"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
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 it
I'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 © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donald T. Scholz
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@charles09361
Be glad you didn't.. Saw them at Cobo hall in Detroit .. Amazing songs, amazing talent, amazing ( for the time era) sound.. Unfortunately, basically nada for stage presence. Seriously.. the quietest concert ( for crowd response) that I'd ever attended, and I've seen most of the big name 70s' and 80s' acts. I can vividly remember going from Windsor Ontario, over to Detroit, to buy the Album, because it was available there first. Everyone came over to my place, and we played it repeatedly on my stereo. Knew I had to see them in concert. Living in Windsor. Ontario... Pre 911.. It was just a couple of bucks and a ten minute walk from the tunnel bus to Cobo Hall.
There's a class of musicians called "studio musicians". Basically, these are musicians who can play anything! And, make it sound amazing!! Boston was like that. They were tight, sounded great, but with the hottest album of the time... They couldn't get Cobo hall off it's collective asses.. I've seem way less talented musicians just 'effin rock the venue, with balls, chutzpah, stage presence.... whatever you wanna call it.. Boston couldn't pull it off.. Not by a long shot.
Don't get me wrong.. In an era before "auto tune", and lip syncing, and recorded bits.. They proved that they could cut it live.. They just couldn't get the place off it's collective ass. Not to take away from their musical talent... not at all.. Just... They failed to engage the audience.
On the side of my Marshall, there's a sign that only I can see on stage.. It says .." Technical perfection isn't important, passion is.. I need to make you believe"
Boston.. in concert, couldn't make anyone "believe".. Maybe they got better at it as the tour went on. But, that was my first hand take on it at Cobo Hall.
Underrated playing? For sure.. The double leads on "Hitch a Ride", send chills down my spine to this day.
@toddshrum1525
When I listen to this song, so do my neighbors.
@mamabear6710
Todd 🤣😆
@gregmiletti2948
LOL....well said
@gregmiletti2948
@@mamabear6710 : so I see you're a classic rock fan....
@mamabear6710
Greg I am.. I watched the Beatles debut on Ed Sullivan .. I was a old lady of 12 lol..but my picture is current
@gregmiletti2948
I crank this one way up to where
the house shakes.
Forget those tech speakers you hold in your hand today.
There's no substitute for those huge 3-way speakers that bring the rafters down on your head and cause a minor earthquake.
@mortarsmashing7358
Absolutely loved this when I was 17. Now that I am 62, I STILL LOVE IT!
@zoompatrol
Takes me back to that time in my life. :)
@nonyabuidness5798
Two words: Jenson Triaxial’s!
@matthewfinlay5583
I'm 55 and I've had this album since I was 17