Roman Lob (born July 2, 1990 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German singer. Wi… Read Full Bio ↴Roman Lob (born July 2, 1990 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is a German singer. With "Standing Still", a song composed by Jamie Cullum, Steve Robson and Wayne Hector, he won the talent show "Unser Star für Baku" and became the German representative in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku. He is also lead singer of the band "Rooftop Kingdom," an alternative rock band with origins in Neuwied.

In 2006, Roman Lob already took part in the German casting show "Deutschland sucht den Superstar" but had to quit due to a vocal cord infection. He had already advanced into the field of the top 20 contestants.

In 2008, Roman tried to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, as a part of the boy band G12P - Germany 12 Points. The song "When The Boys Come" was not chosen to compete in the national final.

On 16 February 2012, he won the show Unser Star für Baku and represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.

First Time
Roman Lob Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

You never can be sure of what will happen
first time that i saw you i knew it all
you turned my life around within a second
it's all different from now on

so you'll never know what love is
till you finally lose control
clearly home is where the heart is

but baby that's the hardest part of all

never gonna love again i know
like i did for the first time
maybe i got lost again, or so
in these ever changing times
maybe i'll get hurt again, who knows
but surely i will try
you can stay with me
or say goodbye

maybe you'll be there to share my pleasure
but will you stay with me to share the pain
we all know that nothing lasts forever
but in the end we'll do it all again

so you'll never know what love is
till you finally lose control (got to lose it all)
clearly home is where the heart is
baby that's the hardest part of all

never gonna love again i know
like i did for the first time
maybe i got lost again, or so
in these ever changing times
maybe i'll get hurt again, who knows
but surely i will try
you can stay with me
or say goodbye

never gonna love again
maybe i got lost again, i know
maybe I'll get hurt again
it's crazy life i'm in
and that is why they all just say that

that you never know what love is
till you finally lose control
clearly home is where the heart is
baby that's the hardest part of all

never gonna love again i know
like i did for the first time
maybe i got lost again, or so
in these ever changing times
maybe i'll get hurt again, who knows
but surely i will try

you can stay with me
or say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song "First Time" by Roman Lob is a powerful ballad that explores the complexity of love and how it can rock our worlds. The song begins by acknowledging that we never can be sure of what will happen and how when the singer first saw the person they are singing about, they knew that their life was about to change. The lyrics dive into the idea of the beauty and pain of love, how it can make us feel alive and simultaneously bring us to our knees. The powerful statement that we will never know what love is until we finally lose control speaks to the vulnerability that we all must experience in order to truly love someone. The song finishes with the realization that love is worth the risk and that we will try and try again even if we get hurt.

Overall, "First Time" is a complex emotional journey that has the potential to resonate with audiences of all ages. It speaks to the feeling of intense love and how it can change us in ways that we never thought possible. The poetic words and powerful musical arrangements create a perfect storm of emotion that will leave the listener feeling raw and exposed.

Line by Line Meaning

You never can be sure of what will happen
Life is full of uncertainties, and what will happen next cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.

first time that i saw you i knew it all
From the very first moment I saw you, I knew intuitively that my life would never be the same again.

you turned my life around within a second
You had an immediate impact on my life, changing it completely and giving it a new direction.

it's all different from now on
Ever since the moment I met you, everything has changed, and my life will never be the same again.

so you'll never know what love is
One cannot truly comprehend what love is until they have experienced it for themselves.

till you finally lose control
Only when you completely surrender to the overwhelming feeling of love, do you truly understand what it means to love someone.

clearly home is where the heart is
The place where you feel most comfortable and at ease is where your heart truly lies.

but baby that's the hardest part of all
Despite knowing that home is where the heart is, it can still be the most difficult thing to attain.

never gonna love again i know
Having experienced such a profound love once, it is difficult to imagine ever feeling that way again.

like i did for the first time
The intensity and purity of that first love is something that cannot be replicated or replaced.

maybe i got lost again, or so
It is possible that I have once again become lost or unsure of my path, especially given the uncertainties of life.

in these ever changing times
The world is constantly evolving and changing, which can create further uncertainties and doubts.

maybe i'll get hurt again, who knows
There is always a chance that love and life in general can bring pain and heartbreak once again.

but surely i will try
Despite these possibilities, I will still make an effort to love and embrace life to the fullest.

you can stay with me
I hope that you will choose to remain by my side as I navigate this crazy journey.

or say goodbye
But ultimately, the decision to stay or leave will ultimately be up to you.

maybe you'll be there to share my pleasure
It is possible that you will be there to experience the joys and happiness of life alongside me.

but will you stay with me to share the pain
But the true test of love is whether you will be there to support me through the difficulties and hardships of life as well.

we all know that nothing lasts forever
Everything in life is temporary and impermanent, including relationships and love.

but in the end we'll do it all again
Despite the transience of life and love, we will still continue to pursue it and experience it again and again.

never gonna love again
Although it is difficult to imagine another love as pure and intense as the first, it is not impossible to experience it again.

it's crazy life i'm in
Life is a wild, unpredictable journey full of ups and downs, which can be both exhilarating and terrifying.

and that is why they all just say that
Because of the uncertainties and unpredictability of life, people often say that you never know what will happen next.

Contributed by Kaylee O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS