First To Know
Mystery Jets Lyrics

There are people I know
The singer is aware of other people's behavior and reactions.

They don't seem to mind or if they do, it don't show
These people don't appear to care or show any reaction.

But I can't sleep at night
Despite their nonchalance, the singer is deeply affected by the situation.

Unless I know it's your talk talk time
The artist needs to know when the person of concern is talking.

I know I'm so paranoid
The artist acknowledges and accepts their excessive worrying as paranoia.

But I've been that way since I was a boy
The paranoia is not a new feeling but has been present since childhood.

Knee high, stage fright
The singer felt nervous and afraid even as a child.

Even if you're alright
Despite the person's well-being, the artist remains anxious.

I've got to be
The artist feels a deep need and urge to know everything.

The first to know
The artist's desire is to always be informed first about anything that happens.

I know it was a long time ago
The singer is referring to a past event.

You left on your own
The person left without the artist's help or guidance.

You kerb crawled home
The person's return home after leaving was difficult.

And I still kick myself now
The singer regrets not intervening and allowing the person to leave alone.

Should have never allowed
The singer takes the blame for letting the person leave alone.

You out of my sight
The artist is afraid when the person is not close by or visible.

And I cross my heart and hope to die
The artist swears to do what is necessary to protect the person.

If anything happens to you
The singer is anticipating something negative occurring.

When you're out of my sight
The singer is worried when the person is not around them.

Wanna be the guy who steps in the way
The artist wants to prevent harm from occurring to the person.

When you're in harm's way
The artist is concerned when the person is in danger.

I wanna be
The artist wants to play a protective role in the person's life.

And if you want some space just squeeze my hand, girl
The singer wants to be supportive of the person's needs.

I understand
The artist is empathetic to the person's situation and emotions.

You don't have to lie, we're on the same side, girl
The singer wants the person to feel comfortable and honest with them.

I don't wanna be a ball and chain
The singer doesn't want to feel like they are holding the person back in any way.

But I'm just afraid of change
The singer is fearful of something changing in their relationship with the person.

And I'm not ashamed
The artist is honest and unashamed about their feelings.

But if you think I wanna hold you back
The artist is addressing a possible concern the person may have.

You should know me better than that
The singer expects the person to know their intentions and feelings well.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's desire to stay informed.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the artist's desire to stay informed.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the artist's desire to stay informed.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the artist's desire to stay informed.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's desire to stay informed.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the artist's desire to stay informed.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's desire to stay informed.

The first to know
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's desire to stay informed.