First love
Boyfriends Lyrics


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I tried to live without you
Though I find it hard to do
I thought of yesterday
How sweet the love we shared
And I just can't forget you
Cause first love never dies.

Now I'm alone without you
Don't know what I'm gonna do
You've been a part of me
I'm lost without your love
I need you badly, baby
I'm down here on my knees.

First love never dies
I just wanna say that I still love you
First love never dies
Through the years that come and go
I still will say I love you.





(Repeat 2nd stanza)
(Repeat to fade)

Overall Meaning

"First Love (Never Dies)" by Boyfriends is a slow ballad that mourns the loss of love. The lyrics convey the singer's desperation and loneliness after a break-up. He tries to convince himself that he can move on without his love, but it's hard to forget the sweet memories they shared. The line "First love never dies" reflects the belief that the first time you fall in love is truly special and makes an indelible mark on your heart. The singer's longing and vulnerability are evident in the repeated chorus, where he expresses that he still loves his partner and always will, even if time passes and they are no longer together.


The song's melody and lyrics are quite simple, but they hit a chord with anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken heart. Boyfriends, a Filipino boy band from the '70s, became famous for their ballads on love and heartbreak. "First Love (Never Dies)" is one of their signature songs that secured them as one of the most popular bands in the Philippines during their time.


Line by Line Meaning

I tried to live without you
I made an effort to exist apart from you


Though I find it hard to do
Although it is difficult for me to accomplish


I thought of yesterday
I reminisced about the past


How sweet the love we shared
How enjoyable the affection we had for each other was


And I just can't forget you
I am unable to erase you from my memory


Cause first love never dies
Because the initial romance is always retained


Now I'm alone without you
Now I am unaccompanied without your presence


Don't know what I'm gonna do
I do not know how to proceed


You've been a part of me
You have been a component of my life


I'm lost without your love
I am confused and directionless without your affection


I need you badly, baby
I crave you terribly, my dear


I'm down here on my knees
I am humbly begging for your return


First love never dies
The first love always lingers


I just wanna say that I still love you
I simply desire to declare that I still harbor love for you


Through the years that come and go
During the passing of time


I still will say I love you
I will still express affection for you


(Repeat 2nd stanza)
(Repeat the second verse)


(Repeat to fade)
(Repeat until the song fades out)




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Rodel Jalique

Ang tagal kong hinanap ang kantang to haha, napakaganda pakinggan parang bumalik ako sa high school life ko, iba talaga kapag classic song hindi mapapantayan parang first love never dies

Wondering mom

That is why it is important to tell the young kids to guard their hearts becoz memories with someone special lasts for a lifetime.

Edward MusicMan

To those who can’t forget their first love, give me a thumbs up. I need to know if this is true…

Cymon Mopera

I really like and love this song so much! Namnamin moang lyrics! Talagang tagos sa puso hehe by the way im 22yearsold❤

Ginovie TV

August 3, 2021
still listening to this masterpiece. ❤️
Proud Pinoy here. 🇵🇭

Maribel Galvez Pastolero

Lovable song.
First love never dies talaga kahit you are not meant each other but still love remains.

Natasha Arenas

Kung ganun kpag nag asawa aq ng iba may chance na hindi ko mkalimutan first Love ko

Belinda Dinio

had goosebumps listening to this song. It really is. First live never dies.😐

timothy meenan

patricia this is so true you are always in my heart and will love you for ever! tim 54 cshs

Grace Walsh

This song is so true😂❤❤

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