Amanda
Boston
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Babe, tomorrow's so far away There's something I just have to say I don't think I can hide what I'm feelin' inside Another day, knowin' I love you And I, I'm getting too close again I don't want to see it end If I tell you tonight will you turn out the light And walk away knowin' I love you? I'm gonna take you by surprise And make you realize, Amanda I'm gonna tell you right away, I can't wait another day, Amanda I'm gonna say it like a man And make you understand Amanda I love you And I feel like today's the day I'm lookin' for the words to say Do you want to be free, are you ready for me To feel this way I don't want to lose you So, it may be too soon, I know The feeling takes so long to grow If I tell you today will you turn me away And let me go? I don't want to lose you I'm gonna take you by surprise And make you realize, Amanda I'm gonna tell you right away, I can't wait another day, Amanda I'm gonna say it like a man And make you understand Amanda You and I I know that we can't wait And I swear, I swear it's not a lie girl Tomorrow may be too late You, you and I girl We can share a life together It's now or never And tomorrow may be too late And, feelin' the way I do I don't want to wait my whole life through To say I'm in love with you
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Written by: Tom Scholz
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Amanda" is a song by the rock band Boston.
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Album InformationIt was released in 1986 on the album "Third Stage," which was their third studio album.
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Chart Performance"Amanda" was a significant song for Boston as it was their first and only song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song WriterIt was written by Tom Scholz, the prominent songwriter and mastermind behind the band Boston.
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Song MeaningThe song is about a man who is finally ready to open his heart and commit to the woman he loves.
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Delayed ReleaseEven though it was written in 1980, the song was not released until six years later due to Tom Scholz's obsession with perfecting the album's sound.
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No Music VideoNotably, Boston didn't make a promotional video for "Amanda," which was unusual for a number-one hit in the MTV-dominated 1980s, as the band was known for its privacy and low media profile.
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Drummer CreditThe drummer credited on the song, Jim Masdea, was one of Boston's original members but had left before their first album.
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Limited Radio AirplayDespite being a number one hit, "Amanda" received limited radio airplay due to its longer length than most pop songs at over four minutes.
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Live Performances"Amanda" is a fan favorite and is still frequently included in Boston's setlist during their live performances.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe song features some well-loved lyrics, such as "I'm gonna take you by surprise and make you realize, Amanda" and "I'm gonna tell you right away, I can't wait another day, Amanda."
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Post-release SuccessDespite being released in the 1980s, the song has continued to enjoy success, often being covered by various artists and featured on many '80s rock compilation albums.
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Commemorative Use"Amanda" has been used in various TV shows and movies to symbolize or set the tone for a particular period or sentiment. An example includes its use in the movie "Grown Ups."
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Name ChoiceInterestingly, no one in the band had a significant other named Amanda at the time of the song's writing and release. The name was chosen purely because it fit well with the melody and lyrics.
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