Benjamin, Alec - Medicine Man (Boy In A Box) Lyrics






My life's alright when I'm high
I did my best to get by, I told my parents I'd try
I was losing track of my mind
So I went to the medicine man, to fix my attention span
He put a pill in my hand
Because life's a breeze when you're slammed

I'm a boy in a box
When your six, watch the clock
Get your fix out of the bottle
Drink it up, and then swallow

I'm a boy in a box
When your six, watch the clock
Get your fix out of the bottle
Drink it up, and then swallow
Tune in, tune out
Breath in, breath out

So whats a little white lie, to parents who never try?
A little prescription high, will help you guys to get by
So lets all take a ride, and we can stand in line
To get a little piece of mind
From the medicine man supply
From the medicine man supply

I'm a boy in a box
When your six, watch the clock
Get your fix out of the bottle
Drink it up, and then swallow
I'm a boy in a box
When your six, watch the clock
Get your fix out of the bottle
Drink it up, and then swallow
Tune in, tune out
Breath in, breath out

I, was floating on a high, up somewhere in the sky...
My teacher ask me 'why I didn't pass the test?'
I have a knot down in my chest
Reach for the bottle of my meds

I'm a boy in a box
When your six, watch the clock
Get your fix out of the bottle
Drink it up, and then swallow

I'm a boy in a box
When your six, watching clocks
Get your fix out of the bottle
Drink it up, and then swallow

Tune in, tune out
Breath in, breath out
Tune in, tune out
Breath in, breath out





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  1. s.... ....

    the fact that im ADHD and have anxiety, depression

  2. A.... M....

    I almost started singing this at a restaurant. “My life’s alright when I’m- “ *gasp *

  3. M.... K....

    i have adhd and i have to take meds, yet the dose is to low. when the dose is too hight thats when people become zombies, but if you have the right dose and meds, it helps. i didnt feel diffrent most of the time when i had the right dose, but my mom and teachers saw a huge diffrence.

  4. E.... i....

    I cant believe this i the first time im hearing this song... its really good!! I really really like the style of singing in the chorus. You changed it up a bit here and i like it. (well idk if this just was your singing style a while ago but you get my point)if you see this well keep singing!! And it doesnt hurt to look at your older stuff and think "wow look how much i accomplished. Im so proud of myself!" Youve been a big help to keep my mind off stuff so thank you Alec. For all that you do <3

  5. A.... G....

    Boy in a Box...Boy in the Bubble...Coincidence? I think not!

  6. R.... L....

    Breath in breath out, is it Nearly dead state?

  7. H.... B....

    Happy New Year Alec!!!!! #2020

  8. A.... P....

    This song is so therapeutic

  9. �.... ....

    Prequel to Boy in a bubble

  10. J.... B....

    I want all of his audio tracks on Spotify, they're all sooo good 😍

  11. �.... ....

    제발 멜론에 띄워주세요... 너무 듣고 싶어요...

  12. _.... _....

    It’s sad that not every song is on Amazon prime I mean I miss for example paper crown, wolf and the sheep and a few other songs. I would be very happy about it if you change it and I think I’m not the only one.😘🥰

  13. E.... M....

    “Tune in,
    Tune out.
    Breathe in,
    Breathe out.”
    That’s literally life advice guys ♥️♥️♥️

  14. G.... T....

    Omg I'm so dumb I have listened to this like 100 time then I show my dad and he says it's about a person who's high and I'm like what the fuc-?!😂

  15. N.... N....

    Best song ever❤

  16. A.... T....

    he photoshopped himself in, right?

  17. J.... P....

    Special shoutout to all my add/adhd friends who's parents wont let them stop taking their meds that do more harm than good... it's ok just try your best and ik it feels like your numb and trapped in your own head and like no matter how long it's been you still CANT eat or drink but just remember people love you its ok to speak up to get taken off them

  18. C.... B....

    November 2019 ?

  19. M.... P....

    I seriously dont get why this guy isnt the most famous in the whole world? If you know the answer please tell me but it better be something good like "because hes to good for us" cause if its not im gonna be MAD. Love you Alec<3

  20. L.... B....

    Someone, help,
    please explain this song to me!

