"Foreplay" is a progressive instrumental prelude, primarily consisting of rapid triplet arpeggios on Hammond M3 organ with a bass part doubled by a clavinet, and drums, with lead guitar joining at the end. According to Tom Scholz, leader and producer of Boston, the synthesizer-like swoops were not produced with synthesizers, but rather by scraping a pick along a string of a guitar. It was written in 1969. In February of 1977, the song hit #22 on the U.S. charts, and #11 on charts in the UK .[1]
"Long Time" is a lyrical song released as a single. It was one of the band's biggest hits.
"Long Time" was used as the background music for a series of television commercials, titled "Timeless," for NASCAR in 2004, featuring a hypothetical race between drivers and cars of all eras of NASCAR competition.
"Foreplay/Long Time" is featured as a playable track in the video game Rock Band.
"Foreplay/Long Time" is played during Part 1 of the Season 2 finale of the television show Supernatural.
Foreplay/Long Time
Boston Lyrics
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I think I should be goin', yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
Sail on, on a distant highway
I've got to keep on chasin' a dream, yeah
I've gotta be on my way
Wish there was something I could say
Well, I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door
Ah yeah, it's been such a long time, it's been such a long time
Well, I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind
I can't forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me, yeah
I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me
You're comin' back to find me
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door, yeah, yeah, yeah
It's been such a long time, it's been such a long time
Yeah
It's been such a long time, I think I should be goin', yeah
And time dosnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
There's a long road, I've gotta stay in time with, yeah
I've got to keep on chasin' that dream, though I may never find itI'm always just behind it
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
(Takin' my time) oh, just movin' along
(Takin' my time) ah, just takin' my time
(Takin' my time) oh, yeah
(Takin' my time) oh, oh
(Takin' my time)
(Takin' my time)
(Takin' my time)
(Takin' my time)
(Takin' my time)
The song "Foreplay/Long Time" by Boston is a two-part composition starting with an instrumental section followed by the lyrics. The song is about searching for a dream and the struggle to achieve it. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of a dream is a lonely road and often unachievable. The singer finally comes to terms with this and decides to take his time and move along, knowing that he may never find his dream.
The opening lines "It's been such a long time, I think I should be goin', yeah, and time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'" depict the singer's realization that he has been searching for his dream for a long time and he needs to move on. He acknowledges that time is not going to wait for him and that he must keep going despite the obstacles he faces.
The line "Well, I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on, you'll forget about me after I've been gone" suggests that the singer feels lonely and forgotten in his pursuit of his dream. He also accepts that people will forget about him once he is gone. The phrase "I take what I find, I don't want no more, it's just outside of your front door" indicates that the singer has come to realize that his dream may not be something exceptional but could be found in ordinary things.
Overall, the song expresses the struggles of life, the pursuit of dreams, and the realization that sometimes we may never find what we are looking for, but it is essential to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been such a long time
It's been a long time since we've seen each other
I think I should be goin', yeah
I think it's time for me to leave
And time dosnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
Time continues to move forward, regardless of my plans or desires
Sail on, on a distant highway
Keep moving forward, even if it means taking a different path than expected
I've got to keep on chasin' a dream, yeah
I have to keep pursuing my aspirations
I've gotta be on my way
I have to leave now
Wish there was something I could say
I'm having a hard time expressing my feelings and thoughts
Well, I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on
I'm taking my time to make sure I move forward purposefully
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
You'll eventually forget about me once I leave
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
I'm content with what I have and don't need anything else
It's just outside of your front door
All the opportunities I need are readily available if I just go out and look for them
Ah yeah, it's been such a long time, it's been such a long time
It's been so long since we've been together, and it's hard for me to leave
Well, I get so lonely when I am without you
I feel lonely when I'm not around you
But in my mind, deep in my mindI can't forget about you
I can't stop thinking about you, even when I try
Good times, and faces that remind me, yeah
Memories of good times and people who resemble you remind me of you
I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me
I'm attempting to forget about you and move on
You're comin' back to find me
You'll come back looking for me once you realize I'm gone
There's a long road, I've gotta stay in time with, yeah
There's a long journey that I need to stay in step with
I've got to keep on chasin' that dream, though I may never find it
I'm determined to keep pursuing my dreams, even though I may never achieve them
I'm always just behind it
I feel like I'm always on the cusp of achieving my dreams, but am never quite there yet
(Takin' my time) oh, oh
I'm deliberately going at my own pace
(Takin' my time)
I'm not in a rush to achieve my goals
(Takin' my time)
I'm taking things slowly
(Takin' my time)
I'm not letting anyone else dictate my pace
(Takin' my time)
I'm enjoying the journey and not just the destination
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donald T. Scholz
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@MountainPatriot1776
Might have to blaze one straight away.
For old time's sake.
I sure miss the quality of the talent.
The musical integrity, and...
The depth of these lyrics.
How the frequencies emanated from these lyrics.
Makes me want to find that flat desert straight, and...
F - ing punch it.
With ALL of the windows rolled down.
The sunroof peeled back.
The high noon Summer Afternoon Sun beating down on me back home in Utah, and...
Just roll on down the highway.
Those were the days, and...
Soon will be again.
There's no better feeling, than...
@dereksmith1827
8 tracks that make up just over 37 minutes of playing time, produced 45 years ago, largely by one man in a basement. This album is a true work of art. Salute to all the Boston fans that are keeping this masterpiece alive!
@iilhares
GWAR did a cover of this intro when they also covered 'If You Want Blood' from AC/DC. It was unexpected and glorious.
@Leticia-yb3uq
Yeah, salute to the fans from all over the world, I'm listening to Boston in Brazil! šā¤š§š·
@Mr.NobodyEver
Thank you sir! You are who deserves the credit for being a fan for such a LONG TIME!
@mimilini1
It is exactly that! A masterpiece!
@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy
Itās crazy that a small group of friends started up a band and became so legendary.
@ReidHenderson
My wife was born in 1986 and me in 1987 and we grew up on this kind of music and still love it even though it was our parents music and still is. I'm only 36 but love Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Boston, Kansas, Black Sabbath and all the classics.
@spacecat7247
Mentorship. Our parents help form our clay vessels. Keep the search alive. There is soooo much awesome music to find, from many eras.
@shadywillow3308
I'm 52 and my oldest daughter is 30 she loves all these classic rock bands bc I overplayed them when she was a kid lol now her kiddos are 9 and I also have younger kids now too and they all love Boston, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zep, James Taylor and all my old faves!!
@jamesanraham6755
Ain't nothing wrong with having some class