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

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  • čas přidán 11. 12. 2019
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    Director: Peter B. Samuels
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    Production Company: IAMSOUND
    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 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
    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
    #AlecBenjamin #MindIsAPrison #TheseTwoWindows #LyricVideo
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  • @AlecBenjaminMusic
    @AlecBenjaminMusic  Před 4 lety +2201

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

    • @bluhamilton2485
      @bluhamilton2485 Před 4 lety +24

      Man I wish I had the money to preorder rn

    • @laurenb382
      @laurenb382 Před 4 lety +15

      I love your music, please be safe right now.

    • @slugtwins3688
      @slugtwins3688 Před 4 lety +6

      😷🦠Hi!!!

    • @irene6093
      @irene6093 Před 4 lety +5

      uwuwuwu i cant wait for ittt

    • @galemiller7422
      @galemiller7422 Před 4 lety +5

      these lyrics hit home! Found the song oh my God. by accident very talented kid ❤️ 🙏❤️

  • @AlecBenjaminMusic
    @AlecBenjaminMusic  Před 4 lety +34152

    these are some of the most personal lyrics i've ever written .. was very nervous to share them with you .. hope you like it and i hope that if you relate to it in some way it helps to know that you aren't alone !

    • @nursenkft9699
      @nursenkft9699 Před 4 lety +393

      I love you

    • @Chickencee
      @Chickencee Před 4 lety +263

      Amazing as always

    • @lucjax_X
      @lucjax_X Před 4 lety +169

      Love this

    • @sandta2266
      @sandta2266 Před 4 lety +173

      This song is amazing 😍

    • @crimeinterrupted
      @crimeinterrupted Před 4 lety +228

      Alec Benjamin ; you’re truly amazing. Alec, you’re an inspiration and we love you so much!

  • @livelaughlovehoshi
    @livelaughlovehoshi Před 4 lety +2987

    Therapy: *Expensive*
    Alec's songs: *free*

    • @jina2521
      @jina2521 Před 4 lety +43

      that's actually so fucking sad

    • @naomihernandez2230
      @naomihernandez2230 Před 4 lety +7

      Joon MyDude seriously thooo

    • @thatmomfrnd
      @thatmomfrnd Před 4 lety +4

      even expensive girl be coming for this song

    • @danaellison3216
      @danaellison3216 Před 4 lety +15

      have you ever listened to NF hes amazing and is honestly like an amazing singer and rapper

    • @xbangchanx3382
      @xbangchanx3382 Před 4 lety +2

      Joon MyDude woojin? is that you?

  • @urdad2278
    @urdad2278 Před 3 lety +5314

    "So Alec, do you want to be a storyteller or a songwriter?"
    Alec: *Y e s*

  • @baekhonews411
    @baekhonews411 Před 3 lety +787

    Alec has the kind of voice that makes you cry just by listening

    • @saravyas9727
      @saravyas9727 Před 2 lety +4

      ikr

    • @viixxxie
      @viixxxie Před 2 lety +17

      His voice is...idk how to explain it, like my safe place

    • @Quiznackle
      @Quiznackle Před 2 lety +7

      Unless you've lost the ability to cry...

    • @defskill9484
      @defskill9484 Před 2 lety +2

      🙏😢

    • @tovasamet5975
      @tovasamet5975 Před rokem +1

      Ik the first time I heard it the words spoke to me

  • @ugh_editzz5833
    @ugh_editzz5833 Před 4 lety +3745

    Why hasn’t he got a bigger audience? The dude has talent.

    • @CinnahBaer
      @CinnahBaer Před 4 lety +126

      It's getting there finally. I heard his song the radio a week ago, and my friend goes "oh I love this song!" and I had my first hipster moment of "I SHOWED THIS TO YOU MONTHS AGO AND YOU DIDN'T GIVE A SHIT" lol

    • @CejaTV
      @CejaTV Před 4 lety +32

      I know he'll get the bigger audience he truly deserves soon hes going at his own pace keeping his humbleness and happiness

    • @rika-hc7mw
      @rika-hc7mw Před 4 lety +9

      I KNOW RIGHT

    • @Wereld03
      @Wereld03 Před 4 lety +7

      Cinna Bear same, i was really happy to finally hear him on the radio

    • @WrenIridium11
      @WrenIridium11 Před 4 lety +5

      @@CinnahBaer thats how me and my friends are for life lol

  • @nicosliles8624
    @nicosliles8624 Před 4 lety +3276

    Who is better?
    Like: Alec Benjamin
    Comment: Alec Benjamin

    • @neringa7649
      @neringa7649 Před 4 lety +195

      Seriously? How can all these people choose Alec Benjamin instead of Alec Benjamin? Terrible taste 😒

