Boone describes screaming at a God he’s unsure he believes in, caught in a void between "the heavens and the embers".
The narrator admits to "holding on to everything that's dead and gone" because saying goodbye feels like a finality he isn't ready for. 01 In The Stars m4a
Boone wrote the track to process his grief after his great-grandmother passed away at the age of 96. In interviews, he has noted that losing a family member can often feel more devastating than a romantic breakup because it carries a finality that is difficult to navigate. He famously stated that writing the song helped him move toward a more positive mental headspace by honoring her memory. Boone describes screaming at a God he’s unsure