Nothin
Boston Lyrics


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Someone told someone and someone told you
But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
Since everyone spread the story
With his own little personal touch

Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill
But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will
Do nothin' till you hear from me

Do nothin' till you hear from me
Pay no attention to what's said
Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream
Is over my head
Do nothin' till you hear from me
At least consider our romance
If you should take the word of others you've heard
I haven't a chance
True I've been seen with someone new
But does that mean that I'm untrue
When we're apart the words in my heart
Reveal how I feel about you
Some kiss may cloud my memory
And other arms may hold a thrill




But please do nothin' till you hear it from me
And you never will

Overall Meaning

In "Nothin," Boston sings about the dangers of gossip and hearsay in relationships. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that someone has spread false rumors about him to his partner. He then advises his partner to not believe everything she hears, and instead wait to hear the truth directly from him. He emphasizes the importance of not taking the word of others and tearing apart someone else's dream, saying that it's "over his head." The chorus repeats the message to wait until hearing from him before taking any action, as the singer reassures his partner that he is still true to her despite being seen with someone else. He pleads with her to trust him and to ignore any misleading information.


The lyrics are an important reminder of how rumors and gossip can wreak havoc on relationships. They can cause unnecessary misunderstandings and insecurities, leading to mistrust and ultimately, the destruction of a relationship. The song also highlights the importance of communication and honesty between partners.


Boston's "Nothin" was released as a single in 1978 and peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Tom Scholz, who was the founder and guitarist for Boston. It was included as the opening track on their third studio album, "Third Stage," which was released in 1986.


Line by Line Meaning

Someone told someone and someone told you
The spread of rumors is like a game of telephone: information gets distorted and exaggerated as it passes through multiple people.


But they wouldn't hurt you, not much
People who spread gossip often do not intend any harm, but their words can still have a negative impact on the subject of the rumors.


Since everyone spread the story with his own little personal touch
Each person who repeats a rumor adds their own interpretation, which can further distort the truth.


Do nothin' till you hear from me
Don't believe anything about me until you've heard it directly from me.


Pay no attention to what's said
Ignore any rumors or gossip you may hear about me.


Why people tear the seam of anyone's dream is over my head
The motivations behind spreading rumors and damaging someone's reputation are unclear and perplexing.


At least consider our romance
Please don't immediately assume the worst and end our relationship based on rumors.


If you should take the word of others you've heard, I haven't a chance
If you believe the rumors and don't give me a chance to explain myself, our relationship is doomed.


True I've been seen with someone new, But does that mean that I'm untrue
It's true that I've been seen with someone else, but that doesn't mean I'm being unfaithful.


When we're apart the words in my heart reveal how I feel about you
When we're not together, my thoughts and feelings about our relationship are positive and heartfelt.


Some kiss may cloud my memory, And other arms may hold a thrill
I may have had a moment of weakness or temptation, but that doesn't mean I don't love and care about you.


But please do nothin' till you hear it from me, And you never will
Please don't make any decisions or judgments until I've had the chance to explain myself, but unfortunately you may never hear the truth directly from me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON, BOB RUSSELL

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Nore should make his own tour called “what what” tour

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Where in Boston???

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