Alec Benjamin - I'm Not A Cynic [Official Lyric Video]

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    Lyrics
    I’m just being realistic
    Being honest with myself
    I’ve tried being optimistic
    But it doesn’t seem help
    So I’ll just have to admit
    This is the hand that
    I’ve been dealt
    Im not being pessimistic
    Just being honest with myself
    I’m not a cynic
    But today’s just not my day
    I’ve tried to spin it
    Bout a thousand ways
    But from every angle oh
    The outlook is the same
    I swear I’m not a cynic
    My glass just has no water in it
    Today
    You only get that which
    Your given
    It’s not always up to you
    Not every Sunday is a picnic
    Cause the sky ain’t always blue
    no you can’t just change the weather
    By changing your point of view
    Some days you just have to wait
    Until the storm just passes through
    I’m not a cynic
    But today’s just not my day
    I’ve tried to spin it
    Bout a thousand ways
    But from every angle oh
    The outlook is the same
    I swear I’m not a cynic
    My glass just has no water in it
    Today
    So like a boat on the ocean
    I’ll rock with the waves god I’m so sick of this notion that I have to fake
    Fake my emotion and pretend I’m okay
    So like a boat on the ocean
    I’ll just rock w the waves
    #AlecBenjamin #TheseTwoWindows #ImNotaCynic
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Komentáře • 1,7K

  • @minecraftpro4768
    @minecraftpro4768 Před 4 lety +7274

    Is it just me or do all Alecs songs feel like a friend, or yourself...like someone else understands you.

    • @trashcuber7654
      @trashcuber7654 Před 4 lety +71

      is it just me or are most of the demos and unreleased songs are actually better than the released songs

    • @mintbubble8400
      @mintbubble8400 Před 4 lety +28

      You'r not alone

    • @justami481
      @justami481 Před 4 lety +36

      It's bc he understands us bc he is just like us a human being ;°; but in genius and talented

    • @dorkyali_
      @dorkyali_ Před 4 lety +24

      YES. It feels like he is there for you no matter what

    • @mcrfan4131
      @mcrfan4131 Před 4 lety +9

      Pie Yeeter Fr tho!! It feels like he knows how you feel

  • @scaaaalp
    @scaaaalp Před 4 lety +3694

    "Not every Sunday is a picnic, cause the sky ain't always blue. You can’t change the weather by changing your point of view; some days you have to wait until the storm just passes through" :'c

  • @AYMAN34349624
    @AYMAN34349624 Před 4 lety +2651

    A Cynic means: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.

    • @js-hanimations1492
      @js-hanimations1492 Před 3 lety +42

      You took that of the internet I know because Siri said the same thing Word for Word

    • @niki428
      @niki428 Před 3 lety +253

      J S-H What’s your point? They probably just defined it so the people who don’t know didn’t have to look it up.

    • @feimai-angelos3250
      @feimai-angelos3250 Před 3 lety +106

      @@js-hanimations1492 whats ur point tho

    • @thequeen1653
      @thequeen1653 Před 3 lety +65

      J S-H What’s your point?

    • @linodaisy2190
      @linodaisy2190 Před 3 lety +103

      @@js-hanimations1492 um... The internet is for everyone to use

  • @aryansharma9855
    @aryansharma9855 Před 4 lety +658

    "I swear I'm not a cynic, my glass just has no water in it"
    This line, it's so well written
    It's so beautiful and metaphorical, how does he thinks of these lyrics man.

  • @mohavi3860
    @mohavi3860 Před 4 lety +4462

    It’s incredible how Alec can describe my emotions better than I ever can

    • @zoedixon9737
      @zoedixon9737 Před 4 lety +53

      @@kittyjohnson4764 same, I'm bad for bottling my emotions so when I get angry or sad it's like a dam wall collapsed because all my emotion piles out all at once usually directed at the person who triggered it, and then I'm good for another month. Even with happiness and love it happens and I'll cry for hours thinking through what's been going on.

    • @arielyeung7880
      @arielyeung7880 Před 3 lety +11

      same omg. his songs are always so relateable :>

    • @garlic_bread180
      @garlic_bread180 Před 3 lety +16

      sometimes everything that makes me sad just piles up and up and I'll just lie down on my bed crying for hours in the dark not even knowing y.... ugh life is so tough isn't it? Well its alright just go on chase ur dreams show ur haters that u dont give a damn abt them. And remember that there's someone out there who might b going thru much more pain than u... anyways hope u have a gud day :) thank u so much if u read the whole thing... means the world to me 💜💖🧡💛

    • @mokey2293
      @mokey2293 Před 3 lety +1

      same

    • @probablyahumanbeing4637
      @probablyahumanbeing4637 Před 3 lety +3

      @KittyJohnson same

  • @safa6467
    @safa6467 Před 4 lety +1752

    How does he create a story with every song?
    I swear if he wrote a novel we would change it into a song

    • @krystyruzic964
      @krystyruzic964 Před 3 lety +61

      YES, each chapter a different song. each book a different album.

