It was released on august 21, 1970 through a&m records as the second single from their second album, close to you (1970). Music video by the carpenters performing we've only just begun (c) 1970 universal music group We've only just begun lyrics 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 rising sun, we fly / so many roads to. 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 watching the signs along the way talkin' it over, just the two of us workin' together day to day together and when the evening.
We've only just begun by carpenters song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position “we’ve only just begun” is a romantic song that captures the sentiment of embarking on a new journey together The lyrics symbolize the beginning of a relationship and the optimism and excitement that come with starting a life together Originally written for a bank commercial, the song took on a life of its own and became a classic love ballad. When joe osborn’s bass inspired the piano 🎹 richard carpenter’s piano on the original tracking session still has drum bleed on it, which tells us it was recorded live with the rhythm section Listen to how the drums, bass, and piano lock together.
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