Emerging artist Benson Boone has yet again confirmed his exceptional status in the current pop music scene with the unveiling of his new single, The Time of My Life. Released this week plus a slew of new music for June, the song packs an emotional punch and its sentiments can be felt on a personal level but at the same time, they are the ones that the majority can relate to. Boone, a singer and songwriter from Washington, who signed to Night Street/Warner Records, has dedicated himself entirely to this track, which features his signature style of exposing his innermost thoughts and a vocal range that is second to none. A song that talks about time passing by, love disappearing, the bittersweetness of memories that remain when the lights have been turned out are the ones with whom the crowd is resonating the most. With the help of an intimate, piano-driven verse, the tune escalates to a big chorus that captures that feeling of living life to the fullest at the moment when you are aware, at the same time, that it is going to come to an end. A lot of fans, after sharing their stories on social media, have concluded that the lyrics really depict their feelings of happiness combined with inevitable goodbye.
Speaking about the song, Boone revealed that it was inspired by In reality life is constantly changing and that there are these stretches of time where everything feels perfect but they are also temporary. “I was trying”, he said, “to capture the feeling of the moment, that mix of happiness, pain and gratitude that comes in waves.” The Time of My Life is more than just a pop song; it is an intimate conversation with a friend who knows exactly what you are going through and understands you at the most level. The choice of a song being a blend of electronic music and organic instruments is the highlight of the song. Boone’s voice is the vehicle for the emotional expression as it transitions smoothly between intimate, vulnerable moments and big vocal explosions that can give the audience goosebumps. Most mentioned as Mainly touching is the moment of change, when after a very quiet section the song regains its momentum with the finale being quite emotional and leaves one breathless.
Fans who have been with him for a long time will find this new release as an indication of Boone’s commitment of combining the popular with the profound with the real. Through the song and through his life, the artist has been able to come up with his own unique style of storytelling and his fans have been drawn to his willingness to openly explore emotions. The Time of My Life continues the artist’s evolution while at the same time it is a good representation of his style. It is the kind of song that you can put on while you are driving at night or even during a time when an important incident has occurred in your life.
Since the song was made public, the response on the social media was quite overwhelming. Fans shared their videos where they were singing along, crying in their cars, or sharing it with their families. A teenager from Texas wrote, “The timing of this song couldn’t have been better for me. It really got me to enjoy the good times more while I am experiencing them.” The music video is also highly applauded as an added bonus; it features the artist with the narrative, showing his vulnerability, and yet the visual effects don’t take the viewer away from the performance.