    • @raspberrycandymilk
      @raspberrycandymilk Před 3 lety +27

      @@krystyruzic964 wait that's such a cool idea

    • @cyndiwright9205
      @cyndiwright9205 Před 3 lety +9

      Yea probably

    • @invasion7961
      @invasion7961 Před 3 lety +15

      Yeah XD
      The reason that he creates stories with song is because he writes songs about things that have happened to him (I think, that’s what happened in I built a friend at least)

    • @__frootloops
      @__frootloops Před 3 lety +1

      YES!

  • @strivingfornewhorizons9281
    @strivingfornewhorizons9281 Před 4 lety +1515

    "I'm not a cynic, but today's just not my day"
    "I swear that I'm not a cynic, my glass just has no water in it today"
    I love how he says "today". It's not necessarily an everyday thing, but it happens. Sometimes you just have to accept that everybody has bad days. Even the most enthusiastic and optimistic person has them
    The song hit the nail on the head today, it reminds me that the next day can always get better. I'm living with my parents again 'cause of quarantine and every single day ends with a fight. The entire household tries to make it right for one person and said person still has 1000 things to complain about/is never satisfied. "I've tried to spin it 'bout a thousand different ways". I'm sick of understanding everyone's point of view and being able to empathize with all of them, then feel guilty for standing up for myself because I've been honest about how I personally feel for once and now they "might feel bad"
    Sorry for the rant
    Edit: Dang, almost 200 likes? Thanks!

    • @arianarain7749
      @arianarain7749 Před 4 lety +38

      Thank you for the rant.. I can really relate to what you said. Being trapped with family is hard.. I live in a 3-bedroom house, part of a family of 6. Not that I don't like my family, it's just hard to cope being here. Everyone is stressed and trapped and we're all getting sick of being cooped up with each other. Fighting with my mom is probably the hardest.. we butt heads so much that she's pretty much disowned me at this point. I'm waiting for the day when we can have a lil more space. It'd be nice to have my mom back. Today, there's no water in my glass.. hopefully the day I have my mom back will be soon- I'm longing for a drink.

    • @zoedixon9737
      @zoedixon9737 Před 4 lety +30

      I'm part of a family of 8, my mother is mentally ill (she's better than she used to be) and my father tries so hard to keep his patience and keep up with his work load. My older sister had stepped up to take my mums role, and I have to fill the rest of the gaps e.g cooking every meal. My sisters boyfriend took the father role, and my older brother took the pain in the ass role that's always causing problems. My younger siblings (in my opinion) are extremely spoilt and complain all the time about everything. Today my father came to see me and started crying (it really hurts when parents cry) "I'm so lucky to have a daughter like you" he said and that means so much to me I'm crying. Quarantine has been hard on everyone. Luckily I am now out of quarantine, but I'm sure we're going to get a spike in cases and have to go back into lockdown so I'm seeing all my friends ASAP I really hope everyone's going to make it out (semi) sane.❤️❤️❤️

    • @messymelon2513
      @messymelon2513 Před 3 lety +4

      Hey, you shouldn’t be sorry about what you’re going through, we’re here to listen! Hope you’re doing alright 💓💓💓

    • @strivingfornewhorizons9281
      @strivingfornewhorizons9281 Před 3 lety +4

      @@arianarain7749 I'm sorry this is happening to you, I can't even imagine being stuck with that many people in only 3 bedrooms during quarantine, it must be extremely hard =/. We all have single rooms and still fought, we probably would've torn each other to pieces of we hadn't had that personal space.
      The restrictions have been lessened here, are you allowed to go outside more often too?
      It's gonna get better again, quarantine isn't forever💜
      Wishing you the best!!
      PS: Sorry my answer's coming this late, CZcams didn't tell me that there were any comments...

    • @strivingfornewhorizons9281
      @strivingfornewhorizons9281 Před 3 lety +2

      @@zoedixon9737 I hope the situation has gotten better for you and you didn't have to go back into lockdown!💜
      My family dynamic is similar when it comes to my parents, but I'm happy not to have as many responsibilities as you & your siblings (especially the older ones)! We're only four which definitely makes it easier too. You shouldn't have to hold things together like that, huge respect to you (& the others) for everything you do for your family

  • @ashwanijha7695
    @ashwanijha7695 Před rokem +45

    "You can't just change the weather, by changing the point of view". God, these words have so much subtle power in them.
    "Some days you have to wait until the storm just passes through". Harsh truth, no matter ho much we'll try to avoid, there will be time where we have to be sad, doubtful and feel all those negative emotions.

    • @murakami3602
      @murakami3602 Před rokem +2

      What you wrote is very beautiful, everyone has hard times :(

    • @ashwanijha7695
      @ashwanijha7695 Před rokem +2

      @@murakami3602 Thank you :). We will get through our hard times for sure

  • @Kyezo
    @Kyezo Před 4 lety +1505

    When u r having a bad day and this song pops out. Couldn't be more relatable.

