@@stormpetrel5645 I just kept thinking about how when Evan is gonna see that all his friends got a description of why they're important to him, and Evan's just the doctor
AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!! I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get all the time. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't hate me, dear qiri
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
The song describes : "The Past" "The Present" "The Future" "The months" "The years" But most important of all *The Memories* 💖 Alec is 1# of my favorite artists ❤
@@CaydanceS May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
I hope you find lots of friends there and it makes you feel better 💙 I just moved away from my family and it can be hard but you just gotta be tough and know that we are getting older and we can push through 😁
@@VaporVGC Aw, thank you for the kind words! My roommate is actually a perfect fit for me, we get along so well. I’ll remember that while it’s a big change, it’s just a natural part of life. Good luck to you as well! 💛
OMG He actually invited his real friends. I'm seriously starting to wonder that if it's actually possible to know and be close to someone without ever meeting or talking to him in person. What an artist.
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
@@euryl521 Hey!!! I listened to your song and I loved it! ❤️ It is really good! 👍🏻 It reminded me of a certain time and brought me to tears. You're doing great 👍🏻 Keep it up!! I'd love to hear more from u 💕
I'm 22 now and there's always been an innate fear of getting "older". Not in a sense of aging, but losing the ability to view the good in people and not take everything so seriously. To have fun and never leave your friends behind. As you get older, you witness more of the worst in people and the negativity weighs on you. But you're right Alec, we may not have control over time, but you can always be a kid at heart :')
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
Nice thing is it doesn't have to be that way. We have a choice. It's funny, when I was your age all I saw was the worst in people and all the negativity. Now, a decade later, I choose to see the good in all who are in my life; even if they're just passing through. I've never been more happy.
Im turning 18 in 4 days. I count the days as if its time running out: 7, 6, 5, 4.. Im anxious. Coz im jumping from the adolescent stage to almost adult stage, and i dont want that. I want to stay a kid. I want to act a kid. Whenever im scared, i just prayed. I listened to this "older" by Alec Benjamin 2 months ago. And just now while scrolling through google discovery (which i unusually do) i saw An MV is released (with a message in it).. I wasnt even about to open it lol, but my mind is telling me "you got to open this. maybe you'll find something" I feel somehow calmed. Like a closure given to me. As if God has made ways to send this message for me through you. just like alec said.. "you dont have to get older if your not ready yet." Only my physical body aged. I dont have to act as my physical body. Its never an obligation. its just a choice. Thanks to Alec Benjamin, for sending this message to me as my time as a 17 year old slowly runs out.
"Never thought I'd be 20 and 30 don't seem so far away" I just turned 20 and this hits different now... This song scares me sometimes but still I just love it!
I turned 22 in February. I have the same feelings. Just try to notice the beauty of life every day. An unexpected meeting with an old friend, the smile of a stranger, communication with family, finding new hobbies, learning something new. Remembering good events. Yes. it is not always possible to notice it. It doesn't always happen. But from this these events become more valuable. I stopped paying attention to it myself a long time ago. Many people will hurt you when you open up to them. Share kindness. But this is not a reason to become angry and closed. I used to be a kind, open, positive and fun guy. Many people hurt my soul. I closed myself off from people. For several years already. But I feel like it's not me.
I closed myself off from bad people, but as if I betrayed my heart. Don't make my mistakes good man. Stay strong! And never betray your heart, soul, openness, kindness! Sincerely, Daler Kasimov. 🇷🇺
I just appreciate how Alec always tells us the story behind his Masterpiece, explaining it all and broadening out our horizons with his music. I am just so inspired by his work...
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
I went to high school with these guys. I didn’t know them personally but I remember all their faces. It’s crazy seeing all these old places where I grew up.
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
How does this man manage to make songs specific to him, yet so relatable at the same time. I might only be 14, but i have extreme anxiety about growing up. (I have extreme andxiety towards enything that envolves change.)
I used to feel the same way just a few years back, but I think what changed for me is that I realized at the cusp of 13 that there was still so much I wanted to do. Before, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life, but I then found a passion for art, and things started to feel less aimless after that. Now, I'm not saying that figuring out what goals you want to set for yourself will fix everything. Heck, I can get into a pretty existential mindset sometimes, myself. There's probably always gonna be a lingering fear one has when it comes to getting older, I sure still feel that way. But I feel that way to an extent. I'm a very nostalgic person, which is funny because I'm still relatively young. What I'm trying to say is, remind yourself that your nostalgia can very much be working as rose-tinted glasses. Maybe it's just because my life hasn't been the brightest in hindsight, but I've found that a lot of what I feel nostalgic towards, looks worse with the glasses taken off. I'm grateful for the life I've lived so far because it's made me who I am, and I'm happy with myself. But I've been treated less than stellar be some people, and since I've figured that out, I realized that I couldn't wait for the future. Instead of it still being this confusing inevitability, it turned into something that could be better than what I already got. Change is still a scary thing for almost everyone, really, but all change really means is that things are gonna get shook up. Whether good or bad, a little or a lot, we don't know, it's unpredictable. It's scary. But I myself find that I'm mostly excited for the future. Sure, change is still something that can be anxiety inducing for me, but the hope I feel for the future is something that overshadows the uncertainty. Man, this got... a little out of hand. But I just wanted to be truly honest and get my feelings out there. Because that's what Alec does, his songs and just this music video for example are so genuine about something so universal, that of course people are gonna relate! I find that music is one of the best ways to relate to people, but it also comes down to the song as well, not just the listeners. When was the last time you listened to a major pop song about love and truly, deeply resonated with it? Since you're here, you probably haven't, (this is not to rag on generic pop music, I tend to have a soft spot for almost all music, and that type of it has its place) music tends to resonate with others on a deeper level when the writer is or has felt what they're writing about themselves. Not to say that all pop songs about love are automatically disingenuous, but they tend to feel so surface level that they could come off that way. Anyway, even my little metaphor at the end got out of hand! What I'm trying to say, is that honesty about ones own struggles can help someone with a similar situation. I don't know if anything I said back there made any sense in the first place, but I wanted to reach out because in that way, I may be able touch someone and remind them they're not alone! The last things that Alec said in the video about how it's never too late to be a kid, and age should be judged by experience, and not time, really struck a chord with me. Especially the bit about how many friends you've made, because I'm a pretty lonely person, I can only think of one true friend that I have, even. But hey, it just reminds me that I have a lot ahead of me, and I'm honestly very excited. Hope y'all enjoy my ramble that went on for just a taaaaaad too long! 💖💖💖
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 19:14 pls do not hate, just i am saying we can be kids all the life, the age doesn´t matter :,)
This song hit home for me. Actually made me quite emotional. I'm still young, but the prospect of getting older scares me so much. This song is beautiful and very nice. Great job Alec, your amazing!
It's hard knowing that you life is going to change I've grown up in a small town and here I am in 2 months about to go to college in a massive city don't know how to do taxes and have soooo much to clean up and prepare I'm absolutely terrified it's not what movies make it out to be
Alec doesn't get as much attention as he should. He puts so much emotion and awareness of something into all of his songs, like this one made me remember that I should love still being a kid.
