boston
Boylife Lyrics

Is Boston made of dreams?
The singer ponders if the city of Boston is built upon hopes and aspirations.

Oh, what's left of them?
The singer wonders what remains of those dreams, suggesting that they may have faded away over time.

I heard the church ring its bells
The singer recalls the sound of church bells ringing in Boston, which may represent a sense of community and tradition within the city.

I heard you weren't doing well
The artist acknowledges that someone they care about in Boston is struggling, potentially adding to the feelings of uncertainty and concern about the city.

But in Boston all I see
Despite these worries, when the artist looks at Boston, they see one specific person who brings them comfort and stability.

Is only you, is only you, is only you
This person is the singer's anchor in the city, the one consistent presence that keeps them grounded.

I get complacent, I know (but it never meant I don't care)
The singer acknowledges that they sometimes take this person for granted, but assures them that this doesn't mean that they don't value their relationship.

But you had the patience for me (and gave it all away)
The artist recognizes that this person has been patient with them, even when the artist wasn't reciprocating that patience.

I know I get upset (yeah)
The artist admits that they can be emotional and easily upset, potentially causing stress on the relationship.

And I know you're getting tired
The artist acknowledges that their behavior has consequences for the other person, and they fear that this person may be growing weary of it all.

And I know that I've made mistakes
The singer takes accountability for their actions and behavior, recognizing that they haven't always treated this person the way they deserve to be treated.

But you always seem to get me by (get me by)
Despite all of these difficulties, this person always manages to support and uplift the artist, helping them through rough patches.

And once I thought I knew (once I thought I knew)
The singer reflects on a past version of themselves who believed they had everything figured out.

Turns out I knew nothing at all (at all)
However, the singer realizes that they were wrong, and that they still have much to learn about themselves and the world around them.

Nothing at all
This repetition of the previous line emphasizes the singer's realization of their ignorance and lack of understanding.

So if Boston's made of dreams
The artist returns to the idea of Boston being a city built upon dreams, and wonders how this applies to their own life.

Then I'm holding onto things that I shouldn't be
The artist realizes that they are perhaps holding onto unrealistic expectations and hopes, which may be causing them distress.

I'll let it go
In order to move forward, the singer decides to release these expectations and allow themselves to experience whatever comes next.

I'll lay it down
This decision is one of intentional surrender - the singer is letting go of control and trusting that things will work out as they should.

For you
Ultimately, this decision is motivated by the desire to be there for the person who has been their rock in Boston.