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Amanda
Boston Lyrics


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Babe, tomorrow's so far away
There's something I just have to say
I don't think I could 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
Would you turn out the lights 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 (oh girl)

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 (oh-oh)

And, feelin' the way I do
I don't want to wait my whole life through
To say I'm in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Amanda" by Boston are a declaration of love from the perspective of a person who has been holding back their feelings for too long and cannot keep it to themselves anymore. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that tomorrow is far away and they have something to say, that they cannot hide their feelings for another day. They love Amanda, and they want to express it before it’s too late. They are afraid of losing her, but they know they cannot keep their emotions bottled up any longer. They want to take her by surprise and make her understand that they love her, that they want to be with her and share a life together.


The song is about the intensity of love and the urgency to express it. The singer realizes that they cannot wait their whole life to express their feelings and lose the opportunity to be with Amanda. It’s a vulnerable and emotional journey of a person finally revealing their true emotions after holding back their feelings for so long.


Line by Line Meaning

Babe, tomorrow's so far away
The singer is concerned that waiting until tomorrow will be too late to express their feelings.


There's something I just have to say
The singer is referring to their feelings of love for the person they're addressing.


I don't think I could hide
The singer feels like keeping their emotions inside is no longer possible.


What I'm feelin' inside another day
The artist wants to express their love to the person right away and not wait any longer.


Knowin' I love you
The artist is addressing the person they love directly.


And I, I'm getting too close again
The singer is admitting that they feel like they are becoming emotionally invested in the person they love.


I don't want to see it end
The singer is afraid of losing the person they have feelings for.


If I tell you tonight
The artist is holding back from expressing their feelings until the right moment.


Would you turn out the lights and walk away
The artist is concerned their confession might push the person they love away from them.


Knowin' I love you?
The artist is asking the person they love if they would be willing to accept their confession of love.


I'm gonna take you by surprise
The singer wants to surprise the person they love with this confession of love.


And make you realize, Amanda
The artist is addressing the person they love by name and wants them to know the depth of their love.


I'm gonna tell you right away
The singer wants to confess their love as soon as possible because they feel like waiting any longer would be a mistake.


I can't wait another day, Amanda
The singer is emphasizing their need to confess their love to Amanda as soon as possible.


I'm gonna say it like a man
The singer wants to confess their love honestly and in a straightforward manner.


And make you understand, Amanda
The artist wants Amanda to know the depth of their feelings of love for her.


And I feel like today's the day
The artist feels like today is the day to finally express their feelings of love.


I'm lookin' for the words to say
The singer is trying to gather their thoughts and find the right words to convey their feelings of love accurately.


Do you want to be free?
The singer is asking Amanda if she is ready for a romantic relationship.


Are you ready for me to feel this way?
The artist is asking Amanda if she's ready for the confession of love they're about to make.


I don't want to lose you
The artist is emphasizing their feelings of attachment for Amanda to her.


So, it may be too soon, I know
The artist is acknowledging that it might be too early to profess their love but feels compelled to do so anyway.


The feeling takes so long to grow
The singer understands that feelings of love take some time to develop fully.


If I tell you today, will you turn me away and let me go?
The artist is concerned that Amanda will reject them if they confess their love to her openly.


I'm gonna take you by surprise
The singer wants to surprise Amanda with their confession of love for her.


And make you realize, Amanda
The singer wants Amanda to understand the depth of their feelings of love for her.


You and I
The singer is referring to themselves and Amanda.


I know that we can't wait
The artist is emphasizing their desire for a relationship with Amanda and their belief that they can't wait any longer.


And I swear, I swear it's not a lie, girl
The artist wants Amanda to know that they're being truthful about their feelings of love.


Tomorrow may be too late
The singer is emphasizing that expressing their love to Amanda needs to happen soon or it might be too late for them in the future.


We can share a life together
The singer is expressing their desire for a committed, lifelong relationship with Amanda.


It's now or never
The artist feels like it's necessary to confess their love to Amanda immediately.


And tomorrow may be too late (oh-oh)
The artist is repeating their previous sentiment, emphasizing the urgency of expressing their love to Amanda.


And, feelin' the way I do
The artist is acknowledging their powerful feelings of love for Amanda.


I don't want to wait my whole life through
The singer is emphasizing their desire to express their love to Amanda as soon as possible.


To say I'm in love with you
The artist wants to confess their love to Amanda openly and honestly.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tom Scholz

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