The First Cut Is the Deepest
Koobas The Lyrics


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I would have given you all of my heart
But somebody else's torn it apart
And they've taken almost all that I've got
But if you want, I'll try to love again
Baby, I'll try to love again 'cause I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby, I know
The first cut is the deepest

And when it comes to being lucky she's first
When it comes to lovin' me she's worst
But when it comes to bein' loved, she's first
That's how I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest

I still want you by my side
Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
And I'm sure gonna give you a try
And if you want, I'll try to love again
Baby, I'll try to love again, 'cause I know

The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest

And when it comes to being lucky she's first
When it comes to lovin' me she's worst
But when it comes to bein' loved, she's first
That's how I know

The first cut is the deepest, yeah, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest, baby I know, yeah





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The first cut is the deepest

Overall Meaning

The song "The First Cut is the Deepest," by The Koobas, is a classic love song about a man who has been heartbroken in the past, but is willing to give love another chance. The lyrics reveal the singer’s true feelings – he is still in love with someone who has hurt him deeply, but if she wants, he will try to love her again. The singer acknowledges the pain that comes with love and how the first heartbreak is the most devastating. He is willing to take a risk and go back to the person who has hurt him, just to feel the love he wants so badly.


The lyrics "but when it comes to being loved, she's first, that's how I know the first cut is the deepest" demonstrate that love is a learning experience. The singer has been through a lot, learned from his experiences and now knows what real love is. He realizes that the first love is the most important and the most memorable as it's the first time we experience the joy and pain of love. The song also highlights the importance of taking risks in love and not to be afraid of getting hurt.


Line by Line Meaning

I would have given you all of my heart
I was willing to give you my whole heart


But somebody else's torn it apart
But someone else has already hurt me deeply


And they've taken almost all that I've got
They have taken almost everything I had left


But if you want, I'll try to love again
But if you want to, I'll try to love again


Baby, I'll try to love again 'cause I know
Baby, I'll try to love again, because I know


The first cut is the deepest, baby, I know
The first time someone hurt me was the most painful, I know


The first cut is the deepest
The first time someone hurt me was the most painful


And when it comes to being lucky she's first
She is very lucky in life


When it comes to lovin' me she's worst
But when it comes to loving me, she is the worst


But when it comes to bein' loved, she's first
When it comes to being loved, she is the best


That's how I know
That's how I know


I still want you by my side
I still want you to be with me


Just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
Just to help me through this difficult time


And I'm sure gonna give you a try
And I am willing to give you a chance


And if you want, I'll try to love again
And if you want to, I'll try to love again


Baby, I'll try to love again, 'cause I know
Baby, I'll try to love again, because I know


The first cut is the deepest, baby, I know
The first time someone hurt me was the most painful, I know


The first cut is the deepest
The first time someone hurt me was the most painful


And when it comes to being lucky she's first
She is very lucky in life


When it comes to lovin' me she's worst
But when it comes to loving me, she is the worst


But when it comes to bein' loved, she's first
When it comes to being loved, she is the best


That's how I know
That's how I know


The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first time someone hurt me was the most painful, I know


The first cut is the deepest
The first time someone hurt me was the most painful


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I am still hurt by the memories of the past


The first cut is the deepest
The first time someone hurt me was the most painful




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Written by: Yusuf Islam

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Comments from YouTube:

@charlescampbell3895

Awesome song!

@udomatthiasdrums5322

love it!!

@Feinmess

I really think this is the best version of this tune. Better than Sheryl Crow, better than Rod Stewart, better than Cat Stevens and better than any of the versions I haven't heard, lol

@Feinmess

@papasnewbag65 thanks, not a bad version at all. Have never heard of her before, I like her sound a lot, she reminds me a little bit of Nina Simone. Thanks for the suggestion, will save some of her stuff and listen on Spotify

@BrianKroll_MySonTheBumFilms

Cat Stevens Wrote This Tune. This is a Great Version!

@jennimadden1061

Agree with you!

@user-ms4fs3vk2h

That's right!

@conradzacharias3981

So fuckin good🙏🙏🙏

@bipinpoudel6808

Absolutely

@aniger33334

This almost unknown version of the famous Cat Stevens song flopped unfortunaetly, but it should really have been a hit.

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