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Saw You First
Givers Lyrics


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I saw you first
It was in a dream, it was in a dream
It was in a dream, it was in a dream

I knew it'd work
Or so it seemed, or so it seems
Or so it seems, or so it seems

While you hold on
Let that Golden go
Golden goes on
So don't hold it

Oh no, oh no
Oh no ,oh no

In the light, there's still stormin'
In the shade, there's still warmin'
You'll see
What you'll be

In the grey, there's still colors
Without fade, inside lovers
We'll be
Yeah, we'll be

I know there's a light inside 'cause

I saw you first
It was in a dream, it was in a dream
It was in a dream, it was in a dream

While you hold on
Let that Golden go
'Cause Golden goes on
So don't hold it

Oh no, oh no
Oh no, oh no

I know there's a light
It was in a dream, it was in a dream
It was in a dream, it was in a dream

I know there's a light
It was in a dream, it was in a dream
It was in a dream, it was in a dream

I know there's a light inside

Overall Meaning

"Saw You First" by GIVERS is a song about hope and faith. The singer talks about seeing someone for the first time in a dream and just knowing that they were meant to be together. The dream may represent a premonition of what was to come or the subconscious desire for a connection that transcends time and space. However, the song's message goes beyond romantic love, as it explores the idea that every person has a light inside that allows them to see beyond the storm and find beauty in the world.


The chorus, "While you hold on, let that Golden go, Golden goes on, so don't hold it" could be interpreted in different ways. One possible meaning is that we should let go of our fears and insecurities, as they hold us back from experiencing the fullness of life. The Golden may refer to the moments of joy and adventure that are waiting for us if we dare to take risks and trust ourselves. By holding on too tightly to what we know and what we are comfortable with, we may miss out on the opportunities that could change our lives for the better.


The second verse reinforces the theme of optimism and resilience. The lines "In the light, there's still stormin'/In the shade, there's still warmin'" suggest that even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, we can find moments of peace and comfort. The reference to colors that do not fade and love that transcends boundaries further reinforces the idea that the human spirit is capable of transforming pain into beauty. The last lines of the song, "I know there's a light inside" may serve as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we carry with us the potential for growth and renewal.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw you first
The singer first caught a glimpse of the subject of the song in a dream


It was in a dream, it was in a dream
The dream state was the only place the singer could initially connect with the subject


I knew it’d work
The singer believed their connection with the subject was real and had the potential to work


Or so it seemed, or so it seems
It's possible that the artist's belief was unfounded, and the connection with the subject may not work as expected


While you hold on
The subject is holding onto something important


Let that Golden go
The singer advises the subject to let go of what they're holding onto, perhaps to move forward or grow


Golden goes on
The quality or importance of what the subject is holding onto may be fleeting or temporary


So don’t hold it
Again, the artist advises the subject to let go in order to continue on with life


In the light, there’s still stormin’
Even though things appear positive or bright, challenges still exist and may cause trouble


In the shade, there’s still warmin’
Contrastingly, even when it appears dim, positive emotions like love still exist


You’ll see
Even if things look bleak, the subject will eventually realize this


What you’ll be
The subject will come into their own and become their true self


In the grey, there’s still colors
Even though things appear ambiguous or undefined, beauty can still be found


Without fade, inside lovers
The love between two people does not fade away, but rather grows stronger


We’ll be
Both the singer and subject will experience this love


I know there’s a light inside
The artist believes that there's something special, like a metaphorical light, inside the subject




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSHUA LEO LEBLANC, KIRBY CAMPBELL, TAYLOR COLEMAN GUARISCO, TIFFANY GRACE LAMSON

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