First Love
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So little to say but so much time
Despite my empty mouth the words are in my mind
Please wear the face, the one where you smile
Because you lighten up my heart when I start to cry

Forgive me first love, but I'm tired
I need to get away to feel again
Try to understand why, don't get so close to change my mind
Please wipe that look out of your eyes, it's bribing me to doubt myself
Simply, it's tiring

This love has dried up and stayed behind
And if I stay I'll be alive
Then choke on words I'd always hide
Excuse me first love, but we're through
I need to taste the kiss from someone new

Forgive me first love, but I'm too tired
I'm bored to say the least and I, I lack desire




Forgive me first love, forgive me first love, forgive me first love
Forgive me first love forgive me, forgive me first love, forgive me first love

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Adele's "First Love" suggest the singer has a lot on her mind because "so little" is capable of being said, yet she has "so much time." Although her "empty mouth" doesn't indulge her thoughts, she acknowledges that her words remain in her mind. The following part of the verse requests someone to put on a smiling face because it has the ability to "lighten up my heart." Adele underlines the fact that the aim is to steer clear of a conflict while also allowing herself to escape anything that could weigh her down.


In the next verse, Adele apologizes to her first love and admits how exhausted she feels. She is looking for a way out to "feel again," and in the process, needs to analyze their relationship. She urges her first love to understand the reason behind her decision to depart and pleads with them not to alter her mindset. It is clear from the lyrics that despite the intensity of the relationship, there is no longer any desire, and it has "dried up." To move forward, she acknowledges the need to "taste" the kiss of someone brand new.


Line by Line Meaning

So little to say but so much time
I have a lot of time to say what I need to say, but I'm having trouble finding the words.


Despite my empty mouth the words are in my mind
Even though I'm not speaking, I'm still thinking about what I want to say.


Please wear the face, the one where you smile
I want you to be happy when you're around me, it makes me feel good too.


Because you lighten up my heart when I start to cry
You have a positive effect on me, and even make me feel better when I'm sad.


Forgive me first love, but I'm tired
I'm sorry, but I'm feeling worn out, and need a break.


I need to get away to feel again
I have lost touch with my emotions, and need to leave this situation to rediscover them.


Try to understand why, don't get so close to change my mind
I need you to respect my decision, and not try to persuade me to change my mind.


Please wipe that look out of your eyes, it's bribing me to doubt myself
Your expression is causing me to doubt my own feelings, and I need you to change it.


Simply, it's tiring
This situation is exhausting and draining me.


This love has dried up and stayed behind
Our love has faded away, but I have been unable to move on.


And if I stay I'll be alive
If I continue in this stagnant relationship, I will merely exist, not really living.


Then choke on words I'd always hide
If I stay, I will continue to struggle with feelings that I have kept hidden.


Excuse me first love, but we're through
I'm sorry, but it's over between us.


I need to taste the kiss from someone new
I need to move on, and explore new experiences and relationships.


Forgive me first love, but I'm too tired
I'm sorry, but I just don't have the energy to fight for this love anymore.


I'm bored to say the least and I, I lack desire
I'm no longer interested in this relationship, and lack the passion and drive to continue.


Forgive me first love, forgive me first love, forgive me first love
I'm sorry, I need to move on from this relationship.


Forgive me first love forgive me, forgive me first love, forgive me first love
I'm sorry, but I need to let go of our past love, and find something new.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADELE LAURIE BLUE ADKINS

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"Set Fire To The Rain"

I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark, and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me

My hands, they were strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet

But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

When I lay with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes
Feel you here forever
You and me together
Nothing is better

'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name!

I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time!

Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now, when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you

I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name

I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When it fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, oh!

Oh, no
Let it burn, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn



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Lyric:

I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
My hands, they were strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet

But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name

When laying with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes, feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing is better

'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name

I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When we fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time

Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you

I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touch your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name

I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When we fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time, oh

Oh, no
Let it burn, oh-oh-oh
Let it burn
Let it burn

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LYRICS:
I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
My hands, they were strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet
But there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
When laying with you
I could stay there
Close my eyes, feel you here forever
You and me together, nothing is better
'Cause there's a side to you
That I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say
They were never true, never true
And the games you'd play
You would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When we fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time
Sometimes I wake up by the door
That heart you caught must be waiting for you
Even now when we're already over
I can't help myself from looking for you
I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touch your face
Well, it burned while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name
Your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
When we fell, something died
'Cause I knew that that was the last time
The last time, oh
Oh, no
Let it burn, oh-oh-oh
Let it burn
Let it burn



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