The emotions that fueled โGHOST TOWNโ were pulled from observing a friendโs toxic relationship and the development of his own emotional maturity. โI saw the situation from an outside perspective and wondered what they could have done differently.โ Ultimately, the song is about making tough decisions. โLove can hurt more than it can help,โ the rising pop artist says. โSometimes the best way of showing someone you care is by letting them go.โ
Incredibly, โGHOST TOWNโ was one of the first songs Boone ever wrote. โI was in an Uber on the way to my first recording session in Los Angeles,โ he remembers. For inspiration, the newcomer skimmed through texts from his unlucky-in-love friend. โThe melody and lyrics just popped into my head.โ Afraid to lose his train of thought, the teenager sang the chorus into his phone in the back of the car. โIt was a little embarrassing,โ he laughs. โThe driver wondered what I was doing.โ
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. โI went to a Jon Bellion concert right before COVID,โ he remembers. โI watched him perform and felt like I understood him. It had a huge impact on me.โ Around the same time, Boone was asked to sing in a friendโs band and wowed everyone including himself. โItโs a once in a lifetime event to discover a hidden talent. It was so freeing to be able to express myself.โ
Now, the singer/songwriter is making up for lost time. โI want people to see that I take music seriously,โ Boone says. So much so that he plays multiple instruments on โGHOST TOWNโ including the drums, guitar and piano, an instrument that he picked up by ear. Boone even drew the cover art. โI used white charcoal on black paper,โ he says. โThe drawing took about five hours.โ
That DIY approach is also reflected in the โGHOST TOWNโ video. โI didn't want to go with a typical love story,โ he says. Instead, the breakthrough artist went back to his hometown and hung out with friends. โWe went cliff jumping and hiking, we went to lookouts,โ he says. โJust the normal things I did growing up.โ Itโs the kind of highly personal content he shares with fans on TikTok. โI started out posting funny videos and daredevil stuff,โ Boone says. Once the late bloomer discovered his singing voice, he started using the platform quite differently.
โSocial media is the biggest opportunity to get people to know you personally,โ he says. โHopefully, 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.โ That desire to connect with fans authentically is why he stepped away from American Idol, despite wowing judges at auditions. โIt was a very hard choice,โ Boone admits. โI 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.โ
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. โIt was really scary and intimidating,โ he remembers. โBut it was the greatest three days of my life.โ Before long, Boone had signed to his Night Street label in conjunction with Warner Music. โI knew Benson was special when I met him, he just draws you in,โ Reynolds says.
โIt was our first writing session together when I realized he's a once in a generation talent,โ the Imagine Dragons hitmaker continues. โHe has this innate sense of melody and vocal ability that blew me away.โ 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.
โAs I develop, I'm going to move towards self-production,โ Boone says. โIt'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.โ One thing that will remain the same is his emphasis on vocals: โThe voice carries so much emotion.โ 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, heโs in it for the long haul. โWorking hard and writing good songs are the most important things to me,โ he says. โI'm trying to learn as much as I can about who I am and what kind of music I want to write.โ His goal is to engage with fans authentically and make songs that stand the test of time. With โGHOST TOWN,โ the singer/writer takes an auspicious first step towards achieving it.
ROOM FOR 2
Benson Boone Lyrics
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When you hit the ground again
And you feel alone
All you know is emptiness
When you're walking circles
And there's no end
And your feet are tied
Tryna catch your breath again
I'll be right there with you every step
When the world don't feel like home
I'm a place to call your own
You can stay forever through
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
Every day, I fall
For another part of you
And the nights get cold
Whenever I'm too far from you
With every breath you take from my chest
Try to understand
I'm always right there with you every step
When the world don't feel like home
I'm a place to call your own
You can stay forever through, oh
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
I can be all you need
Darling, you can take it
All of me, all of me
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
The lyrics to Benson Boone's song "Room for 2" convey a message of unconditional love and support for someone who is going through a difficult time. The first verse describes a person who is feeling alone and empty, struggling to find their way and catch their breath. However, the singer assures that they will be there every step of the way, providing comfort and understanding.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's role as a safe haven and a place of solace. When the world feels unfamiliar and cold, they become a place for the other person to call their own. They offer a sense of permanence and security, even when the other person is barely holding on. The singer is willing to be whatever the other person needs, opening up their heart and making room for them. It's a beautiful expression of love and support, promising to be there unconditionally.
