Where Did The Beat Go?
Pink · The Truth About Love [2012]
Ba da ba bum
Oh oh oh oh
Ba da ba bum
Ba da ba bum
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
I can hear planes flyin' over my head
Just hours before you occupied my bed
In our darkness we conjured up sunlight
In our haste, our need, our thirst we lost our sight
But I was inspired tracing the lines on your face
To the poetry the first time I heard your name
When I trip from your lips my heart was like a kick-drum
And it silenced the guilt, I wasn't raised to hurt anyone
Uh oh, does he know
That I'm lyin' in the afterglow
That I'm lyin' but I can't go, can't say no
Make him think he's crazy
While his paranoia grows
What he should be asking
Is where did our love ago
Then I wouldn't be baskin'
In another man's afterglow
Where did the beat go?
Where is the beat?
Where did the beat go?
So how do I justify to the judge and the jury
The voices in my head that caused this fury
Never had to play with matches to start a fire
But it got so cold and I thought I'd forgotten desire
I was your concubine and then your Madonna
You couldn't see anything behind your baby's mama
How long is lonely supposed to last?
I was naked and waiting for you to come back
Uh oh, does he know
That I'm lyin' in the afterglow
That I'm lyin' but I can't go, can't say no
Make him think he's crazy
While his paranoia grows
What he should be asking
Is where did our love ago
Then I wouldn't be baskin'
In another man's afterglow
Where did the beat go?
Where is the beat?
Where did the beat go?
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
There's a cause and effect although I took the steps
I dove off the bridge cause I had nothing left
All I ever wanted was you
And in the absence of you
I fell through
Uh oh, does he know
That I'm lyin' in the afterglow
That I'm lyin' but I can't go, can't say no
Make him think he's crazy
While his paranoia grows
What he should be asking
Is where did our love ago
Then I wouldn't be baskin'
In another man's afterglow
Where did the beat go?
Where is the beat?
Where did the beat go?
Where did the love go?
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Where did the beat go?
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Where did the love go?
Where Did The Beat Go?
Pink's 2012 album The Truth About Love marked a significant evolution in her sound, blending pop sensibilities with rock edge. Where Did The Beat Go? serves as a reflective moment within this collection, exploring the emotional weight of a relationship that has lost its rhythm. The track showcases Pink's signature vocal power and her ability to convey vulnerability through straightforward, emotive songwriting. Rather than relying on complex production, the recording focuses on the core melody and lyrical delivery, allowing the sentiment of disconnection to resonate clearly. This song fits within her broader discography of introspective pop-rock anthems, highlighting her consistent ability to address personal themes with universal appeal. It remains a notable song in her catalog, demonstrating her skill in crafting songs that balance commercial accessibility with genuine emotional depth.

