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.
Sugar Sweet
Benson Boone Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'd do for you or just for a taste
I'd make it to a million just to realize
It was all just a chase
Oh, what a waste
And now I hope you know what you've done
I won't be here when you're running back
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
Baby, you ain't sweet
Look at what you did to me
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
But baby, money won't make this better
Baby, love ain't cheap
Look at what you did to me
(Look at what you did, look at what you did, look at what you did)
Silver chains and promise rings
Never really meant a thing, did they? (Oh, no-oh)
Was everything you did just a front
To get the things that you really want from me?
(You wouldn't do that, would you? Oh no)
And now I hope you know what you've done
I won't be here when you're running back
'Cause you don't have anyone
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
Baby, you ain't sweet
Look at what you did to me
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
But baby, money won't make this better
Baby, love ain't cheap
Look at what you did to me
Ooh, look at what you did to me, baby
Look what you did to me, baby (uh)
Ooh, look at what you did to me, baby
Look what you did to me, baby
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
Baby, you ain't sweet
Look at what you did to me (what you're doing to me)
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
But baby, money won't make this better
Baby, love ain't cheap
Look at what you did to me
In Benson Boone's song "Sugar Sweet," the lyrics express feelings of betrayal and disappointment in a relationship. The singer reflects on the foolish things they have done for the other person, emphasizing that they would go to great lengths just for a taste of their love. However, they come to realize that all their efforts were in vain, describing it as a "chase" and a "waste." It's clear that the other person has caused significant pain, as the singer hopes they understand the consequences of their actions and acknowledges that they won't be there when the other person tries to come back, as they don't have anyone else.
The chorus illustrates the singer's bitterness and disillusionment towards the other person. They mockingly suggest that the other person believes their affection is as sweet as sugar, but in reality, it's not as pleasurable as expected. The singer points out the harm the other person has caused, stating that they aren't sweet and highlighting the repercussions that have befallen them. They also claim that even if the other person realizes their mistakes later on, no amount of money or material possessions can make up for the damage done. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer urging the other person to see the impact they have had.
Overall, "Sugar Sweet" delves into themes of betrayal, disillusionment, and the repercussions of toxic relationships. It conveys the singer's resentment and highlights the emptiness they feel as a result of the other person's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could count the stupid things
If I were able to tally up all the foolish actions
I'd do for you or just for a taste
I would perform for you or simply to experience a small amount
I'd make it to a million just to realize
I would reach a huge number only to understand
It was all just a chase
It was merely a pursuit with no real fulfillment
Oh, what a waste
Oh, what a pointless and regrettable outcome
And now I hope you know what you've done
And now I hope you comprehend the consequences of your actions
I won't be here when you're running back
I won't be present when you attempt to return
'Cause you don't have anyone
Because you have nobody to rely on
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
Oh, I wager you believe your affection is as sweet as sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
However, darling, sugar doesn't possess such bitterness
Baby, you ain't sweet
Darling, you are not kind or pleasant
Look at what you did to me
Observe the negative impact you had on me
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
Oh, I predict that you will eventually reflect on the past
But baby, money won't make this better
But darling, wealth will not improve this situation
Baby, love ain't cheap
Darling, love comes with a price
Look at what you did to me
Examine the negative impact you had on me
(Look at what you did, look at what you did, look at what you did)
(Observe the negative impact you had, observe the negative impact you had, observe the negative impact you had)
Silver chains and promise rings
Precious metal necklaces and symbolized commitments
Never really meant a thing, did they? (Oh, no-oh)
Ultimately, they held no significance, did they? (Oh, no)
Was everything you did just a front
Was everything you did merely an act
To get the things that you really want from me?
To acquire the possessions you truly desired from me?
(You wouldn't do that, would you? Oh no)
(You wouldn't behave in such a way, would you? Oh no)
Ooh, look at what you did to me, baby
Oh, behold the negative impact you had on me, darling
Look what you did to me, baby (uh)
Observe the consequences you had on me, darling (uh)
Ooh, look at what you did to me, baby
Oh, behold the negative impact you had on me, darling
Look what you did to me, baby
Observe the consequences you had on me, darling
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
Oh, I wager you believe your affection is as sweet as sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
However, darling, sugar doesn't possess such bitterness
Baby, you ain't sweet
Darling, you are not kind or pleasant
Look at what you did to me (what you're doing to me)
Observe the negative impact you had on me (what you're currently doing to me)
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
Oh, I predict that you will eventually reflect on the past
But baby, money won't make this better
But darling, wealth will not improve this situation
Baby, love ain't cheap
Darling, love comes with a price
Look at what you did to me
Examine the negative impact you had on me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benson Boone, Jackson Larsen, Jason Gregory Evigan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jesusisking3814
If you die tonight, do you know where you're going? Did you know that Jesus Christ is THE Truth, the life and the only way to Heaven?