    L.... B....

    he put it in the description :)

    L.... B....

    @Mille Kjeldgaard ah.
    I need to start reading those XD

  21. K.... N....

    Alec: I'm a boy in a box

    Also Alec: I'm the boy in bubble

  22. L.... P....

    This is so emotional😿
    Such a good song 💦👌🏾

  23. N.... _....

    Based on the comments and their stories I now feel super bad.. I actually see the story here now and even though I'm probably not going to experience it I want you to know that I'm praying for you. :)

  24. t.... ....

    i saw this a while ago like around the time it was released (ive listened to him for a while) and i immediately thought of the "boy in a box" unsolved mystery, as this song and the mystery are dark, i found that this song has a different meaning

  25. J.... M....

    One word, genious!!❤

  26. S.... R....

    No wonder john Mayer loved him

  27. A.... V....

    Slowed version on my channel :)

  28. K.... N....

    I this is me every day I’m 12 and a have a med to take because of my ADHD

  29. M.... D....

    Who’s here in 2019 listening to Alec’s old songs

    M.... D....

    Now its the 2020 gang!

    M.... D....

    2020 bro

    M.... D....

    THEY ARE SOO GOOD AND I FORGOT ABT THIS ONE CAUSE ON YOUTUBE ID JUST SEARCH THE ONES ID REMEMBER LIKE PAPER CROWNS AND GABRIEL AND I BUILT A FRIEND N STUFF OMGGG

    M.... D....

    bruh i’m going to his concert this tour and i’m so ready but sad these ones aren’t on :(

  30. R.... V....

    My life's alright when I'm high
    I did my best to get by, I told my parents I'd try
    I was losing track of my mind
    So I went to the medicine man, to fix my attention span
    He put a pill in my hand
    'Cause life's a breeze when you're slammed

    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    Tune in, Tune out
    Breath in, Breath out

    So what's a little white lie, to parents who never try?
    A little prescription high, will help you guys to get by
    So lets all take a ride, and we can stand in line
    To get a little piece of mind
    From the medicine man's supply
    From the medicine man's supply

    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    Tune in, Tune out
    Breath in, Breath out

    I, was floating on a high, up somewhere in the sky...
    My teacher ask me why I didn't pass the test?
    I have a knot down in my chest
    Reach for the bottle of my meds

    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watching clocks
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    Tune in, Tune out
    Breath in, Breath out

  31. b.... ....

    "cause life's a breeze when you're slammed" fUCK i felt that

  32. Y.... P....

    Usually you wait for the best part wich is the chorus... in all his songs you just love every second of it.

  33. B.... F....

    I have anxiety and my parents never noticed, they make me perform infront of a bunch of people and I start to get all shaky and my mind gets full of thoughts. Until my mind blacks out.

  34. T.... _....

    2019 anyone?

  35. E.... J....

    it's been 3 years how has this song not gotten more views??!

  36. C.... _....

    I love this song so damn much

  37. C.... L....

    looking back at the songs i used to listen like a half year ago... i really went through shit though wow.

  38. D.... F....

    My life's alright when I'm high
    I did my best to get by, I told my parents I'd try
    I was losing track of my mind
    So I went to the medicine man, to fix my attention span
    He put a pill in my hand
    Because life's a breeze when you're slammed

    I'm a boy in a box
    When your six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow

    I'm a boy in a box
    When your six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    Tune in, tune out
    Breath in, breath out

    So whats a little white lie, to parents who never try?
    A little prescription high, will help you guys to get by
    So lets all take a ride, and we can stand in line
    To get a little piece of mind
    From the medicine man supply
    From the medicine man supply

    I'm a boy in a box
    When your six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    I'm a boy in a box
    When your six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    Tune in, tune out
    Breath in, breath out

    I, was floating on a high, up somewhere in the sky...
    My teacher ask me 'why I didn't pass the test?'
    I have a knot down in my chest
    Reach for the bottle of my meds

    I'm a boy in a box
    When your six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow

    I'm a boy in a box
    When your six, watching clocks
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow

    Tune in, tune out
    Breath in, breath out
    Tune in, tune out
    Breath in, breath out

  39. A.... A....

    How long till this songs on spotify?
    it's my favorite and I can't listen To it on spotify witch sucks.