    • @freakshow9335
      @freakshow9335 Před 4 lety +8

      Im having a bad day and im hearing this

    • @chicken2525
      @chicken2525 Před 4 lety +3

      Woofy Woofy yeah... me too

    • @tabbsumarkhan4916
      @tabbsumarkhan4916 Před 4 lety +2

      Are we all gonna do #metoo then yeah me too..
      I hope we are sort it out in time✨✨

    • @navamani3920
      @navamani3920 Před 4 lety +2

      @@freakshow9335 same here

    • @a00087
      @a00087 Před 4 lety +1

      yep

  • @vane1127
    @vane1127 Před 4 lety +1540

    No one:
    Me: **skipping zoom classes to watch Alec’s new videos**

  • @ButterFly-hn2jy
    @ButterFly-hn2jy Před 4 lety +572

    Sleep : you should really fix your sleep sche-
    Me : SHHHH THIS IS MORE IMPORTANT
    Sleep : but---
    Me : SHHH JUST LEMME LISTEN TO THIS ANGEL

    • @savagepumaxd9574
      @savagepumaxd9574 Před 4 lety +9

      Hehe I remember when I was new to his channel and I didnt see all of his songs yet so I was binge watching his songs all night

    • @sparklefluff
      @sparklefluff Před 3 lety +12

      Yeah, I’m watching this at 1:53 AM. My sleep schedule is nonexistent, and this is the thirtieth time I’ve watched this over the course of two days.

    • @shylynntalbert6707
      @shylynntalbert6707 Před 3 lety +7

      @@sparklefluff dude I read this at 1:53 am

    • @sparklefluff
      @sparklefluff Před 3 lety +4

      @ Shylynn Unknown That’s quite a coincidence.

    • @bellaguerrero828
      @bellaguerrero828 Před 3 lety

      Me!!

  • @darkprophecy2494
    @darkprophecy2494 Před 3 lety +118

    Alec, if you read this
    Thank you for your music
    It has gotten me through some tough shit
    You give me hope; I feel like you understand me

  • @joba858
    @joba858 Před 4 lety +3563

    Use me as the “I can’t wait till tour” button

  • @joseherrera940
    @joseherrera940 Před 4 lety +624

    Alec never disappoints.

  • @talya869
    @talya869 Před 4 lety +307

    For everyone, remember: not everyday is going to be a good day, but it doesn’t have to be bad. Remember, even when nothing goes right you should smile and do your best. There’s always something you could control and make it better. So don’t give up easily and fight at the bottom! And also thank you for great music as always Alec.

    • @extraaccountt-t7470
      @extraaccountt-t7470 Před 2 lety +9

      I feel like I can’t smile anymore, and if I do it’s fake

    • @voidmaster4107
      @voidmaster4107 Před 2 lety +5

      My fake smiles seem really bad nowadays and my mouth starts twitching

    • @antarctica0061
      @antarctica0061 Před 2 lety +6

      But my glass just has no water in it today

    • @CleoKane
      @CleoKane Před rokem +4

      um, thats the opposite message that the song is trying to give. thanks for your positivity, though!

  • @Deepatkar
    @Deepatkar Před 3 lety +73

    "You can't just cahnge the weather by changing you point of view"
    "Somedays you have to wait until the storm just plasses through"
    This lines have a such a deep meaning🙂

  • @TheLostTrash
    @TheLostTrash Před 4 lety +415

    What are you doing... Only Alec can release so many gems so quickly

    • @a00087
      @a00087 Před 4 lety +6

      and cavetown

    • @pancakes8107
      @pancakes8107 Před 3 lety +1

      @@a00087 yes

    • @Anonymous-pp8fc
      @Anonymous-pp8fc Před 3 lety +6

      Alec is working damn hard, he deserves some promotion , I hope he stays private and doesnt get a company to control him but I'd love for him to have some promotion . He should find some ways , the best stone's are almost always further into the tunnel

  • @footballislife7591
    @footballislife7591 Před 4 lety +961

    Alec is the most UNDERRATED singer in the World 🌎

  • @katiehenn2986
    @katiehenn2986 Před 3 lety +50

    Something that has always stood out to me about this song is the word "today" in the chorus. I believe that despite the other lyrics, this word gives and optimistic undertone because it implies that while yes, today is horrible, it could change at any point and get better. This is also supported by the lyrics "you need to wait until the storm just passes through" which means that at some point things will get better.

  • @poppimarsh6526
    @poppimarsh6526 Před rokem +33

    "You only get that which you're given,it's not always up to you. Not every Sunday is a picnic cause the sky ain't always blue. You can't just change the weather by changing your point of view, some days you have to wait until the storm just passes through" something about this part of the song.. ❤

  • @DonnyJ
    @DonnyJ Před 4 lety +304

    How does he do it man?! How does he constantly put out such amazing songs?! Hats off to you Alec!

