I saw it coming as soon as I saw the song title maybe cause I read too much double-meaning/poetic stuff haha! But the twist was very near the end so I was beginning to think maybe I'm wrong 😂
@@hevan_ev Honestly I should have known as soon as he said "I stare at my reflection, I don't know who I am" but I took it as guilt from what he had done changing him, or the act of killing someone changed him to be unrecognisable. I thought the second one was the case through the whole song so I completely missed the signs X'D
I didn't know this song… it's okay… ahh, right: happily hippily that twists, oh my acushla swinging. May it do so again with this song…. or any :S :DD I fancy music a lot… (: this artist's cool ^^
@@onlybecca Actually I bet lots of people can relate to 2:11. Changing yourself for someone else, to the point where you don't feel like yourself anymore.
This song is basically a guy killing his true self for the girl he loves, but in the end she doesn’t recognize him and she never returns his feelings, but that’s what I believe
My mom heard me playing this sound and when it said “2:11“ she said to me never change yourself for anyone else...if they don’t love you for you then leave...what’s important is to be yourself💕
when I was younger I always thought this song was about a guy that started killing whoever went close to his crush. but you always start understanding the lyrics when you grow older.
I know. This is giving me creepy antihero morality vibes. I am thinking of writing something along these lines (after I finish my current project). I've got a playlist of songs titled "Book Ideas" because some songs just give such unique ideas and feelings.
Sadly, this song reminds me of my relationship with my mom and sister. I've always been the black sheep, the one who's seen as the odd man out, and the one who is always blamed then tossed to the side when things get rough. If not for my nieces and nephews I would have cut them off years ago. Just happy to see that my eldest niece is at the age where she sees how I'm treated and is on my side.
I'm really sorry to hear. Like the saying goes, you can pick your friends but not your family, rings so true here. Whatever happens make sure you do you and what gives you the least amount of stress. Peace & Love from our family in Northern NY to yours.
*”you have to understand that. The one I killed was me”* *”i told her it’s me. But she doesn’t recognize”* Damn. That must hurt. He changed for her and in the end she didn’t even recognize him.
2:10 I was already loving it and then you threw that amazing curve ball, my heart sunk for a second when I heard it and I honestly am tearing up a bit, that's absolutely beautiful not only does it sound amazing but that twist made feel something I haven't felt for a while 💕
@@biancapopa7476 edgy right but damn actual fucking people experience these situations. You may be joking right now but still. If you haven't known right now, some adolescents will change their selves to fit their crush or bestfriend or partner's agenda or just fit in.
Alec, I just wanted to thank you for being the person I always wanted to be. All your songs are like the places I run to when I am hurt and broken and every single song you've written means so much to me. I can't seem to thank you enough. I love you Alec. Thank you for being the pillar of support in my life and bringing me out of tough times. I will forever be grateful.
at first it thought this song was kind of creepy and morbid, but that plot twist at the end changed everything!!! he's a really great story teller, the way his lyrics make you think one thing and then realize it's something else
After all this years I've finaly realise. What if the song isn't about him killing people for a girl, This a song about him killing himself metaforicly, changing himself for what she wanted him to be. I know it is literally in the lyrics but I didn't realise this and I know that a lot of people don't know. Because we all used to hear it back then but a lot of us don't hear the lyrics as what he actually says.
If I see your face on the news for any reason at all, I’ll still scream, “He’s my favorite singer!” 💛 (Edit) Alec fans! Go support the music video of this song! It’s amazing :D
"You have to understand, the one i killed was me" *plot twist* "changing who i was for what you wanted me to be" *shit ;O* "I hope it makes you happy, cause they're is no going back" *thats depression, a very sad obsession*
Dam, really just put a plot twist in a song, huh? Also, kinda deep lyrics, really. This guy deserves more recognition, I love so many of his songs. Him and TS are not just singers, but storytellers
_Actually_ Alec let many hints before the twist : *I'll be a better man* He's not enough for her so he's going to get rid of his true self to be "better" *I stare at my reflexion, I don't know who I am* He's not himself anymore, he became her creation, the addition of her desires, she took so much space inside of him that there is nothing left for himself, he has disapeared completly and he doesn't control anything anymore, he's not who he used to be and he is lost bc he let her redrawn him completely So clearly he doesn't know who he is now, who he became (for her) *I learned my lesson* He probably understood the hard way that he's not enough for her, so he "learned his lesson" and changed himself to be loved by her *Wearing my disguise* to escape to the police, he doesnt even have to hide as he's not himself anymore. If he cant recognize himself in the mirror, who would ? *I tell her that its me but she doesnt recognize* Indeed he is not himself anymore so why say "its me" if its not true anymore ? ( *No I wouldn't tell you lies* well you just did T_T) She cant recognize him for the same reason he could recognize himself : hes no more who he was *I did it all for her so I felt nothing at all* either he is empty cause hes not himself anymore, he became noone, or he is so blind by his love for her that hes not even feel sad for himself, or bad for litteraly got rid of who he was *I'm sorry that I did this* He understand that it wasn't worth it, and that he should be loved for who he is and nothing more. So he's regretting doing it all but its too late ( *cause there's just no turning back* ) This song is both a so-much-well-written warning and a lovely and essential advise : _don't change yourselves for someone else_ and _be who you are and love yourself_ Thats how I understood this masterpiece ❤❤❤ Edit : @Maxwell Steinbruckner added that there is also a play on words when he says, "My face is on the news." With the idea of killing yourself a common way is through hanging and, you get hanged with a noose. "My face is on the (noose)." Therefore he hung his old self.
ı wanna buy ticket but ı cant :( but that not matter your songs are amazing to me ı have 2 favourite of your songs 1. Let me down slowly 2. İf i killed someone for you You are perfect singer for me :)
He's talking about how he changed himself to what "she" wanted him to be. He never actually killed another human being, he killed his true self so she would love him more. You really have to understand and listen to the hints in the song.
The first time I heard this I was pretty concerned about the lyirics but when I heard "You have to understand, the one I killed is me, changing what I was for what you wanted me to be" it became immediately my favourite song.
