First Love
Maccabees Lyrics
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Only love, it's only love
First love, Last love
Only love, it's only love
Do you miss home?
Do you miss home?
Symmetrical?
Oh Oh Oh
Let's get married
And tick the boxes
Oh lets get married
And tick the boxes
Do you wanna be alone?
Do you wanna be alone?
And are you cool?
Symmetrical,
Analytical
Hypocritical
So critical
Nothing's perfect, I'm hoping I'll do
Oh nothing's perfect; I'm hoping I'll do
My mistake
And no mistake
And I would take it back if I could
So stay with me tonight
I'll make my bed, I'll lie in it
Enticing with its leopard print
I'll make my bed, I'll lie in it
Enticing with its leopard print
And matching velvet duvet
First love, Last love
Only love, it's only love
First love, Last love
Only love, it's only love
It's only love
It's only love
It's only love
The opening lines “First love, Last love, Only love, it’s only love” set the tone for the song “First Love” by the Maccabees. The song talks about the love and desire of a person for another. The idea behind the song is that once you have experienced true love, everything else pales in comparison. The song also conveys the thought that while love may not be perfect, it is still worth the risk.
The song also touches on themes of home and belonging. The lyrics “Do you miss home? And are you cool? Symmetrical?” show that the singer is concerned about the other person and wants to know if they are happy and content where they are. The line "Analytical, Hypocritical, So critical" highlights the singer's own doubts and fears about their own compulsions.
The chorus brings up the idea of marriage and settling down, suggesting that the singer is willing to make a commitment to the other person. The lyrics “Oh, Oh, Oh, Let’s get married and tick the boxes,” show that the singer is ready to move into the next phase of their relationship and is willing to take on the challenges that come with it. The leopard print and velvet duvet could be seen as a metaphor for the wildness and comfort that comes with love.
Overall, the song “First Love” is about the intense longing and desire for love, the need for human connection, and the willingness to take a leap of faith to experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
First love, Last love
The love that you experienced for the first time and the love that you will experience for the last time. Both are important and there is no other love than love.
Only love, it's only love
Love is a unique and powerful emotion that can make you feel alive and complete.
Do you miss home?
Are you feeling lonely or disconnected from the place that you call home?
And are you cool?
Are you doing fine and in a good emotional state?
Symmetrical?
In balance or proportion, both in a physical and emotional sense.
Oh Oh Oh
A joyful expression often used to convey excitement or happiness.
Let's get married
An invitation to commit to a long-term relationship and build a life together.
And tick the boxes
Complete all the requirements or tasks that come with a marriage.
Do you wanna be alone?
Do you desire to be by yourself or without companionship?
Symmetrical, Analytical, Hypocritical, So critical
Describing the different parts of one's personality, ranging from being well-balanced, analytical, but also hypocritical and judgmental.
Nothing's perfect, I'm hoping I'll do
Accepting that everything and everyone has flaws and imperfections, but also striving to be the best version of oneself and make things work.
My mistake
Recognizing an error or wrongdoing that one has committed.
And no mistake
Implying that everything is going according to plan and that there are no mistakes or obstacles to face.
And I would take it back if I could
Expressing regret and the desire to undo something that has happened.
So stay with me tonight
Asking for emotional support and comfort from someone close to you.
I'll make my bed, I'll lie in it
Acknowledging that you are responsible for the choices you make and the consequences that follow.
Enticing with its leopard print
Describing the attractiveness and seductiveness of something, in this case a leopard-print bedding.
And matching velvet duvet
Adding another layer of luxury and comfort to the bedding ensemble, suggesting attention to detail and aesthetics.
It's only love
Reiterating the importance and uniqueness of love, and that everything else fades in comparison.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FELIX WHITE, HUGO WHITE, ORLANDO THOMAS PENHALE WEEKS, ROBERT DYLAN THOMAS, SHEPHERD RUPERT ALEXANDER J. JARVIS
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William Avellan
First love, last love
Only love, it's only love
First love, last love
Only love, it's only love
Do you miss home?
Do you miss home?
And are you cool?
Symmetricool?
Let's get married
And tick the boxes
And so she says
Oh, let's get married
And take the boxes
Do you want to be alone?
Do you wanna be alone?
And are you cool?
Symmetrical, hypocritical, analytical, so critical?
Nothing's perfect
And I'm hoping I'll do, do
But I will not do
Cos nothing's perfect
So I'll have to make do
And it's my mistake and no mistake
And I would take it back if I could
So stay with me tonight
Well, I'll make my bed, I'll lie in it
And pillow talk you into it
I'll make my bed, I'll lie in it
Entice you with this leopard print
And matching velvet duvet
First love, last love
Only love, it's only love
First love, last love
Only love, it's only love
Only love
Only love
It's only love
punkycidio
I'm too late, why did I just find this band? it's art, more than I could expect.
Shuou
Same :/
clare davies
Me too. Have only found them because Felix is Jimmy's sidekick on Tailenders.... then I found he did the soundtrack for The Edge...
Ben Fardon
its never too late
oscar p
never is to late to join to the honeycomb
Alain Digo
They are going to become one of those bands that didn't have the successes they deserved during their activity, but gonna influence many young artists to come in the futur. i.e. Joy Division.
Shuou
For sure
Christopher Wells
They never sold out, which is what I find most beautiful about the band. As real to listen now as it was to listen then. & forever it will be!
Deletion induced in 7 days
I hope this happens. We just need to wait a few more months
THX1188 8855
This band is the british equivalent of the drums, which is not a bad thing.