@@ethanmoua49 May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
@@gamingdemon1235 May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
My eighteenth birthday is tomorrow and I'm listening to this song as the last few hours of my childhood slowly tick away. Thanks, Alec. No matter what circumstance, you always have the right words.
I turned eighteen in November and I’ve listened to this song a lot this year just thinking about my best friends in Denver and reflecting. It’s a fuckin beautiful song
And I saw that it was actually partly written by Charlie Puth? Search older by alec Benjamin.. there will be an auto generated RUclips video with Alec's photo..in red..in the description among the writers, there's Charlie Puth also!
Lyrics: [Verse 1] I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment Signed a lease on a car this month I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down I'm on my own [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Verse 2] Never thought I'd be twenty And thirty don't seem so far away I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody To call my own Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time I know it's all out of my control now I know [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Bridge] Guess my childhood is over One day I’ll be buying posters For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Outro] I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go
I turn 19 in four days and it hits so hard it had me crying my eyes out. I miss my school so much and I really don't want to get older, I wish I could stay a child forever. This video is so beautiful I love how you shared your childhood memories it's so precious. Thank you so much for putting our thoughts into words and giving us something to listen to when we can't make sense of the world.
I love the colours in this video - how romanticised and artistic you can make even the simple things, it helps remind everyone it's all about perspective. I'm glad you got to have this trip with each of your friends! I listened 3 times over immediately so I could read all the words of your thoughts too.
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
Been listening to the unreleased demo of this for so long I forgot it wasn’t officially released. I’m so glad it’s finally officially released because I love this song so much
I listened to this "older" by Alec Benjamin 2 months ago. And just now while scrolling through google discovery (which i unusually do) i saw An MV is released (with a message in it).. I wasnt even about to open it lol, but my mind is telling me "you got to open this. maybe you'll find something" .Im turning 18 in 4 days. I count the days as if its time running out: 7, 6, 5, 4.. Im anxious. Coz im jumping from the adolescent stage to almost adult stage, and i dont want that. I want to stay a kid. I want to act a kid. Whenever im scared, i just prayed. I feel somehow calmed. Like a closure given to me. As if God has made ways to send this message for me through you. just like alec said.. "you dont have to get older if your not ready yet." Only my physical body aged. I dont have to act as my physical body. Its never an obligation. its just a choice. Thanks to Alec Benjamin, for sending this message to me as my time as a 17 year old slowly runs out.
@@cutieoui7772 yeah the turning 18 period is really weird and messy. I’m 22 and it feels so weird I know even know where the years have gone. I feel like I’m still 19/20. And I still feel lost and like how you feel at 17 and not wanting to be an adult and the fear of growing up.
I am 24 and its been 3 yrs now since i shifted from my hometown. This song brought tears to my eyes, every word of this song is relatable how fast time is moving there is so much stuff going on in our lives and we are not able to cop up. It is even more difficult when we move out of town where we spent our childhood, making a small circle of friends but we don't have them now there are only memories and hope of meeting them once or twice a year. It really sucks to grow up.
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
[Verse 1] I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment Signed a lease on a car this month I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down I'm on my own [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Verse 2] Never thought I'd be twenty And thirty don't seem so far away I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody To call my own Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time I know it's all out of my control now I know [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Bridge] Guess my childhood is over One day I’ll be buying posters For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Outro] I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚
This is exactly how I've been feeling, and you've written it so beautifully I could listen to this song anytime in my life and smile. Also, great video and music totally in love with this !!
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
for anyone for whatever reason feeling the need to contradict this, you can always go listen to some other music if you don't appreciate this guy holy cow. he's a master of his craft
What I love about alec’s songs, apart from the fact that he has an incredibly beautiful voice and that they are overall great, is that he is the one person able to put into words things that we might feel ourselves but we don’t know how to explain. Like with Mind is a Prison for example. Anyways such a great singer and songwriter, too bad he is so underrated :)
@@brianfedorko4433 *hater detected* also if you don't like this song, why are you here and commenting? also yes, alec so underrated. love all his songs. every new one is a masterpiece. ♥
@@viviange8226 ended up here by accident. And you answered your own question....I'm commenting because I don't like the 'song'. Most definitely not a masterpiece. I suggest you try Slayer if you want masterpieces.
@@Taylor-pz2ci May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
I've legitimately been waiting for this official release for so long. This song just hits too close to home and when it's sung in Alec's voice, I'm a sucker for the pain. 💜
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
Alec is a litteral legend his voice is soo sweet it litterally makes me cry.all of his songs are soo meaningfull.I want you to keep going and make more musics like this wish you all the best💚
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment Signed a lease on a car this month I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down I'm on my own [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Verse 2] Never thought I'd be twenty And thirty don't seem so far away I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody To call my own Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time I know it's all out of my control now I know [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Bridge] Guess my childhood is over One day I’ll be buying posters For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Outro] I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go
The song's lyrics you've been looking for [Verse 1] I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment Signed a lease on a car this month I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down I'm on my own [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Verse 2] Never thought I'd be twenty And thirty don't seem so far away I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody To call my own Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time I know it's all out of my control now I know [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Bridge] Guess my childhood is over One day I’ll be buying posters For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Chorus] Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older [Post-Chorus] Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra [Outro] I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go
Alec, I remember jamming guitars with you at DMHS Coffee House when we were Juniors back in like 2011. I knew you were gonna make it big, dude!! Glad to see it. All the clips of the Scottsdale locations have me feeling super nostalgic lol
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚
Im 23. This song hits hard. Everything i imagined about future seems distant now. I miss my childhood friends. No one can be real like them. I miss you guys. Love you forever ❤❤❤
Yayyy!! I was at your concert in San Francisco and it was so cool to hear you perform this song live! I loved every second of the concert and I’m really excited for this video!!
@@kriti1614 Yes I remember you too! I haven’t been commenting much there lately because I’ve been busy with school. Yeah the concert was super cool! I’ll definitely remember it for a long, long time. Hopefully you get to go to one someday too!!
there are ways to breathe in without making sounds, like moving away from the mic when you breathe in, taking short breaths more often, and using your mouth instead of your nose
@@clobre_ yeah, i know - but I meant that he's singing quite long without any breaks to breathe like in the refrain It seems as he just doesn't need to breathe in haha
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
This is one of those songs that will/can make everyone cry too at any event/occasion and especially high school graduations. Thank you Alec for amazing song that will be a staple in a lot of people.
I have listened to this song over and over again since the demo first came out. It was so beautiful. Alec is a great writer and I'm so excited for this, except for that here it's gonna be opened at 4 in the morning so I gotta stay up late to listen to this. But it'll be totally worth it.
I went to his concert on Tuesday and not a lot of people knew what this song is and my husband and I were getting so many weird looks like “how y’all know this song”
I was surprised that a quite number of people didn't know that this was a demo. I have a playlist on my channel that lists all of Alec's songs including all the demos (It's all 91 songs). It's currently private but maybe I can share it with you guys.⁹
The video to this was so well put together. This was a real reminder for me to enjoy my teenage years before they are over. Thank you Alec for another absolute bop.
