Before I Let Go Lyrics – Maze

Song Facts:

• Genre: R&B, Funk
• Lyricist: Frankie Beverly
• Composers: Frankie Beverly
• Performed by: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
• Released: 1981

Artist Info:

Maze is a very popular R&B and soul band fronted by Frankie Beverly. The group was formed in San Francisco in 1970. The group got a big following because of their smooth sound and lyric with depth. It was Beverly's unique voice and on-stage charisma that became the calling card for the rest of the group. Maze is famous for tracks like Joy and Pain and Happy Feelin's. They have been known worldwide for their brilliant stage performances. Their sales were not excessively huge in number but the critical impact they had on the R&B sound is major. The band will probably always be one of the best-loved classic R&B groups.

Annotations and Meaning:

You made me happy, This you can bet

The vocalist opens the song by expressing gratitude and admiration for his cherished partner's support, which has brought him happiness.

You stood right beside me, yeah, And I won't forget

He recalls her loyalty and says she has always stood with him, which he values and will never forget.

And I really love you, You should know

The singer tells his partner that he reaffirms his love and stands strong and true in his feelings.

I wanna make sure I'm right, girl, Before I let go

This line indicates a critical moment. The singer has to be fully convinced of his decision before doing it—hesitation and care.

Now we've had our good time, That's not the same, no

He thinks of the other good times they had, but knows that everything has changed—where he gives a foretaste of the change that will come to their relationship.

We've hurtin' each other, Girl, it's a shame

It's a song about mutual pain caused, hinting that both have added to the struggles, and it is regrettable.

I wanna know, I wanna make sure I'm right, girl, oh

He emphasizes the need for clarity and assurance to be provided before any decisions are finalized on the issue at hand; he will certainly not be precipitous.

You know I thank God sun rises and shines on you

He is sincerely appreciative and awestruck by his partner, whom he refers to as the sun, the source of life and light.

Before I let you go, Oh...

These repeated sentences emphasize his hesitation and the importance of making sound decisions about their future.

We were so close, I love your song, ooh

He reflected on their closeness and motivation and recognized they shared a particular link.

I can understand it, no, Where did we go wrong

There's confusion, and a wish to know what went wrong in their relationship.

I won't be askin', girl, I've got to know

He insisted that he needed to be sure and to understand everything clearly before he could make any decisions regarding them and their relationship.

Ba ba ba...

Reiteration of the near playful vocalization at the top contrasts strongly with the seriousness of the themes, most likely expressing a confusion of mixed feelings and unresolved feelings. Maze's song "Before I Let Go" is a deep reflection on love and loyalty and how it is very hard to really make the right choices in a relationship. Evidently, a great level of admiration and thankfulness, but at the same time, radiates pain to think about letting go. One goes through muddy feelings trying to appraise the value of a relationship before finally arriving at a decision.