Producer and L.A- bred session musician Keefus Ciancia (T-Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow, Everlast) assisted Hughes in making his 25-song debut album in his Los Feliz, CA studio. A Love Extreme flows like your favorite mixtape but with the classicality of Randy Newman and Leonard Cohen. Ciancia doesn’t hesitate to champion Hughes’ genuine approach to his artistic craft. “The way he writes lyrics and melodies, Benji finds a way to get into your brain. The way he does things is the way he lives his life. On the piano, he’s freaky because he just sits down and gets into this trance mode. It’s like a beer coma and his hands just kind of take off. It’s just kind of natural to him. He’s an amazing guitar player, too. He did most of the guitar stuff on A Love Extreme. It’s totally out of control.”
Whether he’s gushing about women and relationships or pining over heartbreaks, Hughes has a penchant for perfecting great pop songs. From the danceable “Tight Tee Shirt” to the synth-slathered vibe of “Why Do These Parties Always End the Same Way” and “Baby, It’s Your Life!” Hughes’ barefaced humor is instantaneously charming. Even during the more dour moments such as the melancholic “Love Is a Razor” and the majestic, piano-driven “Even If,” Hughes nails it each and every time.
“[Songwriting] is something that makes me feel good. I just gravitate to it,” Hughes says. “It’s just me being honest with myself. If it wasn’t something fun, I wouldn’t be doing it.”
Other standouts include ballad “All You’ve Got to Do Is Fall in Love,” the ‘70s-singed riffage of “Vibe So Hot,” and the old school hip-hop flavors of “Ladies on Parade.” “I Went With Some Friends to See the Flaming Lips” is another automatic classic-in-the- making, and something Ciancia can personally talk about it.
“Benji took me to my first Flaming Lips show and he showed up to my house in a bunny suit,” Ciancia says. “I was like, ‘Whoa, what are we doing?’ He was like, ‘Just trust me,’ and we drove to the Palladium. Once we got there, he just took off. But later on I saw him on stage dancing with the rest of the animals.”
So Well
Benji Hughes Lyrics
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a way that you walk
that really really nails me
I, I can't believe
that you're with me
here in my arms
'Cause you've got it,
you've got it,
You've got it,
you've got it,
you've got it made
You've got it made because you're made so well
I used to think that girls like you
only happened in dreams
But now I'm for sure that it's for real
as real as it gets
'Cause you've got it,
you've got it,
you've got it made
You've got it,
you've got it,
you've got it made
You've got it made because you're made so well
And I just can't wait to get you home
'cause I like it so much better when we're alone
I, I want you here
here with me
forever and long
And I want to be
in your book
the front page of your life
'Cause you've got it,
you've got it,
you've got it made
You've got it,
you've got it,
you've got it made
You've got it made because you're made so well
You've got it made because you're made so well
You've got it made because you're made so well
The song "So Well" by Benji Hughes is a heartfelt ode to a partner who is cherished deeply. The first verse expresses admiration for the way the person walks, and how it has a powerful effect on the singer. The refrain, "you've got it made because you're made so well," emphasizes the perfection of the partner, and how their qualities make the singer feel incredibly lucky to be with them.
In the second verse, the singer expresses disbelief that someone like their partner could actually exist, mentioning that they thought such people only existed in dreams. However, now that they have found this person, they know that they are real and that being with them is as good as it gets.
The song concludes with a declaration of love and a desire for lifelong commitment, revealing that the singer wants to be the main character in their partner's life story. Overall, "So Well" is a sweet and tender love song that celebrates the uniqueness and beauty of the partner.
Line by Line Meaning
You've, you've got a way
You possess a unique manner that sets you apart from others
a way that you walk
A distinct way in which you move and carry yourself
that really really nails me
Your mannerisms and personality have captivated me completely
I, I can't believe
It's hard to believe that someone as amazing as you could be with me
that you're with me
The fact that you're here, in my company, is astounding to me
here in my arms
Physically close to me, embraced in my arms
'Cause you've got it,
you've got it,
you've got it made
You have everything you need to succeed and be happy
You've got it made because you're made so well
You possess everything you need because of how amazing you are
I used to think that girls like you
only happened in dreams
I once believed that someone like you only existed in my imagination
But now I'm for sure that it's for real
as real as it gets
Now I am certain that you are real and that we are together
And I just can't wait to get you home
I'm excited to bring you home with me
'cause I like it so much better when we're alone
I prefer being alone with you rather than in public
I, I want you here
here with me
forever and long
I want you to be with me always, for eternity
And I want to be
in your book
the front page of your life
I want to be the most important person in your life
You've got it,
you've got it,
you've got it made
You have everything you need to succeed and be happy
You've got it made because you're made so well
You possess everything you need because of how amazing you are
You've got it made because you're made so well
You possess everything you need because of how amazing you are
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.