First Love
Adele feat. Naledge Lyrics


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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 a lie
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 lyrics of Adele feat. Naledge's song First Love convey a message of a relationship that has lost its spark over time. The singer admits to being tired of this love, tired of saying the same things over and over again, and feeling as if they lack the emotional energy to continue with the relationship. Despite being in a situation where words are left unsaid, the singer still feels like they need to get away to feel again. However, as they attempt to break away, the other party’s pleading look begins to shake their resolve, causing them to doubt themselves further.


The song explores the feeling of being suffocated in a relationship, and the frustration of feeling like one is not able to express their desires and innermost thoughts. The lyrics display the fear of being stuck in a repetitive, lackluster relationship and staying in it to simply remain alive. The song’s chorus is a plea for forgiveness from the once passionate first love, as the singer admits to wanting to take a chance on someone new to spark the fire in their life again.


Overall, the song First Love showcases a sense of vulnerability and honesty within a relationship. It highlights the importance of communication, being true to one's self, and not staying in a situation that is no longer fulfilling.


Line by Line Meaning

So little to say but so much time
I have many thoughts, yet I feel like words can’t express them. Time is a luxury I have and I can’t seem to use it productively.


Despite my empty mouth the words are in my mind
Though I may feel like I’m at a loss for words, the thoughts are there, in my head, waiting to be said.


Please wear the face, the one where you smile
Your smile brings light to my life, even when I'm feeling down, so please put it on for me.


Because you lighten up my heart when I start to cry
The mere thought of your smile is enough to make me feel better when I’m crying, so please smile for me.


Forgive me first love, but I'm tired
I’m apologizing for feeling tired and worn out, especially when it comes to the love we used to share.


I need to get away to feel again
I need to distance myself, explore new things and rediscover my feelings in order to love someone again.


Try to understand why, don't get so close to change my mind
I’m asking you to not get too close, as I am trying to figure out what I really need and I don’t want to be swayed by your presence.


Please wipe that look out of your eyes, it's bribing me to doubt myself
Your expression makes me doubt myself and my capacity to love someone, so please change it.


This love has dried up and stayed behind
Our love has lost its spark and it’s not going anywhere anymore.


And if I stay I'll be alive
If I remain in this love, I’ll still exist, but I won’t be truly living.


Then choke on words I'd always hide
If I stay, I’ll continue to hold back my words and feelings, which will suffocate me.


Excuse me first love, but we're through
I'm politely ending our relationship, first love.


I need to taste the kiss from someone new
I want to explore new relationships and feel the excitement of a new kiss from a different person.


Forgive me first love, but I'm too tired
I’m still apologizing for being too worn out, too tired to keep this love alive.


I'm bored to say the least and I, I lack desire
I feel bored, unexcited and unmotivated when it comes to our love, so I need to move on.


Forgive me first love, forgive me first love, forgive me first love
I’m begging for your forgiveness for ending our love, first love.


Forgive me first love forgive me, forgive me first love, forgive me first love
I'm pleading again for your forgiveness, first love, as I say goodbye.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins

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Comments from YouTube:

María Barquín

Quiero este álbum 😊

Kapar.Pyszny Magnat

love this

George Coyne

adele is the truth

chelischanging

I'm loving the synth keyboard.:-) 

mrsdita

@edsonjuniorbk Me too,I'm from Poland ;)