    • @lovetteidk5150
      @lovetteidk5150 Před 4 lety +3

      Hi

    • @reddragon779
      @reddragon779 Před 4 lety +5

      Alec Benjamin 🖤🖤🖤

    • @TheSinicanEmpire
      @TheSinicanEmpire Před 4 lety +19

      @@neringa7649 seriously tho 😪

    • @marli1904
      @marli1904 Před 4 lety +37

      Hard decision tbh

  • @bubblegum3707
    @bubblegum3707 Před 3 lety +1048

    those people who can't relate to this song are so lucky

  • @imaginaryfoe2178
    @imaginaryfoe2178 Před 3 lety +513

    I don't think anyone'll read this, but this song literally changed me. It's not about quarantine. Thank you, Alec Benjamin, for writing such a masterpiece.

  • @pjmvee
    @pjmvee Před 4 lety +11060

    alec is definitely the most underrated and talented artist of this generation and it seriously annoys me how him and his music doesn’t get the attention it deserves. this is such a beautiful masterpiece

    • @gulsumay7504
      @gulsumay7504 Před 4 lety +51

      also Zayn is so underrated :(

    • @angel-4609
      @angel-4609 Před 4 lety +65

      You both actually don't know faouzia . I recommend listening to her songs ( born without a heart - tears of gold and heart grave ) she is so underrated and just 19 years old

    • @dinamitxmars6525
      @dinamitxmars6525 Před 4 lety +43

      Also Yungblud is so underrated🖤

    • @izukumidoriya8716
      @izukumidoriya8716 Před 4 lety +52

      Ok your opinion would have been correct a year ago but he’s very popular now I mean in just 2 hours the song has 159k veiws

    • @vitorsantuz5543
      @vitorsantuz5543 Před 4 lety +35

      I like Cavetown too

  • @gorgonmedusa5801
    @gorgonmedusa5801 Před 4 lety +604

    Autotune: I-
    Alec: I don't need you

  • @clouds7435
    @clouds7435 Před 3 lety +161

    This song hits so hard. It's talking about anxiety and depression.

    • @jelle_maja3550
      @jelle_maja3550 Před rokem +4

      it's about ocd but it represents anxiety in general pretty well

  • @thecoffeygirls08
    @thecoffeygirls08 Před 3 lety +326

    When you are just so close to escaping your own mind trap, and then something happens and you are stuck again in the worst place possible....there are just no words to describe it

  • @JaveriaYousuf
    @JaveriaYousuf Před 4 lety +14941

    It's scary how almost everyone can relate to this song.

  • @shahidsorry7320
    @shahidsorry7320 Před 4 lety +4432

    The fact that everyone can relate to these lyrics proves something.

    • @starrynight1165
      @starrynight1165 Před 3 lety +153

      Mental health is declining rapidly in many people.

    • @bloodlove93
      @bloodlove93 Před 3 lety +89

      Everyone?
      Not me.
      Good song but I can't relate.
      I like solitude and being alone, I enjoy being away from others. And it's best for others that I stay away.
      My mind is the one peaceful place I have.

    • @Thrips97
      @Thrips97 Před 3 lety +9

      Shahid Sorry your take is trash.

    • @analiese4512
      @analiese4512 Před 3 lety +7

      Exactly

    • @sabaaamir328
      @sabaaamir328 Před 3 lety +32

      Reapers breath last death u r a lucky person cuz there r many with ocd and who have trouble in many ways who realate to dis song ..(like me 😅)

  • @beluga8956
    @beluga8956 Před 3 lety +89

    Sherlock Holmes: mind is a palace
    Alec Benjamin: hold it

    • @amelialalllalala3914
      @amelialalllalala3914 Před 3 lety +3

      this is kinda underrated

    • @dannyrecordsfandoms
      @dannyrecordsfandoms Před měsícem

      Yes! This is also what I think. Sometimes when Sherlock Holmes is struggling with a case he wouldn't eat or move and just stay in his mind palace try to solve the case. It makes John Watson very worried that Sherlock is trap in his mind palace. I guess this is the reason why I also like this Song because I can relate to it too.

  • @theflower5148
    @theflower5148 Před 3 lety +90

    "so what do you need, money? Plants?"
    Alec: a window.

  • @tanid5095
    @tanid5095 Před 4 lety +2091

    "I'm a prisoner a visitor inside of my brain"
    "Alone with my thoughts again"
    Feels good to see someone understands what it's like to feel that way.

