Boston - Don't Look Back

[@mannyb7949]

These lyrics should be printed in every single billboard in the US. It is beyond powerful, take it to heart and turn your life around.

[@gansosmansos]

:') you said it!!!

[@EdT.-xt6yv]

2:25 one minute of Transcendence begins,,,

[@evilroyslick2336]

This song changed my life. I was a dropout working in a factory. My life sucked. The line that says "Now I see what I am is holding me down. I'll turn it around" made me take responsibility for my actions and become who I am. I am now well educated and professionally employed. Life is great. Sometimes one grain of sand can start an avalanche.

[@robulusx2]

+Evil Roy Slick funny, this song also changed my life, and inspired me to grow up and become a man. I was going through a bad break up. This song is always inspiring to me, as I now see how far I have come. Good music can touch the soul.

[@tarawells5199]

i am much too strong now.. to compromise. every second IS another chance... A THANK FULL HEART never hurt NO BODY! i hope life/YOU. ARE. doin gRoOvY gOoD

[@lloydaultman-moore1600]

the words are I am much too strong not to compromise--a very different meaning. . .

[@DBKetch]

I am happy for ya man,really I am. Never under estimate the power of music!

[@1nursedk]

Evil Roy Slick Actually the exact words are: Now I see what I am is holding me down I'll turn it around oh yes I will. You were right!

[@noself7889]

I just sent this to my wife who I spent 17 years suffering severe narcissistic abuse. I’m healing, and I’m done. I can see beyond the horizon now and I am free! 🙏

[@MsHiale]

Freeeeedoooom.... 🦅

[@edweirdmassey]

Good for you! Self respect is so important. I divorced my narcissistic wife of many years and my theme song was Time Of Our Lives “good riddance” by Green Day. But Don’t Look Back is an awesome choice.

[@dreambrew]

Those guitars! So melodic and harmonious. Tom Sholtz is pure genius and Brad's vocals were the perfect compliment to this band's style. Such an influence they were for me and were one of those 'ahead of their time' groups.

[@visamedic]

There’s no other band that pulls off the harmonies like Boston. Anywhere, at any other time. Can’t beatum.

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

This is the quintessential ROCK music of my adolescence! Nothing makes me feel more alive than the sound of the instrumental riffs of this song and in Bostons music in general. Damn! it pumps me up and brings me back to the best times in my life! Then you add these perfect lyrics and here comes the waterworks of overwhelming joy and elation! Thank you thank you thank you! Just what I needed, again!

[@loribecchi8819]

plus they don't have guitar like that in today's music! Also they don't have meaningful lyrics except by some female artists now.

[@iluvpepi]

Barry Goudreau on lead guitar in the intro and the outro 🤘🏼

[@hyperloke]

This song is about never giving up, never giving in and always to "don't look back"! LOOK FOWARD! God I love these empowering hits from the 70s and 80s. Today the music is all about girls, money and cars. A shame.

[@judiegreer1203]

I'm pretty sure it's about depression ending. The singer was depressed since he was like 16. But I like your interpretation too.

[@muhfuckingat]

Someone's gotta agree... And thats me.

[@izera2009]

I had just arrived in a big city. At a high school dorm. No choice but to continue my love

[@leeannepankey6734]

I just turned fifty today this song is my song to make the rest of my life the very best l. Let go of the past and don't look back.

[@samg8572]

How can anyone not love this song? it blows my mind there are some people who’ve pressed the dislike button. They must be stone ducking deaf

[@lostinnevermore5354]

Stone fu cking mad!!!

[@visamedic]

Buck up. They committed suicide after hitting that button. 🤓

[@magneto7930]

It has always been my all-time favorite song of theirs. I can't imagine anyone listening to it thumbing it down!

[@redstar3113]

they're idiots...

[@cynthianolder3557]

LOVE THIS SONG! favorite Boston song

[@castlesmadeofsand941]

Boston knows how to make you FEEL

[@k.vincentwoods4362]

You said it !!

[@rhowie3088]

And they know how 2 make the bitches FEEL u 2.

[@joelniv24]

It's more than a feeling

[@davecummings7477]

One of the greatest songs ever written. It is about renewal, rebirth, and leaving behind your past to find a new life. "Oh I can be stong, Oh yes I can!!"

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

IMO it is the greatest song ever written and nothing has touched it in the past 45 years, and with the state of music these day, nothing will.

[@davecummings7477]

@@johnsmith-ug5tp Agreed

[@grahamrandall9892]

@@johnsmith-ug5tpGreatest song ever written is quite a statement as there are so many, but it’s difficult to disagree with you.

