Boston
Augustana
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In the light of the sun Is there anyone? Oh, it has begun Oh, dear, you look so lost Your eyes are red when tears are shed The world you must have crossed, you said You don't know me, you don't even care Oh yeah, you said You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains Oh yeah Essential yet appealed Carry all your thoughts Across an open field When flowers gaze at you They're not the only ones Who cry when they see you You said You don't know me, and you don't even care Oh yeah, you said You don't know me, and you don't wear my chains Oh yeah She said, I think I'm going to Boston I think I'll start a new life I think I'll start it over Where no one knows my name I'll get out of California I'm tired of the weather I think I'll get a lover I'll fly 'em out to Spain I think I'll go to Boston I think that I was tired I think I need a new town To leave this all behind I think I need a sunrise I'm tired of a sunset Here it's nice in the summer Some snow would be nice, oh yeah You don't know me, and you don't even care Oh yeah Boston Where no one knows my name No one knows my name No one knows my name Boston Where no one knows my name
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Written by: DAN LAYUS, DANIEL LAYUS, JARED PALOMAR, JOSIAH ROZENCWAJG, JUSTIN SOUTH
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12 facts about this song
Composition"Boston" is a song by American rock band Augustana, from their album "All the Stars and Boulevards".
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in 2006 and reached wide audience through significant airplay.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Use in TelevisionThe song was featured in television shows including Scrubs, One Tree Hill, and The Big Bang Theory, enhancing its popularity.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics reflect the desire of starting fresh, in a new place, specifically Boston, after being emotionally hurt.
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Musical Structure"Boston" holds a soft rock ballad genre with piano instrumentation as the lead instrument.
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Billboard Adult Pop PerformanceThe song also performed well on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart where it reached number 7.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Boston": it was performed by David Archuleta during the seventh season of American Idol.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its emotive lyrics and melodic tune, citing it as a stand-out track on "All the Stars and Boulevards."
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Song's LegacyDespite not reaching the top ten, "Boston" has gained a cult following and remains one of Augustana's most popular and recognizable songs.
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Song's InspirationIn interviews, the band explained that the song was inspired by experiences of loneliness and homesickness when moving from small town life to a big city.
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Band's Recognition"Boston" is often credited as the song that brought Augustana mainstream recognition.
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