For the First Time
Mark Harris Lyrics


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I was waiting for a push, waiting for a sign
Waiting for the perfect moment to arrive
Steady as a clock, caught between the line
Living for myself until I realized
There's too much life you've given me
To let it slip away

I'm ready to live, ready to breathe
Ready to take in everything
I'm ready to love, ready to shine
Ready to live this life of mine
I'm ready to jump, ready to fly for the first time

I want to take a dive, I want to take a chance
I want to make the most of every day I have
I want to be alive, I want to be a man
'Cause being wild at heart is really who I am

you've put these dreams inside of me
So what can hold them back

I'm ready to live, ready to breathe
Ready to take in everything
I'm ready to love, ready to shine
Ready to live this life of mine
I'm ready to jump, ready to fly for the first time

I can feel it
Being pushed by bigger hands
You have saved me
You have made me who I am

I'm ready to live, ready to breathe
Ready to take in everything
I'm ready to love, ready to shine




Ready to live this life of mine
I'm ready to jump, ready to fly for the first time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mark Harris's song, "For the First Time" are about taking control of one's life and becoming the person they were meant to be. The song begins with the singer waiting for a sign, but then realizing that there is too much life to let it slip away. He is ready to live, breathe, love, shine and jump. He wants to take chances, make the most of every day he has, and be wild at heart. He is aware that someone has put these dreams inside of him and nothing can hold them back.


The chorus of the song repeats the message that the singer is ready to live and take everything that life has to offer. The last line emphasizes the desire to fly and take that big leap. The bridge of the song suggests that the singer feels he is being pushed by bigger hands and acknowledges that he owes it to someone for making him who he is.


The song's lyrics encourage people to take control of their lives and not wait for the perfect moment or a sign to take action. It emphasizes living for ourselves and not letting life slip away.


Line by Line Meaning

I was waiting for a push, waiting for a sign
I was hesitant and unsure about making a move, waiting for a clear direction


Waiting for the perfect moment to arrive
I was hoping for circumstances to align just right before taking action


Steady as a clock, caught between the line
I was stuck in a routine or pattern, unsure of my next steps


Living for myself until I realized
I was focused on my own needs and desires until I had a change of heart


There's too much life you've given me To let it slip away
I've realized that life is precious and I want to make the most of it


I'm ready to live, ready to breathe Ready to take in everything I'm ready to love, ready to shine Ready to live this life of mine I'm ready to jump, ready to fly for the first time
I'm finally ready to take risks, pursue my dreams, and truly live my life


I want to take a dive, I want to take a chance I want to make the most of every day I have
I want to seize opportunities and live life to the fullest


I want to be alive, I want to be a man 'Cause being wild at heart is really who I am
I want to embrace my authentic self and live life boldly


you've put these dreams inside of me So what can hold them back
I feel inspired and empowered by the dreams and potential inside me, and nothing can stop me now


I can feel it Being pushed by bigger hands You have saved me You have made me who I am
I feel like there is something greater than myself guiding me, and I am grateful for the positive influences in my life




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: PETE KIPLEY, MARK HARRIS

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