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

😉At a minimum, it's the "last" great song. Nothing has touched it since 1978.@@grahamrandall9892

[@edwardbliss8931]

Back in the 70s, Boston was lumped into what's considered commercial arena/album rock, along with Journey, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, etc. Compare this with what's on the charts now in 2021, I prefer the 70s each and every time

[@marcuscarden6607]

They don't make music like this no more. This litterally hits your fucking soul

[@phillyphilhouse79]

All pop music is now is rap and rnb. Sucks.

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

@@marcuscarden6607 Yes! God I wish all of us Boston fans could just get together and blast this music as loud as thunder through the speakers feeling the collective energy and unspeakable Bliss. THERE'S NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT!!!

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

@@chrystalmcatee6224 hey I don't ALWAYS LISTEN to Boston...but when I do!!! SO DO THE NEIGHBORS!! 😁😅

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

@@dirkpittthegreat4559 Amen to that! You absolutely have to blast it. Especially at the instrumental part at around the 3:15 mark. It sends vibrations all through me!!!

[@JaneG55]

Pretty much if you weren't of this Era, you might not know how to appreciate the genius of these artists. The musicality of the vocals, lyrics and musical instruments are pure electrifying talent. 60's, 70's for me but I still appreciate what came after them, this was a sweet era though, never to be duplicated. ✌️

[@Crichton51]

Such an uplifting brilliant song..... what amazing guitars and vocals...stunning

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Definitely! I think it's the best rock song ever recorded. The drums too. I recall an interview Tom did explaining how many days, weeks and months he spent working just on the drum parts for this song, and how much 2 inch reel to reel tape he cut and taped to get the drum parts the way he wanted. If you listen to the drums in the song you can appreciate what went into getting them just right.

[@grahamrandall9892]

That’s Boston for you. Every song is perfect.

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

Thank you Boston for continuing to save my life one blast of music at a time! Sitting in my car at 1:39 on a Tuesday blaring this song as loud as I can brings me back to when I knew I had the whole world at my fingertips and 35 years later no matter how hard things seem this song tells me I'm still gonna be just fine. Anyone feeling me?

[@robertboyle6001]

It's the most powerful moment in the song between what the instrumentals and the lyrics and story have built to. I wish I could feel as strong day to day, moment to moment, as I feel when I hear this part of the song.

[@anthonyrichardson7240]

I've fallen in love with Boston all.over again ..

[@guiandre9347]

As an addict, this is one of my new anthems. Its not just a song, but a testament to how we are so hard on ourselves. My anger blinds me from seeing the good i cant recognize. Fucm man. Tears in my eyes. Every. Time. Thank you classic rock for enduring the test of time. And still bringing the old message of hope our parents and granparents listened to in the 60s 70s and 80s

[@GlennsTuber]

"Now I see what I am is holding me down - I’ll turn it around."... "I finally see the road arriving, I see beyond the road I'm driving"…"Everything in my life was leading me on, but I can be strong , I'll turn it around." What an insight and moment of clarity. We are all the navigators of our own destiny and we have to keep our focus on the present, and not dwell on the past or future. It's up to us to let go and "turn it around."

[@victonava7905]

Thank you dad, i miss you and love you so much.

[@walterjacque2221]

Great band, don't see ones like this anymore!

[@madskillsgamer128]

Walter Jacque Check out Fly by Loudmouth. You'll like it.

[@andreag566]

Man I loooove this song!! The guitar melody is priceless!!!🥰🌈🌅🏄‍♀️🤙

[@billarcand4128]

i'll always remember the first time I heard this song. I was 14 years old and my older brother was blasting it on his car radio. title says don't look back but I always look back to that day when I hear this song

[@lauriephillips8759]

That's exactly how I heard it my older brother! He passed away last week and I've been listening go all his favorite songs! Frying but it's a good cry.

[@janzwetsloot7026]

Looking back at your life is no problem, as long as you realize that this is an unchangeable period in life. When this past, takes you to "darker places" all the time, depression can make it's move. This song tells us, that there's always a new road to travel and...to leave the past behind. Great spiritual song, with a stunning sound!

[@TreyQandil-bg5ek]

Oh

[@SweetDennyD]

Takes me back to the summer of '78, one of the best years of my life.

[@SuperJraw1]

Never ever gets old. Boston's best cut, no debate.

[@markrodriguez9442]

This is the first song from Boston I'd heard I think in 78 or 79. Haven't heard the one before that at the time when I was a kid.

