First of May
Jonathan Coulton Lyrics
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I had a scone and a large house blend
And then a little conversation with my squirrel and chipmunk friends
I said I'm sick and tired of winter
And I wish that it was spring
And then a little fellow named Robin Redbreast
Began to sing
Oh oh child, what'd you think the cold winter's gonna last forever?
Oh oh child, now's the time for all the people to get together
Outside
'Cause it's the first of May, first of May
Outdoor fucking starts today
So bring your favorite lady
Or at least your favorite lay
The water's not cold baby dip in your big toe
Maybe I'll see you in flagrante delicto
Grass below you, sky above
Celebrate spring with a crazy little thing called fucking outside
I thanked him for the information
I cried a little when he flew away
I watched an episode of The People's Court
And I tried to plan my day
I called up my old lady
She wasn't home so I called my girl
I asked her if she'd like to join me as I
Entertain the world
And I said
Oh oh child, I'll bring a blanket and I promise I will brush the ants off
Oh oh child, you're gonna like it when we're taking each other's pants off
Outside
'Cause it's the first of May, first of May
Outdoor fucking starts today
So bring your favorite lady
Or at least your favorite lay
The water's not cold baby dip in your big toe
Maybe I'll see you in flagrante delicto
Grass below you, sky above
Celebrate spring with a crazy little thing called fucking outside
So we went to the park together
We were walking in the midday sun
We met all kinds of people and we
We fucked everyone
We fucked a lady who sells ice cream
We fucked a man with a tan Shar Pei
Everyone who needed fucking well they
They got fucked today
So come on
Oh oh child, open your mind and your heart, feel the spirit moving through you
Oh oh child, you'll feel the warmth of the love when I stick it to you
Outside
'Cause it's the first of May, first of May
Outdoor fucking starts today
So bring your favorite lady
Or at least your favorite lay
The water's not cold baby dip in your big toe
Maybe I'll see you in flagrante delicto
Grass below you, sky above
Celebrate spring with a crazy little thing called fucking outside
The lyrics to Jonathan Coulton's song "First of May" speak to the excitement and renewal that comes with the arrival of spring. The singer wakes up feeling restless and discontented with winter, and seeks solace and companionship from his woodland friends. The arrival of a red-breasted robin signals a shift in the seasons and brings hope for change. The singer then turns his attention to the prospect of outdoor activities, specifically, outdoor sex. He invites his love interests to join him in celebrating the arrival of spring by indulging in this sensual activity. Together they venture out into the warmth of the day, inviting others to join them in their revelry.
The lyrics to "First of May" are evocative of the spontaneous and wild energy that comes with the arrival of spring. The singer's desire to be close to nature is palpable, as is his desire to break free from societal constraints and embrace his true desires. The lyrics offer a playful and humorous take on the subject matter, but they also speak to a deeper sense of longing and connection.
Overall, the song's message is one of liberation and newfound freedom, as the singer sheds the restraints of winter and embraces a new era of sensuality and passion. It is an anthem for the upcoming season, and a reminder that spring brings with it the potential for renewal, transformation, and pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning
The singer woke up from sleep
I had a scone and a large house blend
The singer had breakfast consisting of a scone and a large cup of house blend coffee
And then a little conversation with my squirrel and chipmunk friends
The singer talked to their pet squirrel and chipmunk
I said I'm sick and tired of winter
The artist expressed their dislike for winter season
And I wish that it was spring
The artist expressed their desire for spring season
And then a little fellow named Robin Redbreast began to sing
A bird named Robin Redbreast began to sing
Oh oh child, what'd you think the cold winter's gonna last forever?
The singer questions the idea that winter season will never end
Oh oh child, now's the time for all the people to get together / Outside
The artist encourages people to gather outside
'Cause it's the first of May, first of May / Outdoor fucking starts today
The first of May marks the beginning of outdoor sexual activities
So bring your favorite lady / Or at least your favorite lay
Bring a partner or someone to have sex with
The water's not cold baby dip in your big toe / Maybe I'll see you in flagrante delicto
The water is warm enough to dip in and the singer might witness someone in the act of having sex
Grass below you, sky above / Celebrate spring with a crazy little thing called fucking outside
Enjoy the spring season by engaging in outdoor sexual activities
I cried a little when he flew away
The singer felt emotional when the bird flew away
I watched an episode of The People's Court / And I tried to plan my day
The singer watched a TV show and tried to plan out their day
I called up my old lady / She wasn't home so I called my girl
The singer tried to call their partner, but they weren't available, so they called someone else
I asked her if she'd like to join me as I / Entertain the world
The artist asked the person they called to join them in their activities
Oh oh child, I'll bring a blanket and I promise I will brush the ants off / Oh oh child, you're gonna like it when we're taking each other's pants off
The artist promises to bring a blanket and protect the other person from ants while they have sex outside
We met all kinds of people and we / We fucked everyone
The singer and their partner had sex with multiple people they met at the park
Oh oh child, open your mind and your heart, feel the spirit moving through you / Oh oh child, you'll feel the warmth of the love when I stick it to you
The singer encourages the other person to open up and enjoy the experience of having sex outside while also expressing their love for them
Celebrate spring with a crazy little thing called fucking outside
The artist urges everyone to embrace the new season and enjoy outdoor sexual activities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 10 PRINT JOCO
Written by: Jonathan Coulton
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