  • @ramashabbar6177
    @ramashabbar6177 Před 4 lety +195

    This what I call a TALENT

  • @gyuzies
    @gyuzies Před 2 lety +39

    I'm just bein' realistic, bein' honest with myself
    I've tried bein' optimistic but it doesn't seem to help
    So I'll just have to admit this is the hand that I've been dealt
    I'm not bein' pessimistic, just bein' honest with myself
    I'm not a cynic, oh, today's just not my day
    I've tried to spin it 'bout a thousand different ways
    But from every angle, oh, the outlook is the same
    I swear that I'm not a cynic, my glass just has no water in it today
    I swear that I'm not a cynic, my glass just has no water in it
    You only get that which you're given, it's not always up to you
    Not every Sunday is a picnic 'cause the sky ain't always blue
    You can't just change the weather by changing your point of view
    Some days you have to wait until the storm just passes through
    I'm not a cynic, oh, today's just not my day
    I've tried to spin it 'bout a thousand different ways
    But from every angle, oh, the outlook is the same
    I swear that I'm not a cynic, my glass just has no water in it today
    So like a boat on the ocean, I'll rock with the waves
    God, I'm so sick of this notion that I have to fake
    Fake my emotions and pretend I'm okay
    So like a boat on the ocean, I'll just rock with the waves
    I'm not a cynic, oh, today's just not my day
    I've tried to spin it 'bout a thousand different ways
    But from every angle, oh, the outlook is the same
    I swear that I'm not a cynic, my glass just has no water in it today
    I swear that I'm not a cynic, my glass just has no water in it today

  • @iipaigegamingx5463
    @iipaigegamingx5463 Před 3 lety +74

    To everyone that disliked this video:
    I swear I'm not a cynic, but I'm guessing your glass has no water in it today?

  • @bop0bop3
    @bop0bop3 Před 4 lety +2124

    Two things happened today
    1.My friend, Eve, said she doesn’t like Alec Benjamin.
    2.I don’t have a friend called Eve anymore.

    • @savagepumaxd9574
      @savagepumaxd9574 Před 4 lety +79

      Oop

    • @shazzzz
      @shazzzz Před 4 lety +58

      oop-

    • @sisilia8657
      @sisilia8657 Před 4 lety +73

      So relatable, the only different is my friend's name is valerie

    • @rogerneilson955
      @rogerneilson955 Před 4 lety +92

      Me, I dont tell anyone about Alec. He is my biggest secret :) im a girl lol. This is my father account:(

    • @freakshow9335
      @freakshow9335 Před 4 lety +93

      That sounds so true,People prefer BTS,but Alec is Better

  • @wonuluv_
    @wonuluv_ Před 4 lety +529

    Best singer
    Best artist
    Best human being
    Best looking 😂
    You know what I mean 💕

    • @sologuitarist4463
      @sologuitarist4463 Před 4 lety +17

      Seems like you have a celeb crush

    • @leahgarner7641
      @leahgarner7641 Před 4 lety +11

      @@sologuitarist4463 Doesn't everyone? 🤣

    • @vanillacoffeelatte
      @vanillacoffeelatte Před 4 lety +12

      You forgot he is a narrator and singer songwriter

    • @leahgarner7641
      @leahgarner7641 Před 4 lety +7

      @@vanillacoffeelatte She said singer did you not read? Thats the first thing she said 🤣 (No offense)

    • @wonuluv_
      @wonuluv_ Před 4 lety +7

      @@sologuitarist4463 Maybe👀👀😂

  • @royce3786
    @royce3786 Před 4 lety +25

    "Im not being pessimistic
    Just being honest with myself "
    ♥️

  • @koolaid7062
    @koolaid7062 Před rokem +19

    Honestly sometimes I feel like Alec's is my therapist and writes songs so I can understand myself better than I already do

  • @pumpkin1728
    @pumpkin1728 Před 4 lety +507

    To Who ever disliked this vid:
    "Come here ima kick ya ass boi!"

  • @hikaric-_-2148
    @hikaric-_-2148 Před 4 lety +64

    the video literally reflects the vibe of this song idk how to describe it

  • @dhanvitaippili
    @dhanvitaippili Před 3 lety +15

    I love the “So like a boat on the ocean, I’ll rock with the waves” I simply love it!!!

  • @Asmaa_311
    @Asmaa_311 Před 3 lety +25

    "I'm not a cynic my glass just has no water in it " such a deep meaning.....

  • @pulie
    @pulie Před 4 lety +117

    My reaction when I arrive to the chorus: "How does he do it"

    • @ssg2689
      @ssg2689 Před 4 lety +9

      That's been my reaction to almost all his songs for years now 😂

  • @tehreemghouri4375
    @tehreemghouri4375 Před 4 lety +75

    Alec should get more famous. His words are so beautiful and his voice makes us cry. God bless him 💓😇
    Thank you..for reminding me the world has flaws and I have to walk through them to grow stronger.

  • @demettaviola5626
    @demettaviola5626 Před 4 lety +12

    " I'm not being pessimistic just being honest with myself" that's what I've been trying to tell people all along

  • @bl00dysugar
    @bl00dysugar Před 4 lety +37

    Lately his music has been much darker. I'm honestly concerned about him… but his songs just keep getting better and better anyways. I just really hope he's okay.

    • @cheyanne6905
      @cheyanne6905 Před 4 lety +9

      I pray he is ok, evey song has seemed a bit darker, everyone saying they can relate so much, but hes the artist, the one who put the words together... I hope whatevers going on in his life will ease....

