First Dance
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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It's your chance take her hand to the floor (when I walk to the floor)
Girl if you see something you like then let him know
'Cause you only got one chance, for your first dance
Yeah you never forget your first dance
So take advantage of the slow dance

When I close my eyes I see me and you at the prom,
We've both been waiting so long
For this day to come
Now that it's here lets make it special
I can't deny
There's so many thoughts in my mind
The DJ's playing my favorite song ain't no chaperon's this could be
The night of our dreams

Only if you give, give the first dance to me
Girl I promise I'll be gentle, I know we gotta do it slowly
If you give, give your first dance to me
I'm gonna cherish every moment
It only happens once, once in a life time

I couldn't ask for more, we're rockin' back and forth
Under the disco ball, we're the only ones on the floor
(I can't deny), so many thoughts in my mind
The DJ's playing my favorite song, now we're all alone, here's the opportunity

Only if you give, give the first dance to me
Girl I promise I'll be gentle, I know we gotta do it slowly
If you give, give your first dance to me
I'm gonna cherish every moment,
It only happens once, once in a lifetime

Everybody says that we look cute together lets make this a night
The two us remember, no teachers around to see us dancin' close
I'm tellin' you our parents will never know
Before the lights go up and the music turns off
Now's the perfect time for me to taste your lip gloss
Your glass slippers in my hand right here, we'll
Make it before the clock strikes nine

If you just give, give the first dance to me
Girl I promise I'll be gentle but we gotta do it slowly
If you give, give the first dance to me we'll cherish every moment
It only happens once, once in a lifetime

Girl if you see something you like then let him know
'Cause you only got one chance for your first dance
Yeah you never forget your first dance
So take advantage of the slow dance

If you give, give the first dance to me




I'm gonna cherish every moment
'Cause it only happens, once in a lifetime

Overall Meaning

The song "First Dance" by Justin Bieber is a sweet and innocent ballad about a teenage boy who is excited to share his first dance with his crush at their prom. The lyrics create a picture of a perfect prom night where he and his girl slow dance under the disco ball, with no chaperons around to spoil their romantic moment. The song also conveys the message that the first dance is a significant and unforgettable event, and one should make the most of the opportunity.


The lyrics are quite straightforward and easy to understand. Bieber encourages the girl to take his hand and dance with him, and enjoy the slow dance as it only happens once. He also tells her that he has been waiting for this occasion, and he wants to make it special for her. The lyrics also reveal how nervous he feels, but he promises to be gentle and cherish every moment they have together.


Overall, "First Dance" is a classic depiction of young love that is innocent, passionate, and fleeting. The song is an expression of the excitement, anticipation, and nervousness that one feels on their first prom night. It also captures the essence of the first dance, which is a treasured moment that one remembers for a lifetime.


Line by Line Meaning

It's your chance take her hand to the floor (when I walk to the floor)
This is your opportunity to lead your partner to the dance floor and show her a good time.


Girl if you see something you like then let him know
If you like a guy, don't be afraid to let him know.


'Cause you only got one chance, for your first dance
You only get one chance to have your first dance with someone.


Yeah you never forget your first dance
Your first dance is a memorable and significant experience that you will always remember.


So take advantage of the slow dance
Make the most of the slow dance and enjoy the moment.


When I close my eyes I see me and you at the prom,
I'm visualizing us together at prom.


We've both been waiting so long
We've waited a long time for this moment.


For this day to come
We've been anticipating our prom day.


Now that it's here lets make it special
Now that the day is here, let's make it a special experience.


I can't deny
I have to admit


There's so many thoughts in my mind
I have a lot of thoughts running through my head.


The DJ's playing my favorite song ain't no chaperon's this could be
The DJ is playing my favorite song and there are no chaperones around, this could be a perfect moment.


The night of our dreams
This is the night that we have been dreaming about.


Only if you give, give the first dance to me
If you choose me, I will be honored to share your first dance.


Girl I promise I'll be gentle, I know we gotta do it slowly
I will be respectful and take things slowly, making your experience enjoyable.


If you give, give your first dance to me
If you choose me to share your first dance, it will be a moment that I will forever cherish.


I'm gonna cherish every moment
I will treasure every moment that we spend together.


It only happens once, once in a lifetime
This unique experience only happens once in a lifetime.


I couldn't ask for more, we're rockin' back and forth
I'm very happy with the way things are going and the way we are moving back and forth.


Under the disco ball, we're the only ones on the floor
We're dancing beneath the disco ball and feel like we're the only ones in the room.


So many thoughts in my mind
I have many thoughts on my mind right now.


Now we're all alone, here's the opportunity
Now that we have the opportunity to be alone together, let's make the most of it.


Everybody says that we look cute together lets make this a night
Everyone thinks we look good together so let's make this a memorable night.


The two us remember, no teachers around to see us dancin' close
We will remember this moment of dancing close to each other and there are no teachers watching us.


I'm tellin' you our parents will never know
Our parents will never know what we do on this special night.


Before the lights go up and the music turns off
Before the night ends and the music stops, let's enjoy every moment.


Now's the perfect time for me to taste your lip gloss
This moment is perfect for me to experience the taste of your lip gloss.


Your glass slippers in my hand right here, we'll
With your glass slippers in my hand, we will


Make it before the clock strikes nine
Make the most of our time before the clock reaches nine.


If you just give, give the first dance to me
If you choose to give me your first dance, it would be a great honor.


Girl I promise I'll be gentle but we gotta do it slowly
I promise to handle things gently and slowly, making it an enjoyable experience for you.


If you give, give the first dance to me we'll cherish every moment
If you choose me for your first dance, we will treasure every moment we spend together.


It only happens once, once in a lifetime
This experience only happens once in your entire life.


Girl if you see something you like then let him know
If you see something or someone you like, don't hesitate to tell them and express your feelings.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander Parhm Jr, Dwight Reynolds, Jesse Wilson, Ryon Lovett, Usher Raymond

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