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Feels Like The First Time
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[Chorus:]
[Foreigner:] "It feels like the first, like it never did before"

[Verse:]
Know what it feels like?
Like my backs against the wall again (wall again)
Like my first fight at school where I got a win (got a win)
The first time I met Shane, he put me in the gang
At 14 gave me a chain, down for me, I did the same
The first time I sold 'cane
I flipped but I knew it wasn't me
And Shane said, "Hoffa, that ain't really you."
The first time I shot a gun, finger trigger itchy
I was quickly ready to pop off with anybody who tried messing with me (anybody)
"It feels like the first time"
I stepped in the booth
At that point I delivered the truth (that was me)
The first time I heard the playback and four minutes after
I would swear up and down I was better than your favorite rapper
Like the first time I had sex
Not the first time I lied about the first time I had sex
The real first time I was working mine like a pro
She would know, no lie, I was on the grind yo (let's go!)
The first time I heard me on the radio (let me think)
Was the last time I heard me on the radio
It really doesn't faze me though
You can do the math
I got over it the first time I signed an autograph (forget it man)
Like the first time I did a show for my class B
I had the whole school singing "You nasty"
So don't ask me about the other three
Cause it's like the first time I dropped an album to me
You see

[Chorus:]
"It feels like the first, like it never did before"

Overall Meaning

The song "Feels Like The First Time" by XV takes the listener on a journey through the artist's past experiences, both good and bad, that have shaped him into the person he is today. The chorus is a sample from Foreigner's song "Feels Like The First Time," which adds to the nostalgic and reflective tone of XV's lyrics. Throughout the verse, XV references several pivotal moments in his life that still carry weight and significance, giving the impression that they really do "feel like the first time."


The first experience XV mentions is the feeling of having his back against the wall, as if he's facing an insurmountable obstacle. He then flashes back to his first fight in school, which he won, and the first time he met someone named Shane, who quickly became a significant figure in his life. At 14, Shane gave him a chain and welcomed him into a gang. The first time XV sold drugs, Shane cautioned him that it wasn't really who he was. XV also recounts the first time he shot a gun and how it made him feel invincible.


XV then transitions to talking about his music career. He recalls the first time he stepped into a recording booth, where he could finally speak his truth. When he heard himself play back, he was convinced that he was better than any other rapper. XV then mentions the first time he had sex and how he worked hard to be good at it. He also references the first time he heard himself on the radio, and how he wished it would happen again. Lastly, XV shares how the first time he performed for his class was a memorable milestone, making him realize he had the potential to be a recognized artist.


Overall, XV's song "Feels Like The First Time" is a reflective piece that showcases the peaks and valleys of his life experiences. It sheds light on how the first time we do something significant in our lives stays with us forever, shaping us into who we become.


Line by Line Meaning

Know what it feels like?
Do you understand the feeling?


Like my backs against the wall again (wall again)
Like I am stuck in a difficult situation again.


Like my first fight at school where I got a win (got a win)
Like the first time I won a fight, proving myself and gaining confidence.


The first time I met Shane, he put me in the gang
The first time I was introduced to the gang by Shane.


At 14 gave me a chain, down for me, I did the same
At 14, Shane gave me a chain, and as a loyal member, I reciprocated the gesture.


The first time I sold 'cane
The first time I sold cocaine illegally.


I flipped but I knew it wasn't me
I was hesitant and unsure about selling drugs.


And Shane said, "Hoffa, that ain't really you."
Shane advised me that selling drugs is not who I really am.


The first time I shot a gun, finger trigger itchy
The first time I fired a gun, I was nervous and trigger-happy.


I was quickly ready to pop off with anybody who tried messing with me (anybody)
I was quickly prepared to retaliate against anyone who tried to mess with me.


"It feels like the first time"
It feels like I am experiencing these things for the first time all over again.


I stepped in the booth
I entered the recording booth.


At that point I delivered the truth (that was me)
At that point, I poured out my honest feelings and thoughts as an artist.


The first time I heard the playback and four minutes after
The first time I heard the recording played back to me, and four minutes later.


I would swear up and down I was better than your favorite rapper
I was confident in my skills and felt that I was better than many other rappers.


Like the first time I had sex
Like the first time I had sexual intercourse.


Not the first time I lied about the first time I had sex
Not the first time I lied about my sexual experiences.


The real first time I was working mine like a pro
The first time I had successful sex, I performed like a professional.


She would know, no lie, I was on the grind yo (let's go!)
She can confirm that I put in hard work and dedication to be good at sex.


The first time I heard me on the radio (let me think)
The first time I heard my music played on the radio.


Was the last time I heard me on the radio
After the first time, my music was no longer being played on the radio.


It really doesn't faze me though
It doesn't really bother me, though.


You can do the math
You can figure it out and understand.


I got over it the first time I signed an autograph (forget it man)
The first time I signed an autograph, I got over the disappointment of not hearing my music on the radio anymore.


Like the first time I did a show for my class B
Like the first time I performed a show for my second period class.


I had the whole school singing "You nasty"
I had the entire school participating in my performance, singing along to my lyrics.


So don't ask me about the other three
So, don't ask me about my other albums.


Cause it's like the first time I dropped an album to me
To me, each album feels like my first album all over again.


You see
Do you see and understand?


"It feels like the first, like it never did before"
These experiences feel like the first time, as if I am reliving them again for the first time.




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Comments from YouTube:

Aaron Raus

what album is this on?

i.dekay

Complex

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