A Man I'll Never Be
Boston
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If I said what's on my mind You'd turn and walk away Disappearing way back in your dreams It's so hard to be unkind So easy just to say That everything is just the way it seems You look up at me And somewhere in your mind you see A man I'll never be If only I could find a way I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am And it's getting harder every day for me To hide behind this dream you see A man I'll never be I can't get any stronger I can't climb any higher You'll never know just how hard I've tried Cry a little longer And hold a little tighter Emotions can't be satisfied You look up at me And somewhere in your mind you still see A man I'll never be If only I could find a way I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am And it's getting harder every day for me To hide behind this dream you see A man I'll never be
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Written by: T. SCHOLZ
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12 facts about this song
Song Theme (Theme Classification"A Man I'll Never Be" is thought-provoking and uses introspective lyrics indicating internal struggles and emotional conflicts.
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Album (Album InformationThe song is the third track on the album "Don't Look Back", which was Boston's second studio album.
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Release Date (Historical Context"Don't Look Back" album, featuring "A Man I'll Never Be", was released on August 2, 1978.
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Length (Technical Classification"A Man I'll Never Be" runs for a considerable length of 6 minutes and 37 seconds.
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Song Writer (Artist InformationThe song was written by Tom Scholz, who is also the founder of the band Boston.
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Performance (Song Performance Classification"A Man I'll Never Be" is characterized by its grand rock n roll sound with powerful and dynamic vocals by Brad Delp.
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Chart Performance (Achievement ClassificationThe song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its 15th week on the chart.
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Critical Reception (Review ClassificationCritically, "A Man I'll Never Be" proved to be a success. It has been praised for its songwriting, complex composition, and emotional depth.
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Live Performances (Performance CategoryDuring their live performances, Boston often extended "A Man I'll Never Be" due to its grand and epic sound, turning it into a showcase for the band's musicianship.
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Genre (Genre Classification"A Man I'll Never Be" is classified as Classic Rock. It is a testament to the innovative sound that Boston pioneered in the late 70s; fusing rock with elements of progressive and arena rock.
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Message (Song Message CategoryThe lyrics, "If only I could find a way, I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am", depicts the song's message: struggling to live up to someone's expectations and the resulting self-doubt.
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Importance (Song Significance Classification"A Man I'll Never Be" remains significant because of its profound lyrics and classic rock sound. It's a highlight of Boston's discography, setting them apart from other bands of the era.
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