Singer-songwriter Benson Boone is on the rise, hitting #2 with his song ‘Beautiful Things’ a little more than two months after it entered the chart.
The name Benson Boone sounds so much like a country singer that I just assumed he was one, and this song’s opening verse supports that assumption. Then the chorus hits, and you realize this is something else entirely.
I’m not sure if Boone’s power pop screeching is typical of his other material or a departure. The few things I’ve read suggest the latter, which actually makes this a bit more interesting.
Apparently Boone found an audience on TikTok, like so many young artists do these days. It’s this song’s chorus that soundtracks most TikTok videos, though I think the verse is the better part of the song.
For a while there, it was rough
But lately, I’ve been doin’ better
Than the last four cold Decembers I recall
And I see my family every month
I found a girl my parents love
She’ll come and stay the night, and I think I might have it all
And I thank God every day
For the girl He sent my way
But I know the things He gives me, He can take away
And I hold you every night
And that’s a feeling I wanna get used to
But there’s no man as terrified as the man who stands to lose you
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I hope I don’t losе you
Mm, please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
Don’t take
Thеse beautiful things that I’ve got
[Chorus]
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh, God
Don’t take
These beautiful things that I’ve got
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, ooh
Please don’t take
[Verse 2]
I found my mind, I’m feelin’ sane
It’s been a while, but I’m finding my faith
If everything’s good and it’s great, why do I sit and wait ’til it’s gone?
Oh, I’ll tell ya, I know I’ve got enough
I’ve got peace and I’ve got love
But I’m up at night thinkin’ I just might lose it all
[Chorus]
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
Don’t take
These beautiful things that I’ve got
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, ooh
[Outro]
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
I need
These beautiful things that I’ve got
Meet Me In Montauk 
I’ve never heard of him or this song, but I’m intrigued.