First Love
Andrew Landon Lyrics

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When everything crumbles I'll be the last one to know
pack my belongings leaving my family and home
take, take what you need not what you want
or all in between live, live like the sea
you be you and i will be me and all this time
still my mind is on love
always you're first love
always the song that you wanted to sing

when i come to me senses
i realize shes still not the right one for me

everythings ending but where
do your day dreams lay down?
does he tell you your pretty
does he listen and not make a sound?
and where, where do you go
you just need to cry
well i will be home
and what, what makes us strong
what makes us great or leaves us alone
all this time, all this time
all this time,

time is a fast car passing me by
I'm getting older and it feels alright
i have a love that i can talk to each night
oh we're feeling happy here in the light
and still it goes love
always you're first love
always the song that you wanted to sing
when i come to me senses

i realize shes still not the right one for me
still not the right one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andrew Landon's song "First Love" appear to be about how love can be all-consuming and leave a lasting impact even after the relationship ends. The first verse speaks to the idea of being the last to know when something is falling apart, whether it be a relationship or something else in life. The singer seems to acknowledge the impermanence of everything - his belongings, his family, his home - and suggests that in times of uncertainty, it's important to take only what is necessary and live simply.

The chorus then transitions into a reflection on that first, all-consuming love. Despite the passing of time, the singer still finds that his mind is fixated on this person, his "first love" and the "song that [he] wanted to sing." However, the second verse suggests that the singer has moved on and found a different kind of love, one that is strong and established, even if it's not the same as that first love.

Overall, the lyrics seem to grapple with the intensity and longevity of love, as well as the constant flux of life itself. It's a contemplative and introspective song that encourages the listener to reflect on their own experiences with love and relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

When everything crumbles I'll be the last one to know
I'm oblivious to the chaos around me

pack my belongings leaving my family and home
I'm leaving everything behind for a new start

take, take what you need not what you want or all in between live, live like the sea
Focus on essentials and live with freedom and fluidity

you be you and i will be me and all this time still my mind is on love
We are who we are and I can't help but think about love

always you're first love always the song that you wanted to sing when i come to me senses i realize shes still not the right one for me
You're always my first love, the one I wanted to sing about, but I realize she's not the one for me

everythings ending but where do your day dreams lay down? does he tell you your pretty does he listen and not make a sound? and where where do you go you just need to cry well i will be home
As everything ends, I wonder where your dreams go. Does he make you feel beautiful and listen to you? And when you need to cry, I'll always be here for you

what makes us strong what makes us great or leaves us alone all this time all this time all this time
I ponder about what makes us strong or weak, what makes us successful or lonely, and all this time

time is a fast car passing me by I'm getting older and it feels alright i have a love that i can talk to each night oh we're feeling happy here in the light and still it goes love always you're first love always the song that you wanted to sing when i come to me senses i realize shes still not the right one for me still not the right one
Time is moving quickly, but I'm content with growing older. I have someone to talk to and we're happy in the moment. Nevertheless, you'll always be my first love and the one I wanted to sing about, but I know now that she's not the one for me.

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