[@motv8-nation164]

To God be the Glory for saving a no good sinner like me

[@chrissyjoy08]

Awesome band, music, & lyrics!! Love Boston!

[@gilbertayala1970]

Moving from California to Iowa and a truck I've Come to love had all my belongings, except for a suitcase worth of clothes, had to be given away because of unforseen circumstances. My sister sent me this video knowing I needed to hear it. Every word fits my situation so perfectly. And yes, I too have never understood what they were saying until now. WOW how it's so clear now!

[@americangirl6587]

Have a great sister...

[@Tch.Hairband.SKZ8]

Boston is amazing! Love all their stuff.. wish music was still this good!

[@rosaisabel311]

Always look for the horizon and don't look back! Awesome song, wise words!

[@aprillynn6221]

Heart touching song! This could go on the soundtrack of my life. Originally I loved the instrumentals/melody and now found the lyrics are powerful.

[@ThrowingShade]

I had a spiritual awakening a few years back, and this song popped on the radio right at the perfect moment. My life was in such turmoil then, and I was in the worst rut in my life. So so glad to finally know the lyrics, and no wonder I loved this song when I was a little boy.

[@suzyprice6983]

Saw Boston several times and just keep getting better and better!!

[@scootover7]

This song is so very inspiring. I feel determined at times when I listen to this song. While so many like More Than A Feeling or Amanda the best, this was always my favorite Boston song, I feel so alive after listening to this song. Sure wish most music was this good today.

[@jdmarr2259]

Sing it the way you want to = this song is one of, if not the BEST, inspirational rock songs ever written. My late brother was a big Boston fan & told me, way back in the day, to listen to this song. I have & it's given me a positive kick in the ass whenever I've needed it, through the years.

[@rickterry8991]

One of the greatest all time

[@Donegal62]

One of my favorites from Boston. Great words!

[@secondchance6603]

I remember buying this album all those years ago, still got it. Great song especially on a summers day going for a drive, great song for after a break up/ divorce too lol.

[@christina812bugs]

As an addict in recovery, I appreciate this song

[@caryd67]

beautiful lyrics, beautifully sung by the Great Brad Delp.... RIP. Wish he could have had his own lyrics in mind during his darkest time, poor lad. Expertly crafted guitar parts as well, with wonderfully composed phrasing. Love it.

[@Gabriel-ns2cn]

Such an underrated band

[@pzycho.zeldris2507]

There so amazing and inspiring. Am 12 years old my dad blasts these songs all the time and i got into the 70s and 80 songs. My favorite is boston metallica foreigner ac dc scorpions def lepard journey. Commuter

[@timharris1371]

Don't Look Back ....This song is so inspirational to everyone !! A song that sends a great message on how to live your life !! It sure worked for me !!

[@DBKetch]

Amen brother!

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

I can't even tell you know as a full grown woman what this song still dies to me this day. Back then I didn't understand what these feelings were. You better beleive I damn well know what those feelings are now!!! Anybody wanna jump on the back seat lol!

[@milossilva8630]

A perfect Song A perfect Band!!! I I so fu..ink love it Boston!!!!

[@Talldaddysagittarius]

I must have listened to this masterpiece like a million times so far

[@charliedontsurf70]

Too often dismissed as Classic rock mish mosh, this song has some incredible chord changes and beautiful two part harmony, In addition the words are amazingly inspirational.

[@MarielleNFS]

Gives me that old good feeling when i was driving with my dad when i was young!

[@alta-i9u]

music had so much heart back then & it's a shame it's been lost.

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

What a powerful song. After many, many years of making bad decision after bad decision, I mean decades, I have in the past 3 years unbelievably turned it around. One of the worst things I was doing was chasing the past, which led to, you guessed it, more bad choices. This has always been one of my favorite songs, but after dedicating myself to good decisions, this song finally truly hit home. Boston will always be at the top for me.

[@robertboyle6001]

This song just shakes me to my coke when I hear it, it resonates so much. Thanks @80sRock34 for presenting it as you did -- you let the words and music speak for themselves.

[@sherryms.mtoyou4368]

Live for your future,.. and don't look back!

[@jeremiahjacobson2529]

good stuff

[@alansmlth7989]

Amen, Jesus Loves you!

[@lonniepaukune]

Sherry MS.M to You I will to stay offline

[@lonniepaukune]

alan smlth bob is that you chasing Marcy around while she is chasing other men

[@sylverstarduster]

HEY YOU, YEAH YOU!! YOU HAVE THE BEST TASTE IN MUSIC, & I KNOW THIS SONG IS HEALING YOUR SOUL RIGHT NOW,. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

[@thinkuknow789]

This song is hitting home, and is perfect fitting, for my current life situation experience! ❤ It!

