First love
David A. Line Lyrics
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You've got that sad look in your eyes
And I can't shake all this confusion
I can't blame whiskey or wine
You look the same but even better
Will you ever age a day in your life
Let's not do a thing to upset her
You've got such a beautiful wife
Stays buried deep inside
First love hits the hardest
I guess I never really said goodbye
I keep wonderin' what would've happened
If we'd met four years down the line
It's been so long since our big end
Has it really been seven years time
First love hits the hardest
Stays buried deep inside
First love hits the hardest
I guess I never really said goodbye
Are we fixating on a fantasy
Bring me back down to reality
Would we throw away every single thing
Just for a taste of that long lost dream
Now I'm leavin' out of Iowa City
Headin' southeast back towards home
Fields of gold stretch out empty
I'm left with our memories to hold
In the song "First Love" by David A. Line, the singer is talking to an old flame whom he has just run into again. He asks her how she's doing and notices that she looks sad. He confesses that he's confused and can't blame alcohol for his current state--he's just overwhelmed by his feelings. He notes that she looks the same as she always has--gorgeous--and he muses that she'll never age. He also comments that he doesn't want to upset her in any way because she has a beautiful wife.
Throughout the song, the singer keeps coming back to the idea that first love hits the hardest and stays with you forever. He admits that he never really said goodbye to this woman, and wonders what would have happened if they had met later on in life. He's fixated on the idea that they might have had a future together if circumstances had been different. However, he also questions whether their fantasy is worth giving up everything in their current lives.
The song ends with the singer leaving Iowa City and heading back towards home. He notes that the fields are empty, but he's left with his memories of this woman--and presumably the hope that he'll see her again someday.
Overall, "First Love" is a poignant reflection on the power of first love and the lingering effects it can have on a person's life. Even after years have passed, the emotions associated with that initial connection can be intense and all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
How'd you sleep, how's your head doing
Asking about someone's well-being
You've got that sad look in your eyes
Observing that the person looks sad
And I can't shake all this confusion
Feeling confused about the situation
I can't blame whiskey or wine
Not attributing the confusion to alcohol
You look the same but even better
Complimenting the person's appearance
Will you ever age a day in your life
Wondering if the person will always look good
Let's not do a thing to upset her
Being cautious not to cause any problems
You've got such a beautiful wife
Complimenting the person's spouse
First love hits the hardest
The impact of the first love is stronger than others
Stays buried deep inside
Memory of the first love remains strong
I guess I never really said goodbye
Regretting not formally ending the relationship
I keep wonderin' what would've happened
Reflecting on the past and pondering the future
If we'd met four years down the line
Contemplating an alternate timeline
It's been so long since our big end
Reflecting on the end of their relationship
Has it really been seven years time
Wondering how much time has passed
Are we fixating on a fantasy
Asking if they are holding onto a delusion
Bring me back down to reality
Asking for a reminder of the present situation
Would we throw away every single thing
Asking if they would sacrifice everything for the past
Just for a taste of that long lost dream
Desiring to relive the experience of their past relationship
Now I'm leavin' out of Iowa City
Leaving a specific location
Headin' southeast back towards home
Returning to their place of residence
Fields of gold stretch out empty
Observing the landscape
I'm left with our memories to hold
Reflecting on the past and the memories they share
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
duncan_d0ugh
My first love didn't have a happy ending.
I met her at a mutual friend's birthday party (that i wasn't planning on going to because most people there were people i didn't talk to (another year level). But this friend convinced me because there actually were a handful of people from my close friendship group coming.
I get there, and NONE of my close friends are there yet, I didn't want to seem anti-social, so I talked with the people that were there. As she was introducing me to one of her best friends; a girl called out to be. This stranger simply said; do you like kpop. She was this skinny white girl with short golden brown hair. I stood there for a moment just looking at her; I responded saying yes and she said she could tell I liked kpop (maybe because I'm asian, but hey; I didn't care).
When my close friends did eventually show up, I didn't talk to them for pretty much the whole night; I was talking to her. We all went out to the park at one point and everyone wanted to ride on this big basket swing (was meant for 2 people at a time, but fuck it) Me and her went one with other people, by ourselves and as one big group. Soon everyone got bored of it so they took off for the playground area; we took this opportunity to take the swing for ourselves. We stayed there for a good 10 minutes just swinging back and forth as we got to know each other; obviously the others were teasing us, so we went over to the playground. But somehow we ended up alone together, again; this time of this spinning dish thing. As the sun stetted we took a photo bathed in the light; a photo I still have on my laptop to this day. And as we were all about to go back to the house; she went around the spinning dish and flew off, I rushed to see if she was ok but to my surprise; she was laughing. At that moment I started to fall in love with 'that' laugh, so innocent and genuine.
