Before I Do
Sevyn Streeter
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I heard about, you and your other situation Through word of mouth They made it seem so complicated Is it over now? Or did you just say it 'cause you're anxious? To get closer now 'Cause I want you to be, all over me Truthfully (Truthfully) Honestly (Honestly) I need, I need, I need to believe I wanna let go, but I don't really know I heard you got a girlfriend Say it ain't so, you ain't on the low I don't think I could handle it I wanna go, to another level, with you But before I do I wanna know before I go there with you Oh yeah, so tell me you're through I need to know before I go there with you I heard about, heard all about your reputation You know word gets around Tell me you got an explanation 'Cause I need to know Is it nothing? Is it something? Ohh, just keep it real with me Truthfully (Truthfully) Honestly (Honestly) I need, I need, I need to believe I wanna let go, but I don't really know I heard you got a girlfriend Say it ain't so, you ain't on the low I don't think I could handle it I wanna go, to another level, with you But before I do I wanna know before I go there with you Oh yeah, so tell me you're through I need to know before I go there with you It's unfair, cause baby in my mind, ohh We should be together, whoa I wanna let go, but I don't really know I heard you got a girlfriend I'm tryna go, to another level, with you But before I do I wanna know before I go there with you So tell me you're through I need to know before I go there with you Yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah
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Written by: AMBER STREETER, BERNARD HARVEY, ERNIE ISLEY, FELISHA KING, JEREMY REEVES, JONATHAN YIP, KELLY O ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, MICAH POWELL, RAY ROMULUS, RAY CHARLES II MCCULLOUGH, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Before I Do" was released in 2016 and comes from Sevyn Streeter's debut studio album "Girl Disrupted."
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Genre"Before I Do" is typically classified as an R&B/Soul song. Its sound could be considered reminiscent of classic R&B tracks from the '90s.
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Artistic StyleThe song isn't just soulful in its sound, but it's also deeply personal and intimate, revealing Streeter's vulnerabilities in her romantic relationships.
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Song CompositionThe track showcases Sevyn Streeter's powerful vocal range. Accompanied by slow guitar fugues, the melody crescendos with the chorus, creating a climactic effect.
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InspirationStreeter often cited 90s R&B as a major influence on her work, and it's definitely evident in "Before I Do". The song draws from the emotive, sultry tones of that era.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Before I Do", released in late 2016, features Streeter in a series of elegant and atmospheric scenes collected to emphasize the raw emotional intensity of the song.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics revolve around hesitation and fear in love. It showcases the contemplation of taking risks when getting into a new relationship, asking for honesty before making a commitment.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its classic R&B style and Sevyn's emotional vocal delivery.
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Chart RankingsWhile "Before I Do" did not make a splash on major music charts, it did nonetheless become a beloved track among fans and followers of Streeter's music.
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Writing CreditsBesides Streeter, other writers on the song include Micah Powell and The Stereotypes, who won a Grammy for Best R&B Song and Song of the Year for "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars.
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PerformancesStreeter has performed "Before I Do" on several occasions. Notably, she did an acoustic version of the song for the YouTube series 'The Splash', gaining praise for her intense, emotive performance.
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