First Light
Cinematic Pop Lyrics
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Here in the desert it finds me the same time every day
Fully aware I will hurt if I open my eyes
I keep them shut tight and go back to a time
First light, I still remember that long drive
Through the cold of the winter there burned a fire
A fire so wild and new
Made you catch your breath, as do the best things in life
Your heart beat, it moved to the rhythm of mine
Mine at first light
I opened a letter dated March the 13th, a Sunday
You said "You were in love with me"
Made it quite clear that you'd never felt this way
It's ironic, it's funny when eyes see perfection they cry
Oh, if they lose it, when they lose it they die
First light, I still remember that long drive
Through the cold of the winter there burned a fire
A fire so wild and new
And a deep red painted 'cross the sky
Made you catch your breath, as do the best things in life
Your heartbeat, it moved to the rhythm of mine
Mine at first light
First light, can't help but remember that long drive
Watching the embers grow cold
And with eyes red, I choked on the words that were never said
Like strangers, we said our goodbyes
At first-
No, I won't lose you, so I stand in the path of the train
And angry, the passengers say that "This man is insane"
But you come hold me
And say, "Why would you leave me? You know I'm no good on my own"
Life is too cold to grow old all alone
But it's all in my mind
And I'll ache if I wake
Be filled with desire
Consumed by years of mistakes
But if I close my eyes
I'm sure you'll be mine
If I close my eyes
I know you'll be mine
'Til
The lyrics to "First Light" by Cinematic Pop speak about the internal struggle of someone who is still holding onto a past relationship, but is also aware that doing so is painful. The singer describes the feeling of knowing that the pain will come every day, but instead of facing it, they choose to go back to a past memory. The memory highlighted on in the song is of a long drive during a cold winter day, where there was a fire and a deep red painting across the sky. This memory is significant because it represents a moment of deep connection and the start of something new. The singer reflects on the irony of how we cry when we see perfection and lose it, but also how they cannot help but hold onto that feeling.
Later in the song, the singer receives a letter from their ex-partner stating that they love them and have never felt this way before. The singer recognizes the perfection of the love they shared but knows that it no longer exists. This is further emphasized by the line, "Like strangers, we said our goodbyes." However, the singer still longs for that connection and thinks about how they would stand in the path of the train to have their ex-partner back. The song ends on a bittersweet note, where the singer realizes that it's all in their mind, but when they close their eyes, they can still remember the love they once had.
Overall, "First Light" captures the universal experience of longing for something that isn't there anymore but still holding onto the memory of what once was. The lyrics are poetic and emotional, making it a touching ballad that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel it coming before it hits the window and shades
I have a sense of when the sunrise will happen and anticipate it before light shines through the window and the curtains
Here in the desert it finds me the same time every day
Living in the desert means sunrises occur at the same time every day and I witness this regularly
Fully aware I will hurt if I open my eyes
I am aware that opening my eyes to the brightness of the sunrise will cause discomfort and pain
I keep them shut tight and go back to a time
In order to avoid the pain, I keep my eyes shut and think about a past memory instead
First light, I still remember that long drive
I recall a specific experience of being in a car during sunrise
Through the cold of the winter there burned a fire
Despite it being winter and cold, the experience was still warm and passionate
A fire so wild and new
The fire described was intense and felt like a new experience
And a deep red painted 'cross the sky
The sunrise was so vibrant it painted the sky a deep red color
Made you catch your breath, as do the best things in life
Experiencing the beauty of the sunrise was breathtaking, like many of life's best experiences
Your heart beat, it moved to the rhythm of mine
Watching the sunrise together made our hearts beat in tandem, as if we were connected
Mine at first light
The experience of the sunrise belonged to me, personally
I opened a letter dated March the 13th, a Sunday
I received a letter on a specific date from someone special
You said "You were in love with me"
The letter contained a confession of love from the sender
Made it quite clear that you'd never felt this way
The sender was clear in expressing that their feelings were strong and new
It's ironic, it's funny when eyes see perfection they cry
There's irony in how seeing something perfect (like a beautiful sunrise or love) can bring tears to one's eyes
Oh, if they lose it, when they lose it they die
It's devastating to lose something once it's been experienced and appreciated
Watching the embers grow cold
The warmth and passion that was present at first light has faded and cooled down over time
And with eyes red, I choked on the words that were never said
Looking back, I regret not expressing certain feelings when I had the chance and feel emotional about it
Like strangers, we said our goodbyes
We parted ways despite having a past connection and familiarity
No, I won't lose you, so I stand in the path of the train
I refuse to let go of this love and will do anything to keep it, even if it's dangerous or irrational
And angry, the passengers say that "This man is insane"
Others view my actions as crazy or foolish
But you come hold me
The one I love provides comfort and support
And say, "Why would you leave me? You know I'm no good on my own"
The loved one also expresses their own dependence on our relationship and the fear of being alone
Life is too cold to grow old all alone
The idea of going through life without this love is too bleak and lonely to bear
But it's all in my mind
All of these memories and feelings are only present in my thoughts
And I'll ache if I wake
The reality of my current situation will be painful to face
Be filled with desire
I'll be overwhelmed with yearning for what I've lost
Consumed by years of mistakes
Regret over past mistakes will consume me
But if I close my eyes
I can avoid facing reality and return to a familiar memory
I'm sure you'll be mine
In that memory, it feels like the loved one is still present and within reach
If I close my eyes
The memory can provide comfort and escape
I know you'll be mine
In my mind, I still hold onto hope that this love can still be mine again
'Til
The song ends abruptly, cutting off the last word
Writer(s): Dominic Peter Smith, Jason Swinscoe
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