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
Oh, I hope I don’t lose you
Mm, please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
Don’t take
These beautiful things that I’ve got
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh, God
Don’t take
These beautiful things that I’ve got
Oh, ooh
Please don’t take
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
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
Don’t take
These beautiful things that I’ve got
Oh, ooh
Please stay
I want you, I need you, oh God
I need
These beautiful things that I’ve got
Finding Gratitude in Life’s Fragile Moments
In “Beautiful Things,” Benson Boone delivers a heartfelt meditation on gratitude and vulnerability. The lyrics reveal a narrator who has weathered hard times, now savoring the comfort of love, family, and newfound stability. Yet, beneath this happiness lies a persistent fear: the possibility of losing it all. Boone’s candid admission of his anxieties and prayers to hold onto his blessings makes the song deeply relatable. The chorus, with its repeated pleas to “please stay,” captures the fragile beauty of the good things in life, reminding listeners of the delicate balance between joy and the fear of loss.
Song Credits
- Artist: Benson Boone
- Songwriters: Benson Boone, Jack LaFrantz, Evan Blair
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Warner Records