A Man I'll Never Be

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About A Man I'll Never Be

"A Man I'll Never Be" is a song written by Tom Scholz and first released on Boston's 1978 album Don't Look Back. It was also released as a single and reached No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending five weeks on the chart. It also reached No. 27 in Canada.


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If I said what's on my mind
You'd turn and walk away
Disappearing way back in your dreams
It's so hard to be unkind
So easy just to say
That everything is just the way it seems

You look up at me
And somewhere in your mind you see
A man I'll never be

If only I could find a way
I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am
And it's getting harder every day for me
To hide behind this dream you see
A man I'll never be

I can't get any stronger
I can't climb any higher
You'll never know just how hard I've tried
Cry a little longer
And hold a little tighter
Emotions can't be satisfied

You look up at me
And somewhere in your mind you still see
A man I'll never be

If only I could find a way
I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am
And it's getting harder every day for me
To hide behind this dream you see
A man I'll never be

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Boston (pronounced /ˈbɒstən/ or locally /ˈbɔstən/ ( listen)) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its largest city, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was named Boston by early settlers from Boston, Lincolnshire in England. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper, covering 48.43 square miles (125.43 square km), had an estimated population of 625,087 in 2011 according to the U.S. Census, making it the 21st largest in the country. Boston is also the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston, home to 4.5 million people and the tenth-largest metropolita… more »

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Written by: T. SCHOLZ

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12 facts about this song

Song Theme (Theme Classification
"A Man I'll Never Be" is thought-provoking and uses introspective lyrics indicating internal struggles and emotional conflicts.
Album (Album Information
The song is the third track on the album "Don't Look Back", which was Boston's second studio album.
Release Date (Historical Context
"Don't Look Back" album, featuring "A Man I'll Never Be", was released on August 2, 1978.
Length (Technical Classification
"A Man I'll Never Be" runs for a considerable length of 6 minutes and 37 seconds.
Song Writer (Artist Information
The song was written by Tom Scholz, who is also the founder of the band Boston.
Performance (Song Performance Classification
"A Man I'll Never Be" is characterized by its grand rock n roll sound with powerful and dynamic vocals by Brad Delp.
Chart Performance (Achievement Classification
The song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its 15th week on the chart.
Critical Reception (Review Classification
Critically, "A Man I'll Never Be" proved to be a success. It has been praised for its songwriting, complex composition, and emotional depth.
Live Performances (Performance Category
During their live performances, Boston often extended "A Man I'll Never Be" due to its grand and epic sound, turning it into a showcase for the band's musicianship.
Genre (Genre Classification
"A Man I'll Never Be" is classified as Classic Rock. It is a testament to the innovative sound that Boston pioneered in the late 70s; fusing rock with elements of progressive and arena rock.
Message (Song Message Category
The lyrics, "If only I could find a way, I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am", depicts the song's message: struggling to live up to someone's expectations and the resulting self-doubt.
Importance (Song Significance Classification
"A Man I'll Never Be" remains significant because of its profound lyrics and classic rock sound. It's a highlight of Boston's discography, setting them apart from other bands of the era.

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