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
hill i will die on
Alec Benjamin Lyrics
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And some have waged war out at sea
Some in militias and some with malicious intent
Some men just want to be
Free from oppression and so their aggression
Is worn like a badge on their sleeve
Some have fought battles from desks in Seattle
And some have waged war on the street
Guess this is the hill I will die on
I woke up this morning, put my suit and tie on
Walked down to the bus that I ride on
The air felt so still, I guess this is the hill
I guess this is the will I will write on
The back of this bill, with my pen as my quill
And I hope you'll still love me when I'm gone
The air felt so still, I guess this is the hill I will
Mm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Mm-hm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Some fight with rifles and some use the Bible
And some use a shield and a knife
Some author libel which sometimes goes viral
And ruins an innocent life
Leaves an impression, teaches no lesson
And leads to regression and strife
Some fight to stifle and some 'cause it's primal
And some 'cause they're sure that they're right
Guess this is the hill I will die on
I woke up this morning, put my suit and tie on
Walked down to the bus that I ride on
The air felt so still, I guess this is the hill
I guess this is the will I will write on
The back of this bill, with my pen as my quill
And I hope you'll still love me when I'm gone
The air felt so still, I guess this is the hill I will die on
Mm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Mm-hm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Die on
Mm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Mm-hm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Some fight with rifles and some use the Bible
And some use a shield and a knife
Guess this is the hill I will die on
I woke up this morning, put my suit and tie on
Walked down to the bus that I ride on
The air felt so still, I guess this is the hill
I guess this is the will I will write on
The back of this bill, with my pen as my quill
And I hope you'll still love me when I'm gone
The air felt so still, I guess this is the hill I will die on
Mm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Mm-hm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Die on
Mm-na
Mm-na-na-na
Mm-hm-na
Mm-na-na-na
The song "The Hill I Will Die On" by Alec Benjamin talks about the struggles that people go through all over the world. The song discusses how people fight for what they believe in; some people fight for their freedom, while others fight for their beliefs or because of malicious intentions. He illustrates different scenes of battlefields, sea wars, and defenseless fights, indicating that different people fight differently.
The chorus "Guess this is the hill I will die on" suggests that the fight is worth dying for as it is essential to who they are as a person. It shows that the fight is meaningful to them and that they are willing to stand up for it until the very end. The lyrics also symbolize that the battle is not physical as it is exemplified by putting on a suit and tie.
The last part of the song "I guess this is the will I will write on, the back of this bill, with my pen as my quill" suggests that he is going to leave behind his legacy through his writings or perhaps his beliefs. The song conveys a message, showing that a fight that is worth fighting for is worth dying for.
Line by Line Meaning
Some have fought battles in fields full of cattle
Some have engaged in wars in rural areas or agricultural sites.
And some have waged war out at sea
Some have fought at sea or in nautical environments.
Some in militias and some with malicious intent
Some have fought in organized groups or have had harmful intentions.
Some men just want to be
Some people simply desire basic freedoms and happiness.
Free from oppression and so their aggression
Those who are oppressed often react with force to gain their freedom.
Is worn like a badge on their sleeve
Their aggression is obvious and visible for others to see.
Some have fought battles from desks in Seattle
Some have engaged in non-physical battles from urban areas, such as Seattle.
And some have waged war on the street
Some have fought in physical battles on the streets.
Guess this is the hill I will die on
I have decided to stand my ground and defend my beliefs no matter what the cost.
I woke up this morning, put my suit and tie on
I am prepared for the day ahead, ready to face any challenge.
Walked down to the bus that I ride on
I am taking my typical route to work or everyday activities.
The air felt so still, I guess this is the hill
The atmosphere is calm, but I'm still choosing to take a stand for what I believe in.
I guess this is the will I will write on
This is the belief system or attitude that I will live by and be remembered for.
The back of this bill, with my pen as my quill
I will express my belief system or attitude on paper with my pen.
And I hope you'll still love me when I'm gone
I am concerned about how people will remember me after I am no longer here.
Some author libel which sometimes goes viral
Some people create damaging falsehoods that quickly spread online.
And ruins an innocent life
These falsehoods can drastically and unfairly harm an innocent person.
Leaves an impression, teaches no lesson
This type of action harms people more than it educates or brings justice.
And leads to regression and strife
This type of behavior sets people back and creates chaos and conflict.
Some fight to stifle and some 'cause it's primal
People have different reasons for engaging in conflict or fighting.
And some 'cause they're sure that they're right
Some people become violent or aggressive because they believe they are justified in their beliefs.
Die on
This phrase emphasizes the seriousness and finality of one's stance.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alec Shane Benjamin, Sacha Skarbek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@benchmarkerlovesgaming140
Isn't leaving an impression on someone teaching them something, it's a great song but the logic in this in my own opinion is flawed.
I realise that leaving an impression on someone could be a bad thing, but doesn't impression mean changing it, therefore teaching it. I'm waffleing on.
Edit:
I realise now that the
"Leave an impression" meaning doing something bad too someone or something and leaving a mark.
"Teaches no lesson" means said thing hasn't tought anyone and has only caused hurt.
"And leaves to regression and strife"
Strife meaning, angry or bitter.
Regression meaning, going backwards.
@izoraiza7169
"I guess this is the will I will write on"
In my will I'll have one request...
To have my dead dog dug back up and buried with me near my uncle's grave....
I want him to have a permanent grave that wouldn't be messed with because of something in the future.
Also in the will I'd put that all of my art gets donated to some local/nearby art gallery that is trusted...
@panther1506
Whoever is listening to this, you have good taste in music
@yeahno948
Gacha LOL OwO thank you, you to ;3
@TheMrmilkyway
So do you
@alkasaini8059
Did he caught m😆
@harleythepup3259
You too
@koy3050
i just like alec benjamin
@harsheenkaur3709
His songs are so deep. They have a different meaning for everyone. He has no idea how many lives has he saved with songs. He touches the heart. He is a psychologist in disguise... Thak you...
@insurmountablei
Thank*👌
@allisonpresley5997
You took the words right out of my mouth
@harsheenkaur3709
@@insurmountablei 😂
I guess I got carried away