You ain_t the first
Guns N' Roses Lyrics


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I tried so hard just to get through to you
But your head's so far
From the realness of truth
Was it just a come on in the dark
Wasn't meant to last long
I think you've worn your welcome honey
I'll just see you along as I sing you this song
Time can pass slowly
Things always change
Your day's been numbered
And I've read your last page
You was just a temporary love
But honey you ain't the first
Lots of other come before you woman
Said but you been the worst
Said you been the worst

So goodbye to you girl
So long, farewell
I can't hear you cryin'
Your jivin's been hell
So look for me walkin'
Down your street at night
I'll be in with another




Deep down inside
Deep down inside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Guns N’ Roses’s song “You Ain’t the First” talks about a temporary love or relationship that has come to an end. The singer, who has tried so hard to communicate or explain to this person, realizes that the person’s head is far from the truth and realness of their relationship. The relationship was just a come-on, that wasn’t meant to last long, and the person has worn out their welcome. The singer is prepared to sing a farewell song as they part ways.


The lyrics speak to the transient nature of love and relationships, that time passes slowly, and things always change. The day has been numbered, and the last page has been read. The person was just a temporary love, but unfortunately, they were the worst, despite lots of others that came before them. The goodbye is final, and the singer will walk away from the crying person as they seek someone else deep down inside.


Overall, the song reminds us that temporary loves or relationships are normal and okay, and that it’s okay to walk away when things aren’t working out. It also highlights the importance of realizing when it’s time to let go of something or someone that no longer serves us.


Line by Line Meaning

I tried so hard just to get through to you
I made a lot of effort to connect with you


But your head's so far From the realness of truth
But you are so disconnected from reality


Was it just a come on in the dark Wasn't meant to last long
Did we just have a fling that was only meant to be temporary?


I think you've worn your welcome honey I'll just see you along as I sing you this song
I think it's time for you to leave, and I'll express that through this song


Time can pass slowly
Time can move very slowly


Things always change Your day's been numbered And I've read your last page
Everything in life changes, and I know your time with me is up


You was just a temporary love But honey you ain't the first Lots of other come before you woman Said but you been the worst Said you been the worst
You were only a short-term lover, but trust me, you're not the first and definitely the worst I ever had


So goodbye to you girl So long, farewell I can't hear you cryin' Your jivin's been hell
Goodbye to you, it's time for you to go, don't bother crying anymore, your behavior has been terrible


So look for me walkin' Down your street at night I'll be in with another Deep down inside Deep down inside
You might see me walking down your street at night with someone else, but that's deep down inside where my emotions lie




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, DUFF MC KAGAN, DARREN A REED, MATT SORUM, W. AXL ROSE

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