What they say?
The world
(Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up)
You make me happy
This you can bet, yeah
It’s clear right beside me, yeah
And I won’t forget
And I really love you
You should know
I wanna make sure I’m right, boy
Before I let go
Now, we had our good times
That we can say
We hurted each other, yeah
And, boy, it’s a shame
I won’t be foolish, no
I wanna know
I wanna make sure I’m bright, boy
Before I let go
Yeah, uh, yeah, yeah
You know, I thank God sun rises and shines on you
You know there’s nothing, nothin’, nothin’ I would not do, oh
Before I let you go, whoa
I would never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never
Let you go before I go
I pull up to Coachella (Pull up)
In boots with the goose feathers (Pull up)
I brought the squad with me (I got the squad)
Black on black bandannas, I (I got the squad)
Dussé and Champagne (Champagne)
I did the damn thing (I did the damn thing)
Dirty Diana (Dirty Diana)
Singin’ and dancin’ all in the rain (Woo)
Ooh (To the left)
I just wanna have a good time (Turn around)
Turn around, kick, then slide
And twirl that ass to the right, now
Ooh, bunny hop, bunny hop, drop, pop
Cross your legs, turn around and clap
Shuffle to the left, let’s glide now
Ooh, drop it down, drop it down low, low
Low, low, low to the floor, floor
Bring it up, clap, then roll, roll
Step on ’em, step on ’em, step on ’em, step
Step on ’em, kick on ’em, stomp, then you step
Swag the right, surf the left
Work the middle ’til it hurt a little
(Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh)
Before I let, before I let, b-b-before I let go
(Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh)
Before I let, before I let, b-b-before I let go
Reflecting on Love and Letting Go
In “Before I Let Go,” Beyoncé reinvents a classic, blending heartfelt reflection with infectious dance energy. The lyrics explore the bittersweet process of considering a breakup with someone you deeply love. Beyoncé sings about cherishing good memories, acknowledging shared pain, and the desire to make sure she’s making the right decision before ending a relationship. The song’s celebratory, party-like atmosphere—referencing moments like pulling up to Coachella and dancing in the rain—creates a sense of unity and joy, even amidst emotional uncertainty. The choreography instructions within the song invite listeners to come together and move as one, reinforcing the idea that joy and love go hand in hand, even when facing change.
Song Credits
Artist: Beyoncé
Songwriters: Frankie Beverly, Beyoncé Knowles, Tay Keith
Release Year: 2019
Label: Columbia Records