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
Must Have Been The Wind
Alec Benjamin Lyrics
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At first I thought that I was dreamin'
But then I heard the voice of a girl
And it sounded like she'd been cryin'
Now I'm too worried to be sleepin'
So I took the elevator to the second floor
Walked down the hall and then I knocked upon her door
She said, "I think your ears are playing tricks on you"
Sweater zipped up to her chin
"Thanks for caring, sir, that's nice of you
But I have to go back in
Wish I could tell you about the noise
But I didn't hear a thing"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
So I was layin' on the floor of my room
Cold concrete on my back
No, I just couldn't shake the feeling
I didn't want to intrude 'cause I knew that I didn't have all the facts
But I couldn't bear the thought of leavin' her
So I took the elevator to the second floor
Walked down the hall and then I knocked upon her door
She opened up and I asked about the things I've been hearing
She said, "I think your ears are playing tricks on you"
Sweater zipped up to her chin
"Thanks for caring, sir, that's nice of you
But I have to go back in
Wish I could tell you about the noise
But I didn't hear a thing"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
Aim my boombox at the roof, I'm playing "Lean on Me"
Just so that she knows that she can lean on me
And when she hears the words, I hope she knows she'll be okay
Aim my boombox at the roof, I'm playing "Lean on Me"
Just so that she knows that she can lean on me
And when she hears the words, I know exactly what I'll say
Promise I'm not playing tricks on you
You're always welcome to come in
You could stay here for an hour or two
If you ever need a friend
We can talk about the noise, when you're ready, but 'til then
I'll say, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
I'll say, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
The song "Must Have Been The Wind" by Alec Benjamin describes a sensitive and caring man who hears the sound of glass shattering and a girl crying from the apartment above his. He decides to investigate the noise and goes to the girl's apartment to check on her. When he enters, she denies that anything is wrong, but he persists and tells her that he's always there to listen and understand her problems. Though he urges her to talk about the incident, she refuses and suggests that the noise must have been caused by the wind. Afterward, he promises to her that he's not playing tricks on her, ensuring she can turn to him for help and support whenever she needs it.
The song is a representation of a man’s willingness to be there for someone and offer help when it's needed. Alec Benjamin illustrates that sometimes people may try to push away opportunities for support because of their own fears, but one should never stop offering help and understanding to others. It's a reminder that sometimes people just need someone to talk to, and the comfort of having someone's support and knowing that they're always there for them can go a long way in helping to alleviate their pain or stress.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard a glass shatter on the wall in the apartment above mine
I heard the sound of breaking glass on the wall in the apartment above me
At first I thought that I was dreamin'
Initially, I believed that I was in a dream
But then I heard the voice of a girl
Later, I perceived the voice of a female
And it sounded like she'd been cryin'
The voice had traces of sadness and indicated that the girl had been crying
Now I'm too worried to be sleepin'
I am now anxious and unable to sleep
So I took the elevator to the second floor
I utilized the elevator to reach the second floor
Walked down the hall and then I knocked upon her door
Proceeded to walk towards her apartment and knocked on her door
She opened up and I asked about the things I've been hearing
She opened the door and inquired about the sounds I heard earlier
She said, "I think your ears are playing tricks on you"
She said that my ears were deceiving me
Sweater zipped up to her chin
She had a sweater on, with the zipper pulled up till her chin
"Thanks for caring, sir, that's nice of you
She thanked me for being considerate and respectful
But I have to go back in
She showed reluctance and had to get back inside her house
Wish I could tell you about the noise
She apologized for not being able to confide in me about the noise
But I didn't hear a thing"
She denies hearing any sound
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
She suggested that the sound was probably due to the wind
So I was layin' on the floor of my room
I was lying on the floor of my room
Cold concrete on my back
The cold concrete ground was supporting my back
No, I just couldn't shake the feeling
I was unable to overcome my emotions and thoughts
I didn't want to intrude 'cause I knew that I didn't have all the facts
I refrained from intruding as I was uncertain about the situation
But I couldn't bear the thought of leavin' her
I was reluctant to leave her alone in distress
Aim my boombox at the roof, I'm playing "Lean on Me"
To provide comfort and support, I held the boombox aimed at the roof and played “Lean on Me”
Just so that she knows that she can lean on me
I wanted her to understand that she can rely on me
