Benjamin, Alec - Gotta Be A Reason Lyrics

Pls make a video of it

I sang this to my mom and dad

Why does the general have a dad song in his brain while she has one in her heart? The general must have gone through way more and I mean no disrespect and I really do love your music but this kinda bothered me for a while now. Keep doing what you are doing cause it's great?

I love the fact that this guy can find the words for things we all struggle with but never can say out loud. And that sounds so damn good!! <3

There’s a reason that I like memes

Krystal Pizarro Theres gotta be a reason memes are amazing

This song is very underrated

Alec benjamin : there's gotta be a reason that i'm here on earth gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt

I❤ur music

Thanks Alec I needed this :)

Am i the onley one who thinks some parts of this song are related to some of his other songs

This hits hard- I have no words..

I love this the best

To the people in 3030 I am a great fan and I hope you know you have been missing out on great music

The way he tells a story with the lyrics sometimes gives me an owl city vibe. idk

Hey Alec- not sure if you’ll see this but I have a story for you.



This year is my friend David’s first Christmas with his adopted parents. He was living with his birth parents and his brother Rayn his whole life, until when he was 10 and Rayn was 14, his dad died. That affected his mom a lot. She started taking drugs to take her mind off of it, and eventually lost her house. They were living in tents or in their car for awhile, and their mom got worse. Eventually, David and Rayn were put up for adoption. David is 11 and Rayn is 15 now. They have an adopted little sister as well, Natalya. He’s adjusting very well for his circumstances, but every once in a while he still thinks about his mom, and how if she gave up drugs, she could have kept her sons.

I don't know what to do anymore I know if there's no chance for me in her life I'm gone because there's no life here irregardless everything I've done I've been looking for her I never wanted to be with no one else but her she knows that y'all hid her will I did all I could do now I can't stand to be here I have nothing left

alex burress has the situation gotten any better?

It seems that all the title of his songs have a story behind it seems that its not an ordinary songs we hear it has meanings in every title when you put it together mind is a prison water fountain annables homework 1994 swim gotta be a reason. everything he wrote must have a reason

Bobby what do you want what am I supposed to do you tell me you look me in my eyes and you tell me I'll do it but that'll be the only way I'm sick right now I don't want no one around me but when I'm better you tell me I've always listened to you boy I'm tired I'm hurt I'm scared I'm fried I'm losing it this is not fun I never wanted to hurt her I've only tried to have her back some of these people ain't good I'm not good I love her the rest of my life I mean nothing I don't have no one to blame I told you damn sure not hurt especially not her but losing you guys killed me and I want the bastard responsible

Lyrics:
There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Walking down to the burial ground
With a sad song in his brain
General Cloud is an old man now
But it feels like yesterday
He was on the front lines, stranded on the beach
Crawling to his best friend, floatin' in the sea
But he didn't make it, he still can't believe
How arbitrary fate is, he says

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

She went down to her job in town
With a sad song in her heart
33 with a wasted dream
To become a movie star
Living out a suitcase, serving at a bar
Saving up some pennies working after dark
Is she gonna make it? She still can't believe
How arbitrary fate is, she says

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

I’m just liking comments bc well I’m just listening to oldies(kind of)

Yee haw

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I love Alec So much

you just have one more fan <3, so talented, keep going my idol UwU

Alec Benjamin fans here 2019 ❤️🙂

thug life here

i love this song

He is such a good artist! I cant explain how beautiful his songs and lyrics are!

My thoughts After hearing this: gotta be a reason Alec Benjamin is amazing!

I was singing for a while but then I didn't even realize that I was because I was in such strong sinc!

YOu sing sad songs
i like it!!!

I wonder what Alec believes...

Strait up love it😎

Dax 4 life alec is pretty dope tho

This song keeps me alive.

Thtbarwiahoe?

Their has to be a reason why I am here on earth.

When you get more famous remember us.

*_God has left the chat._*

Somebody tik tok video brought me here ..good song !

I listen to this when I'm down

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I love ur songs!!!