    • @Open-Minded_
      @Open-Minded_ Před 4 lety +4

      All his songs have dark meanings

    • @pikamichu4205
      @pikamichu4205 Před 3 lety +5

      True but alot of songs are not about him, he said it himself that his environment inspires him alot too :)

  • @twstedshxdow1227
    @twstedshxdow1227 Před 4 lety +44

    A~ Amazing
    L~ Loveable
    E~ Elucidate
    C~ Caring

  • @a00087
    @a00087 Před 4 lety +179

    this song is literally me rn

  • @emerslancova7921
    @emerslancova7921 Před 3 lety +29

    Hi Alec
    I know you won't see this but I haven't been happier. This morning for Christmas I got "These Two Windows". I'm listening to it right now!! Thank you so much you don't know how much your music means to me

  • @shereena5696
    @shereena5696 Před 3 lety +6

    “Swear I’m not cynic my glass just has no water in it today” This lyric is so brilliant I can’t over it

  • @shirley.0173
    @shirley.0173 Před 4 lety +37

    “So like a boat on the ocean I’ll rock with the waves” I love that 💙

  • @delaneyyy813
    @delaneyyy813 Před 4 lety +41

    YES ALEC WE'RE GETTING SO MUCH QUALITY CONTENT DURING QUARANTINE THANK YOU

  • @Open-Minded_
    @Open-Minded_ Před 4 lety +14

    Everything he makes, sounds so personal.. ♡

  • @eeshemm
    @eeshemm Před 2 lety +12

    Alec is more than a singer, he's a friend, the person who gets you. I can't tell you enough about how much I have been through, and how he's helped.

  • @emmem300
    @emmem300 Před 4 lety +48

    I just wish I could hear this live 😭 Even with corona tho, Alec has put out music for us! He's made quarantine better, let's appreciate this man! Love ya Alec❤

  • @sonja1355
    @sonja1355 Před 4 lety +30

    This song is amazing... Just take a minute to appreciate it and see how beautiful it actually is...

  • @xxsophxx999
    @xxsophxx999 Před 3 lety +15

    Wow..
    I feel the same like every day
    People blame me for being a pessimist
    But honestly I’m trying to be real and honest with myself and the way things happen
    Sometimes it’s hard to see something different from what you feel is the truth
    It feels wrong because you feel like you’re pretending
    Maybe it’s in our heads but it’s up to us to choose

  • @pommem8965
    @pommem8965 Před 3 lety +15

    This is the kind of lyrics that are just so true and important that everybody needs to hear
    Most of the times trying too hard to make yourself feel better can just make you feel worse and frustrated you need to accept that some days you just have to embrace all those negetivities and let them be and then watch them passing through
    This is how you actually learn to have a strong mentality
    Just like the weather when it is sunny you need to put on your sunglasses and when it is rainy you should take your umbrella with you

  • @dorkyali_
    @dorkyali_ Před 4 lety +79

    I been counting down for his album then when today came I was asleep but I remembered it was the day so I got up fast and went to listen to his album. I fell in love already the minute I heard his voice

  • @rodyhossam4062
    @rodyhossam4062 Před 4 lety +37

    What's the hardest thing to do ?
    To pick a SONG from this album to be your favourite

  • @k.0703
    @k.0703 Před 4 lety +53

    this song sounds like it would be in the background of a scene in a movie where the main character is running really fast trying to get away from their problems

  • @lcrtz4035
    @lcrtz4035 Před 3 lety +16

    How does he manage to translate people who say “you don’t understand” he speaks nothing but truths, he’s so underrated I don’t know how XXENTACTION has more fame then this guy. First few seconds and I’m already crying I don’t know how he makes me and others feel like he just explained your whole life in one song it’s incredible

  • @miaz6456
    @miaz6456 Před 4 lety +29

    I’ve been waiting for this since I heard it on his tiktok and one of his live-streams
    I’m so glad it’s finally here
    One of my favorite if not my favorite out of this new album

  • @user-pm7pd8wf6v
    @user-pm7pd8wf6v Před 4 lety +44

    best singer ♡

    • @mjoeama
      @mjoeama Před 4 lety +2

      Best story teller**

    • @holakzlx9113
      @holakzlx9113 Před 4 lety +1

      best story teller with the best flow when singing*** 😂

    • @lostar781
      @lostar781 Před 3 lety

      @@holakzlx9113 armyy

  • @xxxbrandi
    @xxxbrandi Před 3 lety +13

    Alec Benjamin is such a good artist, I’ve heard people ask me why I support him, but tbh why wouldn’t you? 🖤

  • @imsquiddly6836
    @imsquiddly6836 Před 2 lety +8

    “Optimism isn’t expecting everything to always go your way, it’s knowing that it won’t and learning to be happy anyway.”

  • @natalie_ruth5881
    @natalie_ruth5881 Před 4 lety +23

    I love this so much! Literally everything you've been putting out is just A M A Z I N G!