This is the most underrated song of the centuary. Kudos to him for making such nostalgic filled song that apparently talks about future. This is where lyricism peaks !!!
I relate to this song so much. Im literally moving to university next year and this is my last year being a child it’s so upsetting. 🥺💕 also Alec I love your music keep making it 💕💕
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚
It's my first year in university, and I'm still the kid in high school who will poke my friends for no reason.... The problem is, my friends go to different universities so no poking for me.
I’ve loved the song for about a year now and this finalized version with the video and subtitles make it all that much better. Your music is amazing and I look forward to listening to this on repeat and everything else you have planned.
I just started my freshman year of high school. I’m only 14 but this song still brings me so much comfort and emotions. I’m taking on a lot this year to help me when I get *older* even though I’m not ready yet. It’s pretty stressful already and I feel this constant pressure, but I know this song will be one of those that helps me get through it :) if any upperclassman are reading I would really appreciate any tips ❤
Im a sophomore in HS, and I know what you're going through to some extent. My number 1 piece of advice- Trust your friends. If you're close to someone, letting them help you isn't a burden. You don't have to be alone- and that lesson carries into sophomore year as well. Let people see all of you and don't mask your emotions, or itll crack.
Hi, Im currently a freshman in college and I myself am not even sure on what to completely do with my life although I have an idea - I want to work with animals . But just because you don’t know what will come for the future or what you want to do when you get older that’s perfectly fine . Nobody should expect an young individual like ourselves to know what we are doing since we are still very young . I would say enjoy your time in highschool the best you can and make the most out of it . Take some risk , if you do plan to go to college do those extra classes they will really save you on the long run . Meet more people , make new friends if you’d like , but most importantly don’t forget about taking care of yourself . We tend to forget about taking care of ourselves and only worry about school work . Have days where you take care of yourself and only yourself , whether that’s just eating for yourself, doing some skin care , sleeping , doing your hair , or watching movies . Have a day for yourself . Make sure to prioritize yourself too . I dont know if this advice will help but I just wanted to put my output out there and give you advice I think would help . If you have any worries feel free to ask ! And I really hope your doing better and there’s less stress on you .
Here are the lyrics :) I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment Signed a lease on a car this month I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down I'm on my own Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Never thought I'd be twenty And thirty don't seem so far away I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody To call my own Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time I know it's all out of my control now I know Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down my posters And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Guess my childhood is over One day I’ll be buying posters For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Guess my childhood is over Now I'm taking down the posters And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster That's my closest thing to closure I can't stop this roller coaster I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra I'm not prepared for the future So many things that I just don't know I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes And it's time to go
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
i was also born and raised in arizona, and im now in my sophmore year of college (turning 20 in 10 days). so, this song and video, especially, has hit so close to home. thank you alec, for everything
alec, this is so pure. every song you write has a way of touching my soul deeply. i'm a college sophomore feeling slightly overwhelmed with how fast time is moving and how i'll have to get a real job and be a full-on adult soon. thank you for reminding me that, in some ways, i can always be a kid:) also this video was beautifully shot and lit!
This song really hits me. It's exactly what I'm feeling. Next month I'll be in college, I'm happy but at the same time I feel "I'm not ready to get older". Thanks, Alec, for always being here. 💜 love your songs! Come to Portugal, I would love to go to your concert 🙏🥰
Brooo I'm so excited that it's becoming an official song. Props to you for writing it on a bus Maybe its not the bus he wrote this song on, but at least he still got one
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else please and tell me if its good /bad.. its in this Channels Playlist. I would love to hear back from you 💚..
alec benjamin. you have completely outdone yourself. im OBSESSED with this song. the storyline is amazing, and im glad you believe its never too late to be a kid.
As a mom who was turned onto your music by my teenage daughter I appreciate your music more than you know. You have a gift of making life’s hard topics a conversation in what I would consider the best outlet, music. Love the new video, can’t wait to see you in Denver!!!
I-just thank you. I’m 15 and I’m so terrified to grow up. I really am not ready to get older but seeing you being with your child hood friends and the lyrics to the song were beautiful so thank you. I needed this today
I'm 25 and this song still gets me crying. It perfectly captures that feeling, moving forward before you're ready and looking ahead to an uncertain future. I'm in school pursuing a degree, and I don't know what will happen when I graduate, or ten years down the line, or twenty. I'm excited and terrified all at once.
This is beautiful. You can always say you don't remember being a kid but then when you're sat down and asked about it, there are so many small specific things that you used to do that define you as your own person.
If your reading this in 10+ years or so or if this is on your recommended, you're listening to one of the most underrated singers of this decade. ive listened to him for years maybe even mid 2010s. im loving that hes starting to get the recognition he deserves
hey Alec, i just want to say, thank you for your incredible music. this song just made my day a little bit better. i'm in my early 20s right now, i had been depressed for years and everything around me just rapidly turn upside down, it was overwhelmingly exhausted. but things get a little bit easier and more manageable when i have my support, my Lucky Charm (my dog) . he had been with me whenever i was depressed and felt out of place in this world. he had been always be there for me, but not right now. he passed away on January 6 when you released a demo of this song, every night i would hug my dog and listen to the demo, remember about the precious memories of ours when we were just a kid and a pup (At that time, I wasn't ready to become an adult yet and take on my own responsibilities, I just wanted to go back to the days of being a child with a carefree mind, i didn't ready to get older). in January 2021, he was old and severely sick. i knew for sure that he would die and leave me one day soon. that day came and he passed away in the veterinary bed within the arms of mine, he had lived with me for 15 years when he left me, i had nothing to lean on, had nothing to push me through the day. things got worse and worse, i broke up with my boyfriend in a 2 year relationship, My studies at the university were dropped drastically, and i stopped listening to your song because i just kept missing him around me. but yesterday, you released this track officially, i was quite curious and hyped . When I listened to it , the first thing I did was recalling about the memories of me and Lucky Charm, however the difference here is that Lucky Charm is not with me. i cried so much last night with a new tune, as well as the new beat . It's like a sign to me that, I have to work hard for myself and my future to survive, I can't go on crying and mourning him like the past 6 months. I have to be for myself and stand up on my own two feet. again, thanks for the great songs, i love the narrated for you , these two windows album and the little demos on your channel too. much love from Viet Nam, hope you see my comment p/s: if possible, can you repost the demo, even if it's just a demo, it means a lot to me
lovely song. At 25, 2 years into my first job, this hits hard. Being adult is such a scary thing but I guess there really isn't a right way to be one. We can always be older and remain a child at heart
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
Im 16, turning 17. Not ready to be 18. An adult. I still act like a kid, dont get into unnecessary school drama and try be to happy. People around me are trying to grow up too fast while im trying to spend my last few years of being a kid and bring free... I wish i could stay like this forever.
This explains exactly what I've been feeling ever since I turned 20. Growing older seemed so scary and the fact that I'm being treated as an adult kind of feels weird. I think I finally found a song that explains my feelings.
