Ben was written for the movie of the same name in 1972, originally performed by Michael Jackson. It is known for being one of Jacksons hit songs, receiving critical acclaim and reaching the number one spot on the charts. The song talks about the friendship between a boy and a rat, Ben, who is the leader of the rats in the film.
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Ben, the two of us need look no more,
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we both found what we were looking for.
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With a friend to call my own, I'll never be alone.
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And you my friend will see, you've got a friend in me.
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Ben, you're always running here and there,
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you feel you're not wanted anywhere.
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If you ever look behind, and don't like what you find,
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there's something you should know, you've got a place to go.
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I used to say I and me. Now it's us, now it's we.
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I used to say I and me. Now it's us, now it's we.
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Ben, most people would turn you away,
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I don't listen to a word they say.
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They don't see you as I do, I wish they would try to,
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I'm sure they'd think again, if they had a friend like Ben,