The Beginning...
John Legend Lyrics


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Last night was the last night
You'll ever spend alone
Couldn't wait
Did it in the living room
Soon as I saw you, baby, I had plans
Plans to do it 'til we have a baby
Even if the world is crazy
Pick some names, boy or girl
Then we'll change, change the world

So after you change your clothes
Girl, if you change your mind
I'm ready, whatever time

It's the beginning of forever
You don't have to go
Sometimes you just know
It's the beginning of forever
It don't have to end
Keep doing it, and doing it again, oh
Keep doing it, and doing it again, oh

Last time was the last time
I was worn and done
You the best, that's why I want another one
Soon as I saw you, baby, I had plans
Planned to take you to my elevator
And cook a little breakfast later
Pick a place and go there, girl
Then we'll change, change the world

So after you change your clothes
Girl, if you change your mind
I'm ready, whatever time

It's the beginning of forever
You don't have to go
Sometimes you just know
It's the beginning of forever
It don't have to end




Keep doing it, and doing it again, oh
Keep doing it, and doing it again, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Legend's "The Beginning" talk about the moment two people decide to take their relationship to another level, and transform it into something meaningful and long-lasting. The first verse of the song describes a scene where two people come together and make love for the first time, with the promise of remaining together forever. The lyrics speak openly about the possibility of having a child together and building a family, even in a world filled with chaos and negativity. The second verse continues the theme of commitment, with the singer promising to stand by their partner no matter what, and to keep doing whatever it takes to keep their relationship alive.


The lyrics of "The Beginning" are simple yet incredibly powerful, in their directness and honesty. They speak to the universal human desire for love and companionship, and the joys that come with finding someone who you want to spend the rest of your life with. The song is a celebration of new beginnings and the infinite possibilities that they present, especially when it comes to love.


Line by Line Meaning

Last night was the last night
The previous night was the last time the person will spend alone.


You'll ever spend alone
This is a promise that the person will no longer be alone from now on.


Couldn't wait
The singer was very excited and couldn't wait any longer.


Did it in the living room
The act was carried out in the living room.


Soon as I saw you, baby, I had plans
The artist had plans for the moment they saw their partner.


Plans to do it 'til we have a baby
The singer plans to continue the act until they have a baby.


Even if the world is crazy
Nothing will stop them from carrying out their plans no matter how crazy the world gets.


Pick some names, boy or girl
The artist suggests that they should start picking out baby names for both genders.


Then we'll change, change the world
After having a baby, the couple will change the world.


So after you change your clothes
The artist asks their partner to change their clothes after the act.


Girl, if you change your mind
The singer reassures their partner that they are ready for them no matter what.


I'm ready, whatever time
The artist is ready for their partner, whenever they are ready.


It's the beginning of forever
The moment they committed to each other is the beginning of their forever.


You don't have to go
Their partner doesn't have to leave, they can stay.


Sometimes you just know
Sometimes you just know when something is right.


It don't have to end
This love story can last forever.


Keep doing it, and doing it again, oh
The artist suggests that they continue to carry out the act repeatedly.


Last time was the last time
The previous act was the last time the singer wants to feel worn out.


I was worn and done
The singer felt worn out after the previous act.


You the best, that's why I want another one
The artist thinks their partner is the best and wants to do it again.


Planned to take you to my elevator
The artist has planned to take their partner to a different location, the elevator.


And cook a little breakfast later
The artist plans to cook breakfast for their partner after the act.


Pick a place and go there, girl
The singer suggests that they should pick a place to go and do it again.


It's the beginning of forever
Once again, the moment they committed to each other is the beginning of their forever.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAUNCEY A. HOLLIS, JAMES EDWARD FAUNTLEROY II, SARA BETH BAREILLES, INGRID ELLEN EGBERT MICHAELSON, JOHN R. STEPHENS, KANYE OMARI WEST

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Pamela

This song has to be John’s most underrated song.

sweet elo

Ya 🤮🤢

sweet elo

And I liked 🤫🤫🤗🤗🥴🥴🧚🏾‍♀️

Njabulo Mbatha

Nothing but the truth.☹

SG Thekiso

I think this comment is under rating Him. He's the most appreciated and this song is well rated amongst RnB lovers

Elijah Griggs

@SG Thekiso right

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tee migo

I don't know how many times I've listen to this song.The beat is amazing along with his voice.

Chris Ruppert

I've heard all of John's stuff. This album is his masterpiece. Every song is so good. This album brings tears to my eyes.

WHYYOUDOUBLEYOU For The Young Urban Woman

When i listen to John Legends old music in general, i just get in my feelings

fallen one

Relatable🤧

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