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For The First Time
Slow Lyrics


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Sometimes I wish that I could drink
c magic potion
That would make me forget

cbout the way you felt against me
When I had a single bed
Make me forget

You're here
In front of me



cnd I'm trying
To keep my cool

But I'm lonely
Talking about
Mundane things
When we used to

Have something
Special
Special

Have something
Special
Special

Watching the rain race down the windows
I sometimes wonder
If we'll ever collide

Knowing full well that I am stubborn
I won't let myself dissolve
I live for the fight

You tried
To make me feel
Safer
Than I ever was

But I was lonely
Even when
You held me
Too afraid to

Have something
Special
Special

Have something
Special
Special

Overall Meaning

The song "For The First Time" by Slow depicts the emotional and mental turmoil of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics of the song exemplify the feelings of nostalgia and regret that linger on even after a relationship has ended. The singer begins by expressing a desire to forget their past lover and to move on, yet they cannot escape the memories of the physical intimacy they shared. The line "about the way you felt against me when I had a single bed, make me forget" indicates that they are not only struggling with their emotions but also the physical remnants of their past relationship.


The chorus of the song "Have something special, special" showcases the inner turmoil of the singer who is trying to balance their feelings of loneliness and their yearning to hold onto the memories of the past. They are aware that they cannot have what they once had ("when we used to have something special"), yet the pull of that sweet memory is too strong to be forgotten. The lyrics indicate that even though the singer is trying to cope with their loneliness and move on, they are still stuck in the past.


The final verse of the song depicts a scene of watching the rain race down the windows, while lost in thoughts about their past lover. The line "Knowing full well that I am stubborn, I won't let myself dissolve, I live for the fight" shows the singer's resolve to fight their feelings and not submit to the sadness and loneliness they feel. However, they also acknowledge that holding onto the memories of their past lover keeps them from moving forward.


Overall, "For The First Time" by Slow is a beautiful song that captures the dichotomy of love and heartbreak. Through its beautiful lyrics and haunting melody, the song evokes powerful emotions and reminds us that heartbreak is a universal feeling that we all must overcome at some point in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I wish that I could drink
At times, I desire to consume a magical elixir that can help me forget.


A magic potion
A mythical creation that can erase past occurrences from my mind.


That would make me forget
A desire to have a spell that can aid me in forgetting.


About the way you felt against me
Recalling the way that you touched me is something that I seek to distance myself from.


When I had a single bed
Reflecting back to when I was in a modest accommodation.


Make me forget
Help me to move on from these memories.


You're here
Currently, you are present in my vicinity.


In front of me
Your location is immediately in my sight.


And I'm trying
Making an attempt to control and conceal my emotions.


To keep my cool
Trying to remain composed and unfazed.


But I'm lonely
Despite the circumstances, I still feel a sense of solitude and yearning for companionship.


Talking about mundane things
Engaging in idle chatter about topics lacking interest or excitement.


When we used to
Reflecting on how things used to be in the past.


Have something special
A relationship that was distinctive and memorable.


Special
A connection that was exceptional, and not easily replicated.


Watching the rain race down the windows
Observing the precipitation move hurriedly across the glass panes.


I sometimes wonder
I ponder over uncertain thoughts and possibilities.


If we'll ever collide
Whether or not our paths will cross again in the future.


Knowing full well that I am stubborn
Realizing that I possess an obstinate nature.


I won't let myself dissolve
I refuse to let myself crumble or disintegrate emotionally.


I live for the fight
My spirit thrives on persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.


You tried
In the past, you attempted.


To make me feel
Putting forth an effort to help me experience a certain way.


Safer
A sense of security and protection from harm.


Than I ever was
More secure and protected than ever before.


But I was lonely
Despite your efforts, I still felt a sense of solitude and yearning for companionship.


Even when
Despite the presence of affection or a partner, I still felt unfulfilled.


You held me
When you embraced and touched me.


Too afraid to
Hesitant or unwilling to pursue the possibility of having something special again.


Have something special
A relationship that was distinctive and memorable.


Special
A connection that was exceptional, and not easily replicated.




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