Alec Benjamin - How it Feels to be Replaced (DEMO VIDEO)

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Video by: Henry Croston
Track/appears in video: Nathan Fertig

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[AlecBenjaminMusic]

recorded this on our hotel room today . sometimes when friends get into relationships it can feel like you are getting left behind .. :/ .. thats what this song is about .. drop a comment and lemme know watcha think ... - Alec

[ainsleywitte]

Alec is different than any other artist. He tells stories instead of just writing songs.

[MiStAkEQT]

Corona Virus: Time to take over the planet!
Alec: Alright time to grind.

[DonnyJ]

Following Alec's music is like walking through a forest. Compelling and full of surprises. He's one of my biggest inspirations as an artist.

[nusaibanawar]

Other singers: WE sing song
Alec: I sing stories and a bunch of truth.

[Hassan-Moqadam]

“Friendship fade and plans can change, was naive to think that we would stay close forever” 😔

[tayissa]

this man really said “imma spoil them this month”

[Belacaldeira]

I feel like this music is the robot point of view of "I build a friend", so sad

[KLemTmusic]

[Verse 1]
It's been eighteen weeks since I've seen my friend
And it's hard for me to comprehend how this happened
Oh, perhaps it's just a phase
When we turned thirteen, yeah we made a pact
That we'd always have each other's backs
And it's tragic, but I think I've been replaced

[Pre-Chorus]
Seems to me those days I don't know time for fun
No more time for friendship
Just last week I called him up to make some plans, I said

[Chorus]
"I've got tickets to the ballgame if you want to go with me
I haven't seen you in a minute, I know it's your favorite team
I think they're gonna win 'cause they've been on a winning streak
And maybe when we're finished we could kick it by the beach"
You said "Hey man, " and "Listen, I would love to, but you see
I've got plans with the missus for our anniversary"
I said "Alright, I miss you, could you call me when you're free?"
And in my heart, I felt like something died inside of me

[Post-Chorus]
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced, mm
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced, mm
I've got tickets to the ballgame and no one to go with me
I never thought that this is how my life was gonna be
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced, mm

[Verse 2]
Oh, I'd hate for this to be the end
But I just can't see how we can mend this divide now
I don't think there's any way
I know friendships fade and plans can change
Was naive to think that we would stay close forever
Maybe that was my mistake

[Pre-Chorus]
Seems to me those days I don't know time for fun
No more time for friendship
Just last week I called him up to make some plans, I said

[Chorus]
"I've got tickets to the ballgame if you want to go with me
I haven't seen you in a minute, I know it's your favorite team
I think they're gonna win 'cause they've been on a winning streak
And maybe when we're finished we could kick it by the beach"
You said "Hey man, " and "Listen, I would love to, but you see
I've got plans with the missus for our anniversary"
I said "Alright, I miss you, could you call me when you're free?"
And in my heart, I felt like something died inside of me

[Post-Chorus]
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced, mm
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced, mm
I've got tickets to the ballgame and no one to go with me
I never thought that this is how my life was gonna be
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced, mm


Like so people can see the lyrics ;)

[Ashley-fzrx]

All of Alec's songs I can relate to.
These aren't just lyrics, they're a story.



Good To Know There Is Always Something For Me To Hold Onto.

[gangaprasanth]

I just love how everything he writes is so pure and honest

[feelingstuckinmybraininc]

Okay I know these are demos, but why aren’t they ACTUAL songs? They’re beautiful and they all tell a beautiful

[shaylee]

{lyrics}


It’s been 18 weeks
Since I’ve seen my friend
and it’s hard for me to comprehend
How this happened
Oh perhaps it’s just a phase
When we turned 13
Yea we made a pact
That we’d always have each other’s backs
And it’s tragic
But I think I’ve been replaced

Seems to me those days are done
no time for fun, no more time for friendship
Just last week I called him up to make some plans I said

I’ll get tickets to ball game if you will go with me
I haven’t seen you in a minute I know it’s your favorite team
I think they are going to win cause they’ve been on a winning streak
And maybe when we are finished we can kick it by the beach
You said hey man hey listen I Would love to but you see I’ve got plans with the missus for our anniversary
I said alright I miss you could you call me when you’re free
And in my heart I felt like something died inside of me

I guess this is how it feels to be replaced x2mmm

I bought tickets to the ball game and you don’t want to go with me
I never thought this is how my life was going to be
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced mmmm

Well I’d hate for this to be the end but I just can’t see how we can mend this divide now
I don’t think there’s any way
I know friendships fade and plans can change
Was naïve to think that we would stay close forever
Maybe that was my mistake

Seems to me those days are done
No time for fun, no more time for friendship
Just last week I called him up to make some plans I said

I’ll get tickets to ball game if you will go with me
I haven’t seen you in a minute I know it’s your favorite team
I think they are going to win cause they’ve been on a winning streak
And maybe when we are finished we can kick it by the beach
You said hey man hey listen I would love to but you see I’ve got plans with the missus for our anniversary
I said alright I miss you could you call me when you’re free
And in my heart i felt like something died inside of me

I guess this is how it feels to be replaced x2mmm

I bought tickets to the ball game and you don’t want to go with me
I never thought that this is how my life was going to be
I guess this is how it feels to be replaced mmmm

I love seeing the lyrics while I listen to the song. Please tell me if there is any mistakes!

[WakeUpViolet]

I remember there was a time when I was constantly feeling so empty and so desperate and lonely, but at the same time I couldn't bear anyone being near me. And in addition to that I felt bar because in my eyes I had no reason to feel that way .It was only much later that when I finally cut ties with the person that made me feel that way that I realized how they really had been the whole reason I felt so awful. Only when that immense weight was lifted off my shoulders and was starting to get better with every day that passed without them . At first I could not enjoy being free because I felt so incredibly guilty and at the same point I even thought I was the one causing all the trouble to begin with but I know now that it was the right choice .I finally learned to love myself again and there are still so many people who love me .Thanks all for reading this<3

[emmamontivero]

WHY ISN'T THIS ON SPOTIFY ALREADY!! THIS LITERALLY ONE OF HIS BEST SONGS!

[lululennon]

God Alec, have you ever written a bad song?





You’re great at what you do💕

[cheery_hobi]

This hits deep... I’m slowly losing my bestfriend right now. We haven’t seen each other in like 3 months and we used to see each other almost everyday for the past 7 years. Everytime we make plans, she cancels on that day with shitty excuses that I don’t even believe anymore. She changed college, she moved in another city and has her new group of friends there... this song hits home.

[ayushagarwal]

Just a piano and his pure voice, that's all he needs to enchant.

[azazelswish]

Why is this at such a perfect timing...

[makennamutongwiza]

“it’s been 18 weeks since i’ve seen my friend”... everyone’s reminiscing their friends but this is gonna be all of us so when we get quarantined from the coronavirus