This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
We've only just begun to live
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way
(We've only begun)
Before the risin' sun, we fly
So many roads to choose
We'll start out walkin' and learn to run
(And yes, we've just begun)
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watchin the signs along the way
Talkin' it over, just the two of us
Workin' together day to day
Together
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
(And yes, we've just begun)
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watchin' the signs along the way
Talkin' it over, just the two of us
Workin' together day to day
Together
Together
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
And yes, we've just begun
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way
(We've only begun)
Before the risin' sun, we fly
So many roads to choose
We'll start out walkin' and learn to run
(And yes, we've just begun)
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watchin the signs along the way
Talkin' it over, just the two of us
Workin' together day to day
Together
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
(And yes, we've just begun)
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watchin' the signs along the way
Talkin' it over, just the two of us
Workin' together day to day
Together
Together
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
And yes, we've just begun
Lyrics submitted by beef.stewie
We've Only Just Begun Lyrics as written by Roger Nichols Paul Williams
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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 :)
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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. :)
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"Just the two of us"
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mypianoandme took the words out of my mouth. That is exactly what I'm thinking. I think they are newlyweds.
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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.