First Thing To Go
Hayley Williams Lyrics
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It echoes still, I'm sure but I can't hear it
Was it gentle or cold? Or maybe just noise, I
Heard what I wanted, until
I couldn't
And I
Scared to lose
What's left of
You
Time moves slow, I just talk to myself, I
Finish my own sentences, the way
You used to
Why do memories glow the way real moments don't?
I, my altar is full
Of all love's delusion
And I
Hmm
And I
Hmm
And I
Scared to lose
And I
What's left of you
I
Should forget
And I
Love what's left
First thing to go was the sound of his voice
Hayley Williams's song "First Thing To Go" explores the inability to let go of someone and how memories can linger long after they are gone. The lyrics seem to delve into the aftermath of a break-up, where the songwriter is struggling to move on and come to terms with the end of the relationship. The first thing to go, according to Williams, was the sound of his voice, which used to be comforting but has now become a distant echo in her mind.
Throughout the song, Williams reflects on the memories she shared with this person and how they continue to haunt her. She questions whether those memories were real, or if they were simply love's delusions. Williams also acknowledges how much she has been affected by the end of their relationship, admitting that she is scared to lose what's left of this person.
The song's lyrics are introspective and melancholic, with a slow tempo that reflects the pain of loss. Hayley Williams's haunting vocals amplify the emotional depth of the song, emphasizing the vulnerable and nuanced aspects of heartbreak that we all must face in our lives at some point.
Line by Line Meaning
First thing to go was the sound of his voice, I
The first thing that faded from memory was the sound of his voice, and I can't hear it anymore even though I'm sure it echoes in my mind, but I don't know if it was tender, cold or just random noise. I only heard what I wanted to and ignored everything else until I couldn't hear it anymore.
And I
I am experiencing deep emotions or thoughts.
Scared to lose
I am afraid of losing someone or something that I cherish deeply.
What's left of
I am trying to hold onto what's left of the memories or the person that I have lost.
You
I am missing that person.
Time moves slow, I just talk to myself, I
As time passes, I find myself talking to myself, finishing sentences as if I were speaking with that person who's no longer here.
Finish my own sentences, the way
I finish my own sentences as if that person were still here, completing my thoughts and understanding me the way they used to.
You used to
I am feeling nostalgic and longing for the times when things were better and that person was still present.
Why do memories glow the way real moments don't?
I wonder why memories seem brighter and stronger than real moments, and I am questioning the reality of my own emotions and how real they truly are.
I, my altar is full
I am holding onto all the illusions of love and the memories, building an altar of all that I have lost and all the love that was once there.
Of all love's delusion
I am acknowledging that love can be an illusion and that the memories and the feelings that come with it might not be entirely true, yet they still hold a special place in my heart.
And I
I am still feeling deeply.
Hmm
I am lost in thought or feeling.
And I
I am still here, experiencing all of these emotions.
Scared to lose
I am still afraid of losing what I have left.
And I
I am still holding onto what's left, despite the pain and uncertainty.
What's left of you
I am still holding onto what remains of that person and the memories we shared.
I
I am the one experiencing all of these emotions and thoughts.
Should forget
I am aware that forgetting might be the best course of action, but I can't bring myself to do it.
And I
I am still here, feeling and longing for what cannot be regained.
Love what's left
Despite everything, I am still cherishing what remains, and I am holding onto that love and those memories, even if they are illusions.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chanakya Liyanage
First thing to go was the sound of his voice-I
It echoes still, I'm sure but I can't hear it
Was it gentle or cold? Or maybe just noise-I
Had heard what I wanted, until
I couldn't
And I
Scared to lose
I
What's left of
You
Time moves slow, I just talk to myself, I
Finish my own sentences, the way
You used to
Why do memories glow the way real moments don't? I, my altar is full
Of all love's delusion
And I
Hmmm
And I
Hmmm
And I
Scared to lose
And I
What's left of you
I
Should forget
And I
Love what's left
First thing to go was the sound of his voice
yasmin
hayley’s vocals on this album are hittin different
Lívia Tolini
yeeeees. sooo different. but I liked it.
dean brimstone
It has much more mature pop vocals from her. She is in a different stage of her life right now creative wise.
dean brimstone
It has much more mature pop vocals from her. She is in a different stage of her life right now creative wise.
Dicky Veto
Judy Collins...
Arlene Propalde
Definitely!
Diabolical Dragon
Why do memories glow the way real moments dont..
It's in words, guys
Graham S
@Amanda H. Spot on 👍🏻
Amanda H.
Because our ego won’t shut up about the future an past enough to enjoy the present moment , we have to train our minds ❤️
Niki Szarvas
Wow