It reached #1 in Norway and the Top 10 in Denmark. In the U.S., it peaked at #100 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2022.
At the time of writing, Boone lacked personal relationship experience. He drew lyrical inspiration from being a "therapist" for a best friend stuck in an unhealthy relationship, observing how that person "seemed like he was just empty inside". Benson Boone - Ghost Town (Official Music Video)
The music video is characterized by its raw, "unstaged" aesthetic, aimed at showcasing Boone's genuine personality. It reached #1 in Norway and the Top 10 in Denmark
This paper examines the themes and production of Benson Boone's debut music video, "Ghost Town." He drew lyrical inspiration from being a "therapist"
Filmed over two days, the video features Boone’s actual best friends. They visited locations where they grew up, participating in activities like cliff jumping, hiking, and rope swinging.
Critics praised Boone's "husky, nominally soulful voice" and the song's "elegant, lonely piano ballad" structure.