I know this is about a girl. but for me it’s about how I try to change myself for my family to make them think I’m enough. if you are going through some hard shit, I just wanna tell you, you’ll get through it. just keep on fighting, I believe in you ❤️
Being able to achieve this level of storytelling in a song is an incredible gift. The plot twist at the end was great, I really like the duality of this song.
Me: Listening to "If I Killed Someone for You" Me: Getting to the part that is "You have to understand that the one I killed is me..." Me: Wow, I didn't know that songs had plot twists
Most artist have a terrible song now and then... But all of Alec's songs are just...perfect...thank you Alec for sharing your voice in the world. Most people (including myself) needed it :)
I feel that this could be a song sang by a soldier who has lost almost everything and is just longing for true love after he retires. Guys, I'm in love with the most handsome beautiful soldier with the purest heart. I will wait for him for a few months when he is planning to return to be with me and our children. Please pray for him and for his safe return ❤️🙏🕊️✨
Alec, bro. I have a few questions. How do you write lyrics? how are you so talented? how are you so underrated? how did you make that amazing plot twist? Wtf Alec? Its illegal to be so talented! Edit: 190 likes in a week? Thx yall!
It's cool how the first 'would you love me more' reveals his inner thoughts, reflecting his desire for the person's love despite his actions. The second 'would you love me more' shows how he expresses this desire in reality, highlighting the transformation he's undergone.
"You have to understand that the one I killed is me, changing what I was for what you wanted me to be" DAMN THAT HIT HARD (Whoever is listening to this song in 2022, bless you!) Edit: Ty for 73 likes!
@@yaraamr3571 No he did not commit suicide, he changed himself for the girl he liked, to be what she wanted him to be, so he killed his old self for the person he is now. Does that make sense? Sorry if it didn't 😅💗
it's not that dark, listen until the end and see what he means by "I killed someone for you". He means he killed his older self and turned himself into someone else so she would be happy
Lycris: I'm sorry that I did this The blood is on my hands I stare at my reflection I don't know who I am Practice my confession In case I take the stand I'll say I learned my lesson I'll be a better man I'm packing up my things And I'm wiping down the walls I'm rinsing off my clothes And I'm walking through the halls I did it all for her So I felt nothing at all I don't know what she'll say So I'll ask her when she calls Would you love me more (Would you love me more) If I killed someone for you? Would you hold my hand? (Would you hold my hand?) They're the same ones that I used When I killed someone for you Would you turn me in (Would you turn me in) When they say I'm on the loose? Would you hide me when (Would you hide me when) My face is on the news? 'Cause I killed someone for you I hear the sirens coming I see the flashing lights I'm driving through the suburbs Wearing my disguise I show up at her doorstep To look her in the eyes I tell her that it's me But she doesn't recognise Can't you see I'm running? Said I need a place to hide I've gotta ask you something Could you please let me inside? Just let me explain No, I wouldn't tell you lies I know you'll understand If you let me stay the night Would you love me more (Would you love me more) If I killed someone for you? Would you hold my hand? (Would you hold my hand?) They're the same ones that I used When I killed someone for you Would you turn me in (Would you turn me in) When they say I'm on the loose? Would you hide me when (Would you hide me when) My face is on the news? 'Cause I killed someone for you You have to understand that The one I killed is me Changing what I was For what you wanted me to be I followed your direction Did everything you asked I hope that makes you happy 'Cause there's just no turning back Would you love me more (Would you love me more) If I killed someone for you? Would you hold my hand? (Would you hold my hand?) They're the same ones that I used When I killed someone for you Would you turn me in (Would you turn me in) When they say I'm on the loose? Would you hide me when (Would you hide me when) My face is on the news? 'Cause I killed someone for you, yeah
*When he said:* I'm sorry that I did this The blood is on my hands I stare at my reflection I don't know who I am Practice my confession In case I take the stand I'll say I learned my lesson I'll be a better man I'm packing up my things And I'm wiping down the walls I'm rinsing off my clothes And I'm walking through the halls I did it all for her So I felt nothing at all I don't know what she'll say So I'll ask her when she calls Would you love me more (Would you love me more) If I killed someone for you? Would you hold my hand? (Would you hold my hand?) They're the same ones that I used When I killed someone for you Would you turn me in (Would you turn me in) When they say I'm on the loose? Would you hide me when (Would you hide me when) My face is on the news? 'Cause I killed someone for you I hear the sirens coming I see the flashing lights I'm driving through the suburbs Wearing my disguise I show up at her doorstep To look her in the eyes I tell her that it's me But she doesn't recognise Can't you see I'm running? Said I need a place to hide I've gotta ask you something Could you please let me inside? Just let me explain No, I wouldn't tell you lies I know you'll understand If you let me stay the night Would you love me more (Would you love me more) If I killed someone for you? Would you hold my hand? (Would you hold my hand?) They're the same ones that I used When I killed someone for you Would you turn me in (Would you turn me in) When they say I'm on the loose? Would you hide me when (Would you hide me when) My face is on the news? 'Cause I killed someone for you You have to understand that The one I killed is me Changing what I was For what you wanted me to be I followed your direction Did everything you asked I hope that makes you happy 'Cause there's just no turning back Would you love me more (Would you love me more) If I killed someone for you? Would you hold my hand? (Would you hold my hand?) They're the same ones that I used When I killed someone for you Would you turn me in (Would you turn me in) When they say I'm on the loose? Would you hide me when (Would you hide me when) My face is on the news? 'Cause I killed someone for you, yeah *I rlly felt that yk*
The song is about changing yourself for a person because they don't like you the way you are, but Alec has hidden the message by purposely playing on the words making it sound as if the song is about a murderer or yandere
Are we gonna talk about how like 2 or 3 years this was most people's fav song (all the people I know) but it still is for me and it will always have a special place in my heart
I had a strong caffeine induced crisis today and I've been listening to Alec's songs for an hour or so to calm down and it had the desired effect with the first song i heard. I'm so grateful for his songs, and sad that i've started listening to his songs just recently. Thank you for everything, really.