Back at the house, everyone was in the garage with the lights and music, but we stayed in the living room, on the couch. We ended up just holding hands, with her head on my shoulder. That moment felt perfect. After everyone came out for cake and we were teased some more. This girl grabbed the match box and pulled out a match; a grabbed her arm and asked what she was doing. She said she wanted to know how it would feel to scrape it on her arm; I eventually calmed her down but that was the start of a side of her that would lead to the unhappy ending. The party ended and she had to leave, she went to hug everybody goodbye and when she got to me, I went for a kiss on the cheek, but with her hair in the way, I ended up kissing that instead xD. She was about to leave, but first she introduced me to her mum. Then before leaving for real this time, she hugged me again, and held on. I said this would make her mum feel awkward, she said she didn't care.
Starting the very next day, we talked on skype as much as we could (This was the school holidays). Her dad was very protective when it comes to her and boys so we never got to hang out much. Over these skype calls I learnt 'that' side of her. She suffered from depression and it would frequently lead to suicidal thoughts and actions. I would always be the one to calm her down.
Eventually she and I went on our first date, we went to the movies after I told her how couples frequently make out at the movies. We hung out a bit beforehand, then when we got to the movies I went in for the kiss, but she backed off. She said she kept feeling the need to throw up when being intimate; so even an arm around her set her off a bit, she eventually pulled me in for a brief kiss, that's as far as we went that day. During our goodbyes she couldn't even let me kiss her on the cheek.
time passed and school was starting soon, but she said she couldn't be in a relationship because she didn't feel safe because of her depression. She called it off. But at another party some time later, she felt attracted to me again, we spend the entire party the same way as the other, and she fell for me once again; but like the other time, the depression became too much for her and she called it off, again.
One thing I need to mention, this girl was bisexual; and I had a lesbian friend; they started dating sometime after school started. She couldn't even tell me when it happened, I had to find out and call her out (We were still close friends at the time, and shared secrets and stuff). As she was describing how she (lesbian friend) made her feel and what she (lesbian friend) does for her. The only thing that ran through my head was: Isn't that what I did for you? I spent months feeling miserable and avoiding her, wanting to forget it all but I couldn't. She was still suffering from depression and at some point, my lesbian friend could take the responsibility of calming her down, so I took that role once again. I became a sort of couple Councillor for those 2; because I would calm her down from her depression every time is spiked; which would sometimes happen in school, and I would try to help my lesbian friend cope with this girls depression because I knew they really liked each other.
But inevitably they broke up as my lesbian friend could not take it anymore. But she didn't take it the hardest; depression and the thought that she was unlovable span her out into a series of panic attacks and depression spikes. I stayed with her through those tough times consoling her. Our exchanges became increasingly intimate and flirtatious at some point.
Months of this passed and she eventually said she grew feelings for me once again. Now lets get one thing straight, I am not a 'ladies man' in the slightest, she was the first person to genuinely have a romantic interest in me; in almost any other situation I would take her back, but I couldn't. It wasn't even because she dated my friend, I was 10% supportive of that. It was because at some point I too couldn't take being the person to anchor her to sanity. I would go to sleeps some night feeling absolutely dreadful because I couldn't help her resolve her episodes of panic. It started affecting my sleep, my studies and my other relations. I had to say no, even though I had feelings for her. At times I would feel at my most happiest with her but also my most miserable when her depression hit.
Having to let someone you love go is the hardest thing I've had to do to date; but I had to. After some time she got a psychiatrist and moved schools for a fresh, new environment. And whenever I see her in the shops or otherwise, all those feelings come rushing back, and when she goes, all those sorrows come back too.
Traci Roberts
I married my first, last, and ONLY love 25 years ago. I was 16 he was 19 and here we are, 25 years, 3 grown men, and 2 grandchildren later! I love him more now than I did the day I married him, and I will love him more tomorrow then I do today. May your life be as blessed as mine David. Keep the Faith and don't give up ;)
Harry
Its been 7 years and lets be real, we’re still waiting for happens next, i need the sequel to this series!!!
Hieu Le
That was definitely such a heartwarming story. I'm such a hopeless romantic haha. My first love ended with my best friend taking him away from me and we are no longer best friends
bitterfunk
David its been tWO YEARS AND YOU STILL HAVENT TOLD US THE STORY ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
Renzyy
meberinaaa and that piano background music
:(
Rj Ken
meberinaaa IKR. We are still waiting
jack k
meberinaaa Plot twist it was gina
Rj Ken
Potato tomato i reckon it is Gina lol
Luis Torres
meberinaaa Watch Vlog 42,
DC
wow David this series is great! ive watched JK news for a few months now and decided to check out your channel. its so nice to see this sensitive side of you, and you have a real talent for storytelling. I'll be sure to check out more of your videos, and look forward to more personal stories