Revelation 20:15 ''Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.''
Through Jesus Christ, God offers you a FREE gift – forgiveness. All you need to do is repent, turn away from your sins and evil ways,
from now on put your faith completely in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him.
Biblical explanation of the Gospel:
God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why
we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go
there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but
rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam
sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23)
The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell.
Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how
high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him.
For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ
- for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day.
None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all
have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us
are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is
guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit
to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal
hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned.
No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin.
Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16)
We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -
not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins
(past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him.
This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him
by reading God's Word.
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13)
''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15)
''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19)
Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8).
Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin.
While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10).
Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.
If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6)
(John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."
If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually.
When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance
until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7)
If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes -
to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God.
You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace
revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son.
''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17)
''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10)
You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ.
As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so.
In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.''
''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19)
''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41)
''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body,
but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21)
''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that,
just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4)
''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God,
who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12)
Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left!
"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32)
Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you!
Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''
@brandonpagay5613
"Sugar Sweet"
If I could count the stupid things I do
For you or just for a taste
I'd make it to a million just to realize
It was all just a chase
Oh, what a waste
And now I hope you know what you've done
I won't be here when you're running back
'Cause you don't have anyone
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
Baby, you ain't sweet
Look at what you did to me
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
But baby, money won't make things better
Baby, love ain't cheap
Look at what you did to me
Silver chains and promise rings
Never really meant to [?]
Was everything you did just to [?]
Get the things that your really want from me
And now I hope you know what you've done
I won't be here when you're running back
'Cause you don't have anyone
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
Baby, you ain't sweet
Look at what you did to me
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
But baby, money won't make things better
Baby, love ain't cheap
Look at what you did to me
Ooh, look what you did to me, baby
Look what you did to me, baby
Ooh, look what you did to me, baby
Look what you did to me, baby
Oh, I bet you think your honey tastes like sugar
But honey, sugar don't taste that bitter
Baby, you ain't sweet
Look at what you did to me
Oh, I bet you money that you'll look back later
But baby, money won't make things better
Baby, love ain't cheap
Look at what you did to me
@jesusisking3814
If you die tonight, do you know where you're going? Did you know that Jesus Christ is THE Truth, the life and the only way to Heaven?
Revelation 20:15 ''Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.''
Through Jesus Christ, God offers you a FREE gift – forgiveness. All you need to do is repent, turn away from your sins and evil ways,
from now on put your faith completely in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him.
Biblical explanation of the Gospel:
God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why
we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go
there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but
rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam
sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23)
The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell.
Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how
high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him.
For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ
- for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day.
None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all
have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us
are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is
guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit
to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal
hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned.
No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin.
Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16)
We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -
not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins
(past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him.
This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him
by reading God's Word.
So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13)
''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15)
''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19)
Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8).
Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin.
While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10).
Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.
If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6)
(John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."
If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually.
When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance
until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36)
''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7)
If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes -
to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God.
You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace
revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son.
''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17)
''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10)
You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ.
As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so.
In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.''
''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19)
''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41)
''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body,
but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21)
''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that,
just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4)
''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God,
who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12)
Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left!
"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32)
Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you!
Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''
@BensonBoone
Have you seen my latest music video "Beautiful Things" yet? https://youtu.be/Oa_RSwwpPaA
@praveshpandey7078
Yes, It was the best song I heard in a while. It's that good.
@user-km8xz3xf2v
yessss i love it it is on repeat every day lol😂
@lara0301
I love your voice so much, everything you do actually ❤
@tamararajala1373
I played the 10 hour version of Beautiful Things and I watched the whole thing that's how much I loved it ❤️⚡👑
@SophiaNuernebrg
Yes and I love just like I love you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@lindseylord254
He said in one of his interviews that he just saw that girl at the airport and just invited her to be in the music video. Wild!
@jroze5382
I wish that was me!!! 😭😭maybe one day lol
@minax3105
and there he goes again with another favourite song of mine from now on
@xdub_youtube
you spoke for the both of us