Before I Knew It
Mason Ramsey Lyrics


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Yeah, I used to be the guy that talked about the guy
I've been turnin' into, ever since I met you
But I ain't gonna lie, kinda like this table for two
With you
Yeah, I was driftin' round from town to town
Wasn't ever gonna settle for the settlin' down
But you turned that around, saw a side of me I never knew
Yeah, it's true

Before I knew it, I was holdin' all the doors, holdin' your hand
Gettin' off of work just as fast as I can
Callin' you up, askin' what you're doin'
Girl, before I knew it
Before I knew it, I was spendin' my time, spendin' my paycheck
All around you, girl, I gotta say, this
Whole love thing, I thought I'd never do it
But that's before I knew it, that's before I knew it

Now, I ain't missing those lonely nights
I found myself another keepin' kind
Blonde hair, blue eyes, out of the blue
I never saw it comin'

Before I knew it, I was holdin' all the doors, holdin' your hand
Gettin' off of work just as fast as I can
Callin' you up, askin' what you're doin'
Girl, before I knew it
Before I knew it, I was spendin' my time, spendin' my paycheck
All around you, girl I gotta say, this
Whole love thing, I thought I'd never do it
But that's before I knew it, that's before I knew it

Before I knew I was talkin' 'bout a ring
Talkin' 'bout a house
Thinkin' 'bout things that I never thought about
Who would have knew it?

Before I knew it, I was holdin' all the doors, holdin' your hand
Gettin' off of work just as fast as I can
Callin' you up, askin' what you're doin'
Girl, before I knew it
Before I knew it, I was spendin' my time, spendin' my paycheck
All around you, girl, I gotta say, this
Whole love thing, I thought I'd never do it
But that's before I knew it, that's before I knew it

Before I knew it




Oh, this old love thing
Before I knew it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mason Ramsey's song "Before I Knew It" tell the story of a person who used to be hesitant and resistant towards love and commitment, but unexpectedly and unknowingly found themselves falling deeply in love with someone. The singer describes their transformation from a person who would talk about love from a distance to someone who has embraced it wholeheartedly.


The song begins with the singer acknowledging their previous reluctance towards commitment, stating that they have been changing ever since they met the person they are singing about. They express their fondness for the newfound intimacy they share, comparing it to a pleasant and intimate table for two. They confess that they had always been drifting around, never settling down, until this person entered their life. This individual revealed a side of the singer that they were previously unaware of.


The chorus emphasizes the quick and unexpected nature of their transition into a committed relationship. The singer finds themselves naturally holding doors and holding hands, eager to spend time with their partner. They feel compelled to prioritize their relationship over work and even mention how this love has reshaped their perspective on life, something they thought they would never do.


The second verse further emphasizes the positive impact of this unexpected love. The singer notes that they no longer miss the lonely nights they experienced before, as they have found someone who reciprocates their feelings and supports them. They describe their partner with specific physical details, such as blonde hair and blue eyes, and express their astonishment at how this love came out of the blue.


In the bridge, the singer reveals the extent of their transformation. They admit to thinking about marriage, a house, and things they had never considered before meeting this person. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing how the singer has fully embraced love despite their initial reservations.


Overall, "Before I Knew It" explores the theme of unexpected love and the transformative power it holds over a person who initially resisted commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I used to be the guy that talked about the guy
I was someone who only talked about finding love and being in a relationship.


I've been turnin' into, ever since I met you
Since I met you, I have been changing and becoming a different person.


But I ain't gonna lie, kinda like this table for two
I have to admit, I really enjoy having meals together just the two of us.


With you
This feeling is all because of you.


Yeah, I was driftin' round from town to town
I was wandering aimlessly from place to place.


Wasn't ever gonna settle for the settlin' down
I never intended to commit or have a stable relationship.


But you turned that around, saw a side of me I never knew
You changed my perspective and showed me a part of myself I never realized existed.


Yeah, it's true
It's the truth, without a doubt.


Before I knew it, I was holdin' all the doors, holdin' your hand
Without even realizing it, I found myself being chivalrous and taking care of you, showing affection.


Gettin' off of work just as fast as I can
I eagerly leave work as soon as I can to spend time with you.


Callin' you up, askin' what you're doin'
I frequently call you to ask about your whereabouts and what you're doing.


Girl, before I knew it
Before I had any awareness, before it hit me.


Before I knew it, I was spendin' my time, spendin' my paycheck
Without realizing it, I found myself investing my time and money on you.


All around you, girl, I gotta say, this
Everything revolves around you, and I must admit, this situation


Whole love thing, I thought I'd never do it
The idea of being in a committed relationship, I never thought I would embrace.


But that's before I knew it, that's before I knew it
Everything changed once I realized what love truly is.


Now, I ain't missing those lonely nights
I no longer long for those lonely nights.


I found myself another keepin' kind
I found someone special who is worth keeping and cherishing.


Blonde hair, blue eyes, out of the blue
Unexpectedly, someone with blonde hair and blue eyes appeared in my life.


I never saw it comin'
It took me by surprise, I never anticipated it.


Before I knew I was talkin' 'bout a ring
Before I knew it, I was discussing the idea of getting engaged.


Talkin' 'bout a house
Also talking about buying a house together as a couple.


Thinkin' 'bout things that I never thought about
I started contemplating things that were never on my mind before.


Who would have knew it?
Who could have predicted this turn of events?


Oh, this old love thing
Ah, this classic experience of falling in love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Corey Crowder, Jonathan Pardi, Tyler Hubbard

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Comments from YouTube:

MARS

Your voice probably changed a lot since the recording of this song, so I'm really wondering what your next song will sound like!

It_coolvibe99

A song of his is on the radio

Zion Gaines

Or maybe he can re release an updated version, that'd b cool 😎 🤔

chobeeboy44

I hope he has a voice as deep as Josh Turner! 😉

Grandma Dolphin

@Pineapple what?

Grandma Dolphin

Same I'm wondering what your voice will sound like for your next song.

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Stubz

I just want to hear a live version of this since I know his voice is so different now

Karis

@kyan blevins I’m just saying neither of us know what the case is. You just never know

kyan blevins

@Karis bro this is his first song in 2 years homie just isn't good anymore like his voice prolly cracks or sum so just give it a year and it'll be normal

Karis

@kyan blevins or maybe he just didn’t have time to make a music video till now

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