About The Song
Boston’s ‘More Than a Feeling’ is a classic hit from their 1976 debut album. The song was written by Tom Scholz, who drew inspiration from his childhood memories in a small town outside Boston. When interviewed, Scholz mentioned that listening to the radio and hearing songs that reminded him of his youth inspired the creation of ‘More Than a Feeling’. The single entered the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 18 and peaked at number 5.
The song is about longing and nostalgia. The lyrics describe a man waking up on a cloudy day, feeling pensive, and turning on some music to escape from his sadness. The song becomes a “fantasy event” that takes the man away from his present reality to a different time and place. The song’s lyrics, which speak to the experience of feeling down and finding solace through music, continue to resonate with listeners today. Overall, “More Than a Feeling” is a classic rock anthem that has stood the test of time.
Lyrics
I looked out this morning and the sun was gone
Turned on some music to start my day
I lost myself in a familiar song
I closed my eyes and I slipped away
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
Till I see Marianne walk away
I see my Marianne walkin' away
So many people have come and gone
Their faces fade as the years go by
Yet I still recall as I wander on
As clear as the sun in the summer sky
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
Till I see Marianne walk away
I see my Marianne walkin' away
When I'm tired and thinking cold
I hide in my music, forget the day
And dream of a girl I used to know
I closed my eyes and she slipped away
She slipped away
It's more than a feeling (more than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play (more than a feeling)
I begin dreaming (more than a feeling)
Till I see Marianne walk away