    A.... A....

    Hey, a bit late but you can import youtube songs to spotify by using a youtube to mp3/mp4 converter and then importing the mp3/mp4 into spotify on your PC and then turn off your firewall for a few seconds to let it sync to your phone if you want it synced to your phone.

  40. j.... c....

    É realmente linda essa homenagem, parabéns por isso, espero que continue cantando sempre. Não desista.

  41. c.... g....

    alec youre so god damn talented and i hope you know that. seriously.

  42. E.... ....

    My life's alright when I'm high
    I did my best to get by, I told my parents I'd try
    I was losing track of my mind
    So I went to the medicine man, to fix my attention span
    He put a pill in my hand
    Because life's a breeze when you're slammed

    Ref:
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    Tune in, Tune out
    Breath in, Breath out

    So what's a little white lie, to parents who never try?
    A little prescription high, will help you guys to get by
    So lets all take a ride, and we can stand in line
    To get a little piece of mind
    From the medicine man supply
    From the medicine man supply

    Ref:
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow
    Tune in, Tune out
    Breath in, Breath out

    I, was floating on a high, up somewhere in the sky...
    My teacher ask me why I didn't pass the test?
    I have a knot down in my chest
    Reach for the bottle of my meds

    Ref:
    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watch the clock
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow

    I'm a boy in a box
    When you're six, watching clocks
    Get your fix out of the bottle
    Drink it up, and then swallow

    Tune in, Tune out
    Breath in, Breath out

    E.... ....

    Eleanor

    E.... ....

    Thank you

  43. K.... C....

    OOf this sounds like me. As a child I was like a cat. I loved going into boxes. I would fall asleep in the box sometimes

  44. L.... M....

    This is my favorite song of yours, to this day. I love you man. You are absolutely amazing.

  45. C.... ....

    I love his songs but why is all his songs sad we're do you get these songs plus this is so true

    C.... ....

    in an interview he says that these are mostly based off of things that he has went thru unless its a bit older he writes a quick summary in the description

  46. S.... S....

    Make a one hour medicine mean

  47. N.... N....

    /%//;:@(
    Hh

  48. M.... S....

    goodness, who remembers those rainbow blanket things on the pic? I've got the fondest memories of those from my childhood!

    alright, onto the real comment:
    I know this is an older song(3 years ATM), but that doesn't make it any less beautiful and change the fact that this is probably my favorite song. It has a beautiful meaning and is executed excellently, as are all of your other songs. thank you for blessing me with such a beautiful song! <3

    M.... S....

    I'm sorry, could you please explain the meaning to me. cuz I think I'm taking it the wrong way and I love his music and don't want to be that person. But I honestly don't like the way I'm understanding this song.

    M.... S....

    @Lahly Bird not a beautiful meaning, but it sounds beautiful. I guess I worded it wrong-whoops ;3;

  49. A.... I....

    This is Hypnotic ❤❤

  50. G.... P....

    Thought u were a boy in a bubble not a box

    G.... P....

    It's a bubble-shaped box

  51. N.... S....

    Angel voice

  52. u.... i....

    do these kids realize, they’re friends with a legend?

  53. A.... H....

    love all your songs!! :)

  54. G.... b....

    Why is this not on apple music im sad

  55. k.... ....

    That picture brought back so many memories i wish i could relive.

  56. A.... H....

    love this song

  57. I.... F....

    The chorus is so beautiful!

  58. L.... T....

    Fudge I am crying for no reason.

  59. S.... S....

    Is that a picture of child Alec?!

    S.... S....

    Yes, he is so cute!

    S.... S....

    @juliana crupinski omg hes sooo adorable!

  60. M.... S....

    God he is so underrated. I love him so much <3

  61. a.... t....

    This made me cry so much because my sister has anxiety and she cries because of it, like this song makes me feel her pain

  62. B.... M....

    What do you call the Alec Benjamin fan base?




    Hmm......Alectroids? f*cking corny of me.

    B.... M....

