First Day of My Life
Bright Eyes Lyrics

This is the first day of my life
Today is the beginning of a new life.

Swear I was born right in the doorway
I feel like a new person, like I was just born.

I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed
My life was dull before, but now it's bright because of you.

They're spreading blankets on the beach
The world is becoming a more beautiful and comfortable place.

Yours was the first face that I saw
You are the first person who made my life beautiful.

I think I was blind before I met you
Before you, my life was devoid of purpose and meaning.

And I don't know where I am, I don't know where I've been
I have no idea where my life is headed, but it doesn't matter as long as I'm with you.

But I know where I want to go
I know I want to be with you always.

And so I thought I'd let you know
I want to express my love and appreciation for you.

Yeah, these things take forever, I especially am slow
It took me a while to realize my feelings for you, but now I'm sure.

But I realized that I need you
You are an essential part of my life now.

And I wondered if I could come home
I hope that you feel the same way about me that I do about you.

Remember the time you drove all night
I cherish the effort you put into our relationship.

Just to meet me in the morning?
You made a special effort to be with me, and I'm touched.

And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed
You helped me see the world in a completely new way.

You felt as if you'd just woke up
Meeting me was like a revelation for you, just as it was for me.

And you said
You expressed your love for me.

"This is the first day of my life
I feel like I am starting a new life with you.

I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
I am grateful to have met you when I did.

But now I don't care, I could go anywhere with you
I am happy just being with you, and I'll go anywhere as long as we're together.

And I'd probably be happy"
You bring me so much happiness, and I hope to do the same for you.

So if you wanna be with me
I hope you continue to want me in your life.

With these things there's no telling
The future is uncertain, but I am willing to take a chance with you.

We just have to wait and see
We will go through life's ups and downs together and hope for the best.

But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
I don't need to be rich. I am content as long as we have each other.

Than waiting to win the lottery, ah-ha, mm-hmm
I don't need to rely on luck for happiness, because I already have you.

Besides, maybe this time is different
Maybe our love will be something special and stand the test of time.

I mean, I really think you like me
I feel confident in your feelings for me, and that makes me happy.