Thank god alec is there on the earth

Dang! it's been a year since this came out! Why do i now feel so OLD!

As the daughter of a military member, your line about the beach at Normandy really hits home, especially considering my father is deployed overseas, and though he is in no immediate danger, I can't help but crying the first time I heard that verse. Your song is very moving and well-constructed with harmonies and countermelodies in the accompaniment. I hope to hear you on radio some day.

There's gotta be a reason that Gabriel did Annabelle's Homework, you had to swim to The Water Fountain to get the Papercrown. If We Have Eachother we could save the Boy In The Bubble. Let's first find Jesus- Oh wait, you wont find Jesus In LA.

Alec you make me happy your music is my happiness without you I don’t know I would be lost and I feel like you are my super hero I want to say thank you I lost my aunt and I feel lost in my own mind I feel like you just know what I feel and what I need to pick me back up from all the hate and regrets in life although I know your busy with all you do in life you have time to help everyone you can in life your the most incredible thoughtful kind person I’ve ever meet thank you ❤️

HE DOES NOT JUST WRITE SONGS HE WRITES STORIES

As someone with depression, I've constantly had moments in my life where it took everything in me to take myself out of a dark place, and remind myself that there's gotta be a reason that I'm here and that I'm alive. So, the chorus really hit close to home. I couldn't be happier to have heard this song when I was in one of those dark times, since it really felt close to my heart. This is my favorite song now.
Honestly, I can't believe that he doesn't have more attention.

*im starting a channel should i cover this?*

This is me at 2AM in the night, lying in bed.

If you really listen to the words you notice how sad this song really is... sometimes I feel like crying.

me duele siempre que escucho ah

BROS. MY TWO CHICKENS WERE JUST KILLED. and now i come to this vid, sadness. Good song tho, very nice Alec, love ur shtuff.

I love birds and I am so sorry to hear that .I have chickens to and one of them died three months ago rest in peace all chickens

Billie Ellish
Alec Benjamin
yeet the other ppl, these r the only ppl i need UwU lmao

This song is OMG! So good !! I like you SO MUCH

I love this song 😀😀😀

I just found this after deciding to listen to every Alec Benjamin song and now I love this

[Music video idea]
Intro- alec singing in an alleyway at night
_walking down to the burial ground with a sad song in his brain. General cloud is an old man now but it feels like yesterday_ an old man walking to a burial ground with flowers, tears in his eyes
_he was on the front lines stranded on the beach crawling to his bestfriend, floating in the sea_ flashback to him as a young man screaming and calling for his friend, who is floating in the ocean, dead
_but he didnt make it he still can believe how arbitrary fate is he says_ back to him at the burial ground, sinking to the ground and placing the flowers on the grave
_theres gotta be a reason that I'm hear on earth, gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons doesnt change my hurt, so what's it's worth what's it worth_ I picture the man yelling/screaming this at his friends grave, as if he feels its unfair he lost him and had to watch him die. Hes angry and feels like his friend died in vain
_with another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in_ the old man drinking at a bar with his head down low, very sad
_If we're going down together better take another hit, you wont be here forever so let's make the best of it_ the ghost of his dead friend (still a young man in his uniform) telling this to him, basically saying "I died so that others could live" and that hes disappointed in his friend for just wasting his life away in a bar
_ooh ooh ooh_ just back to alec in the alleyway
_she went down to her job in town with a sad song in her heart_ the scene changes to a young woman riding the bus to her job listening to music with her eyes closed
_33 with a wasted dream to become a movie star_ flashback to her leaving home, then flashback to her auditioning and getting rejected
_living outta a suitcase, serving at a bar saving up some pennies, working after dark_ her working and at her small apartment
_is she gonna make it, she still cant believe how arbitrary fate is, she said_ she finally gets angry and throws a cup on the ground and turns to her customer, the old man from before _theres gotta be a reason that I'm here on earth gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt the changing of the seasons doesnt change my hurt so what's it worth what's it worth_ the lady is crying to the old man who only nods along, understading how the girl feels
_with another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin another drop of poison that is slowly sinking in_ the lady grabs a bottle of alcohol and takes a drink before slamming it down on the counter
_if we're going down together better take another another hit, you wont be here forever so let's make the best of it_ the old man calmly sharing the knowledge from his friend to the girl while she slowly calms down
REST OF THE SONG IS JUST ALEC IN THE ALLEYWAY SINGING WITH RANDOM FLASHES TO THE 2 BECOMING FRIENDS AND THE MAN TELLING HER STORIES ABOUT HIS LIFE AND SHE AUDITIONS FOR SHOWS AGAIN AND DOES GOOD

