Alec Benjamin - Mind Is A Prison [Official Music Video]

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Director: Conner Evert
Executive Producer: Raymond Hauserman
Producer: Lyon Reese
1st AD: Demetrius Griffin
Director of Photography: Jon Chou
Production Designer: Eddie Inda
Editor: Hector Felix
Video Commissioner: Andrew Reid
VP of A&R: Miles Beard
Creative Director: Clare Gillen
Production Company: EOK
Lyrics
I don't live in California, I'll inform you, that's not where I reside
I'm just a tenant, paying rent inside this body and I
Got two windows and those windows, well I'll call them my eyes
I'm just going where the wind blows, I don't get to decide
Sometimes I think too much, yeah, I get so caught up
I'm always stuck in my head
I wish I could escape, I tried to yesterday
Took all the sheets off my bed
Then I tied up my linen with five strips of ribbon I found
Scaled the side of the building
I ran to the hills till they found me
And they put me back in my cell
All by myself, alone with my thoughts again
Guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out
So they tranquilized me, analyzed me, threw me back in my cage
Then they tied me to an IV, told me I was insane
I'm a prisoner, a visitor inside of my brain
And no matter what I do, they try to keep me in chains
Sometimes I think too much, yeah, I get so caught upI'm always stuck in my head
I wish I could escape, I tried to yesterday
Took all the sheets off my bed
Then I tied up my linen with five strips of ribbon I found
Scaled the side of the building
I ran to the hills till they found me
And they put me back in my cell
All by myself, alone with my thoughts again
Guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out
Said even if it's true, no matter what I do
I'm never gonna escape
I won't give up on hope, secure another rope
And try for another day
Said even if it's true, no matter what I do
I'm never gonna escape
I won't give up on hope, secure another rope
And try for another day
Then I tied up my linen with five strips of ribbon I found
Scaled the side of the building
I ran to the hills till they found me
And they put me back in my cell
All by myself, alone with my thoughts again
Guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out
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[@AlecBenjaminMusic]

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

[@cat.9586]

Alec Benjamin oh cool btw I love your song Alec! Especially this song it might not relate to me but sometimes I listen to these song and wondering if I had this life..

[@DreamDroids]

Hi!

[@x-tra8627]

My birthday is on 28th May. The album will be the greatest gift for me :) thanks Alec!

[@nadabiaizadete5806]

Brasil Love you 🇧🇷❤

[@sunsetbun2662]

❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖 Love u and ur songs 💕

[@AlecBenjaminMusic]

this is one of the most personal songs i've ever written. sometimes being stuck in your own head can make you feel like you are drowning. if you relate to this song i just want you to know that you aren't alone.

[@lpsconfident]

Alec Benjamin Aw ty Alec

[@shricz8766]

yeet

[@balladeerjean]

IM SO EXCITED

[@madeeha_ii]

Thanks for being such an amazing human. 🙏

[@MandolinSashaank]

Nice

[@AliGatie]

I love u dude

[@jhonryangirsang307]

Wow Alie Gatie's Here😆😁😄 Hello Sir. Fan From Indonesia😁🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@saifulizwan2153]

iloveyoumore

[@fexi1218]

oh! hi! your songs are so amazing... you don’t know how hard they touch me

[@spoofingistan]

Alex Benjamin Ft. Ali Gatie?

[@antrakulkarni]

I love you both :')

[@FurociousStudios]

People: what do you need? Auto tune? CGI? Alec: F I S H. T A N K

[@lynthia9140]

LMAO

[@cherjii]

Alec: B E F I S H

[@bing_bong_i_did_your_mom_uwu]

@@cherjii reject humanity go back to fish

[@crabbycatman]

We found Nemo

[@lynthia9140]

@@crabbycatman IM DEAD

[@chris-chun1583]

This song probably hits people with depression hard

[@dyzium964]

Anxiety is worse for this song

[@soprecious5864]

And people with ocd

[@soprecious5864]

@Tahoora Davoodi yeah :/ instead of saying they have it when they like cleaning

[@soprecious5864]

@Tahoora Davoodi yeah true, what a sad world sometimes :')

[@angelchioma4200]

You got right😀oh don't forget abt anxiety

[@rustyspoon25]

I feel like Alec would be such a good best friend.

[@rustyspoon25]

Ayu shi thanks 😊

[@khoanguyenang3517]

​@@disappointedbutnotsurprised17 Same 😊😊😊

[@lindacooke7840]

Whats one of them? ...

[@marianariascos2384]

Right?!

[@mitroviic]

he really would :(

[@i_hate_my_life.-.2158]

Director: So what's your idea? Alec: *Fishbowl.* Director: Okay.. Just the fishbowl? Alec: *Drown me in a giant fishbowl.* Director: *surprised pikachu face*

[@jason5776]

cavetowntelescope-

[@BXBY-fr2pj]

Kinky...

[@yared_intel2307]

@@BXBY-fr2pj bruh

[@kezpez17]

Nobody: *My slightly humorous death wishes:*

[@anooramauhammad8442]

Why Do You Hate Your Life? I Don't Understand At All

[@ika-cc5vo]

teacher: spell underrated Me: A-L-E-C B-E-N-J-A-M-I-N

[@929origami]

?

[@ika-cc5vo]

@@929origami ??

[@929origami]

@@ika-cc5vo i don't understand it :)

[@ika-cc5vo]

@@929origami I wanted to say that Alec is underrated, he deserves more :)

[@xinnxi]

@@ika-cc5vo omg IKR

[@Bucki79]

Fun fact Alec can't write a bad song if he wanted to

[@Alien-ou9cl]

So true😁

[@bryniye2684]

so trueeee

[@adamantium4797]

Him trying to write a bad song is like trying to light a match in the rain

[@kayleegrant534]

@@adamantium4797 HA!

