Webster considers herself “very, very lucky” to have grown up in Woodstock, NY. With a heavy emphasis on arts and music, her grade school had a progressive music program where Lindsey cultivated a deep love of music by learning the cello. After playing for 10 years, often in first chair, she moved to NYC to attend Fiorello H. LaGuardia School for the Music, Art & Performing Arts. As she grew musically, she transitioned from strings to voice where she heard her calling and found herself.
In 2009, Lindsey met her partner, Keith Slattery, and started performing professionally. Together, with a band of world-class musicians, they’ve performed over 600 shows in venues including Yoshi's Oakland, The Iridium, North Sea Jazz Club, Pizza Express, Levon Helm Studios, Daryl’s House, Helsinki Hudson, The Falcon, The Bitter End, and the Bearsville Theater.
The success of her second album, You Change, and achieving the only vocally driven song to hit #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart for four weeks (beating out Sade’s previous record of three weeks) caught the eye of Shanachie Entertainment, whom she signed with to release her third album, "Back To Your Heart". This third relelase shows a real transition and beautiful growth for Webster as an artist. While humbled her voice has been compared to R&B royalty Sade, Mariah Carey, and Anita Baker, Lindsey looks to bring her distinct style to Soul R&B and continue to make music that resonates with her fans.
In today’s world of electronic music where programmed drum loops and auto-tuned vocals reign, Lindsey Webster is a breath of fresh air. A refreshing take on R&B with a soulful presence; Lindsey’s vocals compare to the likes of R&B queens Sade, Mariah Carey and Anita Baker. But it doesn't end there- Lindsey's stellar voice is backed with lush chords and a tight pocket played by a world-class band of musicians lending it's sound to the genre of Soul R&B.
Making strides in her hometown of Woodstock, NY, located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Lindsey has performed and perfected her craft with some of the best musicians the area has to offer.
A Love Before
Lindsey Webster Lyrics
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Things I did believe, but I was never sure
It was in his eyes that I denied the
Truth; instead I chose to believe the lies
I was under a spell but I liked the
Way it made me feel so I could never tell
That I was so unwise to give him all
My love when I knew it wouldn't last
But you and I will always stay
There have been too many for too long
And the promises that don't remain
Become a love before
I gave my heart before,
To a man who couldn't see that to him I'd have given the world
And although I tried,
He turned away my best and still I stayed along for the ride
Why couldn't I tell that all he had to
Give was a lesson that I learned too well?
And I was so unwise to give him all
My love and to think that it would last
I have seen a momentary love
But you and I will always stay
There have been too many for too long
And the promises that don't remain
Become a love before
It's a story told too many times of a
Love that keeps you coming back, coming back
Though you know it's just not right,
Still you feel compelled to go running back, running back
When you came into my life,
I finally felt like I got it right, got it right
Although it took some time, every love before led me to you
I have seen a momentary love
But you and I will always stay
There have been too many for too long
And the promises that don't remain
Become a love before
In the song "A Love Before" by Lindsey Webster, she reflects on her past relationships and the mistakes she made while being in love with someone who did not reciprocate the same level of affection. She admits that she was under a spell and ignored the signs of the relationship's inevitable end. Despite the numerous "momentary loves" before, she is now with someone who makes her feel like she "finally got it right".
The lyrics express the common experience of falling in love with someone who was not meant to be a long-term partner. The idea of a "love before" shows how past loves can have an impact on present relationships. It can make one hesitant to trust or love again. However, the song also suggests that one can learn from past experiences and eventually find the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a love before who told me
I had a previous relationship where my partner told me certain things, but I wasn't always sure if they were true.
Things I did believe, but I was never sure
Even though I believed what my partner said, I always had some doubts and wasn't completely sure.
It was in his eyes that I denied the
My partner's eyes showed the truth, but I chose to deny it and believe the lies instead.
Truth; instead I chose to believe the lies
Rather than facing the truth, I chose to believe the lies my partner told me.
I was under a spell but I liked the
I was under some kind of spell or influence, but I enjoyed the feeling it gave me.
Way it made me feel so I could never tell
I never realized that I was being deceived because I was so caught up in how the relationship made me feel.
