Beginnings
Chicago Transit Authority Lyrics
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Chicago - Beginnings Lyrics
Robert Lamm: Keyboard, Vocals
When I'm with you, it doesn't matter where we are,
Or what we're doing. I'm with you, that's all that matters.
Time passes much too quickly when we're together laughing.
I wish I could sing it to you.
Mostly I'm silent.
Never think about words to say.
When I kiss you, I feel a thousand different feelings.
The color of chills all over my body.
And when I feel them, I quickly try to decide which one
I should try to put into words, oh no,
Try to put into words.
Mostly I'm silent.
Only the beginning of what I want to feel forever.
Only the beginning. Only just the start.
I've got to get you into my life.
Got to get you next to me.
Only the beginning. Only just the start.
The lyrics to Chicago Transit Authority's song Beginnings express the intense emotions that come with falling in love. The singer is so enamored with their partner that everything else fades away, and all that matters is being together. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation to express the depth of their feelings but also highlight the difficulty in putting these emotions into words. The singer is overwhelmed by the physical sensations they experience when kissing their partner - the "color of chills" - and feels a range of emotions that they struggle to articulate.
The song is a testament to the power of love and the impact it can have on one's life. The singer acknowledges that this is only the beginning of their journey of love, but they're committed to making it last forever. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody complement the optimistic message of new beginnings, making it a feel-good anthem for love and hope.
Overall, Beginnings is a tribute to the transformative power of love and how it can inspire us to be better people.
Line by Line Meaning
When we're together, our surroundings become irrelevant
Being with you is all that matters to me
Time flies when we're laughing and having a good time
I wish I could express my love for you through music, but mostly I'm speechless
My emotions are overwhelming when I kiss you
I try to put my feelings into words, but I struggle to articulate them
This is just the beginning of the strong emotional connection I desire with you
I need you in my life, by my side
This is only the start of the beautiful journey we have ahead of us
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