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Right the First Time
Evan DuPell Lyrics


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You never wanna listen, are you gonna listen?
You messed up what you came for, you got it right the first time
Time to learn a lesson, about to see the reason
The only thing that I know is, you got it right the first time

Don't know why you're looking down the trench
The only thing he called you was a wench
I don't want you going back for more
Hooked to an egregious little soul
Pushed away once now heading back



The first response was better than the last
I really think it's time for you to
Hang it up, leave it be, and just go solo

I can see you finding what you want real easily
You don't know what I know but you're gonna now

You never wanna listen, are you gonna listen?
You messed up what you came for, you got it right the first time
Time to learn a lesson, about to see the reason
The only thing that I know is, you got it right the first time

I can see you finding what you love
The only place not looking is above
Your eyes are only fixed down below
Take charge and know where to go
The feeling you got is killing you
Not getting what you give that ain't new
I really think it's time for you to
Hang it up, leave it be, and just go solo

I can see you finding what you want real easily
You don't know what I know but you're gonna now

You never wanna listen, are you gonna listen?
You messed up what you came for, you got it right the first time
Time to learn a lesson, about to see the reason
The only thing that I know is, you got it right the first time

You never wanna listen, are you gonna listen?
You messed up what you came for, you got it right the first time
You got it right the first time
You got it right the first time
You got it right the first time
You got it right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Evan Dupell's song Right the First Time are about someone who has made a mistake and continues to make the same mistake repeatedly. The person is stubborn and refuses to listen to advice, despite having gotten it right the first time. The lyrics suggest that it is time for the person to learn a lesson, and the singer hopes that the person can find what they are looking for and move on from their mistakes.


The song references the idea of looking up instead of down, and the importance of taking charge and knowing where to go. The lyrics suggest that the person has been hooked to a toxic partner and that they must leave it be and go solo. The repetition of the phrase "you got it right the first time" emphasizes the idea that the person has already been successful before and that they are capable of doing it again if they listen and learn from their mistakes.


Overall, the song is a message of hope and encouragement for someone who has lost their way, reminding them that they have already succeeded before and that they have the potential to do it again, but only if they are willing to listen and learn from their mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

You never wanna listen, are you gonna listen?
I am questioning your willingness to listen to my advice.


You messed up what you came for, you got it right the first time
You succeeded the first time but failed when you tried again.


Time to learn a lesson, about to see the reason
It's time for you to learn from your mistakes and understand the cause.


The only thing that I know is, you got it right the first time
The only thing I know for sure is that your initial attempt was successful.


Don't know why you're looking down the trench
I don't understand why you're being pessimistic.


The only thing he called you was a wench
He insulted you by calling you a derogatory name.


I don't want you going back for more
I don't want you to repeat your mistakes.


Hooked to an egregious little soul
You're attached to someone who is problematic and unpleasant.


Pushed away once now heading back
You were rejected but now you're trying again.


The first response was better than the last
Your initial reaction was more successful than your recent one.


I really think it's time for you to
I strongly believe that you should take this action.


Hang it up, leave it be, and just go solo
Give up and move on without anyone's help.


I can see you finding what you want real easily
I believe that you will easily achieve your goals.


You don't know what I know but you're gonna now
You are about to learn something that I already know.


The only place not looking is above
Your only blind spot is the possibility of divine intervention.


Your eyes are only fixed down below
You're only focused on what's in front of you, not what's above.


Take charge and know where to go
Be proactive and have a clear plan of where to go next.


The feeling you got is killing you
The negative emotion that you're experiencing is harming you.


Not getting what you give that ain't new
You're not receiving what you deserve, but this is not a new experience for you.


You never wanna listen, are you gonna listen?
I am still questioning your willingness to listen to me.


You messed up what you came for, you got it right the first time
Your initial success was tarnished by your subsequent failure.


Time to learn a lesson, about to see the reason
It's time for you to reflect and understand the cause of your actions.


The only thing that I know is, you got it right the first time
I remain certain that your first attempt was successful.


You never wanna listen, are you gonna listen?
I am reiterating my concern regarding your receptiveness to advice.


You messed up what you came for, you got it right the first time
Your initial attempt was a triumph, but your subsequent attempts were failures.


You got it right the first time
Your first effort was flawless and without error.


You got it right the first time
Your first attempt was successful and high-quality.


You got it right the first time
Your first try was perfect and without any mistakes.


You got it right
Your first attempt was successful.




Writer(s): Evan David Dupell

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