Breaking Benjamin (feat. Valora) - Blow Me Away (Lyrics)

[@SethHendrixsonPro]

Honestly, I like this version of the song just as much as the original. The female vocals, while most frown upon them, add a new depth to the song that previously wasn't present.

[@allenesibe9842]

Why the hell does her voice over shadow ben's thats this shit broke up the band }:( good song though

[@Shane-sf9pv]

I prefer this version. They have a good harmony together

[@titans8210]

Bro it feels like there is a greater and escalating desire with both vocals. It hits me harder because to me the way they are singing its life or death. And that comes from a HoH person. I'm lucky I heard this at full blast b4 my hearing took a shit

[@thenightmaricsenpai524]

This version is trash. Not because of Valora, but because her style doesn't flow well with the style of Breaking Benjamin. Plus the original was already iconic enough. This isn't a case like "Cruise" where the combo of Florida Georgia Line and Nelly made the song better. It's a case where the combo ultimately drags down the song. But that's my opinion

[@lancethedragonmaster8562]

@@RabbitNose idk about any of that but benjamin was in the hospital when they released this version, he didnt sign off on this. Thats more or less what broke them up

[@freakinnuclearfantasy2511]

I love this version with Valora! Absolutely nuts, one of my favorites by them.

[@MUSICxLRICS]

It's official. Breaking Benjamin has ended their lawsuit and will continue!

[@lautarogomez9711]

Wait, for real?

[@danielshin4526]

WOOO!

[@generalstory9938]

Wait, what happened?

[@imperialproductions3060]

@@generalstory9938i dont know

[@ragingsaviorkami9862]

​@@imperialproductions3060Apparently they made this song without the lead singer's consent, without his approval, and Valora's voice completely overshadows him. Or something like that. So they kinda broke apart.

[@timothyryan8983]

Sydnee Duran is the singer featured, Valora is the band Breaking Benjamin collaborated with.

[@yumeoflight1]

It's sad they broke up, but at the same time, I like this re-do. The original is amazing, and I love it to pieces. But I really like this version too. Expanding out, and trying new things, doesn't ruin something. It only takes a different spin on it.

[@xkavarsmith9322]

I realize this was lost in all the drama, but if you consider that this was made as Master for Halo 2, adding female vocals reminds the listener of Cortana's efforts in helping Master Chief survive. I believe that might have been the point.

[@lilvatoakayato2384]

i know right

[@cataclysmicdelta1828]

This was made for halo 2?

[@cataclysmicdelta1828]

I've played through multiple times and I don't remember seeing this

[@xkavarsmith9322]

The instrumentals kick in on the Gravemind level, when Master Chief enters the Arbiter's room.

[@cataclysmicdelta1828]

aight the instrumentals because i dont ever remember hearing blow me away in the game

[@WitchyWaifu]

Her voice is fantastic..

[@MidnightNow1127]

I like both versions. Valora's range is crazy, and Ben, as usual, sounds excellent. Sure, they're different, but they're each good in their own way.

[@flamedude8]

That's all we need. I support Ben 100% no matter which path he walks.

[@Brom735]

i know this isnt the original, but listening to it made me realize how little weight music today has, when this song kicks in you fucking know its there, it kicks the door in then says hello, but if say, imagine dragons or twenty one pilots comes on youre like, "oh hey, its them" 2000s rock had some ass behind it man and i miss when you could really feel the music, it creates an atmoshpere almost in my opinion, and it makes me really miss music from this point in time

[@dalenewby1394]

Both versions are badass

[@kosykruption5709]

Her voice makes this song just a bit more special

[@vDeadbolt]

KosyKruptioN Ben Burley didn't think so. He hated it

[@jahdielt.9160]

@@vDeadbolt is their like an interview or article you can give me

[@vDeadbolt]

@@jahdielt.9160 wmmr.com/2011/08/26/video-for-controversial-breaking-benjamin-song-released/ Ben hated it since they touched his music without his permission. He is always the one who composes everything, and that set him off. It was the reason why they went on hiatus and had to replace the guitarist and bassist. They made the compilation album without Ben's knowledge.

[@XixiSplash]

@@vDeadbolther vocals r better than his. The majority likes this version better.

[@vDeadbolt]

@@XixiSplash okay. Ben is a perfectionist. The band was always about him. The reason why he hated it was the vocals removed the raw energy that the song had, which was his own intention when he made it.

