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 he believes in, caught in a void between "the heavens and the embers". 01 In The Stars m4a
The lyrics resonate universally because they capture the "messy" side of mourning. Key themes include: Boone wrote the track to process his grief