To build on the momentum, Benjamin began uploading new songs to his YouTube channel at a rapid clip and eventually earned a viral hit with “I Built a Friend” and a deal with Atlantic Records.
Benjamin connects to listeners by incorporating using his life struggles to tell stories and give meaning to his songs. You can see this in “Let Me Down Slowly,” “Paper Crown,” “I Built a Friend,” “Death of a Hero,” and “If We Have Each Other.”
Benjamin released his first studio album mixtape, Narrated for You on November 16, 2018, and released his first studio album, These Two Windows on May 29, 2020
Devil Doesn’t Bargain
Alec Benjamin Lyrics
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It's useless, don't do this
It's hubris to try
He's ruthless, you knew this
I told you, didn't I?
He's abusive, elusive
The truth is, he lies
And just like before
I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
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I'm not one to lecture
Talk down to a friend
I don't mean to pressure
Mean to condescend
But I just want what's best for
You in the end
I know you don't want to let go
And just like before
I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
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And I know you think
He'll change this time
But I think that you will find
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
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In "Devil Doesn't Bargain," Alec Benjamin cautions a friend about the dangers of getting back together with an ex who has a history of hurting her; a.k.a. "the devil." Benjamin begs her not to make the mistake of trying to change him, as it's clear that the devil is "abusive, elusive, and lie[s]." Despite knowing that she's holding on too tightly, Benjamin insists that the friend refuses to let go of the devil.
Line by Line Meaning
The devil doesn't bargain
The devil does not negotiate or make deals.
It's useless, don't do this
Trying to establish a deal with the devil is futile.
It's hubris to try
Attempting to make a deal with the devil is an act of arrogance.
He's ruthless, you knew this
The devil is without mercy, and people should know this before dealing with him.
I told you, didn't I?
The artist has cautioned against dealing with the devil before.
He's abusive, elusive
The devil operates by employing harmful and deceitful tactics.
The truth is, he lies
The devil is not truthful at all.
I know you don't want to let go
The listener is reluctant to abandon their efforts to strike a deal with the devil.
And just like before
This is not the first time the listener has tried to make a deal with the devil.
I can see that you're sure
The listener is resolute that they can change the devil's ways.
You can change him but I know you won't
The singer is doubtful that the listener will be able to change the devil.
He'll only break your heart again
Interacting with the devil will only cause harm and sorrow.
It isn't worth it, darling
Dealing with the devil is not worth the cost.
He's never gonna change
The devil will always be harmful, and he will not change his behavior.
He'll never be Prince Charming
The devil will never transform into a charming, desirable person.
I don't mean to meddle
The artist does not intend to interfere, but is looking out for the listener's well-being.
But the devil doesn't settle
The devil is perpetually unsatisfied and therefore cannot be satisfied with any agreements.
And I know you think
The singer acknowledges that the listener believes they can change the devil.
He'll change this time
The listener believes the devil can change his behavior upon making a deal.
But I think that you will find
The artist predicts that the listener will discover the devil's true nature.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alec Shane Benjamin, Nolan Joseph Lambroza
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mlh_0704
[Lyrics]
The devil doesn't bargain
It's useless, don't do this
It's hubris to try
He's ruthless, you knew this
I told you, didn't I?
He's abusive, elusive
The truth is, he lies
I know you don't want to let go
And just like before
I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
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I'm not one to lecture
Talk down to a friend
I don't mean to pressure
Mean to condescend
But I just want what's best for
You in the end
I know you don't want to let go
And just like before
I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm mm mm mm
Devil doesn't bargain
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And I know you think
He'll change this time
But I think that you will find
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm mm mm mm
Devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
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@Mdtamim002
Lyrics
The devil doesn't bargain
It's useless, don't do this
It's hubris to try
He's ruthless, you knew this
I told you, didn't I?
He's abusive, elusive
The truth is, he lies
I know you don't want to let go
And just like before
I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Devil doesn't bargain
Mm-mm-mm-mm
I'm not one to lecture
Talk down to a friend
I don't mean to pressure
Mean to condescend
But I just want what's best for
You in the end
I know you don't want to let go
And just like before
I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Devil doesn't bargain
Mm-mm-mm-mm
And I know you think
He'll change this time
But I think that you will find
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Devil doesn't bargain
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Devil doesn't bargain
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Devil doesn't bargain
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@tamramusic1285
LYRICS :)
The devil doesn't bargain
It's useless, don't do this
It's hubris to try
He's ruthless, you knew this
I told you didn't I?
He's abusive, elusive
The truth is he lies
I know you don't want to let go
And just like before, I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm
The devil doesn't bargain
Mm
I'm not one to lecture
Talk down to a friend
I don't mean to pressure
Mean to condescend
But I just want what's best for you in the end
I know you don't want to let go
And just like before, I can see that you're sure
You can change him but I know you won't
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm
The devil doesn't bargain
Mm
And I know you think he'll change this time
But I think that you will find
The devil doesn't bargain
He'll only break your heart again
It isn't worth it, darling
He's never gonna change
He'll never be Prince Charming
He'll only do you harm again
I don't mean to meddle
But the devil doesn't settle
No, the devil doesn't bargain
Mm
The devil doesn't bargain
Mm
The devil doesn't bargain
Mm
The devil doesn't bargain
Mm
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@FoxGlove8
Just wanted to say thank you for your music; it's really quite something special
@letteringmisha2707
I love your songs 😍 they are the best more let me down I listen to that every time I'm sad 😭😭😭 this is the best I've ever heard
@Ana-yr5me
Alec you’re such an underrated artist. You literally helped me go through a lot, thank you, thank you so much. <3333
@nickie2736
I love your songs
@trueself3751
please Alec Benjamin we want song between you and singer " Maher Zain " you and him sing pure، good and purpose songs 🌷🌷🌷
@Jerry-ld1gc
Things Alec has taught me:
-The Devil doesn’t bargain
-People deserve privacy, you don’t know the whole situation
-You can’t find Jesus in LA
@Boohoo1
Yes, his is true.
@Boohoo1
This*
@sophielepinoia
👌