Lyrics of
Before You Go

Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi was inspired by a personal family tragedy dealing with the impact of suicide. Capaldi sought to explore the complicated feelings and unanswered questions left behind, focusing on moments of doubt about whether anything could have been said or done to prevent the loss. The song became one of his most emotional and personal works, deeply resonating with listeners around the world.

I fell by the wayside, like everyone else
I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, but I was just kidding myself
Our every moment, I start to replace
‘cause now that they’re gone all I hear are the words that I needed to say

When you hurt under the surface
Like troubled water running cold
Well time can heal but this won't

So
Before you go
Was there something I coulda said to make your heart beat better?
If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather
So
Before you go
Was there something I coulda said to make it all stop hurting?
It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless
So
Before you go

Was never the right time, whenever you called
Went little by little by little, until there was nothing at all
Our every moment, I start to replay
When all I can think about is seeing that look on your face

When you hurt under the surface
Like troubled water running cold
Well time can heal but this won't

So
Before you go
Was there something I coulda said to make your heart beat better?
If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather
So
Before you go
Was there something I coulda said to make it all stop hurting?
It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless
So
Before you go

Would we be better off by now?
If I'd let my walls come down?
Maybe I guess we’ll never know
You know, you know

Before you go
Was there something I coulda said to make your heart beat better?
If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather
So
Before you go
Was there something I coulda said to make it all stop hurting?
It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless
So
Before you go