Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.
On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.
On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.
On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.
Very First Time
Hedley Lyrics
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You said, "I'm going"
I said, "don't lie"
It feels so lonely
At home at night
But if you go and I got the time
I hope you know it
You gotta try
Thinking 'bout you
Thinking 'bout us
I think about all the things we take a chance on
Like love
Just like trust
Just like every time you go away
I want nothing more than for you to stay
And baby I know you gotta go
And it's all okay
'Cause every time you go away
It's like you're coming home to me
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
It's like you're coming home to me
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
We'll do it right babe
We're doing fine
If you're going my way
Well I got the time, yeah
Thinking 'bout you
Thinking 'bout us
I think about all the things we take a chance on
Like love
Just like trust
Just like every time you go away
I want nothing more than for you to stay
And baby I know you gotta go
And it's all okay
'Cause every time you go away
It's like you're coming home to me
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
It's like you're coming home to me
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Thinking 'bout you
Thinking 'bout us
I think about all the things we take a chance on
Like love
Just like trust
Just like every time you go away
I want nothing more than for you to stay
And baby I know you gotta go
And it's all okay
'Cause every time you go away
It's like you're coming home to me
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
It's like you're coming home to me
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
It's like you're coming home
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
It's like you're coming home
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
(Baby baby)
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
For the very very very first time
For the very first time
We'll do it right babe
We're doing fine
The lyrics to Hedley's song "Very First Time" express a longing for a loved one who is leaving. The song captures the feeling of loneliness and yearning when that person is not around, but also acknowledges that sometimes separation is necessary. The singer encourages the person to go and pursue their own path, expressing the hope that they will come back and reconnect in a meaningful way.
The opening lines set the tone by showing a conversation between the singer and their loved one. The singer senses that the loved one is planning to leave, but they urge them to be honest and not to lie about it. The feeling of loneliness at night when the loved one is not there is palpable, creating a sense of vulnerability and longing. However, the singer also acknowledges that if the loved one must go and they have the time to spare, they encourage them to try new experiences and opportunities.
The chorus highlights the conflicting emotions felt by the singer when their loved one leaves. On one hand, they want nothing more than for the person to stay, but they also understand and accept the necessity of their departure. The repeated line "every time you go away" indicates that this is not the first time the loved one has left, implying a recurring cycle in their relationship. Despite the departure, the chorus expresses the sentiment that when the loved one returns, it feels like they are coming home to the singer for the very first time. This suggests a sense of renewal, excitement, and reconnection, as if each return is an opportunity to rediscover the love they share.
Overall, "Very First Time" captures the bittersweet nature of relationships that involve separation and the hope for a fresh start when reuniting. It reflects the mixed feelings of longing, acceptance, and excitement that can arise when someone we love goes away and returns.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
You said, "I'm going"
You told me that you're leaving
I said, "don't lie"
I warned you not to deceive me
It feels so lonely
I feel incredibly lonely
At home at night
Especially during nighttime at home
But if you go and I got the time
If you choose to leave and I have the availability
I hope you know it
I hope you understand
You gotta try
You must make an effort
Thinking 'bout you
Reflecting on your presence
Thinking 'bout us
Contemplating our relationship
I think about all the things we take a chance on
I consider all the risks we've taken together
Like love
Such as the concept of love
Just like trust
Just like the belief and reliance we have in each other
Just like every time you go away
Similar to every instance when you leave
I want nothing more than for you to stay
I desire you to remain with me above all else
And baby I know you gotta go
And darling, I understand that you have to leave
And it's all okay
And everything is fine
'Cause every time you go away
Because every time you leave
It's like you're coming home to me
It feels as though you're returning to me
For the very very very first time
As if it's the initial experience of this reunion
We'll do it right babe
We will handle it correctly, my dear
We're doing fine
Our situation is going well
If you're going my way
If you're heading in my direction
Well I got the time, yeah
Well, I have the availability for you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Continued expression of excitement and anticipation
Thinking 'bout you
Reflecting on your presence
Thinking 'bout us
Contemplating our relationship
Oh oh oh oh
Continued expression of excitement and anticipation
It's like you're coming home
It feels as though you're returning to me
For the very very very first time
As if it's the initial experience of this reunion
(Baby baby)
(My darling, my love)
We'll do it right babe
We will handle it correctly, my dear
We're doing fine
Our situation is going well
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACOB WILLIAM HOGGARD, RYAN STEWART
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