[@broke449]

For real, every song I’ve listened too by him i liked.

[@Forever_Rayne]

The lyrics are poetry. I remember I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. It hits too close to home.

[@sherlendorothy2893]

Same

[@sherlendorothy2893]

Its like fall in love on the first sigh / Heard? 🤭 its just too good, i love it

[@randomsam07]

Honestly Alec sure knows how to hit close to home.

[@matothman1973]

Yea you right that's why all of his song are my favourite song because its like a poem

[@maayanaz]

same, no cap.

[@alyssa2655]

Clicked by accident... *one of the best accidents ever* Edit: Guys none of you are accidents

[@010587impala]

Alyssa's Animatics right... somehow the algorithm put it there and it’s fkn awesome! Respect from Florida

[@sharmilabishnoi5892]

Agreed!

[@brittanyretzlaff6476]

Alyssa's Animatics was a great time for you

[@LloOFFICIAL]

Lol I was an accident 😅

[@Shoemakerlovy9]

There are no accidents - master oogway

[@KawaiiEatingAsmr]

Man this song is on my everyday playlist

[@Elvis89H]

Same❤

[@mariainesmartinez3343]

Same

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@mariainesmartinez3343 lets analyse the nonsense /lies many amongst you believe in: lie: schools are of use (fact. schools keep slavery alive and stands for dumbing down the population of mankind) lie: moon and mars landings, (fact: even masons know they cannot leave) lie: news channels share truth (fact: these are for politic propaganda) lie: money has a value of its own (fact: it is just a tool of this world, which value has been agreed upon world wide) lie: NASA lies (globe and all....) (fact: NASA stands for to deceive) - you havn´t searched - have you? lie: the lgbtq++++ propaganda (fact: it is a part of masonry depopulation agenda, 500 000 000 souls, thats their goal.) lie: Evolution and the dinosaurs. (fact: mankind is not hybrid kind) to keep stating that there was an evolution, then we ain´t humans, we aint then mankind, we are then hybrids. Lie: holidays (xmas, halloween, new year eve and so on) (fact: PAGAN HOLIDAYS, to praise BAAL, the god of this world) lie: U.F.Os (fact: they are demons/evil spirits in high places, against whom we fight daily = spiritual warfare) lie: rules and laws rule the world (fact: signs and symbols of masonry do) lie: believe in being educated (fact: found daily living with the lack of knowledge) 11 lies, should i go on?

[@yn4966]

I’m so happy he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves.

[@kinseycole]

I still feel like he deserves more

[@suzy_ra]

@@kinseycole Exactly🥺

[@rosiestudios7621]

Truth tho

[@argle5469]

wait when

[@Johnblake-qg7vq]

yesss and he deserves moreeeeee huhuhuhu congrats alec

[@rafisarifa6409]

Sometimes it feels like this guy GETS IT like really GETS IT, he gets inside your feelings and makes a home and the lyrics stay forever

[@httydtheorist2154]

rafisa rifa if u think only one check out NF

[@nikoletak]

Well he got me

[@nicoangelo9928]

Almost whenever I hear a new song I start crying, because he really hit the feels

[@nile3532]

Just sometimes?

[@cloudex8371]

rafisa rifa Really tho 🥺🥺

[@roos9474]

dear alec, you will never read this and i understand but i want you to know that we (i think i can speak for all your fans) are so proud of you for what you accomplished to this day and i believe that you will get bigger even more. this song means a lot to you and i want to thank you for trusting us and release this song because i think it wasn’t so easy for you. i’m glad i found your music. love from all your fans. X

[@davidportfolio782]

Let's make this the most liked comment so that Alec sees this

[@lia4583]

PxlishScarWxrld None existend ya.

[@baravanduski9519]

🤗

[@roos9474]

PxlishScarWxrld None existend omg thankyou so much :):):)

[@moonchild7168]

i love u for that sis / bro

[@adityarizkyramadhan7433]

Actually, i don't remember when i found alec song But i'm happy cause i found this singer😌

[@janhavi_lavanya]

I remember when I found him Cuz it was my b'day I was playing a randon playlist his song came I'm listening to him now (16 May 2019)

[@Sunrise_Cowgirl]

I found him after watching Merrick Hanna's performance on AGT. And I'm glad I did

[@virendra678]

I saw a "Let me down slowly × Mai dhundhne ko" by Gravero & found him ❤❤

[@Animal_lover_4ever]

I found him from those “I didNt rEalIZe mY oWn sTranGTh”

[@jaywhypeeoppar8738]

1:46 those expressions

[@aesthethick9403]

As I age, my voice gets worse. As Alec ages, his voice gets better.

[@aesthethick9403]

Taylor Holloway that must be why..woah!

[@madisonjad3]

idk how but my god i use to sound terrible😂i would sing taylor swift songs and i wanted to be able to high pitch. i can now. i listen to Lewis Capaldi, Alec, and Ariana a lot now. and singing their songs is easier for my throat.

[@familysanders2040]

Ffydydfsufhdydjvf I have to go get some food and

[@aesthethick9403]

madison jade nicee! C:

[@kalamariatari6257]

Don’t you hate it when songs like this make your eyes sweat.