[@rapunzelkh]

idc what ppl think or what really happened between the band members. i love this version! it's an awesome song & adding female vocals makes better. it's also easier for me to sing along ;-)

[@londytobad]

i love both versions of the song...i dont think they should've broken up because of it =( breaking benjamin was a epic band

[@lucasbetterton87]

Its "Don't make me beg" Not "Don't make me fight" Great song

[@JEZeke]

Should’ve been in Halo 2: Anniversary tbh

[@JAGO_Tech]

Lol press select before entering the room. It still plays in classic mode 👍

[@JAGO_Tech]

@G Gravemind. Right before you enter the Mausoleum at the end of the level, switch to classic graphics & song will play.

[@alexogelsby507]

I completely agree

[@CreekCampo]

@G How is that random? It's in the game haha

[@christiancontreras5057]

Grant Wish at 11:11 o’clock alternate moment

[@ms.animequeen9280]

I really love this version.

[@hunterlewandowski319]

Valora adds more feeling into the song

[@mophead0766]

This song upset me for the longest because it was the reason they broke up, but i feel comfortable listening to it again after they got back together. Besides, i saw them live last weekend and they performed this song, ill admit i prefer it with valora.

[@aaronpresley7817]

Wait ... WHAT?!

[@chandnihuynh5296]

Ugh. Lucky I've been dying to see them since they got back together.

[@aaronpresley7817]

The got back together? Oh thank god

[@BleachPvP]

They're not back together exactly. New members, only original is Benjamin.

[@chandnihuynh5296]

BleachPvP True, they still sound like the old BB though

[@zilvoxidgod]

clearly this is the superior version, the two voices actually compliment each other well

[@grimmashley8422]

Does anyone else not even read the lyrics and just listen to the song?

[@4amcuriosity162]

Grimm Ashley no

[@Elgar7022]

Don't need to read em' when you already have em' memorized. :)

[@bittyneko]

Me

[@sparrowjones6222]

Yep, I just don't like the extra sound of the music video.

[@tomasjaye3890]

this version is great. . I love hearing Valora sing..

[@TheSilentOne50]

I actually like this version of this song a little better.

[@The_King_Kaden]

Me too

[@bengray3245]

What're you talking about?

[@alexsilva28]

Andrew Zinner Me too

[@gouldenmummy2994]

This is the original

[@TitoVladez115]

Goulden Mummy this is? O.o how come whenever I search this it sounds different? Without the female singer. I only heard her once but the video got deleted and now this

[@bryantadam7960]

I like this version a lot.

[@lisav8797]

This song is awesome, and made even better with Valora.

[@jade2003YT]

Lisa V yeah

[@guitarlover567]

literally gave me chills..

[@Deathmetal104]

I love the instrumentals of the original song the best but on vocals this one its fucking better than the original, Syd's voice is just fucking amazing, beautiful and melodic.

[@jordanmiller4672]

its a great version of the song. Not better but still amazing

[@fangg97]

usually i dont like remixes but this one is awesome

[@JuwelsPayton]

I love both versions :)

[@LightningNamine]

This song is the reason why Breaking Benjamin broke up for 6 years.

[@bradfordthegrey3478]

No this isn't the reason they stopped, the guitar player that put this song out without permission was fired and they stopped for a long time because Ben was sick with a serious illness

[@JoshuaDrumm]

I wouldn't go so far as to say I prefer this version, and I know that this song led to my favorite band's ruin, but it really is not that bad. She has a nice voice, similar to Amy Lee's, and sometimes it isn't where it belongs but most of the time it fits well.

[@ArdanTheHalfDragon]

Anyone else like this more than the original?

[@eldiego68]

Yep

[@klavier285]

no

[@alexmiller6394]

yep

[@thatcanadianguy3327]

+AlexMiller 100 times better

[@lilvatoakayato2384]

+jason ford ikr

[@tomfooleryx517x2]

this is a great song. . I love the duet..

[@Veganphobic]

I like the feeling this gives me when I'm working out and the female starts it's like a euphoria where I can relate to the pain and use that emotion to push myself a little harder

[@dannyc2014]

Now that is exactly what I'm talking about beautiful combination.....keep on ROCKING it hardcore! !!!!

[@kiranerysegordon5485]

this reminds me of "headstrong" by trap or trapt

[@haydenpruet4542]

Kiraneryse Gordon it’s trapt

[@bittyneko]

It's trapt

[@griffinlaw9367]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4S5gKiChNWdhLc

[@sadeyes831]

i loooovvvveee this song! love breaking benjamin

[@thearsenal4721]

I like this version of Blow Me Away, bc Valora has such awesome harmony with Ben. Ben shouldn't have fired 2 of his band members for making this song. However, I understand that Mark and Aaron (I think it was them? Don't remember for sure) should have asked Ben for his permission to make it. He's the frontman of the band for a reason.