I love how his music is so relateable to almost everyone. It helps me know that the things I feel are normal and okay. Alec helps me feel normal. From the bottom of my heart and with everything I have, thank you Alec.
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Thanks for tuning in :) Leave a comment and let me know what you thought ❤️ I can’t wait to sing this for you live!
I LOVE IT 🤍
😇💥
This was the sweetest thing I ever saw ❤️
It's perfect 💜
OMG Alec i love you
He described why and how each of his friends is special for him. That's really sweet.
Probably one of my favorite songs because of it… made me start thinking about all my friends and making a little biography in my head
@@jupiterbupiter this song makes me think about my friends but the sad part is that they arent real friends... welp
Except for Evan. He's a doctor now
@@stormpetrel5645 I just kept thinking about how when Evan is gonna see that all his friends got a description of why they're important to him, and Evan's just the doctor
@@blackpantsog evan's just gonna be like
''damn guess i should've bought alec that pack of gummybears that he always wanted me to get for him''
Damn.. he did it again 😮💨
Every new song is a new masterpiece :>
AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!!
I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get all the time. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't hate me, dear qiri
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
@Jayden Hayward that’s odd…although a computer isn’t the only way to access the internet…
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"No matter how old you get, it's never too late to be a kid."
Thank you, Alec. :)
Your comment made my cry.
Thanks I need that
Its true. Theres no law saying that you can't always be a kid at heart ❤
ruclips.net/video/4obtXh5Kwlk/видео.html
thanks:)
The song describes :
"The Past"
"The Present"
"The Future"
"The months"
"The years"
But most important of all *The Memories* 💖
Alec is 1# of my favorite artists ❤
I love how you put it. Sounds like an a perfectly worded review. Everything can get something out of this song. Spot on.
@@CaydanceS May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
Same Here My Friend❤
The post to this song is so addictive. Beautiful video brother
It seems that Max creates good music and has great taste, love this man 😤
good taste
🔥🔥
Oh hi max
MAXX
This song hits so hard, I just moved away to college and I’m far from my family for the first time in my life. Tears in my eyes. Absolutely beautiful.
I hope you find lots of friends there and it makes you feel better 💙 I just moved away from my family and it can be hard but you just gotta be tough and know that we are getting older and we can push through 😁
@@VaporVGC Aw, thank you for the kind words! My roommate is actually a perfect fit for me, we get along so well. I’ll remember that while it’s a big change, it’s just a natural part of life. Good luck to you as well! 💛
@@paigem9569 no problem! I wish you the best and I am so glad you have a great roommate 😁
@@VaporVGC 💛💛💛
You haven't even heard it yet
OMG He actually invited his real friends. I'm seriously starting to wonder that if it's actually possible to know and be close to someone without ever meeting or talking to him in person. What an artist.
“Its the closest thing to closure”
"No matter how old you get, it's never too late to be a kid."
- Alec Benjamin
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
@@euryl521 Hey!!! I listened to your song and I loved it! ❤️ It is really good! 👍🏻 It reminded me of a certain time and brought me to tears.
You're doing great 👍🏻 Keep it up!! I'd love to hear more from u 💕
@@mlh_0704 tysm ❤❤
The world will find this masterpiece later..
But we are real fans here🔥🔥
Ouhh yep
yessir
sup
yes
Sir!
I'm 22 now and there's always been an innate fear of getting "older". Not in a sense of aging, but losing the ability to view the good in people and not take everything so seriously. To have fun and never leave your friends behind. As you get older, you witness more of the worst in people and the negativity weighs on you. But you're right Alec, we may not have control over time, but you can always be a kid at heart :')
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
me too
Nice thing is it doesn't have to be that way. We have a choice. It's funny, when I was your age all I saw was the worst in people and all the negativity. Now, a decade later, I choose to see the good in all who are in my life; even if they're just passing through. I've never been more happy.
Im turning 18 in 4 days. I count the days as if its time running out: 7, 6, 5, 4.. Im anxious. Coz im jumping from the adolescent stage to almost adult stage, and i dont want that. I want to stay a kid. I want to act a kid. Whenever im scared, i just prayed. I listened to this "older" by Alec Benjamin 2 months ago. And just now while scrolling through google discovery (which i unusually do) i saw An MV is released (with a message in it).. I wasnt even about to open it lol, but my mind is telling me "you got to open this. maybe you'll find something" I feel somehow calmed. Like a closure given to me. As if God has made ways to send this message for me through you.
just like alec said..
"you dont have to get older if your not ready yet."
Only my physical body aged. I dont have to act as my physical body. Its never an obligation. its just a choice.
Thanks to Alec Benjamin, for sending this message to me as my time as a 17 year old slowly runs out.
Good luck man
"Never thought I'd be 20 and 30 don't seem so far away"
I just turned 20 and this hits different now... This song scares me sometimes but still I just love it!
I turned 22 in February. I have the same feelings. Just try to notice the beauty of life every day. An unexpected meeting with an old friend, the smile of a stranger, communication with family, finding new hobbies, learning something new. Remembering good events. Yes. it is not always possible to notice it. It doesn't always happen. But from this these events become more valuable. I stopped paying attention to it myself a long time ago. Many people will hurt you when you open up to them. Share kindness. But this is not a reason to become angry and closed. I used to be a kind, open, positive and fun guy. Many people hurt my soul. I closed myself off from people. For several years already. But I feel like it's not me.
I closed myself off from bad people, but as if I betrayed my heart.
Don't make my mistakes good man. Stay strong! And never betray your heart, soul, openness, kindness!
Sincerely, Daler Kasimov.
🇷🇺
Sorry for writing so much. Sometimes there is no one to tell your thoughts. Good luck!
Sorry for my English)
@@dalerkasimov3990 Tysm for sharing ur thoughts daler. You are amazing and I really appreciate your effort. Good luck to you too buddy
I just appreciate how Alec always tells us the story behind his Masterpiece, explaining it all and broadening out our horizons with his music. I am just so inspired by his work...
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
Eurly i heard the song is beautiful 🤍✨
Loved every second of it♥️
I went to high school with these guys. I didn’t know them personally but I remember all their faces. It’s crazy seeing all these old places where I grew up.
Wow…Does it feel somewhat strange, having your childhood memories essentially shared with millions online?
aarnzoo Not so much. I’m just glad everyone can enjoy a piece of my hometown now :)
Wait did you go to school with Alec?!?!
wait fr?
@@troublemakertime2.036 u did?
I'm a child, but I still feel like I'm getting older. I miss when I was younger. Beautiful song Alec
You're growing up :)
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
Same
@@euryl521 oh man bro I heard it and it’s amazing keep up the good work man
I am now 18 and I still feel like a child 😅don't want to get older
How does this man manage to make songs specific to him, yet so relatable at the same time. I might only be 14, but i have extreme anxiety about growing up. (I have extreme andxiety towards enything that envolves change.)