[@squishynemo7798]

Cody Bradford speech 100

[@Emmerilla_]

@@squishynemo7798 a fellow redditor? Or just a memer

[@omgemojiis2603]

Yeah mines was sweating real bad😂

[@mnyaaa]

Ikr

[@bellet3615]

It’s like a workout for your eyes

[@GokuSaysYourUgly222]

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

[@braydenb6420]

Its time my brother, come back

[@theresawilliams2045]

Lyrics: [Verse 1] I don't live in California, I'll inform ya that's not where I reside, I'm just a tenant paying rent inside this body and I, Got 2 windows and those windows well I call them my eyes, I'm just going where the wind blows, I don't get to decide [Pre-Chorus] Sometimes I think too much Ye I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed [Chorus] Then I tied up my linen With five strips of ribbon I found, Scaled the side of a building, I ran to the hills, 'till they found me And they put me back in my cell All by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison And I'm never gonna get out [Verse 2} So they tranquilize me, analysed me Threw me back in my cage Then they tied me to an IV Told me I was insane I'm a prisoner, a visitor Inside of my brain And no matter what I do They try to keep me in chains [Pre-Chorus] Sometimes I think too much Ye I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed [Chorus] Then I tied up my linen With five strips of ribbon I found, Scaled the side of a building, I ran to the hills, 'till they found me And they put me back in my cell All by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison And I'm never gonna get out [Bridge] Said even if it's true No matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I won't give up on hope Secure another rope And try for another day X2 [Chorus] Then I tied up my linen With five strips of ribbon I found, Scaled the side of a building, I ran to the hills, 'till they found me And they put me back in my cell All by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison And I'm never gonna get out

[@ST0RM1H0R1Z0N]

How does this have no comments?-

[@BluestJayy]

@@ST0RM1H0R1Z0N ikr- The lyrics are also in the description btw

[@Payton_Wod3236]

this is really cool, thanks.

[@lakeishaubayasiri4528]

thx

[@jerry-nj3vt]

Can anybody just not notice how soft his voice is and beautiful it is?

[@jonathanmollere5355]

Yes I love his voice

[@jonathanmollere5355]

I swear to God he has a voice that is so beautiful and so sweet like his voice made be actually cry like I'm actually listening to Angel and I went through something and it actually made me remember of what I had to go through

[@nonameforprivacy3303]

Sounds weird to me tho

[@felissylvestris6557]

Everyone noticed it

[@peanut.buhtur]

i hope ur joking-

[@muskanislam7991]

*Alec doesn't know how to make a bad song*

[@sarahb3525]

So freaking true, saw him in concert and he was awesome.

[@iggiesworld1357]

That‘s so true! There really is no song that isn‘t great!

[@xaydenplayz17]

@Maddie Walters he doesn't need to use auto tune

[@kylecalixterio6218]

Agree

[@kindykrei]

Muskan Islam bad song isn’t in his vocabulary

[@sanchitachetia9794]

He doesn’t look like 26 he’s like 18 yr old and even sounds like 18 yrs....🤩🤩🤩he’s so freaking cutee!😍😍😍😍😍

[@moderndaycain16]

It's been near a year, but i still enjoy it. That's what makes a song a good song.

[@entertainmentadda4849]

Ahmm

[@irisblossom287]

2 years now

[@LeviAckerman-nn5fe]

3 years now and I still love it

[@samairacreations9648]

You don't even need subtitles like he sings so clearrrrr omg

[@justshutupandlistenn]

FAST AND CLEAR 💫

[@PierrePrinc]

@@justshutupandlistenn el vacío no es la única forma en que tienes una buena idea de cómo te sientes acerca del negocio que has hecho por ti y tu negocio es el fuego de una buena racha y nunca podrás pasar el tiempo 😀 de una manera usted en el mundo y solo siento que soy una buena racha de días y quiero que sepa si eso quiere que me encuentre, envíe allí uno o en usted, pronto, ayúdeme a hacer el trabajo y listo.

[@PierrePrinc]

😠

[@justshutupandlistenn]

@@PierrePrinc I don't understand! Can ya say in Eng?

[@PierrePrinc]

@@justshutupandlistenn no I don't like English

[@popcorn4981]

THIS SONG NEEDS MORE RECOGNITION SO DOES THE ARTIST WTH

[@fallendiamond6740]

Actually I was surprised when I heard it on the radio today, but I did.

[@fr4nk13r0]

@@fallendiamond6740 YAY

[@fr4nk13r0]

Alec is my fave winged I know seven songs from him four memorized

[@spoon6733]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/goS7ipiihsqWipY&lc

[@sof7298]

Alec has a little over 13 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

[@writtenby.christine]

As a person struggling with anxiety disorder and depression I can relate to Alec's songs. Mind is really a prison. Alec,honestly you are the best

[@ardentfanofastronomyastrop2649]

Same here brother but along with that I am also an introvert.Neither my parents nor anyone could understand me and my feelings.Always helped others in studies,stood beside them always but the thing that only I recieved is betrayal and conspiracy.There is not a single day when my mind,heart and soul haven't cried bitterly.From 5 years of age to till now (I am 19+ years) I was bullied,harrassed by my parents,teachers and classmates due to my physical appearance and always compared me with others who were superior than me and humiliate me.Whenever I will ask them anything to purchase,the only answer I will get is we don't have money,but they have money to donate money and waste money to strangers.I demanded a laptop for doing productive works and to take my university notes and use it for studies and for casual gaming when I will have spare time after studies,they scolded me that I am a disgrace,stupid.Many times I ask to myself that why the hell I got birth in this world,what is my necessity in this world, for whom am I thriving in this frustrating life?At that moment I listen to alec Benjamin songs which soothes my soul for a while so that I can muster up courage to see another day.I hope that you can understand my emotions as you are also going through that phase.😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@joyimpact004]

So are you fine now?