At first I was like okay he's singing about how "loyal" he is to her and how it turned him crazy or something, and then when I heard "the one I killed was me" I was like OH damn that's sad
Or maybe I love you so much I cant have you leave me I'll destroy myself compleatly delete the old person I was just to have you and have you back. It can be enterpited this way as someone to an abusive partner like "I love you if I change will you stay and just love me blah blah" or as some deeply in love with someone and would do anything to change themselves so that they are enough for them. Another idea..... I can never be enough for you if I try.... Will you love me enough I'll become enough for you? Thanks......idky I spent that much time on that-
My interpretation is that he has a girlfriend that judges him and shuts him out after she finds out he killed his inside self but he did it bc he loved her he wanted to protect her but she slowly starts back trusting him. And he just wants to know if she'd love him the same stick by him and support him... But she's not buying it or understanding and he's begging bc love drives us crazy sometimes
And also if he does get caught paps involved the news and evidence but for now he's on the run no one to turn to him and her is all they got is each other and she might be mad but she's still supposed to be there...
@@ReeReeNickname I'd agree 120% UNLESS they're not as close as he thinks they are. I'm pretty sure if my gf/wife showed up at my door with bloody hands wearing a disguise I'd definitely still know it was her. Alec says, "...I tell her that it's me, but she doesn't recognize." This could mean both physically she couldn't tell it was him, and metaphorically like she doesn't really know him even though he's madly obsessed with her. Either way this song has a nice bob ya head type of flow mixed with his vocals which are 🔥. I also like how it's up for different interpretations - the key to any form of beautiful art.
Getting chills while listening to this song, it has such a strong feeling and its just like a story in the form of a song! Hats off to you Alec, your just AMAZINGLY TALENTED 👏!!
My fav songs by Alec: The Boy In The Bubble Let Me Down Slowly If I Killed Someone For You Water fountain Outrunning Karma 1994 Steve Annabelle's Homework Ok nevermind, I like all of them!!!
For anyone wondering: The song is actually about changing yourself for a relationship. You want to be the that what the other partner wants from you. Later in the song he sings: The one I killed is me💔..
For me, the most important thing in a relationship is to accept, appreciate and love your partner as he is, without pushing him into a role he isn´t at all. If I fall in love, it´s because of you.♥ I´m just so looking forward to see you live in Berlin (Germany). ♥Sending lots of Love from Lila♥ "You have to understand that The one I killed is me Changing what I was For what you wanted me to be I followed your direction Did everything you asked I hope it makes you happy Cause there's just no turning back "
Your crush: Oh my God, I'm gonna call the police. Your friends: Never talk to me again! Your parents: What did we just raise? Your best friend: Okay, where are we hiding the body?
Omg when he explained that the person he killed was himself, I felt that. Killing yourself over and over to make someone else happy and then, in the end, nothing ever changes and you're left with yourself, wondering who you are cause you don't even recognize yourself anymore. God his lyrics are just amazing (:(:(:
When I first heard this song I thought it was about murdering someone for the person you love, or murdering someone just to get the person you love. but after understanding the lyrics, "you have to undestand that, the one I killed is me" (2:11) is just heartbreaking :( imagine loving someone very hard that you are willing to change yourself just for them to love you back. That's just sad.. people can love, but please don't lose yourself on the way.. know that there's always someone out there that will love you for who you are.
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alec I love your music ♡ they helped me sleep •^•
Alec Benjamin yas
Early
I love this song 🥺
I literally love all of ur songs keep up the great songs
He's not just a singer, his a storyteller PERIOD
Both
His a singer AND a storyteller
He’s both!!
Both is good
He's a modern bard
2:14 Aww fuck, I didn't expect that twist. Should have, considering it's the amazing Alec Benjamin and all of his songs have double meanings.
Ikr. Really screwed with me when I first listened.
I saw it coming as soon as I saw the song title maybe cause I read too much double-meaning/poetic stuff haha! But the twist was very near the end so I was beginning to think maybe I'm wrong 😂
I saw the twist once he started talking about his hands
@@hevan_ev Honestly I should have known as soon as he said "I stare at my reflection, I don't know who I am" but I took it as guilt from what he had done changing him, or the act of killing someone changed him to be unrecognisable. I thought the second one was the case through the whole song so I completely missed the signs X'D
I didn't know this song… it's okay… ahh, right: happily hippily that twists, oh my acushla swinging. May it do so again with this song…. or any :S :DD I fancy music a lot… (: this artist's cool ^^
Uhm, how can a single human be this amazing!?
Every single song tells a story. And always hundreds of ppl can relate to the song.
Yea ikr I’ve literally been with him for years the beginning even. He’s helped me through some dark times
*hundreds of thousands of
people
Oh goodness I hope not this one lol
@@onlybecca Actually I bet lots of people can relate to 2:11. Changing yourself for someone else, to the point where you don't feel like yourself anymore.
Yeah I agree with that totally. Just pointing out the extremins this song that are unlikely statisticly to happen.
“The one I killed is me changing what I was for what you wanted me to be” I felt that
Right right 🥺🥺🥺😕😕😕😞😞😞💔💔💔😭😭😭
I started to do that, it was happening to me, but she broke my heart before it completely happened.
this is me. this song is my story. i related so much.
@@coruptgaming4857 i'm so sorry
@@ssunflowaNo need to apologize, it wasn't your fault, plus I'm all better now, thanks for the concern though
This song is basically a guy killing his true self for the girl he loves, but in the end she doesn’t recognize him and she never returns his feelings, but that’s what I believe
Simp move
Spot on, actually
Congratulations, you're an expert at stating the obvious
@@chessypeanut9318 hey, don't be toxic
@@chessypeanut9318 stfu
My mom heard me playing this sound and when it said “2:11“ she said to me never change yourself for anyone else...if they don’t love you for you then leave...what’s important is to be yourself💕
Parker awww so sweet
Parker mom of the year!