Bro dont overthink just live ur life
Anxiety is a normal part of it all. Followed by your next chapters in life. I wish you luck on your journey 😊
I used to feel the same way just a few years back, but I think what changed for me is that I realized at the cusp of 13 that there was still so much I wanted to do. Before, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my life, but I then found a passion for art, and things started to feel less aimless after that.
Now, I'm not saying that figuring out what goals you want to set for yourself will fix everything. Heck, I can get into a pretty existential mindset sometimes, myself. There's probably always gonna be a lingering fear one has when it comes to getting older, I sure still feel that way. But I feel that way to an extent.
I'm a very nostalgic person, which is funny because I'm still relatively young. What I'm trying to say is, remind yourself that your nostalgia can very much be working as rose-tinted glasses. Maybe it's just because my life hasn't been the brightest in hindsight, but I've found that a lot of what I feel nostalgic towards, looks worse with the glasses taken off.
I'm grateful for the life I've lived so far because it's made me who I am, and I'm happy with myself. But I've been treated less than stellar be some people, and since I've figured that out, I realized that I couldn't wait for the future. Instead of it still being this confusing inevitability, it turned into something that could be better than what I already got.
Change is still a scary thing for almost everyone, really, but all change really means is that things are gonna get shook up. Whether good or bad, a little or a lot, we don't know, it's unpredictable. It's scary. But I myself find that I'm mostly excited for the future. Sure, change is still something that can be anxiety inducing for me, but the hope I feel for the future is something that overshadows the uncertainty.
Man, this got... a little out of hand. But I just wanted to be truly honest and get my feelings out there. Because that's what Alec does, his songs and just this music video for example are so genuine about something so universal, that of course people are gonna relate! I find that music is one of the best ways to relate to people, but it also comes down to the song as well, not just the listeners. When was the last time you listened to a major pop song about love and truly, deeply resonated with it? Since you're here, you probably haven't, (this is not to rag on generic pop music, I tend to have a soft spot for almost all music, and that type of it has its place) music tends to resonate with others on a deeper level when the writer is or has felt what they're writing about themselves. Not to say that all pop songs about love are automatically disingenuous, but they tend to feel so surface level that they could come off that way.
Anyway, even my little metaphor at the end got out of hand! What I'm trying to say, is that honesty about ones own struggles can help someone with a similar situation. I don't know if anything I said back there made any sense in the first place, but I wanted to reach out because in that way, I may be able touch someone and remind them they're not alone!
The last things that Alec said in the video about how it's never too late to be a kid, and age should be judged by experience, and not time, really struck a chord with me. Especially the bit about how many friends you've made, because I'm a pretty lonely person, I can only think of one true friend that I have, even. But hey, it just reminds me that I have a lot ahead of me, and I'm honestly very excited.
Hope y'all enjoy my ramble that went on for just a taaaaaad too long! 💖💖💖
Relatable-
@@theflamingphoenix thankss this whole thing made me Lil less anxious of future. 🥲 * hugg *
Important quote:
“No matter how old you get, it’s NEVER to late to become a kid” - Alec benjamin
Yes
When did he say that
@@MintyLeilaIfoundmyshovelyay the end but thats not exactly what he said
@@sillychannel5106 he said that- the exact thing-
@@sillychannel5106 he just said it in the yellow subtitiles looking thing
Alec can’t make a bad song.
Never dissapoints.
Never fails.
Thank you Alec for making me feel something…
IKR LIKE HOW
@@mariewalker5235 IDK
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚
Yassss 😭💖💖💖
Yessss
The most beautiful thing I heard all day
"No matter how old you get, it's never too late to be a kid"
- Alec Benjamin
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
@@euryl521 I just heard it, it's amazing✨
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 19:14
pls do not hate, just i am saying we can be kids all the life, the age doesn´t matter :,)
i thought about that too. His songs are all quotes and stories xD
Feeling nostalgic so I put on this song 😭😭😭. Most of the friends I've drifted apart from already but this song still resonates.
"youth shouldn't be defined by trips around the sun but by the places you went and the friends you made."
I felt that. Thanks Alec:)
No thanks Alec
so true
“Youth shouldn’t be defined by trips around the sun” love that
yeah!
But by the places you went and friends you made
@@nyathangerine can an 11 year old agree to this
@@qrosilaux6775 no
@@nyathangerine oh ok then /lh /nm
This song hit home for me. Actually made me quite emotional. I'm still young, but the prospect of getting older scares me so much. This song is beautiful and very nice. Great job Alec, your amazing!
Same
i actually want to be 80 idk why
Same omg
Same tho
It's hard knowing that you life is going to change I've grown up in a small town and here I am in 2 months about to go to college in a massive city don't know how to do taxes and have soooo much to clean up and prepare I'm absolutely terrified it's not what movies make it out to be
Ryujin said in Vogue Korea that this is one of her favorite song lately. So here I am checking it out. Really good song.
Im so glad this is not a demo anymore, now I can listen to this song in spotify 💕
I thought it sounded familiar 🧐🧐 yesssss, I hope he brings all his demos up to date but ig we'll see
Yasssss
Alec doesn't get as much attention as he should. He puts so much emotion and awareness of something into all of his songs, like this one made me remember that I should love still being a kid.
2.4 million views
@@ethanmoua49 yes but only 115k likes
@@ethanmoua49 May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
@@gamingdemon1235 May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.fdj
My eighteenth birthday is tomorrow and I'm listening to this song as the last few hours of my childhood slowly tick away. Thanks, Alec. No matter what circumstance, you always have the right words.
Happy birthday! You are finally an adult. I hope you like it... I am not looking forward to it in three years
Happy birthday man I know I'm late but happy birthday, I hope you had an amazing day.
@@keevankk873 Happy birthday, man! Hope you have a good day!
I turned eighteen in November and I’ve listened to this song a lot this year just thinking about my best friends in Denver and reflecting. It’s a fuckin beautiful song
You and this song planted the idea of a last childhood story in my head before I even knew it got there, I thank you
Just went back to listen to the demo again and now I'm even more excited! I think this might be the song I relate with the most.
Same i never though he’d actually release this 😭
Can someone link this demo?
And I saw that it was actually partly written by Charlie Puth? Search older by alec Benjamin.. there will be an auto generated RUclips video with Alec's photo..in red..in the description among the writers, there's Charlie Puth also!
@@arnavarora890 ruclips.net/video/J5D-Ps1pn4E/видео.html he deleted the demo on his channel..so here's the original one.
Demo's gone now :( which is a shame.
Either way it'll be great, all of Alecs stuff is
I used to be a fan, but after hearing this masterpiece I'm an entire air conditioner.
Hahaha nice bruv
Fancy upgrade.💀😆
Yessss 😂😂😂
Hahahah lollll
Me and 5 ton air conditioner
Wow! Shin Ryujin’s music taste is so nice! This song is relatable and addictive! ❤️
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment
Signed a lease on a car this month
I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down
I'm on my own
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Verse 2]
Never thought I'd be twenty
And thirty don't seem so far away
I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody
To call my own
Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time
I know it's all out of my control now I know
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Bridge]
Guess my childhood is over
One day I’ll be buying posters
For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over
They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Outro]
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go
Thank you
Yea ty
Time to make this 500 hours
THANK YOU
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I'm 17 now and I hope that in 10 years I'll still be able to get together with my friends like this.