[@writtenby.christine]

@JOY IMPACT nah but I find comfort in Alec's songs

[@joyimpact004]

@@writtenby.christine so u student or adult? ;

[@alissaplayz7167]

Yes! Same ❤

[@stevebelski8931]

I still don’t get how Alec only has 3k subscribers. I feel like he should have way more because: 1. He is a really go singer 2. His songs are like story’s, really good story’s

[@_shreya_9795]

3 M

[@_shreya_9795]

@BenOftheWeekiA why?

[@_shreya_9795]

@BenOftheWeekiA okk

[@TitaniumTronic]

@Spacexdragonmemento you mean 4m?

[@brandoncobo4185]

@@TitaniumTronic u mean 4.04m right?

[@scislocked9378]

I relate....late night thoughts are the worst

[@savitapalshetkar8177]

SCISLoCked Relatable😢😢😢

[@saji739]

Relatable ngl

[@chanakyasinha8046]

Nightfalls 😀😀

[@Chickencee]

Just become adhd, you'll lose your train of thought 2 minutes into what ever you're thinking about and fall asleep

[@rameshdevasi6720]

"Become an observer of the currents of thought that flow through your consciousness. Just like someone sitting by the side of a river watching the river flow by, sit by the side of your mind and watch. Or just as someone sits in the forest and watches a line of birds flying by, just sit and watch. Or the way someone watches the rainy sky and the moving clouds, you just watch the clouds of thoughts moving in the sky of your mind. The flying birds of thoughts, the flowing river of thoughts in the same way, silently standing on the bank, you simply sit and watch. It is the same as if you are sitting on the bank, watching the thoughts flowing by. Don’t do anything, don’t interfere, don’t stop them in any way. Don’t repress in any way. If there is a thought coming don’t stop it, if it is not coming don’t try to force it to come. You are simply to be an observer…." -- OSHO

[@nurulatikahbintisupangkat8281]

The tank: is the head The thoughts: is the water Alec: the one who stuck in his own thought and start to drownning I get it, i've throught that so many times

[@DaKoalaBoi]

im ur first like and have not read ur comment

[@DaKoalaBoi]

pffft what is that?

[@TasteTheFlesh17]

throught... i'm gonna say it like that now

[@yodagaminggirls5639]

@@TasteTheFlesh17 hahah

[@notproguy1956]

its obvious you dingus

[@Rya_Vt]

“So they tranquilized me, analyzed me, threw me back in my cage, then they tied to me to an IV told me I was insane” that line hit home too hard it should be criminal🖤💯

[@angelchioma4200]

I get it..the water..the chains...that's what depression feels like

[@coffeebeanz1220]

“My mind is a prison and I’m never gonna get out” I relate to this too much

[@solarnaut]

Sam Harris has a great book "Waking Up, spirituality without religion" in which he explores consciousness... he talks about the glimpses of possible states of consciousness that particular drug experiences have given him … and concludes that chronically tripping on drugs is not the best way forward, but rather to pursue awareness through meditation practices... to help breakthrough the appearance what he describes as "like being held prisoner by the most boring person on the planet" (being a "victim" of the chronic diatribe of the mind). Somebody (Shakesphere / Voltaire?) said something along the lines of "nothing is good or bad, but thinking makes it so." / shrug -Think Well ! ;-)

[@leeannforests7659]

I relate to it but a different way like my relation to it would be my school is like a prison and I can't get out.

[@havilah2228]

Me too sis

[@coffeebeanz1220]

Havilah Ann sis?

[@havilah2228]

@@coffeebeanz1220 idfk dude

[@savannahheard9976]

All of your songs are such bops

[@megha5176]

Truly 💟

[@savannahheard9976]

@Sav .100 hahah name buddies :)

[@t.relexx10]

Facts

[@coriolis4761]

"bops" that's a funny word...i like it,lol

[@TheEssenceofpets]

Omg another Savannah Hi!!!

[@Shubhamsharmaaaaaaa]

This is indeed the most underrated I've ever heard!

[@HotDog-wy5vw]

This is my number 1 most listened song for my 2022 recap

[@toontales2479]

How many times?

[@HotDog-wy5vw]

I Think it was 102

[@jessebroekhuizen6765]

[Verse 1] I don't live in California, I'll inform you, that's not where I reside I'm just a tenant, paying rent inside this body and I Got two windows, and those windows, well, I call them my eyes I'm just going where the wind blows, I don't get to decide [Pre-Chorus] Sometimes, I think too much, yeah, I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape, I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed [Chorus] Then I tied up my linen with five strips of ribbon I found Scaled the side of the building, I ran to the hills 'til they found me And they put me back in my cell, all by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out [Verse 2] So they tranquilized me, analyzed me, threw me back in my cage Then they tied me to an IV, told me I was insane I'm a prisoner, a visitor inside of my brain And no matter what I do, they try to keep me in chains [Pre-Chorus] Sometimes, I think to much, yeah, I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape, I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed [Chorus] Then I tied up my linen with five strips of ribbon I found Scaled the side of the building, I ran to the hills 'til they found me And they put me back in my cell, all by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out [Bridge] Said even if it's true, no matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I won't give up on hope, secure another rope And try for another day Said even if it's true, no matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I won't give up on hope, secure another rope And try for another day [Chorus] Then I tied up my linen with five strips of ribbon I found Scaled the side of the building, I ran to the hills 'til they found me And they put me back in my cell, all by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out

[@jennyblue42]

@Freeze_VoLuMe It was still useful to me

[@jennyblue42]

@Freeze_VoLuMe I doubt there was much effort included haha

[@nglfreak]

Uhm, I don't really know if you just tried to make yourself look smart, but those random commas say the very opposite, like he doesn't say "I'm just a tenant" then takes a break. 😂

[@jennyblue42]

@Freeze_VoLuMe yeah that takes like five seconds xD

[@whitneyoreilly1146]

That was thoughtful of you to do👍

[@Sona-lh8mz]

This guy deserves the world

[@avagasbarro-3492]

I agree Alec Benjamin doesn’t get enough credit for his songs he deserves more. :)

[@emo_weeb_stanie1019]

He deserves the UNIVERSE

[@gorgonmedusa5801]

@@emo_weeb_stanie1019 true😂

[@sm-wc3cj]

@@emo_weeb_stanie1019 preach.