[@TheIsaiahSays]

Well from what I understand the song was owned and written by ben and the drummer they had no business selling it without their permission

[@KristinPrather]

I love her in this song!

[@akramirez]

I can't be the only person who thinks this would have been perfect for the last mission of Halo 4. Someone make a video of that right now.

[@lunathecrusader]

He knows

[@4amcuriosity162]

ah..halo 4...the last good halo... halo 5 is cansir

[@aliensguy4291]

@@4amcuriosity162 speak only for yourself I personally LOVED halo 5

[@ZombifiedBuizel]

4am Curiosity Halo Reach was the last good Halo. Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST and Halo Reach were the only good ones. Bungie knew what they were doing. 343 just ruined it so badly.

[@GwenWood857geassotaku]

I LOVE THIS SONG! It is the first time I listened this. Now, it is one of my favorites.

[@aaronpresley7817]

Does anyone like this version better?

[@ratassassin8779]

Yeah even though they had broken up over it.

[@egghidmytrix]

+Aaron Presley I personally don't like this version better... I don't know if this version has overpowering drums, or the fact that I don't like Valora's voice... Maybe Amy Lee would have been a better sound? eh, I don't know... Why did they have to be shitty and make this without the correct permissions? Not worth the break up, IMO.

[@bengray3245]

+rat assassin Why?

[@bengray3245]

I like this version.

[@paytonhammond9572]

love this version better!

[@Daldi564]

I honestly believe that this song plays in the background during Winter's fight against Ironwood during RWBY Volume 8

[@PikaGMS]

I like Valora's voice so fucking much, this version is way better

[@DopeSmokinApe]

Yeah Valora's voice makes this a lot better then the soundtrack version.

[@kiranerysegordon5485]

PikaGMS yep

[@johnathanparker5941]

Same

[@mrtaurus3338]

anyone else think Amy Lee would have sounded just as good if not better than Valora?

[@elysiaking7486]

And I thought this song couldn't get any better... THIS IS THE BEST SONY EVER!!! It beats Linkin Park's Numb and In the end by far!!!😎 great job on the vid Bro *highfives *

[@thenightmaricsenpai524]

*laughs* You serious?

[@stevenseelig945]

This song is good but it will never be anywhere near as good as Numb and In the End are

[@xxkill_the_silencexx5099]

2:37 gave me chills

[@Lord_of_Pasta]

Whole song does.

[@Avirus17]

Thank you Octane for introducing me to this version

[@mets23569]

I miss Breaking Benjamin greatly but in a way i blame half on Ben and the other half on Aaron and Mark for the band "breaking up". First, technically Mark and Aaron shouldn't have given/asked Valora to do it because it wouldn't have been fair to Chad and Ben. Secondly, Ben could have been more mature about it and not have fired Mark and Aaron. But how's that fair? To me a band are a group of people who work together to make music. But why should one band member have higher authority amongst the rest of the band? They should all be equal and all have a say on whether they disagree or agree on something. So this way there won't be any "firings." So really half could be on Mark and Aaron for not asking Ben and Chad first, but on the other hand Ben could have been more mature and not freak out to where the point it would result in the "firing" of his band members.

[@LeesGamez]

Well idk if you knew, but benjamin has been doing small "Shows' again check it december 2013 or a month before that, at least that's a start.

[@DJ_Mooster]

He's immature for kicking out two people that went behind his and Chad's backs? He was in the right, imagine what else they may have done if he let them stay without consequences. A band needs to make all decisions together, so if members go behind other members backs them they should not be in the band anymore.

[@dantedodge4779]

Typical Canadian you’re right. They was tryna do something and take credit for it. Chad just quit and the others where fired. The reason been filed a lawsuit was Bc after the firing began, they tried to take credit for other shit as well. Ben said in a interview about the new band that “it feels good to work with guys and share ideas, and I won’t have to worry about them taking credit Bc we all have great ideas” but nah I don’t blame him. He was in the right.

[@darthvader1775]

The name of the band is legit Breaking Benjamin 😂 his band.

[@noahnorris2579]

Ben founded the band. It’s his band, and he can fire whoever he wants. They created an unauthorized remix behind his back. I’d fire them too

[@UrbanOutlawsSk8Co]

With no original member except Ben. Doesn't matter though. He is the band

[@hexcellerateofficial]

The original version is what got me into Breaking Benjamin, but this version isn't half-bad.

