Jessa Zaragoza is tagged in Philippine show business as the "Jukebox Queen" and the "Phenomenal Diva" due to the phenomenal success of her song "Bakit Pa?" from her debut album "Just Can't Help Feelin'," which reached sextuple platinum just months after its release in 1996. The hit song also spawned a movie of the same title starring herself, Diether Ocampo, and Troy Montero, and directed by noted Filipino director Jose Javier Reyes.
She, along with her husband and daughter, is now staying in the United States.
First love
Jessa Zaragoza Lyrics
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You are in my mind
I think about the days that we had
And I dream that this would all come back to me
If only you knew every moment in time
Nothing goes on in my heart
Just like your memories
How I want here to be with you
You are always gonna be the one
And you should know
How I wish I could have never let you go
Come into my life again
Oh, don't say no
You are always gonna be the one in my life
So true, I believe i can never find
Somebody like you
My first love
Once in a while
You are are in my dreams
I can feel the warmth of your embrace
And I pray that it will all come back to me
If only you knew every moment in time
Nothing goes on in my heart
Just like your memories
And how I want here to be with you
Once more
Yeah yeah yeah
You will always be inside my heart
And you should know
How I wish I could have never let you go
Come into my life again
Please don't say no
Now and forever you are still the one
In my heart
So true, I believe I could never find
Somebody like you
My first love
Oh oh
You are always gonna be the one
And you should know
How I wish I could have never let you go
Come into my life again
Oh don't say no
You are always gonna be the one
So true, I believe I could never find
Now and forever
For love
The song "First Love" by Jessa Zaragoza is a nostalgic ballad about a love that has been lost but not forgotten. The lyrics express the memories that haunt the singer's mind, longing for the past when they were together with their first love. The song is filled with feelings of regret and hope, as the singer wishes for another chance to be with their beloved once more. Throughout the song, the singer repeats phrases like "Once in a while" and "If only you knew every moment in time" to emphasize the fact that they still think about their first love every single day.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as the singer expresses the sentiment that their first love will always be the one. The refrain "You are always gonna be the one" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of feeling that the singer has for their lost love. The song ends with the singer stating that their first love will always be inside their heart, reinforcing the idea that this person will never truly be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while
Occasionally, there are moments when thoughts of you come to my mind
You are in my mind
I think about you often
I think about the days that we had
I reminisce about the past experiences we shared together
And I dream that this would all come back to me
I imagine and wish that our past relationship would be restored and rekindled
If only you knew every moment in time
If only you were aware of how frequently you cross my mind
Nothing goes on in my heart
My heart remains stagnant and unaffected by other possible love interests
Just like your memories
Your memories are the only ones that continue to occupy my heart and mind
How I want here to be with you
I desire and yearn to reunite and spend time with you again
Once more
Like we did in the past and like I wish we could again
You are always gonna be the one
You will forever hold a special place in my heart
And you should know
I want to communicate and express my feelings and thoughts with you
How I wish I could have never let you go
I regret ending our relationship and I am incapabale of moving on from it
Come into my life again
I eagerly welcome and plead for you to re-enter my life
Oh don't say no
I hope you accept and do not reject my plea to reconnect
So true, I believe I could never find
I hold strong belief that I cannot find anyone like you
Somebody like you
Someone with the same qualities and traits as you
You will always be inside my heart
My feelings and memories of you never fade and continue to reside within me
Now and forever you are still the one
My love for you never diminishes and will always exist
In my heart
I carry and keep my love for you within my thoughts and emotions
For love
All my feelings, thoughts and actions are driven by my love for you
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pongsapatsrichan1669
Once in a while
You are in my mind
I think about the days we've had
And I dream that this would all come back to me
If only you knew every moment in time
Nothing goes on in my heart
Just like your memories
How I long here to be with you once more
You will always gonna be the one
And you should know
How I wish I could have never let you go
Come into my life again
Oh don't say no
You will always gonna be the one
In my life
So true, I believe I can never find
Somebody like you
My first love
Once in a while
You are in my dreams
I can feel the warmth of your embrace
And I pray that one day you'll come back to me
If only you knew every moment in time
Nothing goes on in my heart
Just like your memories
How I long here to be with you once more, yeah
You will…
@yes_crisis_action_game_yes3941
〈FIRST LOVE〉英文版
Once in a while
You are in my mind
I think about the days that we've had
And I dream that this would all come back to me
If only you knew every moment in time
Nothing goes on in my heart (?)
Just like your memories
How I long here to be with you once more
You will always gonna be the one
[lol really, I swear this is what she says]
And you should know
How i wish i could have never let you go
Come into my life again
Oh dont say no
You will always gonna be the one
In my life so true
I believe I can never find
somebody like you
my first love
Once in a while
You are in my dreams
I can feel the warmth of your embrace
And I pray that one day you'll come back to me
If only you knew every moment in time
Nothing goes on in my heart
Just like your memories
How i long here to be with you once more yeah
You will always be inside my heart
And you should know
How I wish I could have never let you go
Come into my life again
Please dont say no
Now and forever
You were still the one
in my heart
so true
I believe I can never find
somebody like you
my first love
You will always gonna be the one
And you should know
How I wish I could have never let you go
Come into my life again
Oh dont say no
You will always gonna be the one
so true
I believe I can never find
Now and forever
@HoshiroFrolics
I love this song! I sang the Japanese version at my friend's funeral about a month ago. I cry every time I hear it now.
@cassandradonelson9114
❤
@taylortodd8439
I would also like to offer praise to the woman that covered this. Utada is tricky to mimic, very complex range. You did a phenomenal job. Truly, thank you for bringing your voice to the world. I can’t sponsor you, but if you’re ever in Tucson, I’ll sing with you, and buy you a drink. Now and Forever.
@gurusantalusia2675
Damn.. i never get tired of this song. 😁 it's been years since i heard this, but still put on repeat mode. 😁
@cuteclipsllcfl
i love Utada Hikaru, she's one of my favorite singers and she has such a beautiful voice too.
@princessdevinedeguzman4315
Same
@Mary_Lee2395
Omg still one of my favorite songs! LOVE her cover most out of all the other ones cause her voice is so soothing and isn’t so pitchy ❤️❤️ been repeating this song over and over again this whole day 😄
@falliblecrowdstudio4018
It’s been 15 years that I love some 2000s songs in my time. Still very nostalgic.
@TheYouUc
Im a native Japanese and Im really impressed with your lyrics! I like this more than original one!:) Utada would love this too...♡
@gingerblue2265
Wow, this is an incredible english version of the song. What an amazing voice, nicely done!