That I was so unwise to give him all
In hindsight, it was foolish of me to give my partner all of my love and trust.
My love when I knew it wouldn't last
Even though I knew deep down that the relationship wouldn't last, I still gave my partner all of my love.
I have seen a momentary love
I've had other short-lived relationships or infatuations in the past.
But you and I will always stay
I'm confident that our relationship is different and that we'll always be together.
There have been too many for too long
I've had too many bad relationships or disappointments over a long period of time.
And the promises that don't remain
The promises made in previous relationships never lasted or were never kept.
Become a love before
They all turned into a love that didn't last or didn't work out.
I gave my heart before,
I've given my heart to someone before in a past relationship.
To a man who couldn't see that to him I'd have given the world
In my past relationship, I loved my partner so much that I would have given him anything he wanted, but he didn't realize it.
And although I tried,
Even though I tried my best to make things work with my past partner,
He turned away my best and still I stayed along for the ride
My partner didn't appreciate my efforts, but I still stayed in the relationship and endured the ups and downs.
Why couldn't I tell that all he had to
I didn't realize that all my past partner had to offer was a lesson for me to learn.
Give was a lesson that I learned too well?
All my past partner could offer me was a lesson that I learned too well and won't repeat again.
It's a story told too many times of a
My story of repetitive failed relationships is a common one and has happened to many other people before.
Love that keeps you coming back, coming back
The kind of love that keeps drawing you back to the same unhealthy patterns and relationships.
Though you know it's just not right,
Even though you know the relationship isn't good for you, you still can't help going back to it.
Still you feel compelled to go running back, running back
You still feel the need to return to the relationship and repeat the same cycle over and over again.
When you came into my life,
Since you came into my life,
I finally felt like I got it right, got it right
I finally feel like I found the right person and that everything fell into place.
Although it took some time, every love before led me to you
Even though it took me a long time and many failed relationships, every experience led me to find you.
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scvandy3129
3:00 - 3:05 Love, LOVE that little sound and accompanying move she does here.
Adding to the 300 Comments nearly all about the music and Lindsey -- both "thumbs up" -- I'll offer how effective the locations she 'decorates' as she sings and how splendid a job the wardrobe people did.
The first two minutes, on the stairs and walking through the greenery are spellbinding. So, initially, at the 2:00 mark when she switches to ocean scenes I'm disappointed with the exit. But then, magically, the ocean footage and her movements, so beautifully choreographed, 'grow on you.'
So, I say 'chill; she's not going back to the stairs or the path in the greenery. And, ya know what? I like it. Everything's fine again.
Wow, Portugal. Worth every multiple of a thousand dollars -- variation of old saying 'worth every penny' -- accumulated to fund filming there. Algarve, Portugal.*
Hair, make-up, attire each done by pros 'at the top of their game' as is Lindsey voicing the lyrics and doing 'those moves.' . . . And speaking of hair, a compliment offered most flatteringly and delicately with good taste: one can only imagine how many millions of men are jealous of Lindsey's ponytail -- her hair's accumulated extension that caresses the ever-so-smooth, light skin of her shoulder, just barely reaching to experience the feel of the top of her left breast.
"Obrigado / Thank you, Lindsey Webster; excelente / excellent."
* The Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region, is known for its Atlantic beaches and golf resorts. Whitewashed fishing villages on low cliffs overlooking sandy coves. - Google. And in 2019 blessed with Lindsey Webster's visit.
@L78lancer
This is one of those you hear in the morning and it stays with you all day. 💜💜💜
@WickedRed3
I totally agree!!
@Sis4Real
Up at 3 a.m. listening.
@enricnegre2029
Me too
@martyemmons1859
@@Sis4Real, it's 3:25 am. I'm also listening to "A Love Before" by Lindsey Webster. This is the first song from her that I've ever heard.
@4lefteyenvon
Exactly
@JTacci1
I'm absolutely obsessed with Lindsey's music....makes me smile and feel good when I hear her. Props to Keith as well.
@enricnegre2029
Me too
@cflo1023
me too!!!!!!!! LOVE HER!
@charlesebanks64
Me also 😎👌🎧