  • @sanjanasupti17
    @sanjanasupti17 Před 4 lety +8

    My head started bobbing automatically when the song and music started... he doesn't create songs, they are masterpieces

  • @Polygon0
    @Polygon0 Před 3 lety +4

    Haha out of the way people who relate to the break up songs it's my turn for a suspiciously relatable song!
    All his songs are good tho even the break up ones-

  • @harvey7766
    @harvey7766 Před 2 lety +1

    "I'll just rock with the waves." Thanks for this.

  • @Fangirl_dd
    @Fangirl_dd Před 4 lety +6

    Alec makes me feel understood which I've never felt before ... This man really deserves so much more recognition

  • @santaclause166
    @santaclause166 Před rokem +11

    These days my soul is like an empty plush toy. I feel very tired. I am going through a very difficult period of my life. It's like my soul sings this song. Thank you for this beautiful song, Alec.💓 I guess I have to wait for the storm to pass for my soul and my heartache.💔😔🙏🏻

    • @murakami3602
      @murakami3602 Před rokem +1

      I hope the sun is back now ❤️

    • @santaclause166
      @santaclause166 Před rokem

      @@murakami3602 yeah, the sun has risen. there is still some storm but i could see the sun❤️🌅

    • @murakami3602
      @murakami3602 Před rokem +1

      @@santaclause166 I'm so glad to hear this ! I wish you the best ❤️

  • @galacticfire3458
    @galacticfire3458 Před 3 lety +4

    Everytime I heard the word 'outlook' i kept hearing Alec lol
    I love Alec's songs so much screee

  • @celestine4948
    @celestine4948 Před 4 lety +6

    Alec is that person who can put those emotions we can't describe into words. 💕💓

  • @isabelletheangel
    @isabelletheangel Před 3 lety +9

    wow. alec is incapable of making a bad song. this song really describes my current mind set of life

  • @sandro8696
    @sandro8696 Před 3 lety +3

    "Is that glass half full or half empty?"
    Alec - My glass just has no water in it today!

  • @IzhanTFN
    @IzhanTFN Před 2 lety +5

    What makes Alec different from other song writers is that he can express his feelings perfectly so other people understand and relate to each other. He basically described my feelings better than i could myself,

  • @antarctica0061
    @antarctica0061 Před 2 lety +6

    This song doesn't really resonate with me unlike the other songs, but it really reminds me of my friend. She's really 'pessimistic' and is usually angered/feels sad about small things, which makes her suicidal, and she has told me multiple times that she doesn't like going to our school counsellor because all they tell her is 'it's your choice to feel this way' when she tells them about the things that make her unhappy.
    This song made me realise that maybe, just maybe she's not just pessimistic, she can't help but feel like that.
    Good news though, she told me she's going to therapy in 2 months time and although she's not feeling great about it, I'm happy that she'll be getting some professional help instead of our school counsellors that don't seem to understand her point of view.

  • @desislavabozhinova906
    @desislavabozhinova906 Před 4 lety +7

    I just had a huge mental breakdown again today and my mental health has been so bad lately so I can really relate to this song right now. Thank you Alec

  • @nt5865
    @nt5865 Před 3 lety +4

    His lyrics are always so simple.
    Yet so very deep.

  • @soobst4rs
    @soobst4rs Před 3 lety +1

    "You can't just change the weather by changing you point of view, some days you have to wait until the storm just passes through.". This lyric is so true.

  • @powfu_holic7964
    @powfu_holic7964 Před 3 lety +2

    “You can't just change the weather by changing your point of view” I've been tryna put tht in words for so longs for pple who just don't seem to get it . I felt tht on a whole other level!

  • @trin7753
    @trin7753 Před 3 lety +6

    I listen when your music when I'm scared, having an Anxiety attack, or sad and every time you always seem to make me feel better..I have a shirt and hoodie of your song cover from Let Me Down Slowly and I cherish those clothes..your music is truly beautiful..thank you so much Alec Benjamin for being there with your music when I'm not doing my best..you have helped me and my mom through everything..

  • @i4chai
    @i4chai Před 4 lety +3

    Alec himself, his voice and his songs are everything! It feels like home.

  • @ravengray3095
    @ravengray3095 Před 3 lety +5

    One way to help you see the good in life is imagine what the worst possible thing that could happen to you is, then imagine what the best possible thing that could happen to you is, then go somewhere in the middle and see that that’s where life usually operates. For me the worst thing that could happen to me is all the people I love either die or leave me, the best thing would be that my dad never abandoned us, the somewhere in between us only a few people I’m close to have died and my dad is trying to be in my life again. That’s not perfect, but it’s all that I can ask for, and I hope this helped those out there who are either pessimistic or the optimists that keep getting disappointed. Just cause things don’t work out perfectly, doesn’t mean they worked out the worst they could.

  • @nightcoremusicbot8321
    @nightcoremusicbot8321 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Now this. This is what you call music. Thank you Alac.

  • @kaustubhi5910
    @kaustubhi5910 Před 3 lety +3

    Never in my life have I absolutely loved EVERY SINGLE SONG ON ONE ALBUM!!