Best mom ever ✌🏼I wish I’d have the guts
My mother never said that to me ... 😰
Mom of the year! (Your mother of course)
If I was your mom "Never change yourself for anyone else... Just kill there loved ones!" *shot gun reload sound*
They had us in the first half, Not gonna lie
*he
And yes, he did
Edit: oh sorry I didn’t realize this was a meme before :’D
Lmaooooo
Lmao yes
@@RekiMyLoveOfSkAtEbOaRdInG no it's a meme and >t's written they
@@icebear347 oh okay thanks
when I was younger I always thought this song was about a guy that started killing whoever went close to his crush. but you always start understanding the lyrics when you grow older.
facts
I first listened to this song like 3 years ago and understood what it meant but I’ve come back and completely forgot what it was about
ong.
So true
Man spitting facts
“you can’t put a novel in a whole song”
alec: “hold my drink”
I know. This is giving me creepy antihero morality vibes. I am thinking of writing something along these lines (after I finish my current project). I've got a playlist of songs titled "Book Ideas" because some songs just give such unique ideas and feelings.
Here hold my jug of Mountain Dew Ima prove you wrong
@@ellismartiskainen7729 omg me too lol
Wait can you change it to say hold my bubble. After his song boy in the bubble
@@frenchfries188 Hold my water fountain
*"I did it all for her so I felt nothing at all"*
uh LITERALLY AS I READ THE COMMENT THE LYRICS PLAYED WOAHH
SAME OML
AHH ME TOOO
he just saying it with a savage way.
@@drewpeacock6883 AHHH SAMEE
Why is he so underrated? He is so talented, Like his every song gives me chills. Love and Support from india! 🇮🇳❤
Ha bhai mast gata hai alec
Siddharth Sharma wohi toh.
Real talent Dhoondhne par Milta hai.. Chalte firte to bhare hue hai :D
Same question he should be way popular than Shawn
@@pranthalover9405 Shawn Mendes? Im not a big fan but he deserves his fame fam
Sadly, this song reminds me of my relationship with my mom and sister. I've always been the black sheep, the one who's seen as the odd man out, and the one who is always blamed then tossed to the side when things get rough. If not for my nieces and nephews I would have cut them off years ago. Just happy to see that my eldest niece is at the age where she sees how I'm treated and is on my side.
I'm really sorry to hear. Like the saying goes, you can pick your friends but not your family, rings so true here. Whatever happens make sure you do you and what gives you the least amount of stress.
Peace & Love from our family in Northern NY to yours.
I have the same problem as you but I don't have anyone by my side
It's heart breaking but it's okay
cool?
How old is your oldest niece?
I don't think Alec needs lyric videos, his voice is so clear that you can understand every single word anyeay.
some people are deaf
Some people are deaf so they cant hear so I think his lyric videos will be helpful for the deaf people
People who havent memorised the song may find it useful
For me I now what he's saying but reading the lyrics helps me understand the true/deper meaning of the song
Not everyone has to understand English by just hearing
*”you have to understand that. The one I killed was me”*
*”i told her it’s me. But she doesn’t recognize”*
Damn. That must hurt. He changed for her and in the end she didn’t even recognize him.
Me:* crying*
Also me: *Listens to this song*
Also me again: *Murders someone*
• BlushieBee •
MoOd 😂
Yeah...... :(
@@blushiebee8190 um-
@@peebz-342 oof yeah :(
2:10 I was already loving it and then you threw that amazing curve ball, my heart sunk for a second when I heard it and I honestly am tearing up a bit, that's absolutely beautiful not only does it sound amazing but that twist made feel something I haven't felt for a while 💕
I really was not expecting that twist >.
This twist is soooo amazing.....Lol.
@αle same pinch!😂
Same here. That twist is magnificent. And beautiful, and sad. Mixed emotions
Spoiler alert
"you have to understand that
the one i killed is me
changing was i was
for what you wanted me to be"
this song will forever be my favorite
Alec turns a story in a song💯
VERY Talented✊🏽
Alec can turn stories to a song, but the meaning behind it is stronger than any other story.
@@cryptcy8742 T.R.U.E
iamnoer The.Real.Understandable.Explanatio
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*he didn’t know who he was anymore because he changed for her.*
*she couldn’t recognize him because he was different.*
So QuIrky AnD eDgY
hoesuck I was thinking it was because he was dead...
@@biancapopa7476 edgy right but damn actual fucking people experience these situations. You may be joking right now but still. If you haven't known right now, some adolescents will change their selves to fit their crush or bestfriend or partner's agenda or just fit in.
:'(
@@krim4597 Totally agree
this tells a story... you could write a whole book based on this song
I actually am in the midst of writing a short story about it.
Actually the whole book is in this song cuz he tells a story
A whole fanfic
HockeyGirl can u post about it after I want to read it 😍
@@julianachristodolo2197 I'll see. I am not a big fan of posting ny work. I'm kinda self conscious. But, since you wanna read it I'll send the link.
Alec, I just wanted to thank you for being the person I always wanted to be.
All your songs are like the places I run to when I am hurt and broken and
every single song you've written means so much to me. I can't seem to thank you enough.
I love you Alec. Thank you for being the pillar of support in my life and bringing me out of tough times.
I will forever be grateful.
**AT A MURDER TRIAL**
Me: I’ve learned my lesson, I’ll be a better man
Judge: Understandable, have a nice day!
I love you. 😂
Literally tho-
The judge when being interviewed about that case: He was just a bit confused, but he had the spirit.
Judge: **opens cell**
@@-sadiessus-5435 why are you gae
Someone: plot twists can’t be used in songs
Alec: *that’s where you’re wrong*
Hold ma beer would be better tho
@@hasanferhan7860 nah they should've said "Hold ma lyrics"
Ok I love your username 😍
@@KeriaChang-tw3xw No it would've been "hold my guitar"
I'd like this comment but it has 666 likes already
at first it thought this song was kind of creepy and morbid, but that plot twist at the end changed everything!!! he's a really great story teller, the way his lyrics make you think one thing and then realize it's something else
After 4 years we still listen to this song 🥺
2:10 *ToP tEn aNiMe PlOt TwIsTs*
*lE GaSp*
**GASP** WOAHHHH
*GASP* *NANI?!*
200th liker right here give me my prize I want airpods
Grace Fuchs lol
I love how this song has a whole novel/series/movie potential. Alec is a story teller.
