this album! Something about a previously bullied boy (boy in the bubble)who did everything for his girlfriend (Annabelle?), but all she did was use and abuse him emotionally. All he wanted to do was make her happy even though he knew it was hopeless, and he eventually committed suicide (if i killed someone for you). The other songs in the album kinda link it together, and he could have been born in 1994. Death of a hero also links to it, idk. I'm just a fan looking to much into it lol but its amazing how Alec can create stories like these.., damn:) EDIT: Slightly darker thought, but 1944 could be his thoughts as he is dying, i don't know. If We Have Each Other contradicts this whole thing but oh well lol

[@danirye8259]

Woah... this comment needs more likes

[@millyb9116]

Just to make it clear, yes he was born in 1994

[@lorimolloy3242]

Moon if i killed someone for you isnt about suicide tho, its about changing so much for someone its like they killed the old them

[@user-ck1vo9nq2d]

@@lorimolloy3242 Yep I know lol, but in my mind, I can't help forming an alternate story for the whole album so his songs are interpreted in different ways depending on what way I'm thinking. Sorry if that sounds weird, but if I'm thinking of the "alternative" story, I'll think of "v2" of this song so to speak, if that makes sense. if I'm viewing the album the way Alec wants us to view it, I'll think of "v1" of the song :)

[@lorimolloy3242]

Moon that makes sense i getcha now

[@caileengrandy6162]

Alec Benjamin- There's gotta be a Resaon 00:00 •-----------------------------------• 03:30 《 || 》

[@possiblymaybe6523]

Remove the skip buttons.

[@maiabirsan5406]

where's the replay button??

[@random_potato9286]

Ight now where's the replay?

[@blacknightmare5757]

How come I know this perfection now? How come no one ever told me about such wonderful song?

[@mansisharma763]

The Like button isn't enough to Appreciate the BEAUTY of this song😭😭

[@amberly_gawx5304]

I wonder if he really feels this way all the time...He is such a good person and I cannot believe that someone would hurt him enough for him to write another song. I just wish he had something happy to write about... Alec, I love you.

[@linhang3276]

The first song of you i heard is let me down slowly, then i find all of your songs to listen. Not surprisingly, im addicted to them.you are talented

[@lavender5773]

Linh Đang the first song I listened to was let me down slowly OR if I killed someone for you I honestly don’t remember but I remember thinking that they were good and little did I know I liked Half his songs not even knowing he made them😂 now I like most of his songs💕 I like annabelles homework, outrunning karma, boy in a bubble and demons a lot though

[@rohiniedissanayake5713]

Me tooo

[@rohiniedissanayake5713]

I m really addicted to your songs. Keep it up

[@shaniecemalfoy3499]

the first one I heard was paper crown. it hit me so deep and ever since then I have been a fan

[@Sh_zha]

me when it's 3am and i'm still awake: *there's gotta be a reason that i'm here on earth.*

[@bananabell318]

Despite the sorrow this song carries, it had comforted many people in their times of sadness. Not too many people are capable of creating songs like this.

[@ApoorvaMondal2014]

There’s definitely a reason that you are on Earth, To create a balance between you and the world, Life is all about experiences though a little rough, which makes us a better person, that what it’s worth. Bad is a must to survive only then the goods value is recognized, so with the change of seasons we should never forget the learnt, As it creates a better future for everyone living on earth.

[@NickyTheSilliest]

I've only recently found you, but damn I love you

[@chimmieeyelish255]

Straw WoOf ikr

[@jenaah426]

“We won’t be here forever so let’s make the best of it” Words to live by ❤️❤️

[@ellisbyun6731]

Alec Benjamin's music will never get old

[@wazzythegreat2107]

Love all your songs it gives me chills😊keep it up bro😘

[@ava2098]

Alec saves lives! His music helps people with depression, anxiety, & to just calm people down in general

[@springsgaragedoors7199]

Fr

[@archiveofmorgan1047]

I think...This song is what's keeping me alive. It helps with panic attacks, heartbreak, anger and everything. This is the song that inspired me to cut my hair in my bathroom at 1 am and I'll always remember that.

[@harmandeepsingh42]

This guy is very underrated. I swear. His voice comes right out of his soul

[@soph6663]

I'm so proud that you were finally able to release this mixtape after getting dropped by your label. I've loved watching you grow as an artist and hearing the old songs I was obsessed with remastered. This is my favorite new song on the mixtape. Thanks for the music Alec and letting us be here to witness your journey! ❤️

[@bree1830]

You did such a great job with not only this song but with Narrated For You as a whole. I honestly have no idea how the world went so long without hearing these Beautiful Masterpieces. You deserve so much more recognition and I’ll always be here even after the world finally wakes up and realizes the diamond they went so long without. Ilysm Alec and I so thankfully for everything you’ve done for not only be but everyone with your songs and just being yourself so thank you. I’m very proud of you and I can’t wait for all that’s to come. Congratulations on such a Beautifully created Album ♥️

[@ladybella6590]

The biggest reason I watch Fandom edits is to introduce myself to new, unique, off-mainstream music. I am very not disappointed, but saddened I wasn't here sooner. This is lovely

[@queenofcards8119]

I love the fact that this guy can find the words for things we all struggle with but never can say out loud. And that sounds so damn good!!

