Alexander Kotz, known professionally as Elderbrook, is a English musician, … Read Full Bio ↴Alexander Kotz, known professionally as Elderbrook, is a English musician, songwriter and producer. His career as a musician began in 2015, when he released his first EP, which contained the song, "How Many Times" which went on to be remixed by German duo Andhim, becoming one of Mixmag's best songs of 2015.

First Time
Elderbrook Lyrics

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When the love is not cold
And the fade is one dry
I remember that golden touch
Oh, is this like the first time?

Is (?)
Play away from the fire
Let's see how they used to be close

Oh, is this like the first time?

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Elderbrook is reminiscing about a past love and wondering if his current relationship can reach the same level of intensity as that first time. He reflects that he remembers the "golden touch" of his past love and wonders if his current relationship can replicate those feelings. The line "when the love is not cold" suggests that although his current relationship may not have reached the same level of intensity as that past love yet, it still has potential to do so. He also suggests that they should "play away from the fire", potentially meaning that they should take things slow and not rush into things, as they did in the past.

The repetition of the question "Oh, is this like the first time?" highlights the uncertainty and questioning that Elderbrook feels about his current relationship. The fact that he is wondering if it can live up to a past love suggests a level of hesitation and doubt. However, the fact that he is still reflecting on his past relationship suggests that it has had a lasting impact on him.

Line by Line Meaning

When the love is not cold
When the romantic feelings are still present and haven't fizzled out.

And the fade is one dry
And the longing for each other is so strong that it feels like nothing else matters.

I remember that golden touch
I recall the sensation of their gentle caress and the warmth it brought me.

Oh, is this like the first time?
Am I experiencing these feelings in the same intense way as I did the first time we were together?

Is (?)
Is everything okay?

Play away from the fire
Let's take time away from the intensity of our passion to see if it's still burning strong.

Let's see how they used to be close
Let's examine how we were able to be intimate and connected in the past.

Oh, is this like the first time?
Am I experiencing these feelings in the same intense way as I did the first time we were together?

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