The emotions that fueled “GHOST TOWN” were pulled from observing a friend’s toxic relationship and the development of his own emotional maturity. “I saw the situation from an outside perspective and wondered what they could have done differently.” Ultimately, the song is about making tough decisions. “Love can hurt more than it can help,” the rising pop artist says. “Sometimes the best way of showing someone you care is by letting them go.”
Incredibly, “GHOST TOWN” was one of the first songs Boone ever wrote. “I was in an Uber on the way to my first recording session in Los Angeles,” he remembers. For inspiration, the newcomer skimmed through texts from his unlucky-in-love friend. “The melody and lyrics just popped into my head.” Afraid to lose his train of thought, the teenager sang the chorus into his phone in the back of the car. “It was a little embarrassing,” he laughs. “The driver wondered what I was doing.”
It turns out Boone has a habit of being very, very good at things without realizing it. Growing up in Monroe, Washington, the budding hitmaker spent most of his time outdoors. In fact, his latent musical talent only emerged by coincidence. “I went to a Jon Bellion concert right before COVID,” he remembers. “I watched him perform and felt like I understood him. It had a huge impact on me.” Around the same time, Boone was asked to sing in a friend’s band and wowed everyone including himself. “It’s a once in a lifetime event to discover a hidden talent. It was so freeing to be able to express myself.”
Now, the singer/songwriter is making up for lost time. “I want people to see that I take music seriously,” Boone says. So much so that he plays multiple instruments on “GHOST TOWN” including the drums, guitar and piano, an instrument that he picked up by ear. Boone even drew the cover art. “I used white charcoal on black paper,” he says. “The drawing took about five hours.”
That DIY approach is also reflected in the “GHOST TOWN” video. “I didn't want to go with a typical love story,” he says. Instead, the breakthrough artist went back to his hometown and hung out with friends. “We went cliff jumping and hiking, we went to lookouts,” he says. “Just the normal things I did growing up.” It’s the kind of highly personal content he shares with fans on TikTok. “I started out posting funny videos and daredevil stuff,” Boone says. Once the late bloomer discovered his singing voice, he started using the platform quite differently.
“Social media is the biggest opportunity to get people to know you personally,” he says. “Hopefully, they will not only like my music, but they'll understand and like me as a person, so I'm more than just a song to them.” That desire to connect with fans authentically is why he stepped away from American Idol, despite wowing judges at auditions. “It was a very hard choice,” Boone admits. “I didn't really know who I wanted to be as an artist yet, and I didn't want to show the world someone I'm not.”
It turned out to be a wise move. Shortly thereafter, he connected with Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds and was invited to collaborate with the chart-topping rock star in Las Vegas. “It was really scary and intimidating,” he remembers. “But it was the greatest three days of my life.” Before long, Boone had signed to his Night Street label in conjunction with Warner Music. “I knew Benson was special when I met him, he just draws you in,” Reynolds says.
“It was our first writing session together when I realized he's a once in a generation talent,” the Imagine Dragons hitmaker continues. “He has this innate sense of melody and vocal ability that blew me away.” Reynolds has since become a mentor, sharing advice from his journey to the very top of the music industry including the importance of growing and evolving as an artist.
“As I develop, I'm going to move towards self-production,” Boone says. “It's going to be an expression of what I feel, what I go through and what I'm thinking. I hope my music changes over time because I'm always changing.” One thing that will remain the same is his emphasis on vocals: “The voice carries so much emotion.” Citing artists like Lewis Capaldi and Adele as influences, the rising star wants to move people with his powerful pipes.
While Boone is still at the very beginning of his music journey, he’s in it for the long haul. “Working hard and writing good songs are the most important things to me,” he says. “I'm trying to learn as much as I can about who I am and what kind of music I want to write.” His goal is to engage with fans authentically and make songs that stand the test of time. With “GHOST TOWN,” the singer/writer takes an auspicious first step towards achieving it.
NIGHTS LIKE THESE
Benson Boone Lyrics
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And you still have my coat
Eyes are lost in the fog without you here
And I can't see the road
Now I'm standing at your door
And I hope that you're not home
So I can get used to being alone
On nights like these when my willpower's weak
I'm gonna call, so just let it ring
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
More nights like these
I fight the urge to write the words up in my head
That I know I shouldn't send (that I know I shouldn't send)
It's hard to hear when I keep stealing glances at your picture
So I look away again
On nights like these when my willpower's weak
I'm gonna call, so just let it ring
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
More nights like
You gotta let me drown
You gotta let me fall apart
Without you here to catch me
And if you're not around
I gotta learn to face the dark
'Cause days turn into nights like these
Nights like these (nights like)
'Cause days turn into nights like these
When my willpower's weak
I'm gonna call, so just let it ring
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
More nights like these, nights like these
The lyrics of Benson Boone's song "Nights Like These" depict a state of vulnerability and longing for someone who is no longer present. The opening lines set the scene with dim lights and a sense of chilliness, possibly symbolizing a feeling of emptiness and longing. The mention of hands being cold and the singer still having the other person's coat suggests a lingering connection and a longing for their presence. However, despite their absence, the singer's eyes are lost in a metaphorical fog without them, leaving them unable to see their path forward.
The next lines reveal the singer standing at the other person's door, hoping they aren't home. This implies a desire to be alone and to adjust to being without them. The chorus expresses a struggle of willpower when thoughts of reaching out and reconnecting become overwhelming. The singer knows they shouldn't send messages or call, but the urge is difficult to resist. They drive through the streets, seeking solace and escape from their emotions. The plea for "more nights like these" suggests that the singer finds some sort of catharsis in these moments of solitude and self-reflection.
