Before I Do
Barbra Lica Lyrics
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Before the pictures in my head
Before I paint the walls a shade of blue
To match the carpet in the living room
Before I do
Before you don't
Before I let my foolish heart begin to hope
Before I ask you where you've been
Tell me, darling, are you out or are you in
So if I give you all my time
And let my stories flow like wine
Should I believe you when you tell me how
You've never felt the way you feel right now
Before I do
Before you don't
Before I let my foolish heart begin to hope
Before I ask you where you've been
Tell me, darling, are you out or are you in
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh
Before I do
Before I do
Before you don't
Before I let my foolish heart begin to hope
Before I ask you where you've been
Tell me, darling, are you out or are you in
Tell me, darling, are you out
Or are you in
In the song "Before I Do," Barbra Lica sings about taking the time to think about a relationship and whether it's worth investing in. The song talks about the various things the singer is considering doing, from making the bed to painting the walls, and ties each action to the idea of making a commitment to a partner. She is aware of the risks of investing in a relationship that may not be reciprocated and wants to know where her partner stands before she allows herself to become emotionally invested. The singer asks her partner whether they are "in or out" before she takes that leap of faith, showing her willingness to be vulnerable but also her wariness of getting hurt.
Lica delivers the lyrics in a measured, thoughtful, and introspective tone, and the musical arrangement is soft and delicate, allowing the listener to focus on the lyrics. The song's melody is catchy but understated, drawing the listener in and inviting them to think about their own experiences with love and relationships. Overall, "Before I Do" is a powerful, musically interesting, and insightful song about the process of evaluating a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Before I start to make the bed
Before I commit to setting up a place for you, physical or emotional
Before the pictures in my head
Before I fully imagine us together, before it becomes real in my head
Before I paint the walls a shade of blue
Before I change my surroundings to match the picture I have of us
To match the carpet in the living room
To make it seem like everything is perfect and complete, such as this room
Before I do
Before I fully commit to you or the idea of you
Before you don't
Before you reject me or tell me you're not interested
Before I let my foolish heart begin to hope
Before I allow myself to think too much about you or us being together, before I get my hopes up
Before I ask you where you've been
Before I ask you about your past or where you have been when you weren't with me
Tell me, darling, are you out or are you in
Are you going to commit to me, or are you going to cancel out and break my heart?
Writer(s): Barbra Lica, James Mccollum
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