And when she hears the words, I hope she knows she'll be okay
I wished that the words in the song would console her and give her hope
Promise I'm not playing tricks on you
I promise that I am not deceiving you
You're always welcome to come in
You are always welcome to enter and seek shelter
You could stay here for an hour or two
You are welcome to stay at my place for a couple of hours
If you ever need a friend
If you ever want a friend, I am always there to assist you
We can talk about the noise when you're ready, but 'til then
We can discuss the commotion when you feel like it, but not before then
I'll say, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
I will say again that the noise may have been due to the wind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alec Benjamin
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@foxbobs4146
I heard a glass shatter on the wall in the apartment above mine
At first I thought that I was dreamin'
But then I heard the voice of a girl
And it sounded like she'd been cryin'
Now I'm too worried to be sleepin'
So I took the elevator to the second floor
Walked down the hall and then I knocked upon her door
She opened up and I asked about the things I've been hearing
She said, "I think your ears are playing tricks on you"
Sweater zipped up to her chin
"Thanks for caring, sir, that's nice of you
But I have to go back in
Wish I could tell you about the noise
But I didn't hear a thing"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
So I was layin' on the floor of my room
Cold concrete on my back
No, I just couldn't shake the feeling
I didn't want to intrude 'cause I knew that I didn't have all the facts
But I couldn't bear the thought of leavin' her
So I took the elevator to the second floor
Walked down the hall and then I knocked upon her door
She opened up and I asked about the things I've been hearing
She said, "I think your ears are playing tricks on you"
Sweater zipped up to her chin
"Thanks for caring, sir, that's nice of you
But I have to go back in
Wish I could tell you about the noise
But I didn't hear a thing"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
Aim my boombox at the roof, I'm playing "Lean on Me"
Just so that she knows that she can lean on me
And when she hears the words, I hope she knows she'll be okay
Aim my boombox at the roof, I'm playing "Lean on Me"
Just so that she knows that she can lean on me
And when she hears the words, I know exactly what I'll say
Promise I'm not playing tricks on you
You're always welcome to come in
You could stay here for an hour or two
If you ever need a friend
We can talk about the noise, when you're ready, but 'til then
I'll say, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
I'll say, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
@bsk2908
LYRICS:
I heard a glass shatter on the wall in the apartment above mine
At first I thought that I was dreamin'
But then I heard the voice of a girl
And it sounded like she'd been cryin'
Now I'm too worried to be sleepin'
So I took the elevator to the second floor
Walked down the hall and then I knocked upon her door
She opened up and I asked about the things I've been hearing
She said, "I think your ears are playing tricks on you"
Sweater zipped up to her chin
"Thanks for caring, sir, that's nice of you
But I have to go back in
Wish I could tell you about the noise
But I didn't hear a thing"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
So I was layin' on the floor of my room
Cold concrete on my back
No, I just couldn't shake the feeling
I didn't want to intrude 'cause I knew that I didn't have all the facts
But I couldn't bear the thought of leavin' her
So I took the elevator to the second floor
Walked down the hall and then I knocked upon her door
She opened up and I asked about the things I've been hearing
She said, "I think your ears are playing tricks on you"
Sweater zipped up to her chin
"Thanks for caring, sir, that's nice of you
But I have to go back in
Wish I could tell you about the noise
But I didn't hear a thing"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
She said, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
Aim my boombox at the roof, I'm playing "Lean on Me"
Just so that she knows that she can lean on me
And when she hears the words, I hope she knows she'll be okay
Aim my boombox at the roof, I'm playing "Lean on Me"
Just so that she knows that she can lean on me
And when she hears the words, I know exactly what I'll say
Promise I'm not playing tricks on you
You're always welcome to come in
You could stay here for an hour or two
If you ever need a friend
We can talk about the noise, when you're ready, but 'til then
I'll say, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
I'll say, "It must have been the wind, must have been the wind
Must have been the wind, it must have been the wind"
@AlecBenjaminMusic
THE ALBUM IS COMING MAY 29TH !!! pre order here : https://alecbenjamin.lnk.to/TheseTwoWindowsID
@anushkaroy6666
CAN'T WAIT
@hellcreed2628
I'm really exited
@asari8821
omg I can't wait !!!
@GG-fo7cv
Sooo excited
@johnnyjohn8489
Alec Benjamin how did u think you were 12 🤔
@BLUEBERRYBOO
Alec doesn’t just write songs, he writes a story along with it
@abhishek8987
u just read my mind...
@boonybirb3070
Isn't that what some others do? Not to be mean
@zanejones355
@Boony Birb Some, sadly not most