Before I Do

Sevyn Streeter

About Before I Do

"Before I Do" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Sevyn Streeter from her debut studio album, Girl Disrupted (2017). The song was produced by Micah Powell, B Harv and The Stereotypes, Eric Nealante' Phillips. It was released as the album's second single on December 2, 2016 through Atlantic Records. The song samples "(At Your Best) You Are Love" by the late singer Aaliyah, which is an Isley Brothers cover.


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2016
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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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Sevyn Streeter

Amber Denise Streeter (born July 7, 1986), known by her stage name Sevyn Streeter, is an American singer and songwriter, best known for being a member of the girl groups TG4 and RichGirl where she was known as Se7en. She signed to Atlantic Records and released her debut single "I Like It" in 2012. Her debut extended play Call Me Crazy, But... was released on December 3, 2013. It sold over 17,000 copies within its first week and spawning her first top 40 hit single "It Won't Stop", and "Next". The single achieved gold certification from RIAA marking it as her biggest selling single to date. In 2015, her first extended play (EP) Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 was released. The extended play was preceded by two singles "Don't Kill the Fun" and "Shoulda Been There". H… more »

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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 Date
The song "Before I Do" was released in 2016 and comes from Sevyn Streeter's debut studio album "Girl Disrupted."
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.
Artistic Style
The song isn't just soulful in its sound, but it's also deeply personal and intimate, revealing Streeter's vulnerabilities in her romantic relationships.
Song Composition
The track showcases Sevyn Streeter's powerful vocal range. Accompanied by slow guitar fugues, the melody crescendos with the chorus, creating a climactic effect.
Inspiration
Streeter 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Lyrics and Theme
The 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.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its classic R&B style and Sevyn's emotional vocal delivery.
Chart Rankings
While "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.
Writing Credits
Besides 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.
Performances
Streeter 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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