Before I Knew You stands as one of the most introspective moments on Demi Lovato‘s highly anticipated ninth studio album It’s Not That Deep, set to release October 24, 2025.
Positioned as track 10 on this dance-pop odyssey, the song represents a fascinating juxtaposition within an album that Lovato describes as embodying pure joy and freedom. While It’s Not That Deep marks a bold departure from her previous rock-leaning projects Holy Fvck (2022) and Revamped (2023), “Before I Knew You” hints at the emotional depth that still pulses beneath the album’s confident, dance-floor-ready exterior.
Executive produced by Zhone, who has crafted hits for Charli XCX and Kylie Minogue, this album finds Lovato in her happiest creative space yet. She explains that unlike her previous emotionally charged music addressing serious themes, this project emerged from a place of love and contentment, declaring “it’s not as serious anymore”. “Before I Knew You” captures this evolution beautifully, likely exploring themes of unexpected love or self-discovery that align with Lovato’s current state of being “in love, enjoying life”. The track’s placement near the album’s end suggests it serves as a reflective moment before the closing anthem “Ghost,” creating a perfect emotional arc within this 11-track celebration of liberation and joy.
Dive into the Before I Knew You lyrics below and discover the heartfelt revelation within Demi’s dance-pop transformation. Don’t miss other It’s Not That Deep tracks for more of Lovato’s euphoric new chapter.
| Lead Vocals | Demi Lovato |
| Songwriter | Demi Lovato, Zhone, Jake Torrey, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz, Travis Clark & Joel Castillo |
| Music Producer | Zhone |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Label | Island Records |
| Release Date | October 24, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | DLG Recordings, Island Records & Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of Before I Knew You by Demi Lovato
[Verse 1]
I’d Like To Think That We Were Good At The Start
Before I Saw That You Were Playing A Part
What A Time, What A Line, What A Scene
What A Fool That You Made Out Of Me
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I, I Missed It, I Missed The Red Flags
The Signs, So Cryptic, Too Much To Unpack
It’s Fine, I Fixed It, I Only Look Back Sometimes
’cause I
[Chorus]
Wish I Left You Right Where I Found You
Wish I Still Knew Nothing About You
Wish I Could Go Back To The Way I Was
I Liked Me More Before I Knew You
Used To Think We’re Two In A Billion
Now I Need A Second Opinion
Wish I Could Go Back To The Way I Was
I Liked Me More Before I Knew You
[Verse 2]
I Tried So Hard To Be Your Somebody Else
You Liked Me Small Enough To Fit On Your Shelf
What A Pro, Selling Me, Jealously
What A Fool, That You Made, Out Of Me
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I, I Missed It, I Missed The Red Flags
The Signs, So Cryptic, Too Much To Unpack
It’s Fine, I Fixed It, I Only Look Back Sometimes
’cause I (Woah, Woah)
[Chorus]
Wish I Left You Right Where I Found You
Wish I Still Knew Nothing About You
Wish I Could Go Back To The Way I Was (Oh)
I Liked Me More Before I Knew You
Used To Think We’re Two In A Billion
Now I Need A Second Opinion
Wish I Could Go Back To The Way I Was
I Liked Me More Before I Knew You
[Outro]
Me Before, Me Before I Knew, I Knew
Me Before, Me Before I Knew, I Knew
Me Before, Me Before I Knew, I Knew
I Liked Me More Before I Knew You
Me Before, Me Before I Knew, I Knew
Me Before, Me Before I Knew, I Knew
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