[@queenshanalee]

I struggle with anxiety and depression so the lyrics hit home for me, thanks Alec for illustrating what it feels like to be in one's own head. No one will ever understand what it's like for me the frustration and worry is almost insurmountable to the point where I want to just fly away but I live to fight another day, and the strength that I produce today is the strength that carries me through tomorrow.

[@candlebaby3172]

I love that the tank is only half full and it represents that people are held back by their own doubts and that there really is a way to escape and be free? Or maybe just so Alec doesn’t actually drown But anyway, beautiful song ❤️ Really loved it :)

[@someguywithouthair3041]

he's a underrated singer •He sings beautifully •He's good looking •signs things that makes sense •Underrated

[@venomicity]

I made this songs cover 😊

[@elephant_cat7226]

I couldn't agree more

[@meghankane8566]

Someguy withouthair I wouldn’t say he’s underrated. He’s fairly new to being more highly discovered so I think it’ll take time as it has for many of these amazing singers who it took years to be noticed.

[@bdylanutv4463]

And alot of his songs are relatable to me at least

[@gurjasdeepsingh7117]

He's underwater artist too😂😂

[@aleyapowell2569]

I can’t stop listening. This song is so addictive

[@ivijugoa]

True

[@spoon6733]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/goS7ipiihsqWipY&lc

[@jenniferrogers4610]

So true

[@poppydegnan2350]

Aleya Powell ik

[@nohatarek6620]

True

[@rosiestudios7621]

This is actually so relatable I can't count how many times I feel trapped in my head like I'm just watching everything happen without being able to do anything

[@LeahTheHuman2903]

I have Autism, depression and anxiety. This song is exactly what it feels like.

[@Fatima-hj1gk]

In the lyric video I said that that was the best way to end the year but now this is the best way to end the year

[@sarah-lq1ez]

hey! could you help us and use the # #mindisaprisonMV on Twitter? We love Alec, we will be grateful! ♥️🇧🇷

[@abigail-tn5ds]

Yess double whammie

[@mmelomaniacc]

oh yeah I saw that and yeah I agree :)

[@woop8481]

Yeaaa I saw that comment

[@Lea_estrela]

I love this song so much that i cant even put it to words

[@m00n.sh1t]

I found Alec totally by accident. I was scrolling through the comments of a Billie Eilish song and one of the comment said “ Billie and Alec Benjamin should do a duet. It would be so fire” I thought to myself “ who tf is Alec Benjamin” I spent the next 2 hours binging almost all of his music and it was some of the best 2 hours of my life spent. I came into school 2 days later and spent the entire lunch period raving about his music to my friend. She and I ( now a year later) are still completely obsessed with his music and call each other every time he releases a new video or song.

[@anisha5259]

yesss man billie and alec...they will be such an amazing match

[@ananyabhargava1902]

i have theeee same storyyyy

[@saumyashree4926]

That's something that happened with me too...😭😭 He is so amazing that anyone will be obsessed just Alec's songs should reach them

[@joybangla4657]

Wow same thing happened with me 😍

[@raghavsm9976]

Listen to Alie gatie "it's you" and thank me later

[@khueminh79]

Alec wrote songs related to everybody's feelings in some periods of life

[@fosiah_]

This is by far, the most relatable song I have ever heard, thank you Alec you are phenomenal.

[@akshayjaggi4686]

Alec is my fav singer

[@1millionpixels81]

Thought this said alec is my favourite ginger

[@Caleb-mg5go]

@@1millionpixels81 😂😂😂

[@jafar.777_]

Lmao

[@archutha1368]

It’s horrible, that feeling you get in your chest when you dived too far underwater and you are swimming up to the surface because you need air. It like claws at your throat and weighs you down, and your suddenly trapped in this panic and urgency inside yourself, and holy that breath of air you take when you reach the surface, gives you so much relief. But it’s awful to think, that this is what goes on in people like Alec and others minds and heads all the damn time. Because you don’t know if you are ever going to have that relief of taking in that breath of air. Or if you are stuck with that feeling forever... trapped inside of your own mind. And that must be so painful.

[@KangieDarling]

you understand us so well yet our own parents dont

[@archutha1368]

Ataraxia MSP You will get through it. Trust me. Life will get better and one day you will have that relief. Just don’t give up.❤️

[@koopakate8842]

I can’t even imagine what that would feel like; how awful. Thinking of you guys ❤️ never give up

[@josermartinez8296]

@@KangieDarling so true

[@paulafernandez3504]

Woah

[@kimiko6107]

Was listening to this the other day and thought my Bluetooth headphones were dying cuz the sound was only in one ear. Then it moved. My autistic butt loves this song! My depressed butt however, cries every time I hear it.

[@Bunny-ei1wx]

When your drowning in your own thoughts tied down by worries and memories, you’re just trying to breathe but with every breath it hurts even worse as the anxiety feels your lungs. You would try anything for just a moment of peace, Just a second of oxygen.