[@wesleykuney7096]

Love this song

[@andrewdavisjr45]

2019 anyone

[@inudigifan201]

OMG!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! i love the organal, but this is just awsome X2!!!!

[@unluckytoast3937]

I like this version better then the other one

[@kh22912]

BEST VERSION HANDS DOWN

[@spartan1188]

Halo 2 anyone ?

[@iandwinnells6979]

I love this version

[@natsukikruger94]

I like this version more than the original.

[@Demon-Furry]

I love this song it is so good

[@siddhanth3044]

Fine, I'll be that guy. This version is better! :)

[@elywesley9942]

this song is awesome

[@P3R5I3dark]

only a none musical ear can say the orriginal song is better. With a female vocalls this song is transformed from a good song to an amazing one.

[@P3R5I3dark]

i m not a nightcore boy and its clear is much better with her but you guys have some unbreakable ideas

[@Adeon55]

ժεﻪէհ яð Well I agree with you, she does improve it. Not necessarily because of the female vocals or even the harmonies, but because the song seems emptier in a couple of parts toward the end without her filling the void lol. This version feels like the more complete one.

[@SpacemonkeyDurden]

ժεﻪէհ яð No, not really. I'm a multi-instrumentalist, as well as producer and mixer, and I'd say that the remix, while is alright, doesn't live up to the original. It's entertaining, but it doesn't add anything to the song. This remix wasn't necessary, and that's very obvious in just how little the song was changed. Yes, a synth was added here and there, and the mixing/mastering may be slightly different, but the only thing that really is a drastic change is the female vocals, and they don't add any new depth to the song. It's not like this song is some epic, melodic piece in which a revision would give it a whole new perspective. It's just something to jam to. To summarize, I do disagree with you that the remix improved upon the song, and this is coming from one with musically-trained ears.

[@Adeon55]

Edgar Vilhelm You also have biased ears, in that you care first and foremost about the instrumentals. Of course from that perspective, the song was not changed much. But as I mentioned above, the female vocals help fill some otherwise "empty" portions of the song toward the end that just kind of hang there in limbo waiting for it to pick back up again. Largely because it's just a simple lone riff, which would be more appropriate for an intro or a vocal-backed bridge (as this version kind of is) than the solo it tries to be in the original.

[@SpacemonkeyDurden]

Adeon55 I understand some find the remix to be better, and that's okay. Really, this is all a matter of opinion, and it doesn't take any musical training to know what one prefers. I just thought I'd show that there can be an opinion opposing OP's, even with a musical training.

[@squirrels1994]

It made so happy when I heard this version on the radio!! :D

[@peradolia]

Should've used this in halo 2 anniversary instead of breaking the covenant...

[@Viviana088]

No either they use the original or breaking the covenant. Which are both really good songs for the level the play in.

[@bbarbiter]

but this isn’t instrumental

[@thenightmaricsenpai524]

Nah they should've used the original

[@mrslippyfist9155]

Klubknight if you go into original graphics it switches to blow me away

[@itachi000797]

Someone please explain why everyone is hating.....I think this is amzing!

[@JellyfishSwagg1031]

It makes me upset that the band broke up because of this, because it really rocks

[@matheusdasilvaribeiro2984]

Syd Duran, Best Voice... love valora... the best!!!

[@richieherlinger4545]

It's actually just Syd Duran OF Valora...not Valora! Valora is a band, Syd is the vocalist!

[@decoyalterego6339]

+Richie Herlinger yeah whatever I'm not that nitpicky

[@BHKbandmember]

the official song is still credited as "ft. Valora"

[@azippygryphon3651]

FINALLY FOUND THE SONG SIX YEARS LATERRRRR

[@Noble-_-Phoenix]

It's now been another six years..

[@brandonsnyder4770]

Benjamin Burnley: *TRIGGERED*

[@dommassislovingir]

Brandon Snyder he has a problem with everything apparently, still love him to death though

[@drakedouglas5247]

Thank you so much Brandon Snyder!!!! So happy you are my biggest fan

[@johnrodriguez7742]

HALO( High Altitude Low Opening) and HAHO ( High Altitude High Opening) Military Free Fall Parachute Operations. NOT a video game played by immature Civilians, but, conducted by solid, Squared Away Special Operators.

[@michealhaushi835]

Well said my man.

