Brand new apartment, we’re sat on the floor
A blow-up mattress and some plastic forks
Our clothes on the counter, keys in the door
You’re all that I wanted, never been so sure
Chances are
The future will take us places that we can’t imagine yet
And chances are
Yours is the face I could never forget
But suddenly nothing is the way that it was
Is this what it feels like to love someone?
Don’t know what you had until it’s gone
Is this what it feels like to love someone?
Love someone, love someone
Empty apartment, I’m sat on the floor (Ooh)
A blow-up mattress and a plastic fork (Ooh)
Fighting the flashbacks that creep through the door
I stare at the ceiling and I try to ignore
Chances are
We’re gonna tell ourselves this is how it’s supposed to be
And chances are
This isn’t the last time I’ll dance with your memory
And suddenly nothing is the way that it was
Is this what it feels like to love someone?
Don’t know what you had until it’s gone
Is this what it feels like to love someone?
Love someone, love someone
Maybe sweet, maybe strange
Maybe pain’s the price you pay
To love someone, to love someone
And suddenly nothing is the way that it was
Is this what it feels like to love someone?
Exploring Heartbreak and Growth in “To Love Someone”
Benson Boone’s “To Love Someone” captures the vulnerability of young love through poignant imagery and honest reflection. The song opens with a scene of simplicity—two people in a new apartment, content despite their humble surroundings. As the narrative unfolds, Boone explores the uncertainty and inevitability of change, highlighting how love can transform from certainty to longing. The recurring question, “Is this what it feels like to love someone?” underscores the bittersweet realization that love often comes with loss and growth. The lyrics blend nostalgia, pain, and acceptance, painting a relatable portrait of moving forward while cherishing memories.
Song Credits
Artist: Benson Boone
Release Year: 2024