    • @Mafuyu24542
      @Mafuyu24542 Před 4 lety +6

      You’re not the only one

    • @elisabetaluca7369
      @elisabetaluca7369 Před 4 lety +6

      There are more people who feel this way than you think..

    • @svftlilemrose
      @svftlilemrose Před 4 lety +4

      👁 don’t discredit someone’s feelings...

    • @tanid5095
      @tanid5095 Před 4 lety +1

      @@svftlilemrose thank you so much for standing by.. We don't need to validate ourselves to haters. Let them speak.

    • @sarahburton3110
      @sarahburton3110 Před 4 lety

      Tani D Agree 💚

  • @krinalimbachiya5530
    @krinalimbachiya5530 Před 4 lety +1672

    "I guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out"
    This hit REAL hard.

  • @datos3612
    @datos3612 Před 3 lety +53

    Explaining your feelings is never easy.
    But this song explains a lot.

  • @Val.Hearts
    @Val.Hearts Před 2 lety +17

    I see most people in the comments talking about how the lyrics are relatable and how it is describing their depression and anxiety but for me its not I see you side about it but manipulative daydreaming is something I go through and like I said I see your point and how its about depression and anxiety but this is just how I see it

  • @lxsa.
    @lxsa. Před 4 lety +1207

    only alec can get me addicted to a song before it's even out

  • @Fatima-hj1gk
    @Fatima-hj1gk Před 4 lety +1674

    this is literally the best way to end this year

    • @motorolag634
      @motorolag634 Před 4 lety +7

      Ahora solo esperare a poder saber lo que dice :v
      C va a traducir*
      Rayos...nesesito aprender ingles :'D😶

    • @iarenas
      @iarenas Před 4 lety +3

      También quiero aprender Inglés

    • @ashraraymond6616
      @ashraraymond6616 Před 4 lety +3

      Your amazing alec

    • @roosvandenakker2901
      @roosvandenakker2901 Před 4 lety +2

      I loved your concert in Amsterdam xxx love you

    • @gabymartins310
      @gabymartins310 Před 4 lety

      thank you for that

  • @fxnrl__
    @fxnrl__ Před 3 lety +466

    In my opinion
    This song represents social anxiety pretty well-
    Just me?
    Okay-

    • @raiden3700
      @raiden3700 Před 3 lety +51

      Imo it mainly just represents anyone's mind, being trapped in your own head and in your own thoughts can happen to literally anyone, no matter if you're depressed, have anxiety, anything. It's what makes the song so good imo, it's extremely relateable for anyone.

    • @kittkatplayz6122
      @kittkatplayz6122 Před 3 lety +6

      nah you aint alone

    • @jaymistephens519
      @jaymistephens519 Před 3 lety +23

      To me its ab suicide. He's trying to escape his mind. How do you do that? You unalive yourself. But his attempts fail, he's saved. But he doesn't want to be and tries again. Idk. To each their own

    • @sheeky2310
      @sheeky2310 Před 3 lety +3

      Yep, very accurate

    • @alisonjennings2828
      @alisonjennings2828 Před 3 lety +8

      I literally have the worst social anxiety I listen to this song so much because it just describes me

  • @yauiz7922
    @yauiz7922 Před 4 lety +79

    When I found Alec on Spotify, I regret to say it was by mistake. But after listening to only one song, Boy in the bubble, I was brought to tears. I kept listening to his songs and couldn't wait until more came out. Alec, you are amazing at singing and saying what others are feeling. Please don't ever stop singing and showing people that even if they think there isn't a door there will be a window.
    ~M

  • @crueltothecity
    @crueltothecity Před 4 lety +2830

    He doesn't have bad songs. And his voice is so relaxing.

  • @sakurafeathers691
    @sakurafeathers691 Před 4 lety +781

    "Why don't you fight and escape?"
    *"They're too strong"*

  • @alyssalanders7437
    @alyssalanders7437 Před 2 lety +10

    As a sufferer of anxiety, depression, trauma and possible OCD - these lyrics hit so hard. There are days where I just can’t get out of my head or stop dissociating and it’s so exhausting. Therapy has helped so much but it’s still nice to hear this song and know past me wasn’t alone and future me will never be alone either. 🖤

  • @amandareid1112
    @amandareid1112 Před rokem +50

    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 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 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 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 buildin'
    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

  • @ellxmnop
    @ellxmnop Před 4 lety +1775

    “I’m a tenant paying rent in my body” I don’t want this rental. Can I switch?