[@dwaynethompson2481]

Great song to begin the New Year...Cheers! R.I.P. Brad Delp!!

[@andreacaroli3082]

Enjoyed since I was 15.......such a powerful sound!!!

[@LWOPP]

April 22, 1977 Greensboro, NC. Would love to have seen them again, but don't look back, right? Fantastic show I've always remembered.

[@josephmiller4526]

Nice I just saw them I'm Richmond KY awesome show but but I'm sure it wasn't as great as seeing them in their prime

[@tonyfriend7413]

lwopp.... if you were like everyone else flicking your bic,and smoking tons of pot,tripping on lsd,and going there drunk. how could you even remember anything?? same with me at my 1st. concert oct. 1977 seeing Brownsville station and areosmith!!

[@zapp078]

Lights out head phones on at full blast ! What a rush just as inspirational as the first time in 78

[@StevieB1362]

Thanks 80'R34, KICKASS SONG by a KICKASS BAND. Them & Kansas are two of my favorites. Thanks for the lyrics. Just realized this could be interpreted for new Christians. Great way to reach the youths. But many churches won't allow such "Wild Music" inside. Their loss. Just listened to Brad Delp's last radio interview. Loved kids & charity work. Long live BOSTON ! Rest in peace Brad. So sorry we lost such a precious soul so young.

[@Trillard]

this was a 70s band my friend

[@tonyfriend7413]

What does that have to do with the price of tea in china? SteveB1362

[@markkalfahs1047]

....thee entire world has always revolved around China's tea prices.....that's because this cliché has been around since Biblical times....note: please note a tongue in cheek here......i say this because i believe 80% of all respondents on KZbin are wound waaaaaaaaay to tight for their own mental and physical health.....

[@hiki7403]

Thanks for helping a hungarian guy out … Boston is best sunshining music ever now I know

[@michaeldanesi7902]

This is one of my favorite songs. Love the empowerment. Awesome song they just don't make songs like this now days.

[@Rose-cp7wv]

Here's to new beginnings & going back to MA. 🍻 🎶

[@hornet6969]

Timeless. When "Electronic music" hit the big time.

[@crystalsanchez4682]

This song is legendary

[@MrPoolman951]

The build up the guitar solo is my favorite! I f’n love this song and the way it makes me feel.

[@carlgois8579]

Never really heard the lyrics. WOWWWWW!!! Powerful, going through my own personal turmoil. I’m going to take this song with me everywhere!!!!

[@LayDiva-in-the-Zone]

I've faced some adversity in my life... some of my own doing, others that I had no control over. But I continue to face each day as the beautiful possibility it truly is. This song reflects that for me. MY favorite song from them.

[@trentallman984]

As someone who is going from a local trucking job to the highest paid otr job I have ever heard of, yes the road is calling, today is the day.

[@lindamarie6574]

My favorite Boston song!❤

[@joseantoniomiranda2979]

A very powerful song by Boston simply grrrreat!!!

[@tonyfriend7413]

just under 40 years old. I never get tired of this song/band! 1978 I as there 17 years old. the parties/the drugs...

[@mariolabrocca3535]

Just one of the greatest rock band

[@LagunaShirogane]

Ive listened to this song many times at work on Atlanta's 96 Rock on IHeart Radio. Its actually one of my favorites they play and I even have it on my work playlist on KZbin Music. The song kinda seem ahead of its time a little bit. Not sure why....whether its the guitars or the song or just the whole song.

[@sandervis2964]

at 3:16 is where the magic is, goosebumbs every time ! Such an uplifting song

[@benhorton5397]

Boston, Eddie Van Halen, and Jimmy Page is what made the 70s great but the past is the past still rocken in the free world

[@bookguitarguy]

In spite of what some lyric sites say, I believe that should be, "I'm much too strong NOW to compromise." Makes a lot more sense than "not", sounds like "now" if you listen closely, and googling "I'm much too strong now to compromise" brings a lot of hits, so I'm sticking with that. It changes the meaning of that line to the OPPOSITE of what it would be by saying, "I'm much too strong "not" to compromise", which is pretty weak and not very positive if you think about it. Thanks for posting the video, it's an AWESOME song!!! :O)

[@Garek_George]

I always thought/heard that, too. Wholeheartedly agreed, sir.