Love from Japan!
honestly me too
Konichiwa!
it's just amazing . i'm so sad i don't have real freinds
Same man, I've also got no real life friends... Just a few really really good online friends
@@psy8917 yes Nowadays, it is rare to find true companions
I turn 19 in four days and it hits so hard it had me crying my eyes out. I miss my school so much and I really don't want to get older, I wish I could stay a child forever. This video is so beautiful I love how you shared your childhood memories it's so precious. Thank you so much for putting our thoughts into words and giving us something to listen to when we can't make sense of the world.
Happy late birthday love
Happy Belated Birthday
You will feel good to get a bit older. You get to spend some money and do what you want now that you are an adult.
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18 in a month 🥲
I love the colours in this video - how romanticised and artistic you can make even the simple things, it helps remind everyone it's all about perspective. I'm glad you got to have this trip with each of your friends! I listened 3 times over immediately so I could read all the words of your thoughts too.
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
I love it, him being himself and we all love him. I'm 26 and I felt this deep.
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
Been listening to the unreleased demo of this for so long I forgot it wasn’t officially released. I’m so glad it’s finally officially released because I love this song so much
Haha same 😂
I listened to this "older" by Alec Benjamin 2 months ago. And just now while scrolling through google discovery (which i unusually do) i saw An MV is released (with a message in it).. I wasnt even about to open it lol, but my mind is telling me "you got to open this. maybe you'll find something" .Im turning 18 in 4 days. I count the days as if its time running out: 7, 6, 5, 4.. Im anxious. Coz im jumping from the adolescent stage to almost adult stage, and i dont want that. I want to stay a kid. I want to act a kid. Whenever im scared, i just prayed. I feel somehow calmed. Like a closure given to me. As if God has made ways to send this message for me through you.
just like alec said..
"you dont have to get older if your not ready yet."
Only my physical body aged. I dont have to act as my physical body. Its never an obligation. its just a choice.
Thanks to Alec Benjamin, for sending this message to me as my time as a 17 year old slowly runs out.
@@cutieoui7772 yeah the turning 18 period is really weird and messy. I’m 22 and it feels so weird I know even know where the years have gone. I feel like I’m still 19/20. And I still feel lost and like how you feel at 17 and not wanting to be an adult and the fear of growing up.
I thought I was the only one!!!
Finally I've found someone who was in love with demo like me
The fact that this is gonna be premiering on my birthday is just- I feel so blessed 🤧💗
I absolutely love this song!
Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎈
Happy birthday!!
My god happy birthday love
Omg sameee... Happy birthday my twin! ❤️
@Diamond Awwwww Tysm beastie 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am 24 and its been 3 yrs now since i shifted from my hometown. This song brought tears to my eyes, every word of this song is relatable how fast time is moving there is so much stuff going on in our lives and we are not able to cop up. It is even more difficult when we move out of town where we spent our childhood, making a small circle of friends but we don't have them now there are only memories and hope of meeting them once or twice a year. It really sucks to grow up.
yea ikr, my girlfriend lives in south korea so i know the pain dude.
All of Alec's songs never disappoint that much, so I know this'll be a masterpiece and will forever be.
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
@@euryl521 it was good I liked it a lot, keep on doing what you love!
[Verse 1]
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment
Signed a lease on a car this month
I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down
I'm on my own
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Verse 2]
Never thought I'd be twenty
And thirty don't seem so far away
I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody
To call my own
Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time
I know it's all out of my control now I know
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Bridge]
Guess my childhood is over
One day I’ll be buying posters
For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over
They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Outro]
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚
Tysm
@@sc4riee ruclips.net/video/6uKlL65tM2s/видео.html
THX
Finally after 2 minutes of scrolling
he is so good at storytelling in songs ...his songs are perfect mixture of sadness and light optimistic vibe
He is bad
@@Taylor-pz2ci if you don’t like him then click off, no need to go through the comment section just cause you hate someone, get a life.
This is exactly how I've been feeling, and you've written it so beautifully I could listen to this song anytime in my life and smile.
Also, great video and music totally in love with this !!
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
Alec is truly a gem. Every song he writes is so heartfelt. Thank you for reminding us what it really means to be human
Alec is not a gem
alec really is he is amazing
for anyone for whatever reason feeling the need to contradict this, you can always go listen to some other music if you don't appreciate this guy holy cow. he's a master of his craft
@@thephilosophicalforestsprite ikr
charlie puth wrote this
The biggest mistake that we made as kids was that thinking growing up would be fun.
No be happy cuz you have freedom as an elder
Responsibility gives us challenges and we are mad for challenges.
What I love about alec’s songs, apart from the fact that he has an incredibly beautiful voice and that they are overall great, is that he is the one person able to put into words things that we might feel ourselves but we don’t know how to explain. Like with Mind is a Prison for example. Anyways such a great singer and songwriter, too bad he is so underrated :)
it's not really his voice though. and the song is terrible.
@@brianfedorko4433 *hater detected* also if you don't like this song, why are you here and commenting?
also yes, alec so underrated. love all his songs. every new one is a masterpiece.
♥
@@viviange8226 ended up here by accident. And you answered your own question....I'm commenting because I don't like the 'song'. Most definitely not a masterpiece. I suggest you try Slayer if you want masterpieces.
@@brianfedorko4433 LMAO IF U DONT LIKE IT WHY ARE U GOING THROUGH THE COMMENTS
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This hit deeper than I thought it would. Loving every bit of it ❤
No it didn’t
@@Taylor-pz2ci May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
Your legit the best song writer of all time, I listen to your songs every night and day and it never gets annoying at all, keep up the good work Alec.
I played only Alec Benjamin songs for 2 weeks and my sisters lost their it XD
I've legitimately been waiting for this official release for so long. This song just hits too close to home and when it's sung in Alec's voice, I'm a sucker for the pain. 💜
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
Alec is a litteral legend his voice is soo sweet it litterally makes me cry.all of his songs are soo meaningfull.I want you to keep going and make more musics like this wish you all the best💚
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
“No matter how old you get, it’s not to late to be a kid” I melted reading the words at the bottom
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment
Signed a lease on a car this month
I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down
I'm on my own
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Verse 2]
Never thought I'd be twenty
And thirty don't seem so far away
I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody
To call my own
Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time
I know it's all out of my control now I know
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Bridge]
Guess my childhood is over
One day I’ll be buying posters
For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over
They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Outro]
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go
The song's lyrics you've been looking for
[Verse 1]
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment
Signed a lease on a car this month
I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down
I'm on my own
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Verse 2]
Never thought I'd be twenty
And thirty don't seem so far away
I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody
To call my own
Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time
I know it's all out of my control now I know
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Bridge]
Guess my childhood is over
One day I’ll be buying posters
For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over
They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Chorus]
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
[Post-Chorus]
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
[Outro]
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go
Thank you!
Thx
@@sergiocastro5304 No problem!
