On October 15, 2020, BENEE announced her debut album "Hey u x", consequently revealing titles for the unreleased tracks.
Before performing the track at her October 17 live-streamed show in Auckland, BENEE shared:
"This is a little song that I wrote about my fears of everything!"
"This is probably is my favourite track on the album, possibly my favourite song that I’ve made. I sing about my anxiety, which I’ve only had to deal with in the last few years. I can’t go to a shop by myself without freaking out. I write about my fear of flying, about someone kidnapping me or me burning in fire, all these terrible things that could possibly happen. It’s really silly."
Happen To Me
benee Lyrics
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I'd like to die a better way
And if I live to an old age
I would've seen everything change
I understand why people leave
But leaving seems scary to me
My mind likes to wind itself up
And I don't get a lot of sleep
'Cause what if they happen to me?
'Cause what if they happen to me?
Yeah, what if they happen to me?
What if my room burns down in flames
And I die in my sleep and never wake?
You say I shouldn't be this way
But I don't think that I can change
I think about these things too much
My mind likes to wind itself up
And I don't get a lot of sleep
'Cause what if they happen to me?
'Cause what if they happen to me?
Yeah, what if they happen to me?
I think about these things too much
My mind likes to wind itself up
And I don't get a lot of sleep
'Cause what if they happen to me?
The song "Happen To Me" by BENEE is a contemplative track that explores the singer's anxieties and fears about the uncertainties of life. The first stanza starts off with BENEE expressing her desire to not die inside a plane as it is not the way she would want to go. The next two lines address the inevitability of change that comes with age. The second stanza delves into her thoughts on people leaving and how it can be a scary concept. BENEE's anxiety is apparent in the lyrics as she describes her mind winding itself up and not getting a lot of sleep. She then goes on to think about different scenarios such as her room burning down and dying in her sleep. The last verse brings the song full circle as BENEE repeats the lyrics from the second verse, emphasizing her fears once again.
Overall, the song is a raw and honest portrayal of the singer's inner world. It speaks to anyone who has ever experienced anxiety or fear of the unknown. The poignant lyrics, slow tempo, and melancholic melody come together to create a sense of vulnerability that listeners can empathize with.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope I don't die inside a plane
I hope I don't die in a way that would make me suffer terribly
I'd like to die a better way
I wish to pass away in a peaceful state
And if I live to an old age
If I am fortunate enough to live a long life
I would've seen everything change
I will witness the transformation of the world as I age
I understand why people leave
I know why people choose to depart from situations or relationships
But leaving seems scary to me
However, the thought of leaving is frightening to me
I think about these things too much
I tend to ruminate on these thoughts excessively
My mind likes to wind itself up
My thoughts tend to spiral out of control
And I don't get a lot of sleep
This often prevents me from getting adequate rest
'Cause what if they happen to me?
I fear the possibility of experiencing these scenarios myself
What if my room burns down in flames
I dread the possibility of losing everything in a fire
And I die in my sleep and never wake?
I fear the idea of passing away without ever knowing it
You say I shouldn't be this way
Others suggest that I should not worry about these things so much
But I don't think that I can change
However, I feel that this tendency is part of who I am and cannot be altered easily
Yeah, what if they happen to me?
The thought of experiencing these situations remains a constant worry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jason Schoushkoff, Joshua Marc Fountain, Stella Bennett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@calest6251
This song puts me at ease.
It has a anxious undertone but it makrs me super relaxed.
I think about these things too much.
My mind likes to wind it self up.
And I don't get a lot of sleep.
Super relatable, super cruisy. This girl is a gem.
@tessaviolet
beautiful
@lollipop1121
OMG HI TESSA ❤
@richardsemelka9942
Benee is my secret, happy place. Even when she's singing about something sad. A true artist.🧡
@didkoti4244
@Phoenix 𝙾𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝙼𝚢 PROFILE u really copied a whole comment huh
@jaredvlogs8891
She made a damn song with the same private and agonizing thoughts that i cant share even with my friends... ahhhhhh love her.
@juntapuchos
Embracing the concept of finitude it's quite hard... I mean, who isn't afraid of death? This is the most mature piece benee has ever written, this entire album clearly shows her interior growth. They're all so relatable.
@MysteryPersona
bro how are people scared of death lol like please idw to be here just let me die 😂
@obijuankenobi420
She wrote this ?
@TryAgainDeathMen
this song is brilliant
@shaibullard8870
If she doesn't win a grammy one day we riot✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