[@onepeace1685]

Mind Is a Prison - Alec Benjamin I don't live in California I'll inform you, that's not where I reside I'm just a tenant payin' rent inside this body and I... Got two windows And those windows, well, I call them my eyes I'm just goin' where the wind blows I don't get to decide Sometimes I think too much Yeah, I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets of my bed Then I tied up my linen With five strips of ribbon I found Scaled the side of the buildin' I ran to the hills 'til they found me And they put me back in my cell All by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison And I'm never gonna get out So they tranquilize me, analyzed me Threw me back in my cage Then they tie me to an IV Told me I was insane I'm a prisoner, a visitor Inside of my brain And no matter what I do They try to keep me in chains Sometimes I think too much Yeah, I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets of my bed Then I tied up my linen With five strips of ribbon I found Scaled the side of the buildin' I ran to the hills 'til they found me And they put me back in my cell All by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison And I'm never gonna get out Said even if it's true No matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I won't give up on hope Secure another rope And try for another day Said even if it's true No matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I won't give up on hope Secure another rope And try for another day Then I tied up my linen With five strips of ribbon I found Scaled the side of the buildin' I ran to the hills 'til they found me And they put me back in my cell All by myself Alone with my thoughts again Guess my mind is a prison And I'm never gonna get out

[@venomicity]

I made this songs cover 😊

[@magaberg3687]

Thank you that you wrote this🙏🙏🙏

[@saji739]

I thank your existence.

[@DrewB232]

thank you so much!

[@Titan-tw9mm]

Well done bro U are a legend 🤩

[@erikaporin1239]

I forgot the title of this song so I just type “alec benjamin fish tank”😂😅

[@janevale6634]

Lamo

[@biancashan8879]

did it work tho?

[@biancashan8879]

@Letong Xu wow ok lmao

[@FuntimeswithSav]

lol i did it and it worked

[@Rosemary-kb3su]

that is the funniest thing I have ever heard

[@pazuzu6321]

This guy is handsome, has an incredible voice, the lyrics on the songs are unique, I love him

[@sakurafeathers691]

I remember listening to this back in 8th grade when it first came out, when my OCD and anxiety was debilitating to the point of depression. I was suicidal, and a threat to myself. It was so relatable and I would just sit alone at lunch, animating the whole thing in my head...

[@sameehaamal]

It's scary to think how many people relate 😬

[@you_got_mail_06]

Sameeha Amal its really hard to live with.

[@sameehaamal]

@@you_got_mail_06 I get u. I live with it everyday. lts haunting than a horror movie

[@rumfordc]

its scarier, for me, to think about how many people _don't_ relate because it suggests they might not have a mind of their own.

[@Roman_tisme]

Thinking too much is probably one of the worst torture you can have and paintful sometimes:((

[@alt_lynnie]

That's my life. Everyday. Everytime. Except when I listen to music

[@arunbalu5166]

Same. I overthink every little scenario and it really doesn’t help.

[@alt_lynnie]

@@arunbalu5166 You have my support 💪🏻

[@TempestRex_]

For sure. Cause then you start worrying about what you did, thinking about what you could’ve done different/better, regret it and the cycle repeats

[@deatheth5039]

Oh and add the ridicules you get from others because you think too much. It helps a bunch ×[]

[@shaggy8226]

I like the way he actually writes good songs and not generic crap like other modern so called "artists"

[@spacechip3386]

I almost cried listening to the song for the first time. 💞

[@zin_of_zink7532]

Can we just appreciate the fact that he actually Submerged himself in water for this Edit: Lol I never thought my comment would get this much attention

[@noemi5937]

That’s not that hard but ok

[@zin_of_zink7532]

ChocolateChipCookie he still put in the effort, He also got or made a Giant fish tank

[@noemi5937]

¡Digital Foox! True

[@Kannstt]

I would've died in that fish tank submerged x-x

[@aperson4687]

Let's also not forgot that his hands were chained behind his back.

[@tijenazra]

My life is complete

[@shadowyblackwolf]

Ikr

[@pazuzu6321]

I'm not having a good time in my own house, but this coming month will be different, I hope it, but during this time Alec was always with me 💛

[@jaydenchristian5251]

You sing the words i cant express ❤

[@bacon6311]

*Lyrics* I dont live in California I'll inform you, that's not where I reside I'm just a tenant paying rent inside this body and I Got 2 windows and those windows well I'll call them my eyes I'm just going where the wind blows I dont get to decide Sometimes I think too much Ya I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed Then I tied up my linen with 5 strips of ribbon I found Scalled the side of the building I ran to the hills till they found me And they put me, back in my cell All by myself, alone with my thoughts again I guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out So they tranquilized me, analyzed me Threw me back in my cage Then they tied me to an I'v told me I was insane I'm a prisoner, a visitor Inside of my brain And no mather what I do they try to keep me in chains Sometimes I think too much Ya I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed Then I tied up my linen with 5 strips of ribbon I found Scalled the side of the building I ran to the hills till they found me And they put me, back in my cell All by myself, alone with my thoughts again I guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out Said even if It's true No matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I wont give up on hope Secure another rope And try for another day Said even if It's true No matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I wont give up on hope Secure another rope And try for another day Then I tied up my linen with 5 strips of ribbon I found Scalled the side of the building I ran to the hills till they found me And they put me, back in my cell All by myself, alone with my thoughts again I guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out ...🌹

[@goldenheart2752]

Thank you 😊

[@poppydegnan2350]

니니Bacon thx💘

[@d....8412]

Thank you!!

