Inspired by artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse and classic soul acts like Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, her star rose throughout 2014 as she continued releasing singles, toured, and prepared her debut EP, MEGMAC, which was released in June 2015. The EP enjoyed plenty of success in Australia, earning her an ARIA Music Award nomination and spawning the hit single "Never Be."
Her full-length debut, Low Blows, arrived in the summer of 2017 and was preceded by a single of the same name.
In October 2018, Mac released the single "Give Me My Name Back" which she told Billboard "is a song for those who have suffered emotional and physical abuse; it's for the women who are standing up and speaking out, those discriminated against in the LGBTQI community, the indigenous people of Australia and the children abused by the church. For everyone who has lost an important part of themselves and need to reclaim their identity, dignity and self-worth in order to move forward with their lives.
Maybe It's My First Time
Meg Mac Lyrics
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My heart it hurts now
Didn't know it till it tipped me upside down
Well, why am I confused then?
I'm feeling nervous
Feeling I've got the right one
Maybe it's my first time
I know these things they happen all the time
Wearing all the shit that I bought you
Oh, oh
I've got a list so long it could hurt you
Oh, oh
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last time
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last
You say that you want it, you do it, you want it
Oh, I stand up to see that
Oh, I stand up to see that
Superstitious folk wouldn't ask me back again
I'm just bad news to them
I offended them with my sickness and my weakness
I'm just bad news to them
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last time
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last
You say that you want it, you do it, you want it
Oh, I stand up to see that
Oh, I stand up to see that
(Ending)
I only look back, won't try it again
I only look back, won't try it again
Try it again
I only look back, won't try it again
I only look back, won't try it again
Try it again
Try it again
Oh, oh, oh
I know these things they happen all the time
It's my first time
The song Maybe It's My First Time by Meg Mac is a powerful ballad about falling in love and feeling uncertain about it, with the singer expressing her confusion and nervousness as she tries to navigate her emotions. The lyrics start with the line "Oh my god, my heart it hurts now," suggesting that the idea of being in love is new and perhaps overwhelming to her. The following line is "Didn't know it till it tipped me upside down," which indicates that the feeling of love has come as a surprise, and may have even turned her life upside down.
The singer then asks herself "Why am I confused then?" and admits that she feels nervous, but at the same time she thinks she might have found the "right one." She repeats "Maybe it's my first time" throughout the song, which hints at the possibility that this is her first experience with love. Meg Mac expresses that she knows that "these things they happen all the time," suggesting that falling in love is a common experience.
The second verse talks about how the singer has bought a lot of things for the object of her affection, and also reveals that some people see her as being "bad news" due to her "sickness and weakness." The chorus repeats the same lines as in the first verse, emphasizing the uncertainty and nervousness that comes with falling in love.
Finally, the last lines of the song are "I only look back, won't try it again," suggesting that the singer has tried to love before but it didn't work out. However, she is willing to try again despite the fear and uncertainty that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my god
Exclamation of surprise or shock
My heart it hurts now
My emotions are intense and painful
Didn't know it till it tipped me upside down
I was unaware of my feelings until they became overwhelming
Well, why am I confused then?
Despite my strong emotions, I feel uncertain
I'm feeling nervous
I am anxious and worried
Feeling I've got the right one
Believing that I have found the right person
Maybe it's my first time
Perhaps these intense emotions are new to me
I know these things they happen all the time
Recognizing that others have experienced similar emotions
It's my first time
Even though this is a common experience, it is my first time going through it
Wearing all the shit that I bought you
Feeling burdened by the material possessions given as gifts
Oh, oh
Interjection indicating strong emotion
I've got a list so long it could hurt you
Listing out all the things done for the other person, to the point of being overwhelming
And oh my god
Repeating earlier interjection
I'll be cruising off this last time
I am moving on from this situation
You say that you want it, you do it, you want it
They claim to want something, but their actions do not align
Oh, I stand up to see that
Realizing the truth of the situation
Superstitious folk wouldn't ask me back again
Those who believe in superstitions view me as bad luck
I'm just bad news to them
My presence is seen as negative
I offended them with my sickness and my weakness
My vulnerability made them uncomfortable and caused them to reject me
I only look back, won't try it again
I am moving on and not repeating the same mistakes
Try it again
Repeating the same behavior despite the negative outcome
Oh, oh, oh
Repeating earlier interjection
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dylan Jeffery
Oh my god
My heart it hurts now
Didn't know it till it tipped me upside down
Well, why am I confused then?
I'm feeling nervous
Feeling I've got the right one
Maybe it's my first time
I know these things they happen all the time
It's my first time
Wearing all the shit that i bought you
Oh, oh
I've got a list so long it could hurt you
Oh, oh
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last time
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last
You say that you want it, you do it, you want it
Oh, I stand up to see that
Oh, I stand up to see that
Superstitious folk wouldn't ask me back again
I'm just bad news to them
I offended them with my sickness and my weakness
I'm just bad news to them
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last time
And oh my god
I'll be cruising off this last
You say that you want it, you do it, you want it
Oh, I stand up to see that
Oh, I stand up to see that
I only look back, won't try it again
I only look back, won't try it again
Try it again
I only look back, won't try it again
I only look back, won't try it again
Try it again
Try it again
Oh, oh, oh
I know these things they happen all the time
It's my first time
Mmm
defcat123
Not my thing, but i appreciate how good her voice is. Saw her perform at One Night Stand. Her voice is just as good live.
Bikini Amore
Ive just discovered Meg Mac (forgive me) ... Love her... what a voice. Modern Gospel...
Connor G
Hopefully this means she's going to drop an album soon. Love her work. Great blend of attitude and great vocals.
cst
Yeah its coming July 14!!!
Nick Peters
Oh wow, first listen and I'm already in love with this song!!! Can't wait to see Meg at Firefly in a couple weeks!!! ❤❤❤
Rob Gates
every song she sings is a hit in my book love her to bits well done meg
michael taylor
she has burst onto the scene and is a wonderful singer
Craig McCartney
Love your work!!!
Upama Maji
she is so underrated 😔
Yuwaraj Shrestha
Classic! Love it!!✌️💋👑