🎵 Alec Benjamin Returns With Powerful New Music Release
American singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin returned with a new song “The Knife In My Back” on September 5, 2025. The song is his first music in over a year since the 2024 album “12 Notes”. He debuted the song as an unreleased track on YouTube in 2018. The video has garnered over 9.5 million views on the platform. After seven years, he officially released the long-awaited fan favorite. It was written by Alec Benjamin, Linus Wiklund, and Noonie Bao. Produced by Sam de Jong.
“The Knife In My Back” official music video
Song’s review
🎶 Alec Benjamin’s New Music Brings Emotion to Pop
Alec Benjamin returns with “The Knife In My Back,” a song that feels like an open confession set to melody. With his trademark storytelling style, he brings listeners into a world of quiet pain and reflection, where betrayal cuts as deeply as the title suggests. His voice, tender yet sharp, floats over stripped-down production that allows the lyrics to shine without distraction. Every line feels like a page torn from a personal journal, exposing the fragility of trust and the heartbreak of being let down. The simplicity of the arrangement only magnifies the rawness, creating an atmosphere that is both delicate and unforgettable.
What makes this release stand out is Benjamin’s ability to turn sorrow into something universally resonant. While the subject matter is heavy, the track carries a melodic ease that lingers long after it ends, allowing listeners to hum along even as the weight of the story settles in. “The Knife In My Back” is more than just another pop song — it’s a haunting reminder of how pain can be transformed into timeless art.
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