We've Only Just Begun Lyrics
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way
(We've only begun)
So many roads to choose
We start our walking
And learn to run
(And yes, we've just begun)
Watchin' the signs along the way
Talkin' it over just the two of us
Workin' together day to day, together
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
(And yes, we've just begun)
Watchin' the signs along the way
Talkin' it over just the two of us
Workin' together day to day, together, together
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
And yes we've just begun
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.