Alec Benjamin (born 1994) is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. He is known for his songs "Paper Crown" and "End of the Summer". In addition to his solo project, Benjamin has found success in song writing with artists such as Jon Bellion including a feature on the track "New York Soul Pt. ii" from The Human Condition (Jon Bellion album). Alec is heavily influenced by artists such as Eminem and Paul Simon.
Alec Benjamin released his debut single “Paper Crown” in November 2014. He signed with Columbia Records in 2014.
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Stepped through the gate, and I'm all alone Em I had chicken on the plate, but the food was cold
Then I covered up my face so that no one knows D I didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble D But then came trouble Bm When my mom walked into the living room
She said, "Boy, you gotta tell me what they did to you" Em I said, "You don't wanna know the things I had to do"
She said, "Son, you gotta tell me why you're black and blue" D I said I didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble D But then came trouble
[Pre-Chorus] Bm And my heart was pumping, chest was screaming Em Mind was running, air was freezing D Put my hands up, put my hands up D I told this kid I'm ready for a fight
[Chorus] BmEm Punch my face, do it 'cause I like the pain D Every time you curse my name F#mEm I know you want the satisfaction, it's not gonna happen BmEm Knock me out, kick me when I'm on the ground D It's only gonna let you down F#m Come the lightning and the thunder Em You're the one who'll suffer, suffer
[Verse 2] Bm Well I squared him up, left my chest exposed
He threw a quick left hook and it broke my nose Em I had thick red blood running down my clothes
And a sick, sick look 'cause I like it though D I said I didn't want trouble, I'm the boy in the bubble D But then came trouble
[Pre-Chorus] Bm And my heart was pumping, chest was screaming Em Mind was running, nose was bleeding D Put my hands up, put my hands up D I told this kid I'm ready for a fight
[Chorus] BmEm Punch my face, do it 'cause I like the pain D Every time you curse my name F#mEm I know you want the satisfaction, it's not gonna happen BmEm Knock me out, kick me when I'm on the ground D It's only gonna let you down F#m Come the lightning and the thunder Em You're the one who'll suffer, suffer
[Verse 3] Bm It was 6:48, he was walking home
With the blood on his hand from my broken nose Em But like every other day, he was scared to go
Back to his house 'cause his pops was home D Drowning his troubles in whiskey bubbles D Just looking for trouble Bm Well, there's no excuse for the things he did
But there's a lot at home that he's dealing with Em Because his dad's been drunk since he was a kid
And I hope one day that he'll say to him D Put down those bubbles and that belt buckle D In this broken bubble
[Chorus] BmEm Punch my face, do it 'cause I like the pain D Every time you curse my name F#mEm I know you want the satisfaction, it's not gonna happen BmEm Knock me out, kick me when I'm on the ground D It's only gonna let you down F#m Come the lightning and the thunder E You're the one who'll suffer, suffer