We've Only Just Begun
Paul Williams
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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 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 Watching 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
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Written by: Paul Williams, Roger Nichols
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Origin of the SongThe song "We've Only Just Begun" was initially composed by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols in 1970. This piece was not originally intended as a full-fledged song but was composed for a bank commercial.
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Commercial UsageIn one of the commercials for Crocker National Bank in California, this song was included. The commercial depicted a newly-wed couple starting their new life together, so the song lyrics fit perfectly.
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Carpenter's AdaptationRichard Carpenter from the duo “Carpenters” saw the commercial and decided to make a complete song out of the snippet used in the advertisement. He reached out to the original composers, Paul Williams and Roger Nichols, to create the remaining verses.
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Chart-ToppingOnce released, the song quickly climbed the charts reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the easy listening charts.
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Gold RecordThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) declared the song a Gold Record after it sold over 1 million copies. It also received a Grammy Nomination for the Best Contemporary Performance by a Duo, Group, or Chorus.
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InterpretationsAlthough Paul Williams has stated that the song was written simply about the new adventures of a newlywed couple, it has often been used as a high school prom or graduation theme due to its lyrics “We’ve only just begun to live, White lace and promises” implying new beginnings.
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LegacyThis song has been considered one of The Carpenters signature hits and is a staple of classic pop music. In 1998, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by various artists over the years and has also been used significantly in popular culture. It was featured in movies such as "1408" and "The Simpsons".
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Recognition"We've Only Just Begun" is ranked No. 405 in Rolling Stone’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
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Tragic ConnectionInterestingly and tragically, "We've Only Just Begun" was the song that Karen Carpenter performed at her last public appearance in 1982. She died of heart failure induced by anorexia nervosa in 1983. This has given the song added poignancy for many fans of The Carpenters.
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