Alec couldn’t hurt anyone but himself I swear I can just imagine him accidentally hitting a fly and saying sorry to it 😂
{*takes deep inhale} So FRICKIN true 😂😁😆
Bertha Moreno Fr thoooo
lol
And he oop- (jk I’m not vsco)
Warning I’m Creepy lmfaoo
After all this years I've finaly realise. What if the song isn't about him killing people for a girl, This a song about him killing himself metaforicly, changing himself for what she wanted him to be. I know it is literally in the lyrics but I didn't realise this and I know that a lot of people don't know. Because we all used to hear it back then but a lot of us don't hear the lyrics as what he actually says.
If I see your face on the news for any reason at all, I’ll still scream, “He’s my favorite singer!” 💛
(Edit) Alec fans! Go support the music video of this song! It’s amazing :D
Even if he raped 20 kids and shot up 3 schools?
@@arthurmorgan9689 o.o wow that escalated quickly
@@arthurmorgan9689 fuckin hell 😂😂😂😂😂😭 wheres the guns😂😂😂😂😂🍻🍻🍻
@@arthurmorgan9689 WHO EVEN BROUGHT THAT UP? DON'T SPEAK SHIT INTO EXISTENCE!
@@arthurmorgan9689 Yup I would.
Also, I wonder if this song was a question to his mother.
"I followed your direction
Did everything you asked
I hope it makes you happy
Cause there's no turning back."
*oUcH*
Thought the same thing I was like : 👁👄👁
daAAaAAAMmmMnNN
@@katstealskat Lmao more like
👁️👄👁️
💧 💧
"You have to understand, the one i killed was me"
*plot twist*
"changing who i was for what you wanted me to be"
*shit ;O*
"I hope it makes you happy, cause they're is no going back"
*thats depression, a very sad obsession*
Ikr.
Do you realise that you comment is a spoiler. :(
kota more than words can express
He Said no turning back
kota Ikr
Dam, really just put a plot twist in a song, huh? Also, kinda deep lyrics, really. This guy deserves more recognition, I love so many of his songs. Him and TS are not just singers, but storytellers
Who is TS?
@@isabellat5124 Taylor Swift
@@mrfrogkingg😂 Alec is 1000 times better than ts.
@@imranhasan4109Hmmm. You must not have heard many Taylor Swift songs if you think that
@@hyalophora I agree with this mrfrogkingg.
loving your lyric writing skills bro
_Actually_ Alec let many hints before the twist :
*I'll be a better man* He's not enough for her so he's going to get rid of his true self to be "better"
*I stare at my reflexion, I don't know who I am* He's not himself anymore, he became her creation, the addition of her desires, she took so much space inside of him that there is nothing left for himself, he has disapeared completly and he doesn't control anything anymore, he's not who he used to be and he is lost bc he let her redrawn him completely
So clearly he doesn't know who he is now, who he became (for her)
*I learned my lesson* He probably understood the hard way that he's not enough for her, so he "learned his lesson" and changed himself to be loved by her
*Wearing my disguise* to escape to the police, he doesnt even have to hide as he's not himself anymore. If he cant recognize himself in the mirror, who would ?
*I tell her that its me but she doesnt recognize* Indeed he is not himself anymore so why say "its me" if its not true anymore ? ( *No I wouldn't tell you lies* well you just did T_T) She cant recognize him for the same reason he could recognize himself : hes no more who he was
*I did it all for her so I felt nothing at all* either he is empty cause hes not himself anymore, he became noone, or he is so blind by his love for her that hes not even feel sad for himself, or bad for litteraly got rid of who he was
*I'm sorry that I did this* He understand that it wasn't worth it, and that he should be loved for who he is and nothing more. So he's regretting doing it all but its too late ( *cause there's just no turning back* )
This song is both a so-much-well-written warning and a lovely and essential advise : _don't change yourselves for someone else_ and _be who you are and love yourself_
Thats how I understood this masterpiece ❤❤❤
Edit : @Maxwell Steinbruckner added that there is also a play on words when he says, "My face is on the news." With the idea of killing yourself a common way is through hanging and, you get hanged with a noose. "My face is on the (noose)." Therefore he hung his old self.
Alec* but other than that, pretty much what i think. 👌👍
@@taylorplatt2596 I laughed at my own stupidity thx u 🙈
Thats how u dig a masterpiece !
Wow.......
This needs more likes 👍
I was low-key wishing for that plot twist at 2:10 and I'm so fricking shook that it actually happened
Couple lines that change all the lyrics in front, great twist.
That shocked me cuz this song describe what i did but she didn't hold my hand in the end
me too
Same but mine is a boy and he did hold my hands tho
lawleighette dude same lol
This song was the thing that made me stop being who my "friends" want me to be and truly stand up for myself
Respect.
I already know this mixtape will be amazing! Thank you for blessing my ears!
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i love your songs
ı wanna buy ticket but ı cant :( but that not matter your songs are amazing to me ı have 2 favourite of your songs
1. Let me down slowly
2. İf i killed someone for you
You are perfect singer for me :)
please, come to mexico, I love youyr song with my soul!!!
Alec Benjamin hi
Alec Benjamin i’m coming in belgium🙂❤️❤️
when you thought he literally killed someone but then THAT huge plot twist came in 2:10 LIKE DUDE THIS IS THE QUALITY CONTENT I SIGNED UP FOR
True but in the lyrics it says that blood is on his hands unless he got a nosebleed or something 🧐🤔
He's talking about how he changed himself to what "she" wanted him to be. He never actually killed another human being, he killed his true self so she would love him more. You really have to understand and listen to the hints in the song.