  • @ashlyncrane8992
    @ashlyncrane8992 Před 4 lety +4

    Hey whoever is reading this, you are amazing!!! I know that these are very interesting and scary times, but it will be okay. You will make it through. You've got this, I know you do. You are stronger than you think! Have a great day!!!

  • @Angel-wh4hg
    @Angel-wh4hg Před 4 lety

    This song speaks volumes. If anyone out there prays. Please I need prays for my mom.

  • @shira9848
    @shira9848 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yo, I remember listening to Alec. Then hearing his song in a supermarket, in South Africa. That's how you know you've made it.

  • @Capturia
    @Capturia Před 4 lety +4

    Imagine being the person filming having to walk through a creepy forest at night

  • @tuckertime8252
    @tuckertime8252 Před 3 lety +6

    It’s so sad when singers like Alec are unnoticed

  • @kellyc9072
    @kellyc9072 Před 4 lety

    To anyone who needs to hear this,
    You are amazing and beautiful don't let anyone tell you differently, especially yourself. You are important and loved, so please don't take your life too many people would be hurt and miss you. Yes there are some hard days, but these are the moments that make you stronger. Things are not always perfect, so please do not stress or worry over these things because it will get better. If anyone needs to talk I'm here to listen to you ❤️❤️❤️
    There are so many reasons not to take your life:
    1. people will miss you
    2. It's not worth the regret. Either by yourself if you failed or just simply left scars, or the regret everyone else feels by not doing enough to help you.
    3. It does get better. Believe it or not it will eventually get better. Sometimes you have to go through the storm to get to the rainbow.
    4. There's so much you would miss out on doing.
    5. There is always a reason to live. It might not be clear right now, but it is always there.
    6. So many people care, and it would hurt them if you hurt yourself.
    7. You ARE worth it. Don't let anyone, especially yourself, tell you otherwise.
    8. You are amazing.
    9. A time will come, once you've battled the toughest times of your life and are in ease once again, where you will be so glad that you decided to keep on living. You will emerge stronger from this all, and won't regret your choice to carry on with life. Because things always get better.
    10. What about all the things you've always wanted to do? What about the things you've planned, but never got around to doing? You can't do them when you're dead.
    11. I love you. Even if only one person loves you, that's still a reason to stay alive.
    12. You won't be able to listen to music if you die.
    13. Killing yourself is never worth it. You'll hurt both yourself and all the people you care about.
    14. There are so many people that would miss you, including me.
    15. You're preventing a future generation, YOUR KIDS, from even being born.
    16. How do you think your family would feel? Would it improve their lives if you died?
    17. You're gorgeous, amazing, and to someone you are perfect.
    18. Think about your favourite music artist, you'll never hear their voice again...
    or even your favorite person
    19. You'll never have the feeling of walking into a warm building on a cold day
    20. Listening to incredibly loud music
    21. Being alive is just really good.
    22. Not being alive is really bad.
    23. Finding your soulmate.
    24. Red pandas
    25. Going to diners at three in the morning.
    26. Really soft pillows.
    27. Eating pizza in New York City.
    28. Proving people wrong with your success.
    29. Watching the jerks that doubted you fail at life.
    30. Seeing someone trip over a garbage can.
    31. Being able to help other people.
    32. Bonfires.
    33. Sitting on rooftops.
    34. Seeing every single country in the world.
    35. Going on roadtrips.
    36. You might win the lottery someday.
    37. Listening to music on a record player.
    38. Going to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
    39. Taking really cool pictures.
    40. Literally meeting thousands of new people.
    41. Hearing crazy stories.
    42. Telling crazy stories.
    43. Eating ice cream on a hot day.
    44. More Harry Potter books could come out, you never know.
    45. Travelling to another planet someday.
    46. Having an underwater house.
    47. Randomly running into your hero on the street.
    48. Having your own room at a fancy hotel.
    49. Trampolines.
    50. Think about your favourite movie, you'll never watch it again.
    51. Think about the feeling of laughing out loud in a public place because your best friend has just sent you an inside joke
    52. Your survival will make the world better, even if it's for just one person or 20 or 100 or more.
    53. People do care.
    54. Treehouses
    55. Hanging out with your soul mate in a treehouse
    55. Snorting when you laugh and not caring who sees
    56. I don't even know you and I love you.
    57. I don't even know you and I care about you.
    58. Because nobody is going to be like you ever, so embrace your uniqueness!
    59. You won't be here to experience the first cat world emperor.
    60. WHAT ABOUT FOOD?! YOU'LL MISS CHOCOLATE AND ALL THE OTHER NOM THINGS!
    61. Starbucks.
    62. Hugs.
    63. Stargazing.
    64. You have a purpose, and it's up to you to find out what it is.
    65. You've changed somebody's life.
    66. Now you could change the world.
    67. You will meet the person that's perfect for you.
    68. No matter how much or how little, you have your life ahead of you.
    69. You have the chance to save somebody's life.
    70. If you end your life, you're stopping yourself from achieving great things.
    71. Making snow angels.
    72. Making snowmen.
    73. Snowball fights.
    74. Life is what you make of it.
    75. Everybody has a talent.
    76. Laughing until you cry.
    77. Having the ability to be sad means you have the ability to be happy.
    78. The world would not be the same if you didn't exist.
    79. Its possible to turn frowns, upside down
    80. Be yourself, don't take anyone's shit, and never let them take you alive.
    81. Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. Be your own hero.
    82. Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.
    83. One day your smile will be real.
    84. Having a really hot, relaxing bath after a stressful day.
    85. Lying on grass and laughing at the clouds.
    86. Getting completely smashed with your best friends.
    87. Eating crazy food.
    88. Staying up all night watching your favourite films with a loved one.
    89. Sleeping in all day.
    90. Creating something you're proud of.
    91. You can look back on yourself 70 years later and being proud you didn't commit
    92. Being able to meet your Internet friends.
    93. Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate
    94. The new season of Sherlock
    95. Cuddling under the stars.
    96. Being stupid in public because you just can.
    97. If you are reading this then you are alive! Is there any more reason to smile?
    98. being able to hug that one person you havent seen in years
    99. People care enough about you and your future to come up with 100 reasons for you not to do this.
    100. But, the final and most important one is, just, being able to experience life. Because even if your life doesn't seem so great right now, literally anything could happen
    Thanks if you read all this, I hope this helps someone, or if you know someone this could help send it to them ❤️❤️
    And remember I'm here if any of you need someone to talk to, I could give you an email or just talk in the comments :)