Overall, "Room for 2" is a heartfelt song about offering unconditional love and support to someone who is struggling. It conveys the message that no matter how difficult things may get, the singer will always be there, providing a safe space and unwavering love.
Line by Line Meaning
At your deepest lows
During your most difficult moments
When you hit the ground again
When you face failure or setbacks
And you feel alone
When you experience loneliness
All you know is emptiness
When you feel a void inside you
When you're walking circles
When you're stuck in repetitive patterns
And there's no end
And it feels like there's no way out
And your feet are tied
When you feel constrained and limited
Tryna catch your breath again
Trying to regain your composure
I'll be right there with you every step
I'll support you unconditionally
When the world don't feel like home
When the world feels unfamiliar or unwelcoming
I'm a place to call your own
I offer you a sense of belonging
You can stay forever through
You can stay by my side indefinitely
When you're barely holding on
When you're barely managing to keep going
I'll be anything you want
I'll fulfill your desires and needs
Open up my heart for you
I'm willing to give you my love and vulnerability
Baby, I got room for two
I have space in my life for both of us
I can be all you need
I can fulfill all your desires and requirements
Darling, you can take it
My love and support are available to you
All of me, all of me
I'm offering my entire self to you
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benson Boone, Jorgen Odegard, Philip Plested
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bryann9704
SO GOODDDD!!!
At your deepest lows
When you hit the ground again
And you feel alone
All you know is emptiness
When you're walking circles
And there's no end
And your feet are tied
Tryna catch your breath again
I'll be right there with you every step
When the world don't feel like home
I'm a place to call your own
You can stay forever through
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
Every day I fall
For another part of you
And the nights get cold
Whenever I'm too far from you
With every breath you take from my chest
Try to understand
I'm always right there with you every step
When the world don't feel like home
I'm a place to call your own
You can stay forever through, oh
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
I can be all you need
Darling, you can take it
All of me, all of me
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
@wilsonho1460
At your deepest lows
When you hit the ground again
And you feel alone
All you know is emptiness
When you're walking circles
And there's no end
When your feet are tired
Tryna catch your breath again
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll be right there with you every step
[Chorus]
When the world don't feel like home
I'm a place to call your own
You can stay forever through
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
[Verse 2]
Every day I fall
For another part of you
And the nights get cold
Whenever I'm too far from you
With every breath you take from my chest
Try to understand
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm always right there with you every step
[Chorus]
When the world don't feel like home
I'm a place to call your own
You can stay forever through, oh
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
[Bridge]
I can be all you need
Darling, you can take it
All of me, all of me
[Outro]
When you're barely holding on
I'll be anything you want
Open up my heart for you
Baby, I got room for two
@jakeontop
couldnโt expect this song to be any better, I hope you see this Benson because I lived in your neighborhood when you and your family lived in Washington, Iโve supported you since the beginning, and I love all of the progress and fame youโre getting! Keep up the great work man ๐ฅ
@unfortunatelyitsliv2477
Washington utah?
@ducvuong9325
Wait where in Washington cause I live there
@jakeontop
@Duc vuong Monroe
@jacquelinecastillo965
โค๐ฅ
@hafeezaiman1998
@Jayron oh wow and I'm from Pahang
@singtorres6049
Benson can never release any bad music. All masterpieces that are meaningful and impact full. Had really waited for this๐ฏ
@gabrielguitarddubuc6352
2 song haha
@arnav5112
He has just released 2 songs... But yes his music is great and I'm sure he'll make even more masterpieces in the future!
@GabrielHarris
EXACTLY