You have a lot of time in your hands-
THANKSSS
There’s something about Alec Benjamin’s songs that from the very beginning you can tell it’s his. 💜 I love his music style!
Listening to this when I'm 27 myself now. Very relatable.
And an absolutely adorable video 🤍🤍🤍
When you’ve already knew this song-
I’m so proud of Alec, he deserves so much🤍
Alec, I remember jamming guitars with you at DMHS Coffee House when we were Juniors back in like 2011. I knew you were gonna make it big, dude!! Glad to see it. All the clips of the Scottsdale locations have me feeling super nostalgic lol
if you knew Alec or you could ge
@@adriannepancoast2417 wut
@@adriannepancoast2417 wut
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I've been waiting for this since the demo was released. I'm so proud of you Alec! 🥺❤️
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚
Same!
Im 23. This song hits hard. Everything i imagined about future seems distant now. I miss my childhood friends. No one can be real like them. I miss you guys. Love you forever ❤❤❤
Yayyy!! I was at your concert in San Francisco and it was so cool to hear you perform this song live! I loved every second of the concert and I’m really excited for this video!!
Hiii I remember u from videos of wdw but like ur so lucky that u got to go to his concert!
@@kriti1614 Yes I remember you too! I haven’t been commenting much there lately because I’ve been busy with school. Yeah the concert was super cool! I’ll definitely remember it for a long, long time. Hopefully you get to go to one someday too!!
OMG LUCKY
Does this man ever breathe?
The song is awesome btw, listened three times in a raw and I'm not ready to stop yet
No I dont think Alec ever discovered breathing...
I thought the same
there are ways to breathe in without making sounds, like moving away from the mic when you breathe in, taking short breaths more often, and using your mouth instead of your nose
@@clobre_ yeah, i know - but I meant that he's singing quite long without any breaks to breathe like in the refrain
It seems as he just doesn't need to breathe in haha
I really needed this song since things have been going in hyperspeed since 2020 and not much time to grow up at our own paces Thank you Alec
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you.❤❤..
dude same
This is one of those songs that will/can make everyone cry too at any event/occasion and especially high school graduations. Thank you Alec for amazing song that will be a staple in a lot of people.
I have listened to this song over and over again since the demo first came out. It was so beautiful. Alec is a great writer and I'm so excited for this, except for that here it's gonna be opened at 4 in the morning so I gotta stay up late to listen to this. But it'll be totally worth it.
I knew it sounded familiar! It was the demo
I knew immediately, I hope that he releases other demos in full
I went to his concert on Tuesday and not a lot of people knew what this song is and my husband and I were getting so many weird looks like “how y’all know this song”
I was surprised that a quite number of people didn't know that this was a demo. I have a playlist on my channel that lists all of Alec's songs including all the demos (It's all 91 songs). It's currently private but maybe I can share it with you guys.⁹
@@hominexodia5328 yes please
The video to this was so well put together. This was a real reminder for me to enjoy my teenage years before they are over. Thank you Alec for another absolute bop.
I used to ba a fan ,but after hearing this masterpiece I am an whole air conditioner
same lol
exactly
Yeah💗
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look now you’ve got a whole company of manufactured homely products 👍🏻
This is the most underrated song of the centuary. Kudos to him for making such nostalgic filled song that apparently talks about future. This is where lyricism peaks !!!
So :
- Colin's house
- Now she's getting married
- My old bicycle
All together in Older. I love it.
Was about to say this.
^^^
ruclips.net/video/_EWzeR3fYm4/видео.html .
@@elmosquitoes can i ask what they reference exactly? I do love alec but I only listen to a few of his songs
@@zephyrzephyr5909 He's got songs by these names and he referenced to them in the MV
I relate to this song so much. Im literally moving to university next year and this is my last year being a child it’s so upsetting. 🥺💕 also Alec I love your music keep making it 💕💕
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚
It's my first year in university, and I'm still the kid in high school who will poke my friends for no reason.... The problem is, my friends go to different universities so no poking for me.
@@fudgeimfine144 good luck with uni. I hope you manage to find some friends to poke :)
@@isla9892 thanks! Let's enjoy our youth, it doesn't need to end yet.
I’ve loved the song for about a year now and this finalized version with the video and subtitles make it all that much better. Your music is amazing and I look forward to listening to this on repeat and everything else you have planned.
I just started my freshman year of high school. I’m only 14 but this song still brings me so much comfort and emotions. I’m taking on a lot this year to help me when I get *older* even though I’m not ready yet. It’s pretty stressful already and I feel this constant pressure, but I know this song will be one of those that helps me get through it :) if any upperclassman are reading I would really appreciate any tips ❤
I'm going through the exact same thing, ur not alone :')
Im a sophomore in HS, and I know what you're going through to some extent. My number 1 piece of advice- Trust your friends. If you're close to someone, letting them help you isn't a burden. You don't have to be alone- and that lesson carries into sophomore year as well. Let people see all of you and don't mask your emotions, or itll crack.
Hi, Im currently a freshman in college and I myself am not even sure on what to completely do with my life although I have an idea - I want to work with animals . But just because you don’t know what will come for the future or what you want to do when you get older that’s perfectly fine . Nobody should expect an young individual like ourselves to know what we are doing since we are still very young . I would say enjoy your time in highschool the best you can and make the most out of it . Take some risk , if you do plan to go to college do those extra classes they will really save you on the long run . Meet more people , make new friends if you’d like , but most importantly don’t forget about taking care of yourself . We tend to forget about taking care of ourselves and only worry about school work . Have days where you take care of yourself and only yourself , whether that’s just eating for yourself, doing some skin care , sleeping , doing your hair , or watching movies . Have a day for yourself . Make sure to prioritize yourself too . I dont know if this advice will help but I just wanted to put my output out there and give you advice I think would help . If you have any worries feel free to ask ! And I really hope your doing better and there’s less stress on you .
Here are the lyrics :)
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go, I finally found an apartment
Signed a lease on a car this month
I can't go back to the start now, time doesn't slow down
I'm on my own
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Never thought I'd be twenty
And thirty don't seem so far away
I know I gotta make a little money then maybe find somebody
To call my own
Mmm, I'm not ready but I can't go back in time
I know it's all out of my control now I know
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down my posters
And I'm telling all my friends we'll get together next October
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Guess my childhood is over
One day I’ll be buying posters
For my kids just like my parents did for me, it’s never over
They’ll grow up and soon enough they’ll wish that time would just move slower
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Guess my childhood is over
Now I'm taking down the posters
And I'm putting all my things inside a box next to a toaster
That's my closest thing to closure
I can't stop this roller coaster
I'm not ready to get older, I'm not ready to get older
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
Mmm, ba-ra-ra-ra-ra
I'm not prepared for the future
So many things that I just don't know
I cut my hair, bought a new shirt, new pair of shoes
And it's time to go
100 points for Slytherin!