[@sathalheimer67]

Hm... I see what you are saying; but it does take a strong person to compromise. An unyielding person can cause more harm than good - especially in relationships. "The mighty oak snaps and fall during harsh storms; whereas the willow whips and bends, but does not break nor fall." A person should NEVER compromise their morals or beliefs (unless it includes hurting people or animals - i.e. Pizzagate, Spirit Cooking, etc.). Just my 2 cents.

[@jediroya6810]

@bookguitarguy I always thought it was “not”, but your post inspired me to seek out a live video of the song. You can clearly see Brad’s lips moving and hear that he definitely says NOW. So you were right. Thank you for opening my mind to even more understanding of this great song after so many years!

[@magneto7930]

Sometimes people ask me how I'm doing. I'll say "Oh the sun is shinin' and I'm on that road!" Of course they don't know what the hell I'm talking about, but Boston fans know!

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

Magneto..indeed! I Do the same. Great minds .

[@gretchengoulet9778]

I sure do baby no games to play

[@garyrossetti2443]

Yep Magneto Boston knows what their singing about "Oh the sun is shinin' and I'm on that road" Great Song!

[@yaninaperrier1360]

Blast this song please!! Is worth it 😎

[@scottburton9701]

Top five hit from the late summer-early fall of 1978-Outstanding song!

[@LakeErieOH1]

my favorite rock group, and one of my two favorites by them, and one of my favorites of alltime

[@joannathomas2733]

Some of the best Rock and Roll that I ever heard!:)

[@daveprice5092]

Still awsome in 2019!!!!

[@irlmamba1420]

This song will never die

[@jeffsteiner1046]

July 2021!

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

Still awesome in September 2021. Still saving my life daily. It brings up feelings and emotions I all but forgot....until I play it again!

[@doris5854]

Learn from your mistakes & never look back. Lockdown music 2021! Graywolfwoman 🐺✌🤘

[@skylieechase2115]

Masterpiece

[@acbonato59]

Para mim, a melhor banda de todos os tempos! E essa música é simplesmente maravilhosa. Fico todo arrepiado quando a ouço, e choro... A letra é sensacional!!! Parabéns Tom, parabéns Boston!!

[@elaineferreirabarros5135]

Amo demais essa música também grande sucesso de 1978, saudades demais!!!!

[@matthewbyars66]

The whole songs amazing but 3:08 to 3:48 is just pure bliss at full blast!

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

Yes yes yes FUCKING YES!!!

[@JjENNYsamuel975_howl4U2Z]

Its hard not to luk back. Especially when you're trying to keep moving in the right direction. Trials and tribulations can be in your control with good choices. Be kind. Do the right thing. Be consistent. Be fair. Dont follow thr crowd. Be your own everything. Dont wait for applause, celebratory functions, awards or anything. When you spend time on your dreams you achieve. Trust me.

[@satriagani29]

thanks for the lyrics

[@ttttkeith]

Luv everything about this song...

[@Yeshuabraham]

supernatural knows just what songs are made for them. loved the scene with this song.

[@keithegeland]

Thank you.

[@nashavi5738]

I always liked Boston, but this is my first time reading the lyrics and it's what I'm experiencing now in life, Don't Look Back is now my personal soundtrack. Thanks for sharing.

[@Pietertje411]

I listening every day

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

Always one of my Boston Favs. They are such a great band.. they named a city after them!😁😅

[@sherylmcneill7811]

The greatest sing of all time! 💟✌🙏

[@darrensmith8190]

How in the living hell are there 14 thumbs down for this? Saw them at Jones Beach in 95' with Brad Delp & Fran Cosmo & was blown away.

[@oldaccount2862]

Man you sure are lucky

[@christieannmasion]

+Darren Smith, I was just thinking the same thing. How the hell could anyone give this song a thumbs down? This song changes my life. Don't look back!!!

[@edthoreum7625]

Blind,drunk,high or crying,,,

[@fwosted_fwakez4191]

I LOVE Boston The city an the group

[@lynnannsalvato3192]

This song has inspired me..yet again after 25 years of marriage and im finally awakin and movin on ..im much too strong not to compromise.. i finally see the dawn arriving!!! Dont look back!!!😊😊

[@TomKrolMusic]

Epic Records originally repeatedly declined to sign Sholz and Boston. 'So glad Tom persevered and didn't give up.

[@MrCool-ol4zh]

I’m 15 years old, found this band and I’m addicted

[@jor3036]

Same especially this song

[@leonmagnani4884]

This band went through a lot of blood sweat and tears. Love them and love you all

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Elizabeth shiftlet..thank you for your comment. It was very encouraging and a huge wake up call for me. Great song..helped me so many times in life.