The first time ever I saw your face
Flack Roberta Lyrics


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The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies, my love
To the dark and the endless skies

And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command, my love
That was there at my command, my love

And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time my love
And it would last 'til the end of time





The first time ever I saw your face
Your face, your face, your face

Overall Meaning

Roberta Flack's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a romantic ballad that evokes the awe-inspiring feeling of falling in love. The lyrics capture the rapture that comes with discovering a new love and the intense emotions that accompany physical intimacy. The first verse speaks to the beauty of the love interest, describing their eyes as the sun rising and the gifts of the moon and stars addition to dark endless skies. It signifies that the singer is deeply in love with the person she is singing to, and everything about them amazes her. The second verse talks about the first kiss, the feeling of the earth moving in her hands and having the power to captivate that person with her love. While the third verse captures the feeling of intimacy, with the singer laying so close to the person that their heartbeats are almost in sync.


The song conveys the feeling that almost everything in life exists for the first time, everything seems new, and the pleasure is surreal. The phrase, "The first time ever," is repeated in every verse, emphasizing the uniqueness of the experience. It's a song about love, new beginnings, and taking a chance. In summary, the song is a testament to the possibilities and excitement of love.


Line by Line Meaning

The first time ever I saw your face
When I first laid eyes on you, I was struck by your beauty and felt as if the sun was rising in your eyes, while the stars and moon were the gifts you gave to the endless darkness.


And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
When we shared our first kiss, I felt the ground move beneath me; a sensation akin to the fluttering heart of a caged bird that was now under my command.


And the first time ever I lay with you
Our first intimate moment together was filled with a profound sense of closeness, as our hearts beat in unison. I knew in that instant that our love would be eternal, lasting until the end of time.


The first time ever I saw your face
Even now, after all this time, I can still vividly recall the first moment I saw your face, an event that forever changed the course of my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Wahana Musik Indonesia (WAMI)
Written by: Ewan Maccoll

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@susiqblue

My God!
Your words put tears in my eyes.
What a blessing to have such Parents, such love and such life.
Thank you for sharing.
Some of us, have never experienced that.
Unfortunately,
The very opposite!
Only God can heal the horrible memories.
I thank GOD for blessing you with such love and role models.
❤❤❤❤❤



All comments from YouTube:

@myhemirr

This reminds me of the first time I ever saw my wife's face. She was 12 and I was 14. 5 years later we were married and that marriage lasted 53 years until God called her home May 1, 2018. I love you still Wanda and will as long as I live.

@barbara5152

💕💕💕

@FullOfFaith5779

Blessings dear man.

@justasimplesomeone

myhemirr what an inspiration. I am stunned by your comment. Sending you love and amazement through the airways from London.

@mikebradley4392

You were truly blessed.

@marianievestroncosobustos4581

Bellas palabras. Hermoso recuerdo.

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@celticlofts

Roberta comes from a generation that had real talent. No studio trickery from this lady, just pure soul.. I remember playing this song four time in a row on a jukebox in a working class bar in Rhode Island in the late 70s and nobody complained. She's just pure magic...

@fablenewsnetwork7223

Absolutely correct 🥁🥁🥁

@johnfarey2271

How could anyone complain listening to such a beautiful song from a truly wonderful lady, If I was with you at that bar I would of bought you a drink for having such wonderful good taste,

@celticlofts

@John Farey : I don't know.. There was a few iffy looking fuckers in there at the time..but I survived.. 🙂

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