  • @pjmvee
    @pjmvee Před 4 lety +381

    seeing how relatable it is for everyone in the comments makes me so sad, i want to give everyone big hugs

    • @TiktokVibes4
      @TiktokVibes4 Před 4 lety +1

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    • @DMPTV
      @DMPTV Před 4 lety +7

      *gives digital hug*

    • @lewydewy2273
      @lewydewy2273 Před 4 lety +1

      Hug

    • @pjmvee
      @pjmvee Před 4 lety +2

      DMP.TV
      **hugs back uwu**

    • @ledsef1899
      @ledsef1899 Před 4 lety +2

      anastasia m thank you *also gives digital hug*

  • @AdisaKola
    @AdisaKola Před 3 lety +32

    I never get bored with this song, 1 million times hearing it

  • @sanidhyagoswami8256
    @sanidhyagoswami8256 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Only Alec Benjamin can combine an angelic voice with devilishly dark lyrics so perfectly

  • @lindsaymacdonald765
    @lindsaymacdonald765 Před 4 lety +802

    This song has only been out for 5 hours and it already means the world to me.

  • @extensioncord2202
    @extensioncord2202 Před 4 lety +157

    Okay imma listen to it ONE more time
    **plays it 12 more times**

  • @kid._.robbe8744
    @kid._.robbe8744 Před 3 lety +5

    Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift.

  • @addisontaylor366
    @addisontaylor366 Před 3 lety +87

    I have a question.... why is this guy so damn good at writing songs?

  • @tanishakhatri6511
    @tanishakhatri6511 Před 4 lety +3839

    People's blurry eyes with tears after listening to this song is the only reason this song has got dislikes by mistake

  • @lizet5648
    @lizet5648 Před 4 lety +385

    “Put me back in my cell” “I’m a prisoner a visitor inside of my brain”. “ Wish I could escape” How those words hurt.

  • @hannahtrevors2651
    @hannahtrevors2651 Před 2 lety +9

    People should use this song to explain how ANXIETY and DEPRESSION feel.

  • @hazeld8016
    @hazeld8016 Před 3 lety +15

    This song reminds me of dissociation perfectly. Specifically depersonalization derealization disorder and dissociative identity disorder, both of which I have. This song is definitely the most relatable song that exists for me. What a masterpiece.

  • @softshadesofblue
    @softshadesofblue Před 4 lety +561

    "I wont give up on hope, secure another rope.
    and try for another day."
    This is how I talk myself to fight back the thoughts inside my mind.

    • @Smol_Adamm
      @Smol_Adamm Před rokem

      When I read this comment that part was going it was like it was knew I was gonna see it

  • @arpitanshuman8933
    @arpitanshuman8933 Před 4 lety +584

    Music Labels: "No artist can give back to back hits."
    Alec: Your Mind Is a prison.

    • @peepeegal941
      @peepeegal941 Před 4 lety +13

      Arpit Anshuman then there is Why Don’t we, Alec Benjamin, Melanie Martinez, Bazzi, mxmtoon and many more

    • @ssapphire666
      @ssapphire666 Před 4 lety +1

      @@peepeegal941 yesss in a why don't we interview, Alec was calling Jonah

    • @princeythegreat3184
      @princeythegreat3184 Před 4 lety

      Grace2406 gacha so true!

    • @arpitanshuman8933
      @arpitanshuman8933 Před 4 lety

      @@peepeegal941 yup, that's totally true...

  • @user-ij4ne8vs2f
    @user-ij4ne8vs2f Před 3 lety +179

    Alec is my favourite singer now and will always be ✨. The reasons are
    1)He is a humble and a hard working person.
    2)His voice is innocent.
    3)His music is great, pleasant to hear and always with different good messages for the audience around the world.
    4) Unlike other singers he doesn't chase for fame and money.
    5) He's clean with no piercing and tattoos.
    6)He is underated, he deserves more love and support..

    • @Dog-ru1rz
      @Dog-ru1rz Před 3 lety +29

      What's wrong with piercings and tattoos? How can those affect your feelings towards someone? Since you describe him as "clean", would you call him "dirty" if he were to get tattoos and piercings?

    • @wormsandmushrooms
      @wormsandmushrooms Před 3 lety +19

      I mostly agree, but yeah why should tattoos and piercings matter? if you don't like those things in general that's fine, but why should the way he looks have a part in how you feel about him and his music? they wouldn't make him unclean, or affect his ability to write beautiful music and remain the same humble, authentic person you described him as

    • @ToastyShoe-lk7rg
      @ToastyShoe-lk7rg Před 2 lety +15

      u can have tattoos and piercings and still me "clean"

    • @siaanand2189
      @siaanand2189 Před 2 lety

      @@wormsandmushrooms NICO MIO CARO
      DI ANGELO PFP AYYYYYYYYY

    • @wendymotown9718
      @wendymotown9718 Před 2 lety +7

      No offense, but didn't you post this on alot of his other songs?

