First
David Fanning Lyrics
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What was your first fear
What car were you driving the first time you got it out of first gear
What was your first front row concert
Who was your first kiss
When you first got your heart broke did you think you'd never get over it
I wanna go where you've never gone
I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth,
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth,
I wanna be the first
Have you ever seen a mountain top
With a sunset kiss
Have you ever been under shooting stars
Have you ever last second road-tripped
I wanna love you so bad it hurts
Yeah, I wanna be the first
I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth,
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth,
I wanna be the first
You're the first that I ever, held you like I never, wanted anything better
The first is a forever
Yeah, I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
And, I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth,
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth,
I wanna be the first
The song "First" by David Fanning is a romantic ballad about wanting to experience new things and being the first to do so with a loved one. The lyrics ask questions about first experiences, such as what was your first record, your first fear, the first time you got your car out of first gear, and who was your first kiss. These questions establish a sense of familiarity and closeness, and also set up the desire to go beyond what each person has experienced before.
The chorus expresses the desire to explore new things together, to go where the other person has never gone, see what they have never seen, and do what they have never done. The singer wants to experience anything new or under the sun, and wants to do it together with the person they love. The last verse is directed toward the person the singer loves, conveying that they are the first person they ever held and that being the first with them is a forever experience.
Overall, the song "First" is a heartfelt expression of wanting to share new experiences with a special someone and solidifying their bond through those experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
What was your first record
What was the first album that you ever owned and listened to?
What was your first fear
What was the first thing that you were afraid of?
What car were you driving the first time you got it out of first gear
What was the first car that you drove and at what point did you transition from first gear?
What was your first front row concert
What was the first concert where you got to experience it up close and in the front row?
Who was your first kiss
Who was the first person that you ever kissed?
When you first got your heart broke did you think you'd never get over it
When you experienced heartbreak for the first time, did you believe that you would never be able to move on from it?
I wanna go where you've never gone
I want to explore new and uncharted places with you.
See what you've never seen
I want to show you things that you have never seen before.
I wanna do what you've never done
I want to experience things that you have never done before.
Baby just you and me
I want us to do these new things together, just you and me.
Anything new, anything cool
I'm open to anything that is new and exciting.
Anything under the sun
I'm open to explore anything that is possible under the sun.
For what it's worth, I wanna be the first
I want to be the first person to experience these new things with you and make them memorable for us both.
Have you ever seen a mountain top with a sunset kiss
Have you ever witnessed the beauty of a mountain top at sunset with someone you care for?
Have you ever been under shooting stars
Have you ever experienced the magic of a meteor shower with someone special?
Have you ever last second road-tripped
Have you ever gone on a spontaneous road trip at the last second?
I wanna love you so bad it hurts
I want to love you so much that it can physically hurt me.
You're the first that I ever, held you like I never, wanted anything better
You are the first person that I have ever held in this way and I wouldn't want anyone else.
The first is a forever
The first experience is memorable and will always be with us.
Yeah, I wanna go where you've never gone
Again, I want to explore new and uncharted places with you.
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cas Van den Bosch
[Verse 1]
What was your first record
What was your first fear
What car were you driving the first time you got it out of first gear
What was your first front row concert
Who was your first kiss
When you first got your heart broke did you think you'd never get over it
[Chorus]
I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
[Verse 2]
Have you ever seen a mountain top
With a sunset kiss
Have you ever been under shooting stars
Have you ever last second road-tripped
I wanna love you so bad it hurts
Yeah, I wanna be the first
[Chorus]
I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
[Bridge]
You're the first that I ever, held you like I never, wanted anything better
The first is a forever
[Chorus]
Yeah, I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
And, I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
Cas Van den Bosch
[Verse 1]
What was your first record
What was your first fear
What car were you driving the first time you got it out of first gear
What was your first front row concert
Who was your first kiss
When you first got your heart broke did you think you'd never get over it
[Chorus]
I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
[Verse 2]
Have you ever seen a mountain top
With a sunset kiss
Have you ever been under shooting stars
Have you ever last second road-tripped
I wanna love you so bad it hurts
Yeah, I wanna be the first
[Chorus]
I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
[Bridge]
You're the first that I ever, held you like I never, wanted anything better
The first is a forever
[Chorus]
Yeah, I wanna go where you've never gone
See what you've never seen
And, I wanna do what you've never done
Baby just you and me
Anything new, anything cool
Anything under the sun
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
For what it's worth
I wanna be the first
Alison Efimenko
David, I remember spending Christmas with your family when you were a little boy. I know your parents are very proud of you and especially Jane and Ray. My daughter saw you at SHS and is a big fan. You're very talented and I have no doubt that you will go far Looking forward to seeing what the future holds for you!
410 Fishing
Heard your song on today’s country radio and since then your playlist is on my phone you will be big one day keep going man your good
Varun Singh
Beautiful song needs to be in the top charts
Mike Trout
You're gonna be big soon dude! Have this song on my phone, love it.
Blaine Berg
love this song, keep up the great work, been showing alot of people your music!!
David Winger
Love your music man!
David Fanning
David Winger thank you so much man!
Yoga 4:13
Love it! Great song!
David Fanning
T Day thank you!!!