Hello, love. I missed your face
But I fear you feel a different way
When you look at me with those empty eyes
I could pass away, I could bleed and die
In all this time, I never knew
If you were leaving me or I was leaving you
Now I’m caught between the black and blue
And you’ve tied me up while I’m forced to choose
Oh, I’m lost
I don’t know where I’ve gone
Won’t you hold me while this storm is in my head?
I’m alone and I can barely catch my breath
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Hello, love. Don’t you fade away
Just a little less go and a little more stay
I could try to blame you but my mind ain’t safe
Like two fireworks tied to a rollerblade
I’m still lost
But I’m still holding on
Won’t you hold me while this storm is in my head?
Oh, I’m alone and I can barely catch my breath
But don’t you go away
Don’t let it die in vain
I’d give anything to feel it all again
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Longing and Vulnerability in “Hello Love”
Benson Boone’s “Hello Love” is a poignant exploration of love’s complexity, blending yearning, uncertainty, and emotional vulnerability. The lyrics paint a picture of someone desperately holding onto a fading connection, haunted by the possibility that their feelings may no longer be reciprocated. Boone’s use of vivid imagery—like “empty eyes” and “caught between the black and blue”—captures the turmoil of wanting to stay close even as distance grows. The recurring plea for comfort during an internal storm reveals deep isolation, while the repeated requests not to “fade away” echo the hope that love can be rekindled despite pain and confusion.
Song Credits
Artist: Benson Boone
Release Year: 2024