For The First Time In Forever
Idina Menzel Kristen Bell Lyrics


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The window is open
So's that door
I didn't know they did that anymore
Who knew we owned eight thousand salad plates?
For years I've roamed these empty halls
Why have a ballroom with no balls?
Finally they're opening up the gates
There'll be actual real live people
It'll be totally strange
But wow, am I so ready for this change

'Cause for the first time in forever
There'll be music, there'll be light
For the first time in forever
I'll be dancing through the night
Don't know if I'm elated or gassy
But I'm somewhere in that zone
'Cause for the first time in forever
I won't be alone

I can't wait to meet everyone
What if I meet the one?

Tonight, imagine me gown and all
Fetchingly draped against the wall
The picture of sophisticated grace, ooh
I suddenly see him standing there
A beautiful stranger, tall and fair
I wanna stuff some chocolate in my face

But then we laugh and talk all evening
Which is totally bizarre
Nothing like the life I've lead so far

For the first time in forever
There'll be magic, there'll be fun
For the first time in forever
I could be noticed by someone
And I know it is totally crazy
To dream I'd find romance
But for the first time in forever
At least I've got a chance

Don't let them in
Don't let them see
Be the good girl
You always have to be
Conceal
Don't feel
Put on a show
Make one wrong move
And everyone will know

But it's only for today
It's only for today
It's agony to wait
It's agony to wait
Tell the guards to open up the gate
The gate

For the first time in forever (don't let them in)
(Don't let them see) I'm getting what I'm dreaming of
Be the good girl you always have to be
A chance to change my lonely world
Conceal
A chance to find true love
Conceal, don't feel
Don't let them know

I know it all ends tomorrow
So it has to be today
'Cause for the first time in forever




For the first time in forever
Nothing's in my way, ooh!

Overall Meaning

The song "For the First Time in Forever" is from the Disney animated film "Frozen," sung by the character Anna (voiced by Idina Menzel). The song takes place just before Elsa's coronation ceremony and Anna's excitement is palpable as she sings about the possibility of finally leaving the confines of the castle and meeting new people. She is especially eager to meet someone special and find true love. Anna's excitement contrasts with her sister Elsa's anxiety at the same event, as Elsa is hiding her powers and fears exposing them in front of the people.


The song begins with Anna throwing open the window and the gates, revelling in the newfound freedom. Anna is ecstatic that the doors are finally being opened and for the first time, there will be real live people around her. She imagines herself meeting new people and dancing through the night, but she is also nervous about the prospect of being noticed and making a fool of herself. The lyrics "Don't know if I'm elated or gassy, but I'm somewhere in that zone" shows how anxious and excited Anna is at the same time. She is very excited but also anxious about the potential for emotional vulnerability.


As the song progresses, Anna's hopes for a magical evening are further emphasized as she imagines herself in a beautiful gown and meeting someone who could change her life forever. However, her excitement is tempered by the knowledge that the event will be short-lived, and she may not get a second chance at a magical evening like this again. The line "It's agony to wait" reflects her eagerness and impatience to make the most of this opportunity.


Line by Line Meaning

The window is open!
The window is open, allowing fresh air to come in.


So's that door!
So is the door, which is also open.


I didn't know they did that anymore!
I didn't know that was still possible or permitted.


Who knew we owned eight thousand salad plates?
It is surprising to discover that we have an excessive amount of salad plates in our possession.


For years I've roamed these empty halls
I have been wandering aimlessly throughout these vacant corridors for an extended time.


Why have a ballroom with no balls?
What is the purpose of having a ballroom when there are no balls or events held in it?


Finally they're opening up the gates!
Finally, after a long wait, the gates are being unlocked and opened.


There'll be actual real live people
There will be genuine, living individuals present.


It'll be totally strange
It will be completely unfamiliar and unusual.


But wow! Am I so ready for this change
But wow, am I eager and prepared for this transformation.


'Cause for the first time in forever
Because this is the first time in an extensive period.


There'll be music, there'll be light!
There will be music and illumination present in this gathering.


I'll be dancing through the night
I will be dancing throughout the night's course.


Don't know if I'm elated or gassy
I am unfamiliar with my current emotional state, whether it is elation or gastrointestinal gas buildup.


But I'm somewhere in that zone!
But I am currently in that state or condition.


'Cause for the first time in forever
Because this is the first time in an extensive period.


I won't be alone
I will not be unaccompanied during this event.


I can't wait to meet everyone!
I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to meet everyone present.


What if I meet. The one?
What if I encounter the person who could be my significant other or lifelong companion?


Tonight, imagine me gown and all
Tonight, picture me dressed in a formal gown, ready for this gathering.


Fetchingly draped against the wall
Posing or leaning against the wall in an attractive manner.


The picture of sophisticated grace
An image of refined elegance and poise.


Ooh!
An expression of surprise or pleasure.


I suddenly see him standing there
Suddenly, I observe him standing in my presence.


A beautiful stranger, tall and fair
An attractive, unfamiliar person, who is tall and has fair coloring.


I wanna stuff some chocolate in my face!
I desire to consume or eat large amounts of chocolate in haste or excitement.


But then we laugh and talk all evening
But then we spend the whole night laughing and conversing with each other.


Which is totally bizarre
Which is completely odd or unexpected.


Nothing like the life I've lead so far!
Nothing like the life I have experienced up to this point!


There'll be magic, there'll be fun!
This gathering will be magical and enjoyable!


I could be noticed by someone
I could attract the attention of someone and be noticed.


And I know it is totally crazy
And I understand it is completely illogical or irrational.


To dream I'd find romance
To have aspirations of discovering love or romance.


But for the first time in forever
But this is the first time in an extensive period.


At least I've got a chance!
At the very least, I possess a possibility or prospect of achieving this goal.


Don't let them in
Do not allow them to enter.


Don't let them see
Do not let them observe or witness what is occurring.


Be the good girl
Act like the well-behaved or virtuous young lady.


You always have to be
You must always conduct yourself in this manner.


Conceal
Conceal or hide your emotions and true nature.


Don't feel
Do not experience or express any emotions.


Put on a show
Perform or display an external facade or appearance.


Make one wrong move
If you make even one single mistake or error.


And everyone will know
And everyone will become aware or informed.


But it's only for today
However, this behavior or performance is only for today.


It's agony to wait
It is excruciating or unbearable to await this event.


Tell the guards to open up the gate!
Instruct the security personnel to unlock and open the gate!


I'm getting what I'm dreaming of!
I am receiving or achieving the object of my fantasies and hopes!


A chance to change my lonely world
An opportunity to alter my solitary or isolated existence.


A chance to find true love!
An opportunity to discover genuine or authentic love!


I know it all ends tomorrow
I am aware that everything concludes or concludes tomorrow.


So it has to be today!
Therefore, it must occur or transpire today!


'Cause for the first time in forever
Because this is the first time in an extensive period.


Nothing's in my way!
No obstacles or hindrances exist in my path towards achieving my goal!




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez

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