Blue Moon I think it's a metaphor
ikr
he hung his old self for her
The first time I heard this I was pretty concerned about the lyirics but when I heard "You have to understand, the one I killed is me, changing what I was for what you wanted me to be" it became immediately my favourite song.
Writers: Plot twists can only be written in books,
Alec: *"Hold my water fountain-"*
lmaoooo
BAHAHAHAHAHA
AHHHHHHHHHH YES that was my thoughts exactly
XDD
Ahahaha yes
“The one I killed is me”
*Depression has entered the chat*
I don't know why I have laugh when I read this.
Ibukazu lol
Lol
You called?
For real I swear
I know this is about a girl.
but for me it’s about how I try to change myself for my family to make them think I’m enough.
if you are going through some hard shit, I just wanna tell you, you’ll get through it.
just keep on fighting, I believe in you ❤️
My family wants me to that perfect child but that's not who I am so I changed for them but not anymore. No matter how much they hate me for it.
Ya go and do what you need to do k love and stay safe
Same Bro or sis same
thank you thats just what i needed to hear
Nej Tack
Thanks bro
Being able to achieve this level of storytelling in a song is an incredible gift. The plot twist at the end was great, I really like the duality of this song.
"you can't put a plot twist in a song-"
Alec: "hold my root beer"
Apple juice
Root beer take it or leave it👁👄👁
Bossy
Or knife
@@horneilinmarrero697 you happy?
Me: Listening to "If I Killed Someone for You"
Me: Getting to the part that is "You have to understand that the one I killed is me..."
Me: Wow, I didn't know that songs had plot twists
This isn't just a song, it's a story.
@@ranjinijaikumar7212 Rrrrrrrrright...
@@ranjinijaikumar7212 true •-•
Yes that was a mind blower
EVERYTHING HAS A PLOT TWIST XD
Most artist have a terrible song now and then...
But all of Alec's songs are just...perfect...thank you Alec for sharing your voice in the world. Most people (including myself) needed it :)
Ikr
You should listen to Maisie Peters, hers are all good too :)
Billie Eilish is also good!
you from Poland? the your name is Polish..? ( I'm can't speaking English I from Poland and I have 11 yo)
@@julka9647 I'm Norwegian actually (and moved to the US when I was 5), but my username is just a random thing I thought sounded cool.
I feel that this could be a song sang by a soldier who has lost almost everything and is just longing for true love after he retires.
Guys, I'm in love with the most handsome beautiful soldier with the purest heart. I will wait for him for a few months when he is planning to return to be with me and our children. Please pray for him and for his safe return ❤️🙏🕊️✨
Alec, bro. I have a few questions. How do you write lyrics? how are you so talented? how are you so underrated? how did you make that amazing plot twist? Wtf Alec? Its illegal to be so talented!
Edit: 190 likes in a week? Thx yall!
Ikr! He’s so amazing, even my mare likes him! I play him during training 😅🙃
@@Brooklyn-fv7qi
Even animals have better taste in music than humans. 😂
He said he made songs by his thoughts/feelings/what happened in life
@@Natalie-hl5xk
Deep.
@@timber3110
Yeah if he doesn't appear on the news I'd be real mad 😂
They should use this for the show “The End Of The Fuc*ing World”
Olivia Fikremariam True 😮
Yeah true
Yeah
YES OMG
Olivia Fikremariam YES
listen If I Killed Someone For You no one can be your enemy.
I love Alec’s songs so much they’re so comforting
Bro why do I listen to such depressing songs. All respect to him tho
Oof lol 1 like
Lol ur pic
Same thooo
Is u my distant cousin
same bro!
''you can't put a plot twist in a song"
Alec: hold my "the one I killed is me".
lmaoo
hold my hand. its the same one that i used
Who ever said that??
@@phroggers3604 YES
@@hunkrat_ Someone?? Idk literally everyone is doing this lmao
My husband when I turn this song on in the car: 👁👄👁
OH MY GOD?! IS THERE A CD?!!!!!!!
Oh lol the car killed your husband
I would be like that too 😂
@@rin.johnsonn in the car can put music on Bluetooth or download this and put in a cd w more music
😂🤣😂🤣
It's cool how the first 'would you love me more' reveals his inner thoughts, reflecting his desire for the person's love despite his actions. The second 'would you love me more' shows how he expresses this desire in reality, highlighting the transformation he's undergone.
“You’ve gotta understand the one I killed is me” that hit really hard
Ya.
For real
Aw :(
Alec Benjamin - If I Killed Someone For You [Official Lyric Video]
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Woah thats cool. o.o
I cant be the only one that was pressing them all like, uGgGh WhAT tHE HEckkKKk
Holy shit that's really cool
Xd
I spent so long pressing it!!
When you kill a bug
I couldn't agree more 😂😂😂😂
I always feel lowkey guilty when I kill a bug ;-;
That actually made me laugh 😂
Bxby Emily that is funny
Hahaha kill a bug.
"You have to understand that the one I killed is me, changing what I was for what you wanted me to be" DAMN THAT HIT HARD
(Whoever is listening to this song in 2022, bless you!)
Edit: Ty for 73 likes!
Ty but IDK HOW BUT ITS 2023 ❤❤❤
I am in 2023
@@yaraamr3571 No he did not commit suicide, he changed himself for the girl he liked, to be what she wanted him to be, so he killed his old self for the person he is now. Does that make sense? Sorry if it didn't 😅💗
Well it's 2024, tho I just sneezed so thank you!
how did i survive so long without this song i just-
This is dark.... but I'm here for it 😂
it's not that dark, listen until the end and see what he means by "I killed someone for you". He means he killed his older self and turned himself into someone else so she would be happy
@@hughg.rection2124 That's the darker part...
@Jaynovation Which means he would kill his true self just to be with her, just so she would accept him...
@Jaynovation Imagine giving up who you are for someone else.
@Jaynovation If you did, then you would know it is dark.
The mv must be emotional af
If there is a mv for this song
qeasteanse se
Welp now imma search for it ow
@@pearl_the_emobish4577 me too..but nah there is no mv.. *sad*
i wish he will make one for this song!