[@zest3137]

This song has been out for a week and I already know theatrics and sang it for karaoke twice. I need help 😂

[@jasmine1304]

This song will comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. I’ve been listening to this song on replay for so long

[@Fish31132]

Last year I almost cried listening to these two windows, most of the songs were so relatable including this one. At that time I only remembered the lyrics but the melody of this song is so amazing. Thank God I got better and I thank all the people in my life who helped me pull myself up, especially those two. I love you. Thanks Alec for the amazing music, I like you a lot

[@Olivia_K14]

ok so lets be honest. THIS MUSIC VIDEO IS ONE OF THE BESTS I HAVE EVER SEEN. the video refers to the feeling but does not directly tell it. from my own experience, I know that being stuck inside your own head can really feel like that. like drowning. (and yes I know this song is four years old. and yes I'm still here listening to it because it's so DAMN good!! and yes alec benjamin has been my celebrity crush back then when i was like 11)

[@AlexsSharkTank]

Our boys on trending

[@dcandroid4]

Man Alec and NF will be lit together

[@malsawmtluang220601]

honestly though

[@Moonlight-yf4pw]

True

[@Chickencee]

Alec and twenty one pilots would be so amazing

[@user-yh4yl3ew8i]

alec and Nf ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ also twenty one pilots

[@naomi-io4gi]

OH MY FUCKING GOD YES PLS, GET THIS COMMENT TO THE TOP

[@blossoming92]

This man is an artist. I'm so glad I found his music. It just speaks to my soul.

[@ericanske509]

Me and my wife are recovering drug addicts yesterday we've been four months sober and my wife absolutely loves the song when she is having her bad days 💜 mommy of 4💛

[@yashkarbhari721]

Nobody: Alec Benjamin: The most underrated singer

[@tilltheend0]

How is it nobody.. when its litteraly everybody?

[@sylwiapasterak7372]

so is Sasha sloan

[@vanmartinez5584]

bruh this is not the way you use this format

[@idontknowwhatimdoingexcept5463]

begging for likes? wow pathetic

[@everythingawesome7671]

Nah tat title goes for ajr

[@ronangreen8348]

all the dislikes are people who missed the like button because their tears blurred thier eyes

[@anxiousfrog4406]

That’s the sad truth

[@travisghilonijr475]

They meant dis-i-like

[@ericallinger7479]

Straight facts

[@dieulinhmai6200]

Yeahhh it's true

[@gorgonmedusa5801]

Ikr!!

[@onlydumbo4591]

I can literally click on any of his songs and suddenly it’s my new favorite.

[@aura7288]

I just love his voice.... It makes all his songs so special

[@Vanillaaaa06]

Who thinks he should gain more popularity 👇👇👇

[@tea558]

1 like = 1000 people

[@brittanyretzlaff6476]

Isra Khan ghost was the one who had to go sit on a table with him and ya just got a message and he said he’s going pretty well I don’t want to go sit down to talk to her about anything wI to be sure

[@yaaaaasfire9621]

I just don't want people to go he's overrated when he does get popular like alot of other music artists

[@gabbielogan9271]

tbh i dont want him to, for one reason, then, everybody would take these songs outta context, make them less special.

[@dylan5957]

uhm.. why are you using him for likes?

[@Ineedabreakfromlife]

These lyrics are literally so relatable for me because I'm always stuck inside my head which always leads to me over thinking, overworrying, or stressing myself out in the end. When I'm not stressing myself out, I always catch myself daydreaming or reliving the past and then I need to remind myself that I'm in the present and need to ground myself.

[@omgemojiis2603]

Sooooo relatable, I'm doing that right now

[@Efficiencyts]

literally me. all the time. i'm working on it, but it's really hard.

[@hushpuppytwix9572]

No one asked

[@Efficiencyts]

Trip - literally shut the fuck up. why the fuck is that necessary.

[@palmi3649]

That's exactly meee tooooo

[@Faerielover]

I have depression and anxiety, I have had the worst start of the year but the best ending I could imagine. The entire time, your songs help me keep myself together. You're amazing Alec, god bless you buddy

[@starwish7246]

I never thought I could relate to a song as much as I did with mind is a prison Alec you always surprise us with better and better song.. you are a great musician!!and I hope you Keep growing and become successful ..💚 -an Alec Benjamin fan

[@zulalsardal1247]

This song finishes so fast. Thats not fair.

[@ceces.6808]

Alice Hope EXACTLY

[@ninaf7]

*Song finishes* No one: Me: *plays it 5 more times*

[@sharmilabishnoi5892]

Ikr!! The only bad thing about his songs is that they end

[@ceces.6808]

Cupcake Sparkle AGREED!!!

[@sharmilabishnoi5892]

@GamerCupcake 24 wow we share 'cupcake' in our usernames!

[@ayamekirin4259]

I was in depression for a long time and nobody even cares. Then I sang this song at school and it made everyone cried and ask me if I'm ok or not. This song saved me from suicide. Thank you Alec. Love your songs💜💜

[@ad1t1_s]

I hope you’re doing better now 💜💜

[@acaciapistachio7202]

man, i wish i had the confidence to sing infront of people

[@alivingperson9738]

sweeter than sugar Same tho

[@cupidsvolume7331]

hope you're doing better *gives hug*

[@pomoshch_8087]

Relatable my guy, (except for the singing part w everyone making sure you're ok...) YOU ARE NOT ALONE Btw Plz S.O.S 😨😥

[@irynpatience]

When depression has gotten the best of you

[@mushroomz7779]

This makes me wanna cry. Like the good cry where you can just...let everything out. God i love this guy :)

[@cessayvonne564]

Stan *Alec Benjamin* .

