I would have given you all of my heart
But there's someone who's torn it apart
And she's taking almost all I've got
But if you want, I'll try to love again
Baby I'll try to love again, but I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest
'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
When it comes to lovin' me she's worst
But when it comes to being loved she's first
That's how I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the the deepest

I still want you by my side
Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
Cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
And if you want, I'll try to love you again
But baby, I'll try to love again, but I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest

'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
When it comes to lovin' me she's worst
But when it comes to being loved she's first
That's how I know

Overall Meaning

In Norma Fraser's song "The First Cut Is the Deepest," she expresses her vulnerability and fear of getting hurt again after experiencing heartbreak. She says that she would have given her all to her lover, but someone else has already torn her heart apart, leaving her with almost nothing. Norma is willing to try and love again, but she knows that the first cut is the deepest, meaning the initial pain and heartbreak are often the most intense.

The singer also acknowledges that the person who hurt her is cursed in luck and the worst when it comes to loving her, but they are the best when it comes to being loved. She wants her past lover back by her side to help dry the tears she has cried and give their love another shot. She knows that the road ahead might not be easy, and the first cut will always be the deepest.

The song's lyrics are significant and relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak. It's a reminder of how hard it is to love and trust someone again after being hurt, yet it's also a call to give love a second chance. Norma's soulful voice and the song's deep meaning have made it a timeless classic loved by many.

Line by Line Meaning

I would have given you all of my heart
I was so deeply in love with you, that I would have given you everything I had

But there's someone who's torn it apart
Unfortunately, someone else has broken my heart into pieces

And she's taking almost all I've got
She has taken everything from me, leaving me with almost nothing

But if you want, I'll try to love again
Despite my broken heart, I am willing to give love another chance if you want to be with me

Baby I'll try to love again, but I know
I am not certain that I can truly love again, but I am willing to try

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The pain of my first heartbreak will never truly leave me

The first cut is the deepest
The pain of first love and heartbreak is especially profound

'Cause when it comes to being lucky she's cursed
Though she struggles in many areas of life, when it comes to love, she always has the worst luck

When it comes to lovin' me she's worst
In our relationship, she was never able to love me as deeply as I loved her

But when it comes to being loved she's first
Despite her flaws, she is still the person who I love the most and who I wish could reciprocate those feelings

That's how I know
I know that she is the one I love the most, despite the pain and heartbreak she has caused me

I still want you by my side
Despite what has happened, I still desire to have you in my life

Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
I need you to be there for me, to help me heal from the pain and sadness that I have been feeling

Cause I'm sure gonna give you a try
I am willing to try again with you, to give our love another chance

And if you want, I'll try to love you again
If you are willing to try with me, I am willing to love you once more

Writer(s): Cat Stevens

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I would have given you all of my heart
But there's someone who's torn it apart
And he's taken almost all that I've got
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby you can't love a key without love
The first cut is the deepest
The first cut is the deepest
But when it comes to being lucky people
When it comes to love and need people
But when it comes to being lucky people
That's how I know
The first cut is the deepest
The first cut is the deepest
Just to hold you by my side
Just to help me dry the tears that I'll cry
And I'm sure I will give you a try
And if you want I'll try to love again
Baby you can't love a key without love
The first cut is the deepest
The first cut is the deepest
But when it comes to being loving people
When it comes to love and need people
When it comes to being lucky people
That's how I know
The first cut is the deepest
The first cut is the deepest
The first cut is the deepest
The first cut is the deepest
Yeah yeah yeah
First cut is the deepest
The first cut is the deepest
Baby I know
First cut is the deepest