Hive Open Mic 281 | Beautiful Things

Hello beautiful people of Hive Open Mic.

When I cook, I usually keep my phone propped up on my cutlery shelf. I had my YouTube playlist going, listening to random songs on shuffle. I was actually frying up some plantains when this song came on—Beautiful Things by Benson Boone.

It wasn’t new to me, like I said in the video; the song is a famous one. It was trending all over YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and the like. For some reason, probably because of the song mixed with the delicious aroma of fried plantain in the air, I was drawn to the melody of the song like never before.

It felt like it was my first time listening to it. As though a third eye opened up, and suddenly I could assimilate the lyrics, and they resonated with me. In that moment, I decided I was going to make my own rendition of it.

Given the week’s theme being Vacation, I felt it fit perfectly because by merely listening to it, it feels like you are on a temporary vacation. The music transports you into another dimension.

Anyways, without further ado, here is my song.

Lyrics

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 feelin' 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 findin' 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

Source: Musixmatch

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