  • @TheSilenceOfHer
    @TheSilenceOfHer Před 8 měsíci +5

    When I first went through every single one of Alec’s songs about 3-4 years ago, this one hadn’t caught my attention that much. Now it’s arguably the most accurate and personal song I have. Alec gets humanity more than humanity does.

  • @sav2531
    @sav2531 Před 4 lety +185

    well can we appreciate how many times he wrote on a window?

    • @dread200
      @dread200 Před 4 lety +7

      Lmao he didn't do that. That's editing.

    • @_Tundrra_
      @_Tundrra_ Před 4 lety

      I feel like that comment was a joke, not sure though

    • @dread200
      @dread200 Před 4 lety

      @@_Tundrra_ that's what I thought at first.
      But when I saw his profile picture in knew he wasn't joking lel.

    • @extensioncord2202
      @extensioncord2202 Před 4 lety

      @@hannahhill8200 that's what I was thinking then I thought oh it's probably edited

    • @sav2531
      @sav2531 Před 4 lety

      its a joke chill bro

  • @catastrophic5447
    @catastrophic5447 Před 4 lety +1356

    The dislike button was pressed because the tears covered their vision.

  • @fedora2489
    @fedora2489 Před 2 lety +2

    Someone please give this boy a thousand hugs on my behalf.

  • @aresuwu6793
    @aresuwu6793 Před 4 lety +19

    alec has truly helped me through a lot. When i went through my first breakup he was there for me. Every time my parents fought he was there, and that was many times. Even just thinking of memories, he was there for me. thank you alec. you’re genuinely the best person i know. you’ve always been here for me. I know it sounds sappy but it’s the truth. ❤️

  • @chrisim1288
    @chrisim1288 Před 4 lety +409

    _“i won't give up on hope, secure another rope and try for another day..”_
    god i hope he's doing okay..

    • @DexioCh
      @DexioCh Před 4 lety +39

      I'm pretty sure this song isn't completely about suicide. It seems more like he is trying to explain how he wishes he could stop overthinking things so much (which a lot of people, including me, relate to) and he just wants to be free of the burdens or whatever the people in the song represent.

    • @florinanguyen7749
      @florinanguyen7749 Před 4 lety +6

      Dexterity I agree I think this song is a metaphor and not literal and very open to interpretation to give it meaning to each individual who listens to it :)

    • @beansyaya
      @beansyaya Před 4 lety +7

      It sounds more to me like he's tied up in his own thoughts, and he's telling them to go away, cause he doesn't wanna feel trapped anymore :)

  • @napqueen4493
    @napqueen4493 Před 4 lety +96

    "I'm always stuck in my head, I wish I could escape". That hit me so hard, 'cause now, I'm really trying to deal with my head, but this is so damn difficult. Sometimes, is stronger than me.

    • @avvroras
      @avvroras Před 4 lety +3

      I feel you too...Stay strong💕Also I wish you the best💕

    • @chihiro8758
      @chihiro8758 Před 4 lety +2

      Same 😔

    • @youthfulbloom9552
      @youthfulbloom9552 Před 4 lety +4

      I know how you feel but just remember that it won’t always be this way. And when it does change, you’ll look back on how strong you were during this difficult time 💛

  • @roderickrayrutledge2740
    @roderickrayrutledge2740 Před 3 lety +1

    How do you speak to the soul of an old man Alec? I've always wondered but now I'm quite sure that you're an angel. Only real angel have no idea of their mission until the time is right. The time has always been "right" for you. My parents once bought me a guitar in 1968. I gave it to a boy down the street. I overheard my mom speaking to his mom on the phone. His dad had just been killed in a place called Vietnam. I was ten years old. I've always known that I could have had a life in music. If seems that my life had other plans for me. You're my inspiration Alec.

  • @emilybucklew
    @emilybucklew Před 3 lety +87

    I suffer from OCD, along with several other mental illnesses, and this song hit hard on a very emotional level. I guess it's just nice to know that there are others out there that feel the same way I do.

  • @TomLe1
    @TomLe1 Před 4 lety +416

    How is everything this man releases so lyrically brilliant

  • @rebeccaruiz9398
    @rebeccaruiz9398 Před 4 lety +295

    This is why I love his music. The lyrics are relatable. His lyrics are real and come from his heart. Not just about money and fame like other singers make their songs about.

