Speakers
Alec Benjamin Lyrics


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I often think about the way you'll think about me when we're old
I always thought that we could be the greatest story ever told
But there's a rock inside my sock, I'll keep on walkin' 'cause it's cold
And I can't stop the clock from tickin', I know that it's just the beginnin'

Don't forget
This story's not over yet
Time passed like a cigarette
Turning into smoke between our fingers
Tell me you won't forget
Remember the night we met
Rewind like an old cassette
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers

Playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you
I'll be playing for you, you, you
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers

I often wonder why I wonder how I'll feel in thirty years
About the time we spent together, will the memories disappear?
It might sound crazy, but my baby, that's the thing that I most fear
Oh, I can't stop the world from spinnin', I know that it's just the beginnin'

So please, don't forget
This story's not over yet
Time passed like a cigarette
Turning into smoke between our fingers
Tell me you won't forget
Remember the night we met
Rewind like an old cassette
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers

Playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you
I'll be playing for you, you, you
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers

And if one day, the image starts to fade
Don't worry, babe, oh, that would be okay
I'll give you all the memories that I saved
Just leave me with a picture, just a picture of your face

I won't forget
This story's not over yet
Time passed like a cigarette
Turning into smoke between our fingers
Tell me you won't forget
Remember the night we met
Rewind like an old cassette
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers

Playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you




And I'll be the song that's on your speakers
Playing for you

Overall Meaning

The song, "Speakers" by Alec Benjamin is a heartfelt and emotional reminder to cherish the present moment and to cling onto the memories that we create as the future is uncertain. The opening lines of the song express the singer's underlying fear of fading into obscurity and being forgotten. Alec Benjamin's poignant lyrics, using the metaphor of a cigarette, showcase the fragility and ephemeral nature of life. He sings of preserving moments in time and turning memories into a haze of smoke that linger between two intertwined fingers. Alec fears that the future may cause these memories to fade over time and become nothingness. The chorus acts as a way to cling onto the memories, replaying them like an old cassette or listening to a song on repeat - a way to keep the memories alive and present.


Alec's use of metaphors and vivid imagery throughout the song adds to the relatability and universality of his message. He constantly refers to the fleeting nature of time and how it keeps ticking, referencing the clock that we can't seem to stop. Alec's fear of time passing by and memories fading creates a sense of nostalgia that resonates with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

I often think about the way you'll think about me when we're old
I frequently imagine how you'll remember me when we're elderly.


I always thought that we could be the greatest story ever told
I believed we had the potential to have the most exceptional love story.


But there's a rock inside my sock, I'll keep on walkin' 'cause it's cold
Although I have a rock in my sock, I'll keep walking because it's chilly outside.


And I can't stop the clock from tickin', I know that it's just the beginnin'
I realize time will continue to move forward, and there is still a lot more to come.


Don't forget
Please remember.


This story's not over yet
Our tale hasn't come to an end yet.


Time passed like a cigarette
Time slipped away like smoke from a cigarette.


Turning into smoke between our fingers
Just like smoke slipping from our fingers, time passes swiftly.


Tell me you won't forget
Please promise me you won't forget.


Remember the night we met
Recall the night we first met each other.


Rewind like an old cassette
Go back to that period as if rewinding an old cassette tape.


And I'll be the song that's on your speakers
And I'll be the music that you hear from your speakers.


Playing for you, you, you
Playing just for you.


I often wonder why I wonder how I'll feel in thirty years
I question why I contemplate how I'll feel after thirty years have passed.


About the time we spent together, will the memories disappear?
Will the recollections of the time we spent together vanish?


It might sound crazy, but my baby, that's the thing that I most fear
It may sound insane, but darling, that is my biggest concern.


Oh, I can't stop the world from spinnin', I know that it's just the beginnin'
I can't halt time from moving forward, and I understand it's only the start.


So please, don't forget
Thus, please don't forget.


And if one day, the image starts to fade
And if one day, the memory begins to grow dim.


Don't worry, babe, oh, that would be okay
Don't worry, love, that would be alright.


I'll give you all the memories that I saved
I'll offer you all the memories I collected.


Just leave me with a picture, just a picture of your face
Just make sure you leave me with a photo, just a snapshot of your face.


I won't forget
I will also never forget.


Playing for you, you, you
Playing only for you.




Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alec Shane Benjamin, Daniel Dodd Wilson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@alecsguitarpick

lyrics ↓🧡
[Verse 1]
I've been thinking 'bout the way you'll think about me when we're o-o-old
Always thought that we could be the greatest story ever to-o-old
But there's a rock inside my sock, I'll keep on walking 'cause it's co-o-old
And I can't stop the clock from ticking
I know that it's just the beginning

[Chorus]
Don't forget, this story's not over yet
Time passed like a cigarette
Turning into smoke between our fingers
Tell me you won't forget
Remember the night we met
Rewind like an old cassette
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you
I'll be playing for you, you, you
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers
[Verse 2]
I often wonder why I wonder how I'll feel in 30 years
About the time we spent together will the memories disappear
It might sound crazy but my baby that's the thing that I most fear
Oh, I can't stop the world from spinning
I know that it's just the beginning
So please-

[Chorus]
Don't forget, this story's not over yet
Time passed like a cigarette
Turning into smoke between our fingers
Tell me you won't forget
Remember the night we met
Rewind like an old cassette
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you
I'll be playing for you, you, you
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers

[Bridge]
And if one day the image starts to fade
Don't worry babe, oh that would be okay
I'll give you all the memories that I saved
Just leave me with a picture, just a picture of your face
[Chorus]
I won't forget, this story's not over yet
Time passed like a cigarette
Turning into smoke between our fingers
Tell me you won't forget
Remember the night we met
Rewind like an old cassette
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you
Playing for you, you, you
And I'll be the song that's on your speakers
Playing for you



All comments from YouTube:

@AlecBenjaminMusic

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@animationation881

I love your music Alec!

@captainjacksparrow5771

Ok

@Shareya_s

Alec never fails to entertain us ❤️❤️❤️

@ezequielramos5277

Alec never fails to deliver

@m3ga13

WE LOVE YOU!!! ✨✨🥰🥰❤️❤️🥰🥰💕

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@mattmatthewsmusic

No one can deny that alec Benjamin is not part of the normal music community. He is so unique in his own way and changes the way music is heard. Truly impactful.

@kumari__1616

I just tried making my own song inspired by him
Not as good as this ofc 😅
tell me honestly how was it Good / bad !
I would love to hear back from you. ❤️ ❤️
It's in my Channels playlist

@nuhamindese4817

@@kumari__1616 you shouldn't say it is good at that I listened to it and I liked it very much😍

@eel7157

@@kumari__1616 who/what's mxdy?

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