The First Step
Fiction Factory Lyrics


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Closer than this
It burns her heart like a sun-struck desert plain
Closer than this
Lost this soul in the sand that knows no rain

More bitter than this
A taste that's sour for years and she can't lose
More bitter than this
Cross my heart and hope to God you

Stop!
We brave the strength of our emotions all our lives
It turns creation and elation into strife

The first step is the hardest
And some things are even left alone

More pressure than this
This brittle love reveals a flaw
More pressures than this
A subtle beauty is no more

Further than this
It devastates the peace we fought to fake
Further than this
And peace will flourish only when we

Stop!
We brave the strength of our emotions all our lives
It turns creation and elation into strife

The first step is the hardest
And some things are even left alone

I know the truth lies here
It's basking in glory
And as for the lies we read about
Another story, this is another story,,,

The first step is the hardest
And some things are even left alone





This is another story...

Overall Meaning

The song "The First Step" by Fiction Factory appears to be about the struggle of navigating intense emotions and taking action towards what needs to be done, even when it's difficult. The first verse describes the pain of being close to someone or something that causes deep hurt, and the bitterness that lingers for years. The chorus speaks to the difficulty of dealing with emotions, which can turn positive experiences into negative ones. The line "the first step is the hardest" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that taking action towards resolving emotional difficulties can be challenging.


The second verse further explores the pressures of life and the difficulties of love, which can reveal flaws and take away from the subtle beauty of relationships. The lines "further than this, it devastates the peace we fought to fake" suggest that it's important to take the first step towards resolving emotional struggles in order to achieve true peace and happiness. The third verse mentions a truth that is "basking in glory," indicating that there is a positive outcome to be achieved by facing difficult emotions head on, rather than avoiding them or leaving them unaddressed.


Overall, "The First Step" seems to encourage listeners to take action towards resolving emotional difficulties, even if it feels daunting. While the song doesn't explicitly describe what actions to take, it suggests that the first step is the most difficult but also the most important.


Line by Line Meaning

Closer than this
In a very intimate manner


It burns her heart like a sun-struck desert plain
The depth of her feelings is overwhelming and intense


Lost this soul in the sand that knows no rain
Feels helpless and stranded in a difficult situation


More bitter than this
Incredibly unpleasant and difficult to deal with


A taste that's sour for years and she can't lose
Something that has caused emotional pain for a long time and is hard to forget


Cross my heart and hope to God you
A solemn promise


Stop!
An urgent call to end something


We brave the strength of our emotions all our lives
We face the challenge of managing our emotions throughout our lives


It turns creation and elation into strife
Emotions can turn positive experiences into negative ones


The first step is the hardest
Taking the first action is often the most difficult part of a process


And some things are even left alone
Sometimes it's better not to interfere with things


More pressure than this
Incredibly intense and overwhelming pressure


This brittle love reveals a flaw
The fragility of a love that exposes a weakness


A subtle beauty is no more
Something that was once beautiful has lost its charm


Further than this
Beyond what is bearable


It devastates the peace we fought to fake
Causes destruction to the false peace we tried to maintain


And peace will flourish only when we
True peace will only occur when we


I know the truth lies here
I am confident that the truth is here


It's basking in glory
The truth is shining and thriving


And as for the lies we read about
Regarding the deceit we hear about


Another story, this is another story,,,
There is another side to the story that is not being told




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mateusz czujko

criminally underrated band

Roger Temple

"This band was out during the
MTV(music TV )days....oh the memories,
I've heard of them but their music
never got played over here in the u.s.
and I just recently come across them
here on you tube,
great sound,thanks."-😮.

T.L.

Woah! How coincidental is this? I actually random browse through songs and came back to this where I commented 2 years ago.. this song really stood the test of time for me!

Elphelt Valentine

i do this all the time!! i've had this youtube account for so long that i often come upon comments i completely forgot about from years ago lol

Roy Roblox

Love when that happens haha! Keep on coming back : )

T.L.

I'm back again..tsk tsk

xDraugrnaut

You're due for a reunion!

T.L.

Superb!!

meanbeats

im using this song in my movie

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