Track 11 of the album Golden Hour Calling · 2023
Before I Press Send
by Zuri Bell
“Thumb above the button, cursor on the line. It closes the record in a whisper, and the choir hums us out.”
pop · hushed pop · bedroom pop · 2:50
Lyrics
Thumb above the button Cursor on the line The message has been written Rewritten, and it's mine Window open, morning Birds are in the tree One minute left to wonder What it will be Breathe in, breathe out This is what it's about Before I press send Before I say yes Before I begin again I stand in the quiet and breathe Before I press send My heart is a small drum Whatever comes after I am ready, I am someone Mama said be gentle Grandma said be bold Both are in my pocket Worth more than gold The kettle clicks off softly The sun is on my hand I think I know the answer I think I understand Breathe in, breathe out This is what it's about Before I press send Before I say yes Before I begin again I stand in the quiet and breathe Before I press send My heart is a small drum Whatever comes after I am ready, I am someone One more breath One more beat Here I go On my feet Before I press send Before I say yes Before I begin again I stand in the quiet and breathe Before I press send My heart is a small drum Whatever comes after I am ready, I am someone Press send I am ready