[@avocadomom18]

What are Alec's fans called???? Edit: Wow, thx for the likes and the comments😍😍👏👍😇

[@Game-D.-hobbyist]

Alecian's

[@avocadomom18]

@@Game-D.-hobbyist oh ok, thx💖💖👍😍

[@jairvandersterre1002]

Benjamins

[@jairvandersterre1002]

Just kidding, we have no name. I do have high hopes for a name he chooses for us.

[@enigma-gi5jh]

Falecs sounds nice

[@ericgilbert959]

0:54 this line hit me like a truck It sounds the the invasion of Normandy or d day Rip to all those who lost there life is on both sides of the battle

[@luvbear4432]

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth. Gotta be a reason for my heart that is hurt. Losing someone who always saw my worth. I wish I was first, I was first. Worth a risky operation And a bag of medicine A mental preparation that I'm gonna miss him I thought we'd go down together But I guess that wasn't it. Memories last forever So I'll remember all of it.

[@Porterpeachez]

Alec you make me happy your music is my happiness without you I don’t know I would be lost and I feel like you are my super hero I want to say thank you I lost my aunt and I feel lost in my own mind I feel like you just know what I feel and what I need to pick me back up from all the hate and regrets in life although I know your busy with all you do in life you have time to help everyone you can in life your the most incredible thoughtful kind person I’ve ever meet thank you ❤️

[@nikitamalota3137]

ive been listening to your music for so long, and every song that comes out is just stunning

[@lynsomething9644]

Any song by Alec is my source of life. Almost literally. Any time depression hits hard I listen to Alec's music

[@manjularathaur9712]

The reason I like Alec's songs is because the tunes are just perfect for the lyrics

[@ok-Simp]

If this relates alecs life then I’m so sorry and please be happy! Don’t be sad! Your worth it!

[@blink_ghost843]

Alec I love your music and I'm going to do gotta be a reason for the grade 5 talent show. I honestly think you should have at least 10m subs. In grade 5 and 6 track and field I qualified for divisionals in 200 m,400m, 800m, 1500m long jump and triple jump while humming your songs in my head because they make me so much more confident. And you helped me do all that when I'm only 4'2. So thank you Alec for boosting my confidence and helping make my life easier.

[@sami.raynee]

Alec is one of those artist who’s songs are all amazing. I could listen to him all day and never get sick of it.

[@itavohra8377]

True me too!

[@ashikashrivas8805]

I just happened to listen.. The book of You and I and now I love your all songs. They are great. Keep up the good work. Love from India🇮🇳 May God Bless you.

[@FoxClub7578]

I haven’t found a single song from Alec that I haven’t liked

[@zylah-rose4969]

Same here. All his songs are just beautiful and meaningful

[@piperpanda6587]

Why did i not find this sooner?! I just found my new fav song! Now I'm going to play it till i can't stand it anymore 😉

[@arielnagar6556]

same

[@raccooningaround]

General Cloud reminds me of my great grandfather, he served in WW1 and WW2 but in the second war his best friend died during an attack. He still visits the grave everyday Sunday

[@viennawinkel2090]

Have you listened to the Colonels Journal?

[@raccooningaround]

@@viennawinkel2090 YES I LOVED IT

[@viennawinkel2090]

@@raccooningaround it my favorite song right now lol

[@abbypavlik7780]

God loves you and everyone! We can have hope though him. Greats song!

[@alexisrose5744]

Here’s a message to Alec: Your songs are so meaningful, beautiful and I can relate to every single one of them so much. You will never understand how much I love your music. I’ve listened to every single song hundreds of times. And like I said, you will never understand how much I love your songs. 🥀❤️ love you

[@8_bug094]

I'm genuinely feeling the pain in his voice!🙂

[@fear8642]

every week i come across a random song i didn't know about, I love all of them

[@dannymorrison1996]

Hey let's all chill with a depression session

[@lukishka6904]

I have a little backstory for this that I made up! So here we go! Alec has been searching for awhile for reasons to live when his parents (Look I'm making this up give me credit) die. Every time he encounters someone, they always get the hurt in his eyes reflected off to them and they lose someone they love or something horrible happens so their dreams can't come true. When he vists his loved ones grave, he sees this old man, he also has this curse. Once the man leaves, he finds someone else, a woman, who works at a bar (hell yeah I'm going with the song). He also realized that she had the same curse. Yeah take my creativity, I'm only just new to Alec Benjamin so slaughter me with all y'all got

[@user-os8qo4pz9o]

My backstory for this (TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide) His best friend commit suicide and he has this dream, where it was too late. Alec didn't get to save him, so his best friend was crawling to him but didn't make it. So Alec questions himself and now, he has his best friend's voice in his head, its just stuck there. Telling him he was worthless, but then he meets a new friend which is the girl, Alec was dead inside but acted like a happy person, after awhile the girl realized Alec was not actually happy, but Alec's best friend didn't want people to help Alec recover, and since he didn't save him, the curse was left over to the girl, not realizing that Alec is free from the curse.

[@sami.raynee]

Definitely one of the most underrated artists out there. Alec deserves so much more recognition!💞