Edawn?
@@nrsueliza7171 lets pray hard for it to come true😂
His songs tells stories & has a deeper meaning than just the lyrics he writes he is so under-rated 💯
Lycris:
I'm sorry that I did this
The blood is on my hands
I stare at my reflection
I don't know who I am
Practice my confession
In case I take the stand
I'll say I learned my lesson
I'll be a better man
I'm packing up my things
And I'm wiping down the walls
I'm rinsing off my clothes
And I'm walking through the halls
I did it all for her
So I felt nothing at all
I don't know what she'll say
So I'll ask her when she calls
Would you love me more
(Would you love me more)
If I killed someone for you?
Would you hold my hand?
(Would you hold my hand?)
They're the same ones that I used
When I killed someone for you
Would you turn me in
(Would you turn me in)
When they say I'm on the loose?
Would you hide me when
(Would you hide me when)
My face is on the news?
'Cause I killed someone for you
I hear the sirens coming
I see the flashing lights
I'm driving through the suburbs
Wearing my disguise
I show up at her doorstep
To look her in the eyes
I tell her that it's me
But she doesn't recognise
Can't you see I'm running?
Said I need a place to hide
I've gotta ask you something
Could you please let me inside?
Just let me explain
No, I wouldn't tell you lies
I know you'll understand
If you let me stay the night
Would you love me more
(Would you love me more)
If I killed someone for you?
Would you hold my hand?
(Would you hold my hand?)
They're the same ones that I used
When I killed someone for you
Would you turn me in
(Would you turn me in)
When they say I'm on the loose?
Would you hide me when
(Would you hide me when)
My face is on the news?
'Cause I killed someone for you
You have to understand that
The one I killed is me
Changing what I was
For what you wanted me to be
I followed your direction
Did everything you asked
I hope that makes you happy
'Cause there's just no turning back
Would you love me more
(Would you love me more)
If I killed someone for you?
Would you hold my hand?
(Would you hold my hand?)
They're the same ones that I used
When I killed someone for you
Would you turn me in
(Would you turn me in)
When they say I'm on the loose?
Would you hide me when
(Would you hide me when)
My face is on the news?
'Cause I killed someone for you, yeah
It's a lyric video
@@adi4032 LOL
@@adi4032 yea but this is rlly helpful to me... :)
Thanks
@@adi4032 yea but the lyrics came at the same time with the voice , and i believe people would like to sing together . So yea, this is kinda helping.
"You have to understand that the one i killed was me" man this hit me hard..💔perfect plot twist
Blood=hands
Stare=reflection
Felt=nothing
Wiping=walls
Hotel=Travago
wig=snatched
My pp= microscopic
@Hadee ahmed *ahem* my pp= *microscopic*
Lord 😂✋🏻
Aye 169th like
The twist really does send chills
*When he said:*
I'm sorry that I did this
The blood is on my hands
I stare at my reflection
I don't know who I am
Practice my confession
In case I take the stand
I'll say I learned my lesson
I'll be a better man
I'm packing up my things
And I'm wiping down the walls
I'm rinsing off my clothes
And I'm walking through the halls
I did it all for her
So I felt nothing at all
I don't know what she'll say
So I'll ask her when she calls
Would you love me more
(Would you love me more)
If I killed someone for you?
Would you hold my hand?
(Would you hold my hand?)
They're the same ones that I used
When I killed someone for you
Would you turn me in
(Would you turn me in)
When they say I'm on the loose?
Would you hide me when
(Would you hide me when)
My face is on the news?
'Cause I killed someone for you
I hear the sirens coming
I see the flashing lights
I'm driving through the suburbs
Wearing my disguise
I show up at her doorstep
To look her in the eyes
I tell her that it's me
But she doesn't recognise
Can't you see I'm running?
Said I need a place to hide
I've gotta ask you something
Could you please let me inside?
Just let me explain
No, I wouldn't tell you lies
I know you'll understand
If you let me stay the night
Would you love me more
(Would you love me more)
If I killed someone for you?
Would you hold my hand?
(Would you hold my hand?)
They're the same ones that I used
When I killed someone for you
Would you turn me in
(Would you turn me in)
When they say I'm on the loose?
Would you hide me when
(Would you hide me when)
My face is on the news?
'Cause I killed someone for you
You have to understand that
The one I killed is me
Changing what I was
For what you wanted me to be
I followed your direction
Did everything you asked
I hope that makes you happy
'Cause there's just no turning back
Would you love me more
(Would you love me more)
If I killed someone for you?
Would you hold my hand?
(Would you hold my hand?)
They're the same ones that I used
When I killed someone for you
Would you turn me in
(Would you turn me in)
When they say I'm on the loose?
Would you hide me when
(Would you hide me when)
My face is on the news?
'Cause I killed someone for you, yeah
*I rlly felt that yk*
True
lol you typed the whole song
Straight facts
Frrrr
@@JAXMHno really
Who else likes that when you listen to a song a mini story plays in your mind while the song is going? Good job you did it again Alec Benjamin!! 🙂🙂😁😁
Yess👍❤
Yaasss
always with his songs *_* and the story that plays in my mind with his songs are always so vivid like a movie lol
So true
I listened to this when it “only” have 1,2 million viewed. And now it’s on 23 million. It deserves more viewers. Let it hit 100 million!
it good music, but why it not popular 😔
Omfg wow!! EVERY SONG TOU MAKE IS SO AMAZING LIKE WTH!! 😭😭❤️ I CANT WAIT FOR MORE MUSIC! KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK
Part 2:
“Mama I’m in love with a criminal”
Mama gets Sandala out TvT*
Lol
Kakakakakakakaak
@@claraxykkk wut
XD yes¡!!
The song is about changing yourself for a person because they don't like you the way you are, but Alec has hidden the message by purposely playing on the words making it sound as if the song is about a murderer or yandere
celeste is queen
Person above me, YES. This comment, YES.
Did that a thousand times.
