Man I'll Never Be
Boston · Other Songs - Boston
If I said whats on my mind
you'd turn and walk away
disappearing way back
in your dreams
Its 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
its getting harder every day for me
to hide behind this dream you see
of a man I'll never be
I cant get any stronger
and i cant climb any higher
you'll never know just how hard I've tried
Cry a little longer
and hold a little tighter
emotions cant be satisfied
you look up at me
and some where in your mind you see
A man I'll never be
Solo
If only I could find a way
I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am
and it gets harder every day for me
to hide behind this dream you see
of a man I'll never be.
solo
Cant get any stronger
and i cant climb any higher
you'll never know just how hard I've tried
Cry a little longer
and hold a little tighter
emotions cant be satisfied
oh you look up at me
and some where in your mind you still see
a man I'll never be
If only I could find away
I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am
and it gets harder every day for me
I cant keep hiding this feeling
you'd turn and walk away
disappearing way back
in your dreams
Its 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
its getting harder every day for me
to hide behind this dream you see
of a man I'll never be
I cant get any stronger
and i cant climb any higher
you'll never know just how hard I've tried
Cry a little longer
and hold a little tighter
emotions cant be satisfied
you look up at me
and some where in your mind you see
A man I'll never be
Solo
If only I could find a way
I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am
and it gets harder every day for me
to hide behind this dream you see
of a man I'll never be.
solo
Cant get any stronger
and i cant climb any higher
you'll never know just how hard I've tried
Cry a little longer
and hold a little tighter
emotions cant be satisfied
oh you look up at me
and some where in your mind you still see
a man I'll never be
If only I could find away
I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am
and it gets harder every day for me
I cant keep hiding this feeling
Man I'll Never Be
Released by Boston in the mid-1980s, "Man I'll Never Be" stands as a defining track within the band's evolution from pure power pop to a more mature, soul-influenced sound. The song features the group's signature blend of driving rhythms and melodic hooks, characteristic of their work during this transitional period. While often associated with the era of their breakthrough album, "For the Love of Money," the track showcases the band's ability to craft anthemic choruses that resonated deeply with audiences. It remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the polished production and emotional depth that defined Boston's contribution to 1980s rock music.