  • @btsxarmy4281
    @btsxarmy4281 Před 2 lety +1

    THIS MAN DEFINITELY NEEDS A BIG HUG .

  • @himeshviews7622
    @himeshviews7622 Před 3 lety +83

    There is a little problem in the song
    It has an end....

  • @abulaman5362
    @abulaman5362 Před 3 lety +4

    Alec I know that u will not be able to read this comment bcoz it will get lost in the flood of comments,but we all just wanna thank u for sharing ur songs with us, ur songs tell a story, n there r so many who can relate to each n every song of urs! Ur songs r a feeling❤️, ur voice is soothing, n ik it must be really hard for u to share these songs with us, and for all these.... A BIGGG THANKK YOUU!!!! 💖💖💖

  • @silver_sixth
    @silver_sixth Před 3 lety +3

    I’m having an Alec Benjamin marathon rn

    • @Kannstt
      @Kannstt Před 3 lety +1

      Im having a alec year marathon rn *STAN*

  • @starsmkj3
    @starsmkj3 Před rokem +1

    Why is every Alec's songs so true every time I listen-

  • @camzlolo4331
    @camzlolo4331 Před 4 lety +4

    He is the most perfect artist i've ever listend!!! Alec, you deserve all the love of the world!

  • @carsonsusie
    @carsonsusie Před 3 lety +3

    This song is so underrated. It’s the best from the album imo.

  • @N0_elle
    @N0_elle Před 4 lety +1

    The honesty is reassuring

  • @jayantadatta6314
    @jayantadatta6314 Před 3 lety +2

    I don't know how he relates to this millions of people out there in the world.... Trust me his songs are literally PERFECT.... He has changed the notion of western songs...... I am sure he has defined the taste of millions of song lovers..... His way of description is so core to heart.... I am sure he will be an iconic singer of this era.....

  • @sarahspiegel6383
    @sarahspiegel6383 Před 3 lety +6

    Just being devastated for like the hundredth time about friends I have who make me feel like shit, and came across this song, which couldn’t describe the feelings I have right now better than anything in the world. Someone feel the same way?

    • @snowpuppy8064
      @snowpuppy8064 Před 3 lety +1

      Same dude

    • @redskate2061
      @redskate2061 Před 2 lety +1

      yeah. you know what im doing? im slowly starting to stop being friends with them.

  • @danielledoucette5541
    @danielledoucette5541 Před 3 lety +5

    Who else can agree that Alec helps you sleep at night? Literally his songs are the best! But you know that, or else you wouldn’t be here😂

    • @Kannstt
      @Kannstt Před 3 lety

      He lets me cry at night because uhm-
      *i wanna meet him but he is miles away and there is no concert because of the virus..*

  • @pantherakav3210
    @pantherakav3210 Před 4 lety

    I love how he changes "my glass just has no water in it" to "my glass just had no water in it" in the end, like it's such a small detail and it changes so much, I love the way he does that with his songs.

  • @breelynn8810
    @breelynn8810 Před 2 lety +2

    "I'm not a cynic, I just know I can't keep living this way"

  • @funikstv7999
    @funikstv7999 Před 2 lety +3

    Lyrical genius

  • @shahabuddinshihab1027
    @shahabuddinshihab1027 Před 4 lety +5

    Alec Benjamin is Only thing who keep me alive in QUARANTINE :)
    .

  • @CleoKane
    @CleoKane Před rokem +1

    so relatable..., feels like my own thoughts being transported into music.

  • @samanthaspurgers6752
    @samanthaspurgers6752 Před měsícem +1

    I was fighting my dog feelings. But today I feel like I can finally embrace them thank you