  • @andreajosefine6904
    @andreajosefine6904 Před 4 lety +16

    Wow, it’s amazing how a song can make me feel so depressed, but also help me feel less depressed at the same time. I mean, this song makes me cry, but it also makes me realize I’m not alone😭 Thank you Alec, your music is out of this world, there is no words that can describe how amazing you are😭❤️

  • @ricardogo2487
    @ricardogo2487 Před 2 lety +8

    This guy has been my best comforter this past few terrible days. Love his songs so much. all are meaningful and true.

  • @drashwinbhagwat4819
    @drashwinbhagwat4819 Před 4 lety +129

    It's almost scary.. how everyone can relate to this song!

    • @naybae7523
      @naybae7523 Před 4 lety +4

      Its interesting how yoongi stans relate 99% with this song xdd armyss ey ey

    • @amara734
      @amara734 Před 4 lety +1

      @@naybae7523 dont expose us like that-

    • @drashwinbhagwat4819
      @drashwinbhagwat4819 Před 4 lety +1

      Yoongi is the beeeessssttt

  • @idrnkmercury
    @idrnkmercury Před 4 lety +128

    This is honestly the most relatable song I’ve ever heard...it’s actually insane...

  • @willowwolf7945
    @willowwolf7945 Před 3 lety +67

    Honestly to me it feels like the world is a prison and my mind is my escape.

  • @sadie3285
    @sadie3285 Před 4 lety +866

    "I'm just a tenant paying rent inside this body and"
    I don't like this rental anymore

  • @renegaderenegade4522
    @renegaderenegade4522 Před 4 lety +106

    i’m in school and i’m listening to this secretly. dedication.

  • @aimeekuilman7180
    @aimeekuilman7180 Před 2 lety +7

    i will NEVER shut up about the fact that this kid is SO SO talented!!! Literally my favorite singer-songwriter his voice is so unique! I dont get why he doesn’t have as much fans as other artists who arent half as talented as he is. Assuming he probably writes from his own experience- and made a poetic well worded song out of it truly amazes me

  • @davsdocproject2039
    @davsdocproject2039 Před 3 lety +6

    Its poetry..its meaningful.. Its a story..its a song..Its amazing!!

  • @hansilot4509
    @hansilot4509 Před 4 lety +939

    Me: **having* *a* *bad* *day**
    Alec: *exists*
    Me:
    *am* *cured.*

  • @maaikie3611
    @maaikie3611 Před 4 lety +526

    “I’m never gonna escape” this shit is true af

    • @touriahimdy6352
      @touriahimdy6352 Před 4 lety +8

      I'm gonna say that to you and just you...
      go and watch bts.

    • @harshjeph9577
      @harshjeph9577 Před 4 lety +2

      No it's not true go watch prince EA video

    • @bomb1212
      @bomb1212 Před 4 lety +2

      Go watch "Watch this before 2020" by Prince EA

    • @connorolson6121
      @connorolson6121 Před 4 lety +2

      Claim請求 the one about pursuing your dreams?

    • @bomb1212
      @bomb1212 Před 4 lety +1

      @@connorolson6121 yeah

  • @rachael2
    @rachael2 Před rokem +7

    I remember I found this song as soon as it's out for the first time, 5am in the morning 3 years ago. I cried so much and put this on repeat. Now I'm all okay and happy knowing Im not alone. Ever since then, Ive become his huge fan. Thank you Alec

  • @Ellie-2010
    @Ellie-2010 Před 3 lety +9

    Cmon people!!! Alec is extremely UNDERRATED!! People doing dumb things have more fans then him!! Give some love to Alec!!!!!!! -the kid who loves Alec more then any other singer ever

  • @leireat7407
    @leireat7407 Před 4 lety +83

    Imagine someone taking a shower for hours to film de whole lyrics.
    What a masterpiece ❤️❤️

  • @natalieharveyyy
    @natalieharveyyy Před 4 lety +454

    Most underrated singer.

  • @yukixuyuki7839
    @yukixuyuki7839 Před 4 lety +20

    i love rain

  • @silentreaper1017
    @silentreaper1017 Před 4 lety +124

    *i don't live in California*
    "Cool",said 49 other states

  • @bubbles7340
    @bubbles7340 Před 4 lety +221

    “How much do you want your supporters to cry?”
    Alec: YES

  • @joseyposey2683
    @joseyposey2683 Před 4 lety +131

    He played this at his last concert in Norway, and I’m so happy to hear it again because the first time I didn’t get all the lyrics
    Edit: omg this is the first time I’ve ever gotten likes on a comment! Thank you♥️

    • @ethelbach
      @ethelbach Před 4 lety +4

      Josefine
      Also in Cologne😊

  • @zsugabugga
    @zsugabugga Před 3 lety +8

    hits different when you’re suffering from ocd and your thoughts slowly kill you

  • @mehzabinaziz3537
    @mehzabinaziz3537 Před 3 lety +5

    family problems are the reason why i hear you
    i love you i love your songs
    its an escape for me

  • @kunimobilegaming4176
    @kunimobilegaming4176 Před 4 lety +563

    "Alone with my thoughts again, guess my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out"
    The most scary yet relatable lyrics of the song. This hit most of the listeners hard.

