uploaded to YouTube 8/1/2025

Lyrics transcribed by me then uploaded to Genius :)

[verse 1]
I got a pair of parasites with an endless appetite
They’ve been taking all the life outta me
And at first I didn’t mind ‘cause I thought that they were kind
At the time I kinda liked the company

[pre-chorus]
But they’re
Each like a leech like worms in the beach
Feasting like germs, taking turns when I’m weak
They’re each like a leech like sharks at the beach
Preying on me

[chorus]
And I can’t go on
Can’t go on
I’m barely hanging on
Soon I’ll be paralyzed
These parasites have fought me blind
I should’ve known it all along
I can’t go on

[refrain]
I can’t go on
I can’t go on

[verse 2]
I got a pair of scary scars, couple burns from old cigars
From the time I tried to singe them off my skin
And I know it sounds bizarre, but they said they’d take me far
So that’s why I thought that I should let them in

[pre-chorus]
But they’re
Each like a leech like worms in the beach
Feasting like germs, taking turns when I’m weak
They’re each like a leech like sharks at the beach
Preying on me

[chorus]
And I can’t go on
Can’t go on
I’m barely hanging on
Soon I’ll be paralyzed
These parasites have fought me blind
I should’ve known it all along
I can’t go on

[bridge]
I was tryna be a good host
The scent of deceit in my nose
Why’d I let these people impose on me?
Watch me now as I decompose
Nothing left here now but my clothes
If you come around, leave a rose for me

[chorus]
‘Cause I can’t go on
Can’t go on
I’m barely hanging on
Soon I’ll be paralyzed
These parasites have fought me blind
I should’ve known it all along
I can’t go on

[outro]
I can’t go on
I can’t go on
I can’t go on
I can’t go on
I can’t go on
I can’t go on
I can’t go on
I can’t go on

NEW ALEC SOON🤞

Alec Benjamin - Pair of Parasites [demo]

uploaded to YouTube 8/4/2025

Lyrics transcribed by me then uploaded to Genius :)

[verse 1]
Sometimes I wonder if my canine is a Gemini
Sometimes I wonder if my goldfish is a Catholic
Sometimes I wonder if cucumbers have a heart inside 
Not to be glib but if they did, then it’d be tragic

[pre-chorus]
I cut them like a samurai
A vegetable homicide
Detestable, grotesque am I

[chorus]
Last night I realized we’re barbarians
Took my knife and drove by the aquarium
I’m no Saint but I’m no totalitarian
I freed those fish, wish I had a tank to carry them in
It’s hard to walk when you’ve got fins
Wish I had a tank to carry them in

[verse 2]
Some things I ponder as I wander ‘round my living room:
Does life go on after we’re gone like mummies in a tomb?
And does it matter if we’re mad or if we’re sad? ‘Cause soon
We’ll just be scattered ‘round like matter then we’ll be consumed

[pre-chorus]
I guess I’m just afraid to die
Don’t wanna leave or say goodbye 
Before I go, I’ll make things right

[chorus]
Last night I realized we’re barbarians
Took my knife and drove by the aquarium
I’m no Saint but I’m no totalitarian
I freed those fish, wish I had a tank to carry them in
It’s hard to walk when you’ve got fins
Wish I had a tank to carry them in

[bridge]
Lala, lalala, lalala, lala, la
Lala, lalala, lalala, lala, la
Lala, lalala, lalala, lala, la
Lala, lalala, lalala, lala, la

[chorus]
Last night I realized we’re barbarians
Took my knife and drove by the aquarium
I’m no Saint but I’m no totalitarian
I freed those fish, wish I had a tank to carry them in
It’s hard to walk when you’ve got fins
I wish I had a tank to carry them in

ALEC JUST RELEASE THE ALBUM ALREADAYYY

Alec Benjamin - I’m no Saint but … [demo]

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