    'Connections' or 'Strings' since we are all connected to his songs, or 'Alley Cats' because we listen to Alec and keep music close like cats do their young. Just a thought if he doesn't have a name for us.

    B.... M....

    narrators? i mean he wrotes stories and in an interview he said something like "music is an outlet to tell ur story, i tell mine and u tell urs cuz we've all been thru different sad and happy stuff"
    god bless him

  63. L.... C....

    So Much Talent👏 Alec Benjamin’s music is amazing and meaningful and he has soooo much talent! His music is so beautiful:) You are amazing Alec! I love your music:)

  64. M.... n....

    Alec your gonna be the next BIG thing! your songs are amazing!

  65. I.... B....

    I got an anti-vape commercial before this song 🤔

  66. C.... ....

    Still listening in 2019 anyone?

  67. M.... T....

    You need more fans and subs and likes because ur amazing

  68. B.... N....

    13 2 2019. i love you

  69. L.... N....

    I feel like it's a mix of his therapist and himself.
    Pretty sure the therapist's lines are
    "When you're six, watch the clock
    . Get your fix out of the bottle. Drink it up, and then swallow"
    "Tune in, Tune out Breath in, Breath out"
    "So lets all take a ride, and we can stand in line
    . To get a little piece of mind"
    That's all I could think of. Tell me if you think any others sound like it!

  70. I.... F....

    This song is so dark, it breaks my heart but it's so good!

  71. I.... F....

    I've been in love with this

  72. F.... ....

    I’m a bird in a box

  73. f.... s....

    I'm in love with your voice ! ❤

  74. S.... A....

    love this song!!!

  75. K.... B....

    By far my favorite song of yours

  76. K.... B....

    This song need to be on amazon music

  77. S.... S....

    Amazing alec!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  78. J.... A....

    please put this on spotify😭💓

  79. A.... G....

    This is such an eye opening song. Incredible. “Tune in. Tune out.” You really make the listeners feel what you’re trying to convey ❤️ genius!

  80. S.... L....

    I used to take these pills

  81. O.... P....

    Alec, You have the most amazing voice I have ever heard!!! Do you do Christmas songs!?

  82. D.... R....

    Put in this music in Spotify... I love that music..

  83. M.... M....

    my parents wont help my depression and anxiety with medication cause they belive its dangerous, but id do anything just to not feel like this forever.

    M.... M....

    medication won't completely change your mind. If your looking for another way to get better I suggest therapy? I've never done it so I wouldn't know. But things get better :)

    M.... M....

    Praying for you! <3

  84. A.... ....

    can I fall in love with you? OMG.. for the whole day, I was listening to your music... they are amazing... I love your voice... I am so soft here today. you are saving me from this awful work

  85. S.... W....

    Boy in a Box, huh. Reminds me of this
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USlDon3P400

    S.... W....

    idk the guy with the box in there reminds me of the robot from Alec's song "I built a friend"

  86. B.... ....

    Boy ina bubble or boy in a box?

    B.... ....

    You are the only person here asking the real questions

    B.... ....

    It's a boy trapped in a box that's gradually floating into space via a bubble.

  87. M.... ....

    Hits home 😤🥰

  88. c.... ....

    i would always skip this song when it would play bc i felt like it. But today i decided to actually sit and listen to it and im in tears, i suffer from severe adhd and anxiety and ive always wanted more representation for myself, im avoiding my finals assignments and its so hard. ive medicated myself at such a young age which my parents dont agree with and i dont know it its helping either my anxiety or adhd but im still trying.
    I know this is cheesy but thank you so much alec this has hit so close to home, in a good way.

  89. W.... J....

    stop chopping onions ;_;

  90. S.... T....

    Forgot you existed! Remembered the song though, and some disturbing imagery later I'm here again.

  91. f.... b....

    This song mean so much to me with someone that had adhd

  92. j.... t....

    When will this b on itunes

  93. G.... Y....

    can you do a video on the story behind this

  94. t.... p....

    I found it yesterday and can’t stop listening

  95. C.... J....

    Defenitely one of my favourite songs of yours ❤️❤️❤️

  96. T.... J....

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  97. A.... ....

    Boy in the box
    Boy in the bubble