  • @harshvardhan5739
    @harshvardhan5739 Před 4 lety +1546

    Teacher: How to spell underrated?
    Me: Alec Benjamin
    Thank you for so many likes guys 💓

    • @dariaiacob507
      @dariaiacob507 Před 4 lety +19

      i would get pretty jealous if he gets too famous

    • @emaklodin209
      @emaklodin209 Před 4 lety +31

      @@dariaiacob507 i would too ,but cmon he deserves all the fame and the love in the world bc he works so hard, he is amazing and so talented.

    • @dariaiacob507
      @dariaiacob507 Před 4 lety +7

      @@emaklodin209 u got me there

    • @chaeratonic
      @chaeratonic Před 4 lety +9

      He has 2 mil...

    • @teenagekicks9765
      @teenagekicks9765 Před 4 lety

      He's not the only one

  • @animun8158
    @animun8158 Před 3 lety +20

    Some person: “You can’t make good music with story’s”
    Alec: “hold my coke”

  • @swiftshots_
    @swiftshots_ Před 3 lety +12

    This song gives me the chills of being prisoned in my mind

  • @goldenhatdog
    @goldenhatdog Před 4 lety +211

    Can we appreciate the time he took to get his window moist everytime he finishes writing on it

  • @kazukoaria2282
    @kazukoaria2282 Před 4 lety +67

    10 more seconds i know its gonna be cool already-
    edit: his voice is goals

  • @MooneyHeadache
    @MooneyHeadache Před 2 lety +5

    This song is my favorite of Alec’s. It almost perfectly represents my life with Misophonia. Every day this is how I feel, completely trapped in my mind that is cursing me with insane anxiety and worry, knowing no one I know is going to be there for me. My mind betrays me and I feel like I can’t trust my thoughts even though they are the only thing keeping me sane.

  • @ToothAndFeather
    @ToothAndFeather Před měsícem +1

    "alone with my thoughts again."
    the worst feeling in the universe--it's like emptiness, only somehow everything inside your head is exploding and screaming...

  • @deliciousrave880
    @deliciousrave880 Před 4 lety +624

    “I wish I could escape, I tried to yesterday”
    This is honestly the most relatable lyrics out of the whole song..

    • @saturn2084
      @saturn2084 Před 4 lety

      Hi its Rave I have to disagree with that

    • @deliciousrave880
      @deliciousrave880 Před 4 lety +2

      These are the most relatable for me.

    • @saturn2084
      @saturn2084 Před 4 lety

      Ok

    • @Emily-dv7xi
      @Emily-dv7xi Před 4 lety +7

      I will politely disagree and say that the line that, "my mind is a prison and I'm never gonna get out," Is a powerful line.

    • @willyanesousa3130
      @willyanesousa3130 Před 4 lety +2

      I think the whole song is powerful

  • @kaitchi7196
    @kaitchi7196 Před 4 lety +215

    *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

    • @ashergillette1689
      @ashergillette1689 Před 4 lety +9

      Dude it’s a lyric video... why would we need this?

    • @Buggabuu7753
      @Buggabuu7753 Před 4 lety +3

      You my friend are dedicated

    • @auraxx7296
      @auraxx7296 Před 4 lety +7

      Thanks, that helps a lot those who aren't english native speakers like me. Cause the lyrics comes so fast in the video.

    • @extro523
      @extro523 Před 4 lety +1

      Queen of the Memes it helps none English speakers... why do we need your input?

    • @funkyfun9226
      @funkyfun9226 Před 4 lety +3

      @@ashergillette1689
      did you even read the first reply?

  • @shwoorp
    @shwoorp Před 3 lety +8

    its amazing how each lyric tells a story by itself

  • @chloegantz
    @chloegantz Před 4 lety +10

    It makes me sad that 90% of our world will relate your this song. Guys please lift each other up bc some people really need it, even if you don’t think so.

  • @user-ye4oh7ve6u
    @user-ye4oh7ve6u Před 4 lety +180

    this is how I feel when I have my panic attacks, it’s a horrible thing to deal with. This song really comforted me, well done 🥺

    • @flying_pigs_cybercyberhunt555
      @flying_pigs_cybercyberhunt555 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah same...

