Realize
Benny Sings Lyrics


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What do you feel when you look like that
Don't think too much – one day it's all over
You make me feel like a different man
Just stay in touch – and one day it's all over

Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now
Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now

You try to find what you leave behind
Hunt high and low and one day it's all over
You can't fight knowing what's wrong or right
When all we know is one day it's all over

Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now
Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now





How can the people sleep alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Realize" by Benny Sings is an emotional and inspiring ballad with beautiful lyrics that are open to interpretation. In the song, the singer is urging the person he is addressing to take a chance on love and to pursue their feelings, rather than letting fear or indecision hold them back. The opening lyrics, "What do you feel when you look like that / Don't think too much – one day it's all over," suggest that the singer is encouraging the person to live in the moment and embrace their feelings, rather than analyzing and overthinking them. He goes on to say "You make me feel like a different man / Just stay in touch – and one day it's all over," implying that their connection is transformative and that they should hold onto it while they can.


The chorus, "Realise we belong together / You and I we're apart together / Close your eyes and we're all together now," speaks to the idea that even if the two are physically separated or far apart, they still have a strong emotional tie that connects them. The singer is urging the person to realize this and to feel comforted by it. The second verse, "You try to find what you leave behind / Hunt high and low and one day it's all over / You can't fight knowing what's wrong or right / When all we know is one day it's all over," continues this theme of urgency and the idea that time is fleeting. The lyrics suggest that the person may be searching for something they've lost, and the singer is telling them that they need to act before it's too late.


Overall, "Realize" is a beautiful and poignant song about the importance of living in the moment and pursuing love and connection, no matter where it may lead. The lyrics are emotional and raw, and the melody is haunting and evocative.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you feel when you look like that
Asking the listener what they feel when they see themselves or their situation in a certain way


Don't think too much – one day it's all over
Urging the listener to not overthink and enjoy the moment, because life is unpredictable


You make me feel like a different man
Expressing how the other person has a positive impact on the singer's life and makes them feel better about themselves


Just stay in touch – and one day it's all over
Encouraging the listener to keep in touch because time is fleeting and even the best moments can come to an end


Realise we belong together
Emphasizing the idea that the singer and the listener are meant to be together in some way


You and I we're apart together
Acknowledging that even though they might be apart physically or emotionally, they are still connected and together in some way


Close your eyes and we're all together now
Inviting the listener to close their eyes and imagine being together, emphasizing the importance of imagination and emotional connection


You try to find what you leave behind
Describing the experience of trying to recapture something that is in the past and may be lost forever


Hunt high and low and one day it's all over
Emphasizing the idea that time is limited and we should cherish the things we have instead of constantly searching for more


You can't fight knowing what's wrong or right
Suggesting that sometimes we know deep down what is the right thing to do, even if it is difficult or goes against our instincts


When all we know is one day it's all over
Drawing attention to the transience of life and the importance of making the most of every moment




Writer(s): Tim van Berkestijn

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jorgerodriguez5804

What do you feel when you look like that
Don't think too much – one day it's all over
You make me feel like a different man
Just stay in touch – and one day it's all over
Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now
Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now
You try to find what you leave behind
Hunt high and low and one day it's all over
You can't fight knowing what's wrong or right
When all we know is one day it's all over
Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now
Realise we belong together
You and I we're apart together
Close your eyes and we're all together now
How can the people sleep alone



All comments from YouTube:

@holysabre8499

wow, this is indeed a hidden gem. both song and the way you crafted this video, cheers!

@Nikomagz

Thank you!!!!

@spinitch

heard this on local radio today in Portland, OR... fuggin incredible! new fan

@ar_xiv

this video really shines with this song... it's way dreamier than that other song. good job pairing op.

@tomblaze2

Wow on the Music and Visuals - Such a vIBe

@fredlazar

Beautiful. So beautiful. Thank you Benny

@GHATS

today is such a great day, im glad i found you

@eduardoneri8980

The same for me. A little bit latter but i'm here.

@flipurlid

You're slept on too much and it's pissing me off.

@MinkMcMonkey

such an incredible artistic exploration of the music and video! Huge ups on this truly hidden gem

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