About the song
“More Than a Feeling” is a song by the American rock band Boston, released in 1976 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album. Written by Tom Scholz, the band’s founder and primary songwriter, the song became one of Boston’s most iconic tracks.
The lyrics of “More Than a Feeling” describe the powerful emotional impact of a song that evokes vivid memories and deep feelings. The narrator reflects on how listening to a particular song can bring back the memory of a lost love named Marianne. The song captures the nostalgic yearning and the way music can transport us back to specific moments in our past.
Musically, “More Than a Feeling” is characterized by its polished production, rich harmonies, and distinctive guitar riff. The song’s soaring vocals and melodic hooks helped it become a staple of classic rock radio. The intricate layering of guitars and vocal harmonies showcases Scholz’s meticulous production style, which was groundbreaking at the time.
“More Than a Feeling” was a commercial success and remains one of Boston’s most enduring and beloved songs, epitomizing the band’s signature sound and the emotional power of rock music.
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I looked out this morning and the sun was goneTurned on some music to start my dayI lost myself in a familiar songI closed my eyes and I slipped awayIt’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)‘Til I see Marianne walk awayI see my Marianne walkin’ awaySo many people have come and goneTheir faces fade as the years go byYet I still recall as I wander onAs clear as the sun in the summer skyIt’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)‘Til I see Marianne walk awayI see my Marianne walkin’ awayWhen I’m tired and thinking coldI hide in my music, forget the dayAnd dream of a girl I used to knowI closed my eyes and she slipped awayShe slipped awayIt’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)‘Til I see Marianne walk away