Featuring a lineup of brothers Rob (keyboards) and Richard (bass) DePerna, singer Travis Fields, drummer David Novogroski and guitarist Mike Stevens, the group debuted with the 1967 single "Words" b/w "Spinach". Originally released by the small Big Boss label, the single was promptly reissued by Gene Autry's Challenge Records. A pair of follow-ups also did little ("Is It Love?" b/w "Don't Leave Me Alone" and "Free Service" b/w "Rose In the Night").
The first released by the MGM affiliated Flick Disc label, 1968 saw the quintet debut with their first LP - the cleverly-titled "The Boston Tea Party".
Words
Boston Tea Party Lyrics
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It hurts so bad, cause when I see you, I start crying,
I've tried everything to stop, but there's no denying,
That falling in love with you, girl, is just like dying.
Oh, don't walk away,
How, how can I make you stay?
Don't turn away,
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
Words with lies inside,
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through.
Girl, don't you know we could work it out with talking?
You won't look around or slow down your walking,
I've given you everything with kiss to seal it,
You had to get your kicks out of trying to steal it.
Now, I'm standing here,
Strange, strange voices in my ears,
I feel the tears,
But, all I can hear are those words that never were true,
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
Words with lies inside,
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through, ahh.
Now, I'm standing here,
Strange, strange voices in my ears,
I feel the tears,
But, all I can hear are those words that never were true,
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
Words with lies inside,
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through.
Words that never were true,
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
Words with lies inside,
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through.
Words that never were true,
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
Words with lies inside,
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through.
The lyrics of Boston Tea Party's song Words speak about the pain and heartbreak that comes with loving someone who doesn't feel the same way. The singer expresses his anguish at seeing the person he loves, and how it hurts him deeply because he can't seem to stop his feelings. He acknowledges that falling in love with this person is like dying, indicating the intensity of his emotions.
The singer also pleads with the person not to walk away and tries to convince her that they could work out their problems through talking. However, he is met with resistance because the person seems to be more interested in playing games and manipulating him. The singer talks about how the person would say things that were not true, just to make herself look good, and how these words were small enough to hide until she was done playing.
Overall, the lyrics of Words are a melancholic expression of feelings of unrequited love and the pain and anguish that come with it. The song's message resonates with anyone who has ever been in love but has not had their feelings reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, don't you know every time I see you smiling,
The sight of your smile causes me an unbearable amount of pain because I always end up crying as soon as I'm reminded of my love for you. Despite my attempts to move on, I'm fully aware that falling for you is like dying.
Oh, don't walk away,
Please don't leave me alone in this moment of vulnerability.
How, how can I make you stay?
I am more than willing to do everything possible to keep you by my side.
Don't turn away,
Please don't look away from me, I need your attention.
I can still hear you saying those words that never were true,
I'm haunted by your empty promises and lies, which you said only for your own gain.
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
Every lie you told me was solely in your own self-interest.
Words with lies inside,
Your words were filled with falsehoods and hidden agendas.
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through.
Your lies were so subtle that they were not immediately obvious, and it took me a long time to realize what you had done.
Girl, don't you know we could work it out with talking?
I honestly believe that we can resolve our issues by having an honest conversation with one another.
You won't look around or slow down your walking,
You are too proud to even consider listening to my attempts at reconciliation.
I've given you everything with kiss to seal it,
I have done everything I can to prove my love to you, including sealing our relationship with a kiss.
You had to get your kicks out of trying to steal it.
Despite my efforts to make things work, you were more interested in taking advantage of me and hurting me for your own amusement.
Now, I'm standing here,
I am alone and vulnerable, unsure of what to do next.
Strange, strange voices in my ears,
I am being tormented by my own thoughts and doubts, which are making it difficult for me to think clearly.
I feel the tears,
I am overwhelmed with emotion and cannot contain my tears.
But, all I can hear are those words that never were true,
Despite my pain and heartbreak, all I can think about are the lies you told me, and the pain you caused me.
Words that never were true,
Every word you said to me was a lie.
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
Your lies were selfish, and only served to benefit yourself.
Words with lies inside,
Your words held hidden deceit and malice.
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through.
Your lies were so subtle that I didn't even realize they were there until it was too late.
Words that never were true,
Your words were hollow and meaningless.
Just spoken to help nobody but you,
You spoke only to benefit yourself, even if it meant causing me pain and heartbreak.
Words with lies inside,
Your deceitful words were full of hidden intentions.
But, small enough to hide till your playing was through.
Your lies were so subtle that I didn't even realize they were there until it was too late.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
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Tabitha Totten
Remembering the guys including my Uncle Dino (Drummer-original). Much Love and Happiness. Tabitha Totten.
Fredde Duke
That's so great. He might remember my father that briefly managed them. They played live at my 8th grade graduation party. They were so talented.
Fredde Duke
What a great find. My dad managed them briefly when I was young. They played in person at my 8th grade graduation party. They sang this. And, did a concert. It was so great.
Your Name Here
Tabitha, I had their first album...I was 13 and got it for Christmas or a birthday... wore it out playing it every other day...The one with this album cover.. this cover of the Monkees hit, "Words" , must have been released as a single, and I know it wasn't on their album....
Tabitha Totten
So happy you loved it! Just saw your comment now. Yeah, the Boyce/Hart song. My nanny was dating Davy Jones at the time. Those were fun times and great music. Some of the best songwriters too. Again Thank You for your comment and love of music!☮☀️💗
countrypaul
Very nice track, kinda fuller sound than the Monkees.
Thomas Sullivan
This is closer to Boyce & Hart's demo version.