13 Something about You
Boston Lyrics


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Ooo, ooo

When I was younger I thought I could stand on my own
It wasn't easy, I stood like a man made of stone
But there was something about you (I want you to know)
It brought a change over me (it's starting to show)
I've got this feeling inside
Got to have you, have you
Ain't no good to hide

It isn't easy to show
What I'm feeling inside, girl
It isn't easy, I know
When you believe in a man like me

When I get angry I say things I don't want to say
I really mean it, I don't want to leave you this way
I couldn't help my reaction (I want you to know)
I lose control over you (I just want you to know)
I've got this feeling inside,
I got to have you, have you
Ain't no good to hide

It isn't easy to show
What I'm feeling inside, girl
It isn't easy, I know
When you believe in a man like me

But there was something about you (I want you to know)
It brought a change over me (it's starting to show)
I've got this feeling inside,
Got to have you, have you,
Ain't no good to hide

It isn't easy to show
What I'm feeling inside, girl
It isn't easy, I know
To believe in a man like me, like me
Can't you see
I've gotta, gotta have you





But there was something about you
Yeah, there was something about you

Overall Meaning

The song "Something About You" by Boston is a love song that expresses the feeling of a man who has fallen in love with a woman who has brought about a change in him. The first verse of the song talks about how the man used to believe that he could stand on his own without needing anyone, but the woman has changed his mind. He feels a strong desire for her and cannot hide his feelings any longer. He admits that it isn't easy to show his vulnerability but believes that she can believe in him.


The second verse of the song talks about how the man often gets angry and says things he does not mean, but he does not want to leave the woman in that manner. He wants her to know that his anger is not directed towards her, and he feels that he has lost control over her. The chorus of the song talks about his strong desire and feeling inside him to have her.


The song ends on a hopeful note, where the man implores the woman to see the change in him and to believe in him. The song expresses the vulnerability and complexity of emotions that come with falling in love and how it changes a person.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger I thought I could stand on my own
I used to believe that I didn't need anyone's help to succeed


It wasn't easy, I stood like a man made of stone
It was difficult for me to be vulnerable and ask for help


But there was something about you (I want you to know)
But when I met you, something changed in me


It brought a change over me (it's starting to show)
You have had a positive influence on me and it's becoming apparent


I've got this feeling inside
I have strong emotions that I can't ignore


Got to have you, have you
I need you in my life


Ain't no good to hide
It's not beneficial to keep my feelings inside


When I get angry I say things I don't want to say
I have a tendency to lash out when I'm upset


I really mean it, I don't want to leave you this way
Even though I say hurtful things, I don't want to end our relationship


I couldn't help my reaction (I want you to know)
My outburst wasn't intentional and I want you to understand that


I lose control over you (I just want you to know)
I know that my behavior can be hurtful to you and I want to change


But there was something about you (I want you to know)
Once again, I want you to understand that you have changed me


It brought a change over me (it's starting to show)
I'm becoming a better person because of you


To believe in a man like me, like me
It's hard to have faith in someone with my flaws and past mistakes


Can't you see
I hope you can see the changes in me


I've gotta, gotta have you
I need you in my life, it's important to me


But there was something about you
Overall, you are special to me and have made a lasting impact




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM SCHOLZ

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