[@johnrodriguez7742]

Amen and Roger That, Michael Haushi!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🗽⚔️

[@Papan01]

This female voice kills the vibe of a Breaking Benjamin song, I can see why Ben would fire them for this. This remix is ridiculous.

[@kelskush6107]

beedA 2 years late but agreed

[@jade2003YT]

beedA was he that mad!?

[@TXHellhound10]

True. In fact, if you take the admittedly ear piercing female vocals out, I'd prefer this version over the original because the only reason I listen to this version is because of the badass drum improvement.

[@dweebakeet9861]

when she sings the main parts.... dammmmm that gave me goosebumps.

[@parkerpowell5521]

best version

[@MUSICxLRICS]

Well, because of this song our beloved band Breaking Benjamin has, "dismissed" our favorite bassist (Mark James) and guitarist (Aaron Fink). Let's wish the best for them and hope that Breaking Benjamin will tour again soon. ROCK ON!!

[@ShynyMagikarp]

I don't like this version any better. I really like it when they have both of them singing at the same time. Those parts are really good. And in the breakdown when she sings over top of his screams I liked that a lot, but the parts where they're a tandem and they switch back and forth? Those parts are so fucking disgusting it completely ruins the rest of the song for me.

[@katherinescrazy7]

I personally think this is WAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY better than the original :3

[@zachkompel8343]

There's people talking alot of shit about the vocals but I don't care if think it sounds good.

[@7567captainrex]

AWESOMNESS!!!

[@metalgamemaster]

Song got boring after listening it a few times, but im really enjoying this version

[@dhannydraven]

STILL WATCHING IN 2016 !

[@haydenpruet4542]

Her voice is fire 🔥

[@benardndiritu5935]

Still my favorite rock band in 2023 Breaking Benjamin

[@lawrencemassro1014]

Its actually much better now they added a female vocal unless some of u are tone deaf considering they do have bands with females like i dont know a band called skillet.

[@KedrChadEater]

Bit late too reply but damn I love skillet

[@owensvlogsnstuff8459]

Better then the original!!!

[@DovahBrony]

Not gonna lie I prefer the original version soooo much.

[@TheLiKeAbOsS111uh1]

+Yusgvir I agree. I like this version, but the original was a classic that I always loved!

[@jhovanatena2093]

same

[@BHKbandmember]

I hated this version the first time I heard it... and still hate it years later.

[@DovahBrony]

+BHKbandmember I agree

[@klavier285]

This version sucks, I don't blame Ben for firing those guys over it.

[@AVGVST_1]

Their voices match eachother so well

[@neckbraker73]

ummm she says "don't make me beg" not fight just saying no hate don't yell at me just because i'm correcting someone ok

[@PinkMenace1227]

My chances of seeing them live have been destroyed. DAMMIT.

[@DarkusaurusRexStuff]

I admit, I don't think the means justify the ends. I actually like this version better, but the fact it broke the band up and was a bit of backstabbery makes me think less of it.

[@AllGamingStarred]

explain please?

[@bookywooky89]

I like this version a lot, not something anyone should've been fired over

[@JoyStar]

I get that Ben was mad about the band doing this version behind his back, but... I like this version better.

[@4amcuriosity162]

JoyStar wait wtf they did thid behind his back?????

[@catdogthing]

@@4amcuriosity162 Yeah when he was dealing with health issues so he fired them both.

[@christianmoore6299]

@@catdogthing what a douche.

[@citavalo]

Cm Ports I would ask how would you feel if your members did something behind your back without any of your consent or input?

[@thenightmaricsenpai524]

Isn't that the story behind the original?

[@CREEPERCRAFT192]

The original was better. Ahhh I remember when the song was in halo 2. good times :)

[@celdamagecody2153]

SPOILER: THE ONE BEHIND MASTER CHIEF'S MASK IS....... YOU (your face)

[@DviciousD]

2020 still loving this! U

[@Jc-587]

I prefer this version, but i think they could have gotten someone better for the female vocals, like Amy Lee,

[@casandrabecerra9045]

+JC 587 nah

[@dakuakuma1977]

o yes

[@carbonzl1994]

+JC 587 Or Lzzy Hale. But she wasn't very popular at the time of this song's popularity.

[@michaelcarter8802]

Or Maria Brink

[@dakuakuma1977]

Omg Yes

[@skeet-rj3xp]

Great song

[@BS2all]

I actually like Valora

[@drakedouglas5247]

That would be my sister you are talking about bubba!!! Back off

[@7567captainrex]

That's true and nice of you.