@@thislike2076 nah ah. 10000 points to Slytherin
thank uuu
Finally found it))))) 😊
As someone starting University tomorrow and full of anxiety this song is.. literally me, bravo Alec, you've done it again ^^
I know the feeling, I started uni this year too, but you'll be okay! Wishing you all the luck
@@mia-saraking5479 Thanks haha, wishing you all the best as well ^^
Gl on university man
Alec Benjamin will always be my favorite, I’ve loved watching him grow and get recognized
such a beautiful song....wathching the MV makes me remember my school days...thank you for creating such moving piece of art~
Mano amo as músicas do alec Benjamin...
Eu tbm, ele é maravilhoso
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
Nice name and pfp
i was also born and raised in arizona, and im now in my sophmore year of college (turning 20 in 10 days). so, this song and video, especially, has hit so close to home. thank you alec, for everything
Happy early Birthday
alec, this is so pure. every song you write has a way of touching my soul deeply. i'm a college sophomore feeling slightly overwhelmed with how fast time is moving and how i'll have to get a real job and be a full-on adult soon. thank you for reminding me that, in some ways, i can always be a kid:) also this video was beautifully shot and lit!
Shin Ryujin has a good taste of music 😂❤
This song really hits me. It's exactly what I'm feeling. Next month I'll be in college, I'm happy but at the same time I feel "I'm not ready to get older". Thanks, Alec, for always being here. 💜 love your songs! Come to Portugal, I would love to go to your concert 🙏🥰
Brooo I'm so excited that it's becoming an official song. Props to you for writing it on a bus
Maybe its not the bus he wrote this song on,
but at least he still got one
hmm right .... even I just tried making my own song inspired by him its called find Someone else
please and tell me if its good /bad..
its in this Channels Playlist.
I would love to hear back from you 💚..
alec benjamin. you have completely outdone yourself. im OBSESSED with this song. the storyline is amazing, and im glad you believe its never too late to be a kid.
The way this song has me bawling 😭🥲
As a mom who was turned onto your music by my teenage daughter I appreciate your music more than you know. You have a gift of making life’s hard topics a conversation in what I would consider the best outlet, music. Love the new video, can’t wait to see you in Denver!!!
I-just thank you. I’m 15 and I’m so terrified to grow up. I really am not ready to get older but seeing you being with your child hood friends and the lyrics to the song were beautiful so thank you. I needed this today
When you realize "now she's getting married" is probably about Chrissy...
Who is she?
@@linabanana6484 Read the words at the bottom of the screen, and "now she's getting married" is one of his songs
It is, it literally says Chrissy lol
pretty sure it is about her lol
@@Kaztronomical they are talking about his another song called "now she's getting married"
I'm 25 and this song still gets me crying. It perfectly captures that feeling, moving forward before you're ready and looking ahead to an uncertain future. I'm in school pursuing a degree, and I don't know what will happen when I graduate, or ten years down the line, or twenty. I'm excited and terrified all at once.
What an incredible song and video. I'm 51 now and it seems like yesterday I was your age (27). Enjoy every moment.
This is beautiful. You can always say you don't remember being a kid but then when you're sat down and asked about it, there are so many small specific things that you used to do that define you as your own person.
The wisest sentence I've heard all year:
"Youth shouldn't be defined by trips around the sun"
If your reading this in 10+ years or so or if this is on your recommended, you're listening to one of the most underrated singers of this decade. ive listened to him for years maybe even mid 2010s. im loving that hes starting to get the recognition he deserves
hey Alec, i just want to say, thank you for your incredible music. this song just made my day a little bit better.
i'm in my early 20s right now, i had been depressed for years and everything around me just rapidly turn upside down, it was overwhelmingly exhausted.
but things get a little bit easier and more manageable when i have my support, my Lucky Charm (my dog) . he had been with me whenever i was depressed and felt out of place in this world. he had been always be there for me, but not right now. he passed away on January 6
when you released a demo of this song, every night i would hug my dog and listen to the demo, remember about the precious memories of ours when we were just a kid and a pup (At that time, I wasn't ready to become an adult yet and take on my own responsibilities, I just wanted to go back to the days of being a child with a carefree mind, i didn't ready to get older). in January 2021, he was old and severely sick. i knew for sure that he would die and leave me one day soon. that day came and he passed away in the veterinary bed within the arms of mine, he had lived with me for 15 years
when he left me, i had nothing to lean on, had nothing to push me through the day. things got worse and worse, i broke up with my boyfriend in a 2 year relationship, My studies at the university were dropped drastically, and i stopped listening to your song because i just kept missing him around me. but yesterday, you released this track officially, i was quite curious and hyped . When I listened to it , the first thing I did was recalling about the memories of me and Lucky Charm, however the difference here is that Lucky Charm is not with me. i cried so much last night
with a new tune, as well as the new beat . It's like a sign to me that, I have to work hard for myself and my future to survive, I can't go on crying and mourning him like the past 6 months. I have to be for myself and stand up on my own two feet.
again, thanks for the great songs, i love the narrated for you , these two windows album and the little demos on your channel too. much love from Viet Nam, hope you see my comment
p/s: if possible, can you repost the demo, even if it's just a demo, it means a lot to me
lovely song. At 25, 2 years into my first job, this hits hard. Being adult is such a scary thing but I guess there really isn't a right way to be one. We can always be older and remain a child at heart
May God bless you and your family and help you Give your life to Jesus Christ and repent. I pray that God will lead on the path to Jesus Christ and send the Holy Spirit to be your helper. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray Amen! Jesus Christ loves you. Give your life to Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness for ALL OF YOUR SINS. Even the ones committed in the past and repent. He’s coming soon. Please pray and repent.csgs
a esperar por esta belleza 🖤🌹
Im 16, turning 17. Not ready to be 18. An adult. I still act like a kid, dont get into unnecessary school drama and try be to happy. People around me are trying to grow up too fast while im trying to spend my last few years of being a kid and bring free... I wish i could stay like this forever.
This explains exactly what I've been feeling ever since I turned 20. Growing older seemed so scary and the fact that I'm being treated as an adult kind of feels weird.
I think I finally found a song that explains my feelings.
I turned 20 two weeks ago and when I think about it I can't believe that I am considered as an adult now 😭
When people tell me I'm an adult because of my age, I tell them all the same thing: I never signed that.
Canción muy linda que llega al alma. Siempre Alec sorprendiendo de la mejor manera. ❤️
Which language is this
@Linda Schifferová Linda is a subjective, synonymous with pretty. It is also used as a proper name for people and animals. 🤗
@Linda Schifferová exactly hahaha. 😂🤗
ruclips.net/video/_EWzeR3fYm4/видео.html .
I can't wait!!! So sad though cause I'll be in school while it previews.
I am 26 and this song is so relatable that it make me tear up every time I hear it😭💔💕.Thanks for sharing such amazing song with us❤️❤️❤️
same pal it's so relatable and made me tear up
"I'am not prepared for the future
So many things i just don't know"
hits another dimension 😱
Ikrrrr man... 😓
I love how his music is so relateable to almost everyone. It helps me know that the things I feel are normal and okay. Alec helps me feel normal. From the bottom of my heart and with everything I have, thank you Alec.