Alec Benjamin’s ‘If We Have Each Other‘ is a heartfelt song that resonates with audiences worldwide. Released in 2018, the track quickly gained popularity for its sincere lyrics and acoustic sound.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Alec Benjamin began his musical journey at a young age, performer on the avenue and self-releasing his songs online. His raw aptitude and relatable narration grabbed the immersion of listeners, leading to the success of ‘If We Have Each Other.’
The song ponder Benjamin’s belief in the power of human relationship and the importance of companionship through life’s ups and downs. Its deeply felt melody and poignant lyrics, coupled with Benjamin’s exciting vocals, hit a chord with audiences, earning praise for its truth and material depth.
‘If We Have Each Other’ showcases Benjamin’s faculty to bag universal experiences in his music, producing him a rising star in the singer-songwriter genre. The song continues to caress the hearts of listeners around the world, gluing its place as a modern classic in Alec Benjamin’s repertoire.”
Lyrics
She was 19 with a baby on the way
On the East-side of the city, she was working every day
Cleaning dishes in the evening, she could barely stay awake
She was clinging to the feeling that her luck was gonna change
And, ‘cross town she would take the bus at night
To a one-bedroom apartment, and when she’d turn on the light
She would sit down at the table, tell herself that it’s alright
She was waiting on the day she hoped her baby would arrive
She’d never be alone
Have someone to hold
And when nights were cold
She’d say
The world’s not perfect, but it’s not that bad
If we got each other, and that’s all we have
I will be your mother, and I’ll hold your hand
You should know I’ll be there for you
When the world’s not perfect
When the world’s not kind
If we have each other, then we’ll both be fine
I will be your mother, and I’ll hold your hand
You should know I’ll be there for you
They were 90 and were living out their days
On the West-side of the city next to where they got engaged
They had pictures on the walls of all the memories that they’d made
And though life was never easy, they were thankful that they stayed
With each other, and though some times were hard
Even when she made him angry he would never break her heart
No, they didn’t have the money to afford a fancy car
But they never had to travel ’cause they’d never be apart
Even at the end
Their love was stronger than
The day that they first met
They’d say
The world’s not perfect, but it’s not that bad
If we got each other, and that’s all we have
I will be your lover, and I’ll hold your hand
You should know I’ll be there for you
When the world’s not perfect
When the world’s not kind
If we have each other, then we’ll both be fine
I will be your lover, and I’ll hold your hand
You should know I’ll be there for you
You should know I’ll be there for you
I’m 23, and my folks are getting old
I know they don’t have forever and I’m scared to be alone
So I’m thankful for my sister, even though sometimes we fight
When high school wasn’t easy, she’s the reason I survived
I know she’d never leave me and I hate to see her cry
So I wrote this verse to tell her that I’m always by her side
I wrote this verse to tell her that I’m always by her side
I wrote this verse to tell her that
The world’s not perfect, but it’s not that bad
If we got each other, and that’s all we have
I will be your brother, and I’ll hold your hand
You should know I’ll be there for you
When the world’s not perfect
When the world’s not kind
If we have each other, then we’ll both be fine
I will be your brother, and I’ll hold your hand
You should know I’ll be there for you
You should know I’ll be there for you