    • @ashleyy8480
      @ashleyy8480 Před 4 lety

      how do u feel when u have panic attacks? I've heard people talking about it often.

    • @flying_pigs_cybercyberhunt555
      @flying_pigs_cybercyberhunt555 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ashleyy8480 Its different for everyone but for me it's the feeling of no love and going crazy inside my mind. The feeling that everyone just looks away from you and your problems

    • @user-ye4oh7ve6u
      @user-ye4oh7ve6u Před 4 lety +2

      ashley, I start breathing really heavily so almost like you’ve just finished a race but with the anxiety and crying included it’s really horrible

    • @flying_pigs_cybercyberhunt555
      @flying_pigs_cybercyberhunt555 Před 4 lety

      @@user-ye4oh7ve6u Same but while that is happening my brain starts going everywhere and what I said before starts to consume my thoughts

  • @bhavnashrimali4519
    @bhavnashrimali4519 Před 4 lety +792

    There is no better way to end a fucked up year like 2019 to end! Thanks Alec!

    • @lol-du8ku
      @lol-du8ku Před 4 lety +7

      PERIOD

    • @stapermeitei6984
      @stapermeitei6984 Před 4 lety +7

      Yeah rly fuck up year

    • @cheyennelvcy
      @cheyennelvcy Před 4 lety +11

      or to end a fucked up decade

    • @omgemojiis2603
      @omgemojiis2603 Před 4 lety +1

      I thought I was the only one who had a pretty horrible year. But it also got better in September but it only lasted for that month. So yeah.
      Good to know I'm not the only one

    • @bhavnashrimali4519
      @bhavnashrimali4519 Před 4 lety +3

      Cheer Up everyone, New Year is around the corner!

  • @jackmehoff102
    @jackmehoff102 Před rokem +1

    No bc this was one of the realest song he's ever made and yet it's so underrated

  • @Raccoon_Kitchen
    @Raccoon_Kitchen Před 4 lety +6

    Damn Alec's songs are the best. Whenever I am needing some therapy I got his music. Honestly he deserves more popularity.

  • @chimchim5689
    @chimchim5689 Před 4 lety +398

    "I guess my mind is a prison and i'm never gonna get out"
    That hit right in the feels

  • @syafawani3973
    @syafawani3973 Před 4 lety +59

    "I'm just a tenant paying rent inside this body.." so me rn..love from Malaysia

  • @iiVKoriXii
    @iiVKoriXii Před 2 lety +1

    Alec is so underrated.

  • @AURAH_Music
    @AURAH_Music Před rokem +8

    AND THATS WHYYY i love alec's music so much. it isn't like most people's in the industry. it's unique because they're all full stories of their own and not only about relationships and breakups, it's from every stage of life.
    and even if it's an old song, for me it'll never be.
    I also started songwriting last year at 16, and got a lot of inspo from him.
    I CANT IM BLUSHINŹ
    k anyways, I'm almost a year doing songwriting and would love to share my music too someday, and especially making Alec hear it too because without knowing him, I dont know what i'd do.
    THERE ARE TONZ OF PEOPLE WHO RELATE TO U BRO UR NOT ALONE

  • @noah5943
    @noah5943 Před 4 lety +475

    Who is waiting for "Singing my new song to strangers!! "
    Definitely meeee

  • @ya_boi_issac2153
    @ya_boi_issac2153 Před 4 lety +658

    Nobody:
    The 30 people that disliked:
    Me: I just wanna talk to him I just wanna talk

    • @TiktokVibes4
      @TiktokVibes4 Před 4 lety +1

      Alec Benjamin - Mind Is A Prison LYRICS
      czcams.com/video/TybLHThNgjg/video.html

    • @lillunaqueen5688
      @lillunaqueen5688 Před 4 lety +7

      datboi memeguy
      I’m not Alec Benjamin, but I’m here, you can talk to me if you want to. I know you don’t know me, but I’m here, and I’ll listen to whatever you say.

    • @yuliafernandita4283
      @yuliafernandita4283 Před 4 lety

      DKDKKDKD XD

    • @prithishagill268
      @prithishagill268 Před 4 lety +2

      Wolf Girl
      I say that every time someone comments something like this

    • @lillunaqueen5688
      @lillunaqueen5688 Před 4 lety +1

      Prithisha Gill
      Sometimes people just need someone to talk to.. If I have the chance to help someone in any way shape or form, I help.

  • @x_atm_092
    @x_atm_092 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What a song to talk about over coffee...

  • @Nozomi.Tsukihi
    @Nozomi.Tsukihi Před rokem +1

    It's scary how true these words are...