Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
First Time
Macy Gray Lyrics
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When I first saw you I knew I'd be loving you
What I didn't for see, is you'd be all I need
See I thought I'd been in love
But now what I'm sure of is, I've never felt this way
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel true love
Its the first time its the first time for me
And I tell friends about the love I'm in
and they want me to describe it
I say there are no words but I will try it
It's like beyond the moon and its all I do
And it knocks me off my feet
And there are moments in the day, that I cant breath
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel
True love And what it really means
Yeh, Its the first time its the first time for me
Forgive me love, forgive me love, I make me mistakes
And I know sometimes it's more than you can take
But give me one more chance bc the circumstance is that I'm just a beginner
It's the first time for me, yeh
It's the first time that I feel true love
It's the last time, the last time that I'll love this way hey hey
Bc for all time you will be mine, will you be mine for all time
True love and what it really means
In Macy Gray's song "First Time", she expresses her pure and genuine love for someone. She admits to having a keen sense of intuition which led her to know that she would love this person from the moment she saw them. However, she didn't anticipate that this person would be the only one she needs in her life. The love she feels is so powerful and consuming that she's never felt anything like it before. She tells her friends about it, but the feelings she has are beyond words. She's unable to breathe at times and it knocks her off her feet. She acknowledges that she might make mistakes but pleads with her lover to give her another chance because she's just a beginner in love. Gray ends by declaring that this is the first and last time she'll love this deeply and sincerely, and she hopes it will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Allow me love I'm a woman of pristine intuition
Please give me a chance to love you. I trust my instinct, and I know what I want.
When I first saw you I knew I'd be loving you
From the moment I met you, I knew I would fall in love with you.
What I didn't for see, is you'd be all I need
I didn't expect to need you so much, but now I can't imagine my life without you.
See I thought I'd been in love
I've been in love before, but now I realize that what I felt before wasn't as strong and deep as what I'm feeling now.
But now what I'm sure of is, I've never felt this way
I am absolutely positive that this is the strongest, most intense love I've ever experienced.
It's the first time, for me
This is a completely new experience for me, and I've never felt anything like it before.
It's the first time, I feel true love
This is the first time I feel like I'm truly in love, and it's unlike anything I've experienced before.
and what it really means, yeh
I've realized the true meaning of love, and it's all thanks to you.
And I tell friends about the love I'm in
I can't help but share my happiness with others and talk about the love I've found.
and they want me to describe it
My friends are curious and eager to hear more about my love story.
I say there are no words but I will try it
It's hard to put into words how I feel, but I'll do my best to explain it to them.
It's like beyond the moon and its all I do
My love for you is so profound, it's like it takes me to a whole new world. All I can think about is you.
And it knocks me off my feet
My love for you is so overwhelming that it takes me by surprise and makes me feel dizzy.
And there are moments in the day, that I cant breath
Sometimes I get so lost in thoughts of you that I forget to breathe for a moment.
Forgive me love, forgive me love, I make me mistakes
I know I'm not perfect, and I'll make mistakes, but I hope you can forgive me and still love me.
And I know sometimes it's more than you can take
I understand that my love can be intense, and it may be too much for you to handle at times.
But give me one more chance bc the circumstance is that I'm just a beginner
Please give me another chance to prove my love for you. I'm still learning and growing in this new experience.
It's the last time, the last time that I'll love this way hey hey
I know that this love is one-of-a-kind and unlike any other I'll have in my life.
Bc for all time you will be mine, will you be mine for all time
I hope you'll be mine forever because I love you more than anything or anyone in this world.
True love and what it really means
My love for you has taught me the true meaning of love and what it means to be truly in love with someone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY SCOTT BLUESTEIN, MACY GRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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FIRST TIME - Macy Gray
Allow me love I'm a woman of pristine intuition
When I first saw you I knew I'd be loving you
What I didn't for see, is you'd be all I need
See I thought I'd been in love
But now what I'm sure of is, I've never felt this way
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel true love
and what it really means, yeh
Its the first time its the first time for me
And I tell friends about the love I'm in
and they want me to describe it
I say there are no words but I will try it
It's like beyond the moon and its all I do
And it knocks me off my feet
And there are moments in the day, that I cant breath
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel
True love And what it really means
Yeh, Its the first time its the first time for me
Forgive me…
Tara Shakti
Allow me love I'm a woman of pristine intuition
When I first saw you I knew I'd be loving you
What I didn't for see, is you'd be all I need
See I thought I'd been in love
But now what I'm sure of is, I've never felt this way
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel true love
and what it really means, yeah
Its the first time its the first time for me
And I tell friends about the love I'm in
and they want me to describe it
I say there are no words but I will try it
It's like beyond the moon and its all I do
And it knocks me off my feet
And there are moments in the day, that I cant breath
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel
True love And what it really means
Yeah, Its the first time its the first time for me
Forgive me love, forgive me love, I make me mistakes
And I know sometimes it's more than you can take
But give me one more chance bc the circumstance is that I'm just a beginner
It's the first time for me, yeah
It's the first time that I feel true love
It's the last time, the last time that I'll love this way hey hey
Bc for all time you will be mine, will you be mine for all time
True love and what it really means
Juwita Chandra
Allow me love I'm a woman of pristine intuition
When I first saw you I knew I'd be loving you
What I didn't for see, is you'd be all I need
See I thought I'd been in love
But now what I'm sure of is, I've never felt this way
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel true love
and what it really means, yeh
Its the first time its the first time for me
And I tell friends about the love I'm in
and they want me to describe it
I say there are no words but I will try it
It's like beyond the moon and its all I do
And it knocks me off my feet
And there are moments in the day, that I cant breath
It's the first time, for me
It's the first time, I feel
True love And what it really means
Yeh, Its the first time its the first time for me
Forgive me love, forgive me love, I make me mistakes
And I know sometimes it's more than you can take
But give me one more chance bc the circumstance is that I'm just a beginner
It's the first time for me, yeh
It's the first time that I feel true love
It's the last time, the last time that I'll love this way hey hey
Bc for all time you will be mine, will you be mine for all time
True love and what it really means
Keren Dani
I just love this song and as I am getting older now I think it is representative of the one thing I was never blessed to ever find. One awesome song that says so much. In the end we never care that we didn’t work more hours on our jobs, but we always care about how we loved and the depth of that experience. I was blessed enough to see people like this in my family who met the person just right for them. I always hoped it would happen for me but in fear I chose two husbands I should’ve never married. Looking back I wonder if I had not been so frightened of being alone if I could’ve found someone like the one she sings about.
Mac_loy Kays
You'll be okay with music.
Tracy Blanco
Me neither. So I feel you
Amanda Burke
love macy classics 2023 legend🥰🥰
Erwin Durian
I love you anyway
Rocío Bazan
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Martha Octavia
"I'm a woman of pristine intuition " - just such a powerful words! Macy´s songs are just amazing. Love from Porto! <3
Kennet Eriksson
A beautiful song ❤️
prankzter starr
OMG! This song is so so nicely sung!
Luthando Tshwenya
When she says “there are moments in a day where I cannot breath” I feel her🤗