*This song is part of a collaboration with Grace (who showed me these incredible lyrics). It was really fun working on this project with her, which was a month in the making; and I’m lucky to call her a friend.
[Verse 1]
Don’t really want to think about you
As much as I already do
Don’t really want to like you
Told myself all the reasons not to
[Pre-Chorus]
My mom already knew the day we first met
My best friend already placed a bet
[Chorus]
But if I can’t open up to you
I won’t need someone new
And if you can’t be on my team
My love will be your only dream
I could settle for me all my life
Could be my own husband and wife
I could settle for me all my life
Could be my own husband and wife
[Verse 2]
When I texted you, I expected nothing
Little did I know, I’d feel everything
When I saw you, I denied it all
Told myself I could never fall, told myself I could never fall
[Pre-Chorus]
I felt like lightning the first day we met
And somewhere in my heart I was excited to bet
[Chorus]
But if I can’t open up to you
I won’t need someone new
And if you can’t be on my team
My love will be your only dream
I could settle for me all my life
Could be my own husband and wife
So, if I can’t open up to you
I’ll be my own someone new
And if you can’t be on my team
I’m meant to be my own dream
I could settle for me all my life
Could be my own husband and wife
I could settle for me all my life
Could be my own husband and wife
Husband and wife
Benjamin Grossman 
Thank you for this creation, Ben!! I truly loved the process in making this song, thank you for bringing the words to life in such a magical way. The chorus makes me smile every time. Always a treat working with you, and thank you for always being a true friend!
To my WordPress community, I miss it here for sure! Life’s been busy and I’ve been truly taking the time to enjoy new adventures. I will be back when I figure out the balance of living and writing. But for now, a big thank you to Ben for letting me create here again 💚💙
You’re welcome! Your lyrics here are deep and powerful and interesting. Was fun crafting the sound together. The chorus has that big pop feel. Thanks again for another duet. All the best in all things! 💙💚
Congratulations- well done! 🙂
Thanks. Happy how this turned out. 🙂
Loved this perfect collaboration between music, lyrics and the singers and arrangement. Both you and Grace are so talented!! Love to see you working together on a song. Congratulations to all involved. I couldn’t but think of the “new trend: of women marrying and staying faithful to themselves. It is really happening with a ceremony and guests even/ This could be the song playing when she walks down the aisle (and no one is waiting for her at the end)
Thank you. I really liked the concept and the lyrics Grace came up with. A very exciting story it’s telling. Yeah, I understand what you’re saying. It’s important to love ourselves first. Always appreciate hearing your thoughts. And hope you’re enjoying your weekend!
Having a great full moon weekend and hope you are too Ben!!
🙂
This is wonderful! Love it.
Thanks, Cindy!
I love the lyrics!!! And the song is very catchy. Awesome work you two!!! 💚💚🥳
Thank you, thank you! 💚
Fantastic collaboration 💜 This is a lovely song and has so much depth. Sounding good Ben 👍
Thanks a lot, a lot, a lot. It could’ve used your voice on it, too, for an added touch. It was nice to have this come together with Grace. Glad she wrote these lyrics. Thanks again! 💜💜💜
Sharon at Writer’s Tidbits recommended your blog to me since I write about music. I feel indebted she did, because this song is superb. It’s going in the vault. lol
Thanks a lot! Really, really,really appreciate it. Sharon’s kind. I’m just trying to create a bit dangerously. Gotta thanks Grace too for the lyrics. Thanks again!
The lyrics are incredible, but the whole song is exceptional. One for the ages.
Again, appreciate it. Glad you could connect with it. That’s what music is about most. Or all art, really.
Hi Benjamin,
I’m currently drafting a article on this song for my blog. Do you mind if I use your image on your about page?
Cheers Matt K
It’s fine, yeah. Thanks a lot. Sounds interesting! Appreciate you. Sorry I haven’t been more active.
All the best!
Hi Ben, thanks for replying and letting me use your photo for the post. I’ll be mainly referring to Sharon’s recommendation and your a’about’ page. Fairly simple really. Copy and Paste. hehe. I really like your song and I’m glad to be able to share it on my blog. Cheers.
Thanks. Means a lot to have art shared and liked. Much appreciation. All the best!
You know what Benjamin? I was listening to your song when I received your message just now. Haha. Cheers
Ha. That’s fate. Sometimes the universe works in a certain way. And it means good luck is coming our way.
I feel priveledged to hear it. Master-class
What a sensitive voice you have, Benjamin! A lovely collaboration and I enjoy the sparse composition and gentle groove 🙂
Thanks very much! This one is slower so got a different feel. 🙂
Oh that was awesome! It ended too fast. I was singing along by the end, and the tune is still swirling in my head. Great collaboration, Benjamin. 🙂
Thank you, Sundaram!!! 🙂
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