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Fight me ho

Gotta be reason

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Here in 2019 and going to his concert next month .cant wait.comment if your going .🥳🤩🥳

can i go around and sing this for people? I really want to!

great song I give it a IOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO/10 :-)

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i literally know every single one of his songs i LOVE him

His voice is so soothing

My new life theme song

Hay love your music😁😄

I love your music!

ah, Alec, this one hits right in the feels

Y aren't you in the music industry? Your talent is amazing and just NEEDS to be shared around the world!😊💯♥️

*4am sad boi hours have entered the chat*

This hits so close to home because I went through a really tough time and this really helped me feel not alone. Thank you so much Alec!💜💙

I can't hear this the same after listening to the Colonel's Journal, just me?

I made that connection too.

HERMOSA CANCIÓN!! :)

All his songs are blessings to the ears🤧💓

I love this song ! This song deserve so much more love

What’s the meaning of this song

Hi love your songs and can u do more can I sening a song for u.

I hope you could write more happy songs 📝😊

There got to be a reason why im here on earth got to be a reason for the dust and the dirt

To all those people being bullied
To all those people who have lost a loved one
To all those people who have lost a pet
To all those people being abused
To all those people going through depression
To all those people with anxiety
To all those people in poverty
To all those people going through a breakup
To all those people having a bad day
To all those people with insecurities
To all those people just having a hard time,
Don't forget
Your weakness today
Is your strength tomorrow
It always gets better
Your loved ones will remain in your hearts
You always have the memories
Love yourself
Stand up for yourself
Money can't buy happiness
Those lovers
Just weren't right
Don't abuse yourself
Don't abuse others
Kill them with kindness
Treat people with kindness
We've all had these times
There will always be a hole in our chests
But
Let's all be each others' strength
weather you're
Black
White
LGBTQ+
Christian
Atheist
Etc
Love yourself
Love others
Don't cut
Don't kill
Don't criticize
Don't beg
Don't do drugs
Don't starve yourself
Don't starve others
We aren't supposed to do any of that
Just keep your strength
Keep your faith
Don't change because you were told to
Be yourself

Thank you I needed that

Please do your in Australia

Probably one of the most beautiful and real song I have ever heard

speed 1.5 thank me later

this man needs some credits for his songs they are soooooooooooooo good but not a lot of people know him IT MAKES ME SO MAD

Nice likes

👌🏻
😂

and you are very special to god

“there’s gotta be a reason i’m here on earth” the reason you are on earth is because god wanted you to live on earth

god doesn't exist

“ crawling to his best friend floating in the sea” that made me ball my eyes out 😥

0:43 that sounds beautiful

I love each one of his songs,so meaningful!🤗 I be like wow!💗💗💗💗

Does anyone else imagine this song fitting The Crows in the Six of Crows series?

its reminds of bruno mars lazy song

*Existential Crisis has entered the chat*

So meaningful...Omg......

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You’re a poet. An old soul in a young body. You’d you get so deep?

An old woman listening to you for the first time. Glad tidings to you lad!

MY MOM WOULDN'T LET ME GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

CONGRATS ur almost at 2 mill!!!!!!!!

Pls do a tour in TN Nashville 🥺. Btw I love your music!!!! 🌮

Pls come to Arkansas. I slid into a bookshelf today at high speeds. I need help