He released his debut EP "u" in March 2015 on Soundcloud. On December 5, 2015, gnash released his second EP titled "me", which was a compilation of his singles released in 2015. His third EP titled "us" was released in March 2016 and includes the single "i hate u, i love u" featuring Olivia O'Brien, which has peaked in the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in Australia. In October 2016, gnash released his single "home", which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100. In October 2017, Nash was featured on MAX's "Lights Down Low" which peaked at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his second entry on the chart, with "home", released two weeks later, becoming his second lead entry. In January 2019, Gnash released his debut album "we". gnash has cited Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Kanye West, and Jack Johnson as his musical influences.
First Day Of My Life
Gnash Lyrics
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I swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach
Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
Now I don't know where I am
I don't know where I've been
And so I thought I'd let you know
That these things take forever
I especially am slow
But I realize that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home
Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
You felt as if you had just woke up
And you said
This is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy
So if you want to be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery
Besides maybe this time is different
I mean I really think you like me
The lyrics of Gnash's "First Day of My Life" convey the feeling of being reborn upon meeting someone special. The singer describes feeling as though they were born again upon meeting this person, with the line "I swear I was born right in the doorway" emphasizing this sense of a new beginning. The rain, a common symbol of renewal, also signals a change in the singer's life. The blankets spread out on the beach carry connotations of comfort and security, further symbolizing the warmth and intimacy of this new relationship.
The singer admits to feeling lost and directionless prior to meeting this person, describing themselves as "blind" before encountering them. Their declaration that they "don't know where [they've] been" is a testament to the transformative power of love. However, this newfound direction comes with its own set of anxieties. The singer is aware that good things take time, but still worries that they're moving too slowly. Despite these uncertainties, they're willing to take the risk and ask this person to be with them.
The second verse describes this person's perspective on the relationship. They, too, feel as though meeting the singer has given them a new lease on life. The line "I'm glad I didn't die before I met you" conjures up thoughts of a life that was dull, listless, or unfulfilled before the two of them came together. Even if they don't know exactly where this relationship is headed, the person is willing to take a chance on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the first day of my life
Today feels like a new beginning for me
I swear I was born right in the doorway
I feel like I've been waiting for this moment my entire life
I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
Going out in the rain made me see things differently, like I'm seeing the world for the first time
They're spreading blankets on the beach
People are preparing to enjoy a relaxing day by the seaside
Yours is the first face that I saw
Meeting you was the highlight of my day and my life so far
I think I was blind before I met you
I didn't realize how much I was missing until you came into my life
Now I don't know where I am
I've lost track of everything because you've completely overwhelmed me in the best way possible
I don't know where I've been
My past doesn't matter to me now that I've met you
But I know where I want to go
I want to be with you wherever life takes us
And so I thought I'd let you know
I wanted to express my feelings to you, because they're too important to keep inside
That these things take forever
I know relationships can be complicated and take time to develop
I especially am slow
I may take a while to fully open up and trust someone
But I realize that I need you
I've come to the realization that you're someone truly special to me
And I wondered if I could come home
I'm asking you to be my home and to be with me through thick and thin
Remember the time you drove all night
I'm reminiscing about a moment when you went out of your way to be with me
Just to meet me in the morning
You did all that just to see me and it meant so much to me
And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
I didn't expect you to say that, but now I understand what you meant because you changed everything for me
You felt as if you had just woke up
Meeting me made you feel like you were finally living and experiencing life
And you said
You shared with me what you were feeling
This is the first day of my life
Meeting me has been such a transformative experience for you
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
I'm grateful that I have the opportunity to live life with you by my side
But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
As long as I'm with you, it doesn't matter where we go because I'm happy just being with you
And I'd probably be happy
My happiness is tied to being with you
So if you want to be with me
I hope you feel the same way I do
With these things there's no telling
Life can be unpredictable, but I'm willing to take the chance if it means being with you
We just have to wait and see
We'll figure things out together as we go along
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
I'd rather work hard for what I want instead of relying on luck or fate
Than waiting to win the lottery
I don't want to leave our future up to chance
Besides maybe this time is different
Maybe this time, with you, things will turn out better than they have in the past
I mean I really think you like me
I have strong feelings for you and I hope you feel the same way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Conor Oberst
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lucasvanderlei158
gnash]
Esse é o primeiro dia da minha vida
Eu juro que nasci bem na entrada
Eu saí na chuva e de repente tudo mudou
Eles estão se espalhando
Cobertores pela praia
Seu rosto foi o primeiro que eu vi
Acho que eu era cego antes de te conhecer
Agora eu não sei onde estou
Eu não sei onde estive
Mas eu sei para onde quero ir
Então pensei em te contar
Que essas coisas são demoradas
Eu, pessoalmente, sou devagar
Mas eu percebi que preciso de você
E estava pensando se eu podia ir pra casa
[Goody Grace]
Me lembro daquela vez que você dirigiu a noite inteira
Só pra me encontrar de manhã
E eu achei estranho, você disse que tudo havia mudado
Você se sentiu como se tivesse acabado de acordar
E você disse
Esse é o primeiro dia da minha vida
Estou feliz por não ter morrido antes de te conhecer
Mas agora eu não me importo, eu poderia ir a qualquer lugar com você
E eu provavelmente seria feliz
Então se você quiser ficar comigo
Não há como prever essas coisas
Nós apenas temos que esperar pra ver
[gnash e Goody Grace]
Mas eu preferia trabalhar pelo meu salário
Do que ficar esperando ganhar na loteria
[gnash]
Além disso, talvez dessa vez seja diferente
Quer dizer, eu realmente acho que você gosta de mim
@dannyocean7090
Thumbs up if you know this is Bright Eyes cover
@AppleJacksAlex
I can't believe he did a cover of this, I love bright eyes so much and I absolutely love this cover is so beautiful and I'm crying k bye
@Grewwv
I'm in love. I don't even know how to live rn. Thank you for blessing my life with your music
@frost6959
I used to listen to this all the time by bright eyes it was me and by exs song
@Jessicafaye_xo
awh
@Americano0000
oh my god
@LeafTreez
Y-3 same actually :(
@sydneyhansen9906
yeah me too :(
@ashleyhayes6935
LeafTreez xx
:-* xzzzzmnx9##__
;;+d"$@hannahfuentes7377
oMG I HAVENT HEARD THIS IN FOREVER BUT YOU MADE IT COME BACK EVEN BETTER