The second verse alludes to the difficulty of moving on and the ways in which the singer tries to distract themselves from their pain. They fight the urge to express their feelings, knowing that it won't lead to any positive outcome. The continued stealing of glances at a picture implies a lingering attachment and difficulty in fully letting go. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's struggle with willpower and the need for more nights like these.
In the bridge, the lyrics take a more desperate tone. The singer pleads to be allowed to drown and fall apart, as it is only through facing the darkness without the other person there to catch them that they can truly learn and grow. The repetition of "days turn into nights like these" suggests that the same pattern of longing and vulnerability repeats itself, and the singer acknowledges the need for more experiences like this to process their emotions and ultimately move on.
In summary, "Nights Like These" portrays the internal and external struggles of letting go and finding solace in solitude. It touches on the challenges of resisting the temptation to reach out and the longing for someone who is no longer present. The lyrics express a desire for more nights of introspection and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights are low, hands are colder
The atmosphere is dim, and I feel a chill in my hands.
Can't stop you, and you still have my coat
I can't prevent you from leaving, and you still have a physical reminder of me.
Eyes are lost in the fog without you here
Without your presence, my vision feels obscured and uncertain.
And I can't see the road
Metaphorically, I can't find direction in life without you.
Now I'm standing at your door
I find myself standing outside your door, seeking connection.
And I hope that you're not home
I secretly hope that you're not there because I need space to adjust to being alone.
So I can get used to being alone
I desire the opportunity to become accustomed to solitude.
On nights like these when my willpower's weak
During these vulnerable nights when my self-control is lacking.
I'm gonna call, so just let it ring
I will be tempted to reach out, so please allow the phone to ring without answering.
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
I will wander through the streets, please refrain from searching for me.
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
If you're releasing your grip on our relationship, then I will require
More nights like these
Additional nights similar to these, where I can confront my emotions.
I fight the urge to write the words up in my head
I struggle against the inclination to put my thoughts into writing.
That I know I shouldn't send (that I know I shouldn't send)
I am aware that it would be unwise to send those written words.
It's hard to hear when I keep stealing glances at your picture
I find it challenging to focus when I constantly take quick looks at your photograph.
So I look away again
As a result, I forcefully redirect my gaze elsewhere.
You gotta let me drown
You must allow me to immerse myself in my own sorrows.
You gotta let me fall apart
You need to permit me to break down emotionally.
Without you here to catch me
Since you're not present to provide support or comfort.
And if you're not around
Furthermore, if you're absent from my life.
I gotta learn to face the dark
I must learn how to confront and navigate through difficult times alone.
'Cause days turn into nights like these
Because the passing of time brings about more nights similar to these.
When my willpower's weak
During moments when my self-discipline is diminished.
Nights like these (nights like, nights like))
Referring to nights similar to the present one, filled with emotional struggles.
'Cause days turn into nights like these
For as time progresses, more nights resembling the current one emerge.
When my willpower's weak
During moments when my ability to resist impulses is diminished.
I'm gonna call, so just let it ring
I will feel compelled to contact you, so please allow the phone to continue ringing.
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
I will roam the streets, but please refrain from searching for me.
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
If you're releasing your grasp on our relationship, then I will require
More nights like these, nights like these
Additional nights resembling the current one, filled with introspection and solitude.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benson Boone, Nolan Winfield Sipe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aaronkwan2020
Lights are low
My hands are cold against the wheel
You still have my coat
Eyes are lost in the fog without you here
And I can't see the road
Now I'm standing at your door
And I hope that you're not home
So, I can get used to being alone
On nights like these when my willpower's weak
I'm gonna call, so, just let it ring
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
More nights like these
I fight the urge to write the words up in my head
That I know I shouldn't send (that I know I shouldn't send)
It's hard to heal when I keep stealing glances at your picture
So, I look away again
On nights like these when my willpower's weak
I'm gonna call, so just let it ring
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
More nights like
You gotta let me drown
You gotta let me fall apart
Without you here to catch me
And if you're not around
I gotta learn to face the dark
'Cause days turn into nights like these
Nights like these (nights like these)
'Cause days turn into night like these when my willpower's weak
I'm gonna call, so, just let it ring
I'll drive these streets, don't come looking for me
If you're letting go, then I'm gonna need
More nights like these
Nights like these
@paulinaslowakiewicz5103
You are literally so talented i can’t handle it
@Lexi44628
Right
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@Lexi44628
Lol
@mollyashcraft1202
right and hot lol
@2xsoccer552
yea i know right
@heidimullins7524
He's such a sweet person and has a good voice. It is rare that you find someone that is not cocky about their talent, but Benson Boone is insane for his age. He is a young singer and he writes his own songs, which makes them more personal. He does not need any language in his songs. All of them are kid appropriate and I love that so much. He represents Jesus's love. Benson, you are who I want to live up to be!
@Stephz_me
I played this song for my sister, and straight away she was like "Is he Christian?" coming from a Christian family it is really hard to find good music with no swears in it, Benson is definitely someone I would be proud of to play in front of my family
@NikkiMarie9088
He's SUCH A BLESSING TO US!! GOD BLESS US ALLLL TO HAVE HIM!!!❤❤❤❤❤
@jeb9097
Amen ❤❤❤