Are we gonna talk about how like 2 or 3 years this was most people's fav song (all the people I know) but it still is for me and it will always have a special place in my heart
Same and it always will be!
Just a hi because youre therian !😊❤️
Does he write songs by himself??? 'Cause I'm falling for this so deeplyyyyyy
He does!
Việt Nam Vô Địch :))
Yes
"The one I killed is me"
This song is about an evil doppelganger confirmed...
haha underated comment
idk why but reminded me of katherine and elena
:O
@@dreamingdemon7174 wait wait wait i heard the song and got TVD vibes from it and then i see this WHAT
@@midnightwolf8061 hehe lol
This song is so good he needs to be more famous
Not a song it's a story.
Me: "You can't make yet another song that gives me chills."
Alec: "Bet."
I had a strong caffeine induced crisis today and I've been listening to Alec's songs for an hour or so to calm down and it had the desired effect with the first song i heard. I'm so grateful for his songs, and sad that i've started listening to his songs just recently. Thank you for everything, really.
I do that everyday
He's the most underrated singer I feel....greetings from India 🇮🇳
Neel Adke Greetinhs from Switzerland😂
T gay
Mitchell Baker I knew someone would say this 😂
At first I was like okay he's singing about how "loyal" he is to her and how it turned him crazy or something, and then when I heard "the one I killed was me" I was like OH damn that's sad
Or maybe
I love you so much I cant have you leave me I'll destroy myself compleatly delete the old person I was just to have you and have you back. It can be enterpited this way as someone to an abusive partner like "I love you if I change will you stay and just love me blah blah" or as some deeply in love with someone and would do anything to change themselves so that they are enough for them.
Another idea..... I can never be enough for you if I try.... Will you love me enough I'll become enough for you?
Thanks......idky I spent that much time on that-
@@ren9879 yeah when he said “the one I killed was me”, I interpreted that as pretty much everything you said haha
My interpretation is that he has a girlfriend that judges him and shuts him out after she finds out he killed his inside self but he did it bc he loved her he wanted to protect her but she slowly starts back trusting him. And he just wants to know if she'd love him the same stick by him and support him... But she's not buying it or understanding and he's begging bc love drives us crazy sometimes
And also if he does get caught paps involved the news and evidence but for now he's on the run no one to turn to him and her is all they got is each other and she might be mad but she's still supposed to be there...
@@ReeReeNickname I'd agree 120% UNLESS they're not as close as he thinks they are.
I'm pretty sure if my gf/wife showed up at my door with bloody hands wearing a disguise I'd definitely still know it was her.
Alec says, "...I tell her that it's me, but she doesn't recognize." This could mean both physically she couldn't tell it was him, and metaphorically like she doesn't really know him even though he's madly obsessed with her.
Either way this song has a nice bob ya head type of flow mixed with his vocals which are 🔥. I also like how it's up for different interpretations - the key to any form of beautiful art.
My goodness so many at same time.......
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You made my weekend bro💕💕💕💕💕
The voice, the lyrics... Love everything...
Honestly though, this song gave me the chills. Love it
Getting chills while listening to this song, it has such a strong feeling and its just like a story in the form of a song! Hats off to you Alec, your just AMAZINGLY TALENTED 👏!!
My fav songs by Alec:
The Boy In The Bubble
Let Me Down Slowly
If I Killed Someone For You
Water fountain
Outrunning Karma
1994
Steve
Annabelle's Homework
Ok nevermind, I like all of them!!!
Kallia Danel Let me Down Slowly is my favorite
Okay, New favorite: Swim. It's the best song EVER
I also loved Outrunning Karma
i like annabelle's homework
1994 is a must for me
Use me 💕💕
*Releases Song*
Me: Oh cool. I love Alec Cant wait.
Me: *Sees Title* WHAT THE FU-
Also Me: *Listens to the Song **2:12* Oh...…. still my Baby alec…..
Literally me
Markle Sparkle exactly like me
Markle Sparkle Meeeee
Omg so true
My reaction as well
when the quiet kid says "ima subtract one" but your in history class
Omg 😂😂😂👌 perfect
okay
OMG lollllllll
comment gold
oh
Oh-
*OH*
For anyone wondering: The song is actually about changing yourself for a relationship. You want to be the that what the other partner wants from you. Later in the song he sings: The one I killed is me💔..
He is a storyteller..grt lyrics
For me, the most important thing in a relationship is to accept, appreciate and love your partner as he is, without pushing him into a role he isn´t at all. If I fall in love, it´s because of you.♥
I´m just so looking forward to see you live in Berlin (Germany).
♥Sending lots of Love from Lila♥
"You have to understand that
The one I killed is me
Changing what I was
For what you wanted me to be
I followed your direction
Did everything you asked
I hope it makes you happy
Cause there's just no turning back
"
I don't even know why I'm crying if I don't have someone to cry for
spain without the s.
Awwww i mean I can be your friend 🙃
@@LD-2401 yes :3
Your crush: Oh my God, I'm gonna call the police.
Your friends: Never talk to me again!
Your parents: What did we just raise?
Your best friend: Okay, where are we hiding the body?
Lol
LOL
lol x3
Ikr
True
Thank you for this album, it helped me through the roughest part of my life. May God bless you @alec benjamin
🤗 ←That's a hug for you
I didn't expected that "someone" would be the self .. Alec is a stroryteller indeed.
the bridge really got me like WTF!!!!!!!! His songwriting is the realest!!! AWESOME SONG!!!
Omg when he explained that the person he killed was himself, I felt that. Killing yourself over and over to make someone else happy and then, in the end, nothing ever changes and you're left with yourself, wondering who you are cause you don't even recognize yourself anymore. God his lyrics are just amazing (:(:(:
When I first heard this song I thought it was about murdering someone for the person you love, or murdering someone just to get the person you love. but after understanding the lyrics, "you have to undestand that, the one I killed is me" (2:11) is just heartbreaking :( imagine loving someone very hard that you are willing to change yourself just for them to love you back. That's just sad.. people can love, but please don't lose yourself on the way.. know that there's always someone out there that will love you for who you are.