[@user-vm7lg3uq9e]

Army and stanning alec

[@jugalgwalia9388]

Sameeee

[@m0chiii649]

Yes! say it louder babe

[@arion3]

That's what everyone should do ✊❤ Also... ARMYYY💜

[@meme-gn3nc]

Yes💜

[@chrish8533]

OMG...2.6K comments?. Wow...to all the fans of Alec and random comment scroller.. MERRY CHRISTMAS💖💖

[@jessicawells9035]

You too 🎁

[@chrish8533]

@@jessicawells9035 thank you sooo much..😊😊😊😊💖💖

[@jaberjaws00]

Thanks Merry Christmas to you as well 🎁🎄

[@immortalityangel5056]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[@caitlincruz7393]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@curliemmachristian]

This song is my safe place. I can't escape my mind, but this song helps expresses the struggle. My anxiety beats me to the point of breakdowns. I love how Alec paints this beautiful metaphor, and the beats are amazing.

[@debrajdavis2684]

I feel like this every day. Sometimes it is so hard to get through the day

[@MyaJLawrence]

I like how he's not trying to sell his song by selling his body. All he has to do is sing and people love him!

[@dakma6253]

He never did bad things

[@sarthakrajjindal438]

Selling his body?

[@MyaJLawrence]

Yeah, like the girls who dress skimpy so they can get more likes. Or the men who flash their muscles so the girls will like them, even if their music sucks. Alec doesn't have to do that.

[@nikoletak]

pretty much true

[@Vykhanh1]

I swear every single song of Alec is catchy and meaningful. He is SO TALENTED.

[@dakma6253]

Yep

[@shadowboy84]

When I was at my lowest point, all I was about to think about was this song. Your music is full of universal truth.. #alecbenjamin #mindisaprison

[@sayantikadas1121]

Alec somewhere in another corner of this world even I feel the same. We are all unified by the same feeling.

[@malaynachang2824]

ahhh number 44 on trending, guess he’s not our little secret anymore! but congratulations alec!!

[@mae8902]

You are amazing, dude, thanks for all

[@david-gl7qx]

yes omg

[@Kaitlyn_Glow_]

Just hearing his songs makes me feel like I'm not alone! After Chester killed himself like if he's not string enough what if I'm not. ❤ I'm trapped too but this is just our temporary home. We were born homesick we just gotta keep fighting.

[@shakurwonders5216]

Thanx , I g I won't kill myself

[@theblueheart199]

A very Happy Birthday Alec! I hope you enjoy your day!! A big fan here!

[@JoaoAlves-kb1yf]

I dont live in California I'll inform you, that's not where I reside I'm just a tenant paying rent inside this body and I Got 2 windows and those windows well I'll call them my eyes I'm just going where the wind blows I dont get to decide Sometimes I think too much Ya I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed Then I tied up my linen with 5 strips of ribbon I found Scalled the side of the building I ran to the hills till they found me And they put me, back in my cell All by myself, alone with my thoughts again I guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out So they tranquilized me, analyzed me Threw me back in my cage Then they tied me to an I'v told me I was insane I'm a prisoner, a visitor Inside of my brain And no mather what I do they try to keep me in chains Sometimes I think too much Ya I get so caught up I'm always stuck in my head I wish I could escape I tried to yesterday Took all the sheets off my bed Then I tied up my linen with 5 strips of ribbon I found Scalled the side of the building I ran to the hills till they found me And they put me, back in my cell All by myself, alone with my thoughts again I guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out Said even if It's true No matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I wont give up on hope Secure another rope And try for another day Said even if It's true No matter what I do I'm never gonna escape I wont give up on hope Secure another rope And try for another day Then I tied up my linen with 5 strips of ribbon I found Scalled the side of the building I ran to the hills till they found me And they put me, back in my cell All by myself, alone with my thoughts again I guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out Edit: I'm sorry. I forgot that m.letras.mus.br/alec-benjamin/mind-is-a-prison/ m.letras.mus.br/alec-benjamin/mind-is-a-prison/

[@Moonlight-bz7tw]

Thanks.

[@JoaoAlves-kb1yf]

@@Moonlight-bz7tw you're welcome. 😉

[@evaholland2181]

João Alves copy and paste from google ?

[@anu-lc2ke]

my ocd is picking apart the typos i worry ab myself

[@JustZ0920]

Thanks

[@marbleracingstudios9552]

Everone: Wow, this is a great song! You are the best Me: GET OUT OF THAT TANK! YOUR GONNA DROWN! WHO ELSE AM I GONNA LISTEN TO WHEN YOUR GONE????/

[@leafy_green7573]

I swear if he dies before I do I will sob until I go blind I'm only like (my two brain cells- #1: * eating dirt* #2: so if he's 25-ish and I'm 13.... then 5-3 is 2 and 2-1 is... 3?) 12 years younger than he is, I will be an old 93 year old grandma crying and dying as she slowly dwindles away to her grave and I've already told my parents I want "Animal" and "Wrinkles" playing at my funeral so I have that written down in a "for funeral" notebook with all my funeral plans cuz *I* plan my funeral not *my kids* anyways this got off topic real fast...

[@sophiegail7133]

Youre* and he cant get out of the tank, hes chained

[@jillianforeman7640]

@@leafy_green7573 bruh. Your comment... I lost brain cells reading it.

[@ykfeqlz7149]

Nf

[@leafy_green7573]

@@jillianforeman7640 I’m sorry I was drunk on sleep deprivation and when I’m overly tired I tend to rant.. sorry XD

[@Fiona-ii1jn]

I can't belive that he is so underrated!!! Like he has sooooooooooooooo much talent!!!