Boston

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About Boston

"Boston" is a song by American rock band Augustana, from their debut album All the Stars and Boulevards (2005). It was originally produced in 2003 by Jon King for their demo, Midwest Skies and Sleepless Mondays, and was later re-recorded with producer Brendan O'Brien for All the Stars and Boulevards.


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2005
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In the light of the sun
Is there anyone?
Oh, it has begun

Oh, dear, you look so lost
Your eyes are red when tears are shed
The world you must have crossed, you said

You don't know me, you don't even care
Oh yeah, you said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains
Oh yeah

Essential yet appealed
Carry all your thoughts
Across an open field

When flowers gaze at you
They're not the only ones
Who cry when they see you
You said

You don't know me, and you don't even care
Oh yeah, you said
You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains
Oh yeah

She said, I think I'm going to Boston
I think I'll start a new life
I think I'll start it over
Where no one knows my name

I'll get out of California
I'm tired of the weather
I think I'll get a lover
I'll fly 'em out to Spain

I think I'll go to Boston
I think that I was tired
I think I need a new town
To leave this all behind

I think I need a sunrise
I'm tired of a sunset
Here it's nice in the summer
Some snow would be nice, oh yeah

You don't know me, and you don't even care
Oh yeah

Boston
Where no one knows my name
No one knows my name
No one knows my name

Boston
Where no one knows my name

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Augustana

Augustana is an American rock band from San Diego, California who were signed to the Epic Records record label until late 2011. They are best known for their singles, "Boston" and "Sweet and Low." more »

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Written by: DAN LAYUS, DANIEL LAYUS, JARED PALOMAR, JOSIAH ROZENCWAJG, JUSTIN SOUTH

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12 facts about this song

Composition
"Boston" is a song by American rock band Augustana, from their album "All the Stars and Boulevards".
Release Date
The song was released as a single in 2006 and reached wide audience through significant airplay.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Use in Television
The song was featured in television shows including Scrubs, One Tree Hill, and The Big Bang Theory, enhancing its popularity.
Song Meaning
The lyrics reflect the desire of starting fresh, in a new place, specifically Boston, after being emotionally hurt.
Musical Structure
"Boston" holds a soft rock ballad genre with piano instrumentation as the lead instrument.
Billboard Adult Pop Performance
The song also performed well on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart where it reached number 7.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "Boston": it was performed by David Archuleta during the seventh season of American Idol.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its emotive lyrics and melodic tune, citing it as a stand-out track on "All the Stars and Boulevards."
Song's Legacy
Despite not reaching the top ten, "Boston" has gained a cult following and remains one of Augustana's most popular and recognizable songs.
Song's Inspiration
In interviews, the band explained that the song was inspired by experiences of loneliness and homesickness when moving from small town life to a big city.
Band's Recognition
"Boston" is often credited as the song that brought Augustana mainstream recognition.

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