We've Only Just Begun Lyrics
I definately think of a wedding when I hear this song. "White lace and promises, a kiss for luck and we're on our way." I think this song is all about a married couple. Maybe an eloping couple? I love when the tempo speeds up and the sax is added. But definately a song for a married couple :)
Haunting and beautiful song. It's a very hopefull song, I think. Like the start of a relationship. Also I saw 1408 yesterday, so now it's a little creepy. Hahaha!
The music and the song's meaningful lyrics represents positiveness, hope and beauty of life, love. When I first listened to this song, instantly I started visualising the song as if I am watching its video. Really very beautiful song. :)
I think this definitely is a song between two lovers. The way I took it was that she is describing her wedding. ("White lace and promises/A kiss for luck and we're on our way") I think she's talking about the life ahead of them and how marriage is just the beggining. I guess it could be about friends or siblings going to college or something but the "white lace and promises" would kind of throw that theory off. Who knows. :)
I don't know if people realise this song was written as a jingle for a bank - hence the wedding/starting out in life theme - they added the bridge and other verses later, in a hurry, when someone wanted to record it. A fun bit of background to a lovely sentimental characteristic Paul Williams song.
"Just the two of us"
Is this song romantic, or can it also be about, say, two siblings or best friends? I mean, I like it either way. Just curious.
mypianoandme took the words out of my mouth. That is exactly what I'm thinking. I think they are newlyweds.
1408
Watching 1408 brought back memories of this song, and it DOES sound a bit creepy. Creepy as in haunting or somewhat... melancholic. Mainly the lines:
"Before the rising sun, we fly So many roads to choose We start out walking and learn to run"
I know this is commonly viewed as a wedding song and I can understand why. However, I always viewed it as more of a retrospective song about an old lady or old couple reminiscing on their lives and ironically or perhaps optimistically stating that they've "only just begun." I get this vibe because of the somewhat melancholy but beautiful way Karen sings it.