Something About You
Boston Lyrics


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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 lyrics of Boston's song "Something About You" express a man's realization that standing on his own and being independent is not all that life holds. The song begins with the singer talking about his younger days when he thought he could stand on his own like a man made of stone. However, he goes on to say that there was something about someone else that changed him from within. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person he is talking about is someone he deeply cares about, but finds it hard to express his emotions to. The lyrics express his struggle to show his feelings and be vulnerable to her, but he knows that he has to have her in his life.


The singer also admits to his faults, acknowledging that he says things he doesn't mean when he gets angry, but still finds it hard to leave her. He is aware of the impact his words and actions can have on their relationship, and yet, he wants her to know that there is something about her that has brought about a change in him. The lyrics convey the struggle and vulnerability that comes with expressing one's feelings and the fear of being rejected.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger I thought I could stand on my own
As a young person, I believed that I didn't need anyone's help.


It wasn't easy, I stood like a man made of stone
It was difficult, but I tried to be strong and unemotional.


But there was something about you (I want you to know)
I want you to realize that there was a special quality about you.


It brought a change over me (it's starting to show)
Your influence has made me different, and it's becoming visible.


I've got this feeling inside
I have a strong, intense emotion welling up.


Got to have you, have you
I must possess you and enjoy your company.


Ain't no good to hide
It's pointless to try to conceal my emotions.


It isn't easy to show
It's challenging to express my feelings openly and honestly.


What I'm feeling inside, girl
I'm experiencing strong emotions, and I'm addressing them to you.


When you believe in a man like me
When you place your trust in me, despite my flaws and mistakes.


When I get angry I say things I don't want to say
When I'm furious, I utter things that don't represent my true thoughts.


I really mean it, I don't want to leave you this way
I'm sincere, and I don't want to abandon you during times of discord.


I couldn't help my reaction (I want you to know)
Please understand that I didn't mean to react in that manner.


I lose control over you (I just want you to know)
My rage makes me want to manipulate you, and I don't want that.


To believe in a man like me, like me
It's not easy to rely on someone like me, with all my weaknesses.


Can't you see I've gotta, gotta have you
Do you understand how desperately I need you?


Yeah, there was something about you
Your unique charm and presence captivated me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tom Scholz

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@NovaFlova

When I was younger, I thought I could stand on my own
It wasn't easy, I stood like a man made of stone, yeah, yeah
But there was something about you (I really want you to know)
Brought a change over me (girl, 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 wanna say
I really mean it, I don't wanna leave you this way, yeah, yeah
I couldn't help my reaction (I couldn't want you to know)
I lose control over you (I don't want you to know)
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
Hey, hey
But there was something about you
It brought a change over me
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
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
But there was something about you
Yeah, there was something about you, ooh



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@tonyhicks1960

OK, now it's 2025 and is anyone else STILL listening to the best song by Boston?

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More than a feeling and Foreplay Long time are my favorites

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Yes sir gen x here

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Hell yeah!!!

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My favorite song

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My husband and I fell in love while listening to this album. 36 years later, we're still going strong.

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My dad used to bang to this album 🤣

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My husband and I also fell deeply and madly in love to this album, lost him last year ,miss him so ..but the memories are sweet!

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@@beckyhutson6171 sorry

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