First Time
SWIMM Lyrics
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Was it like your first time
Was it like
You made me feel young I thought it strange
I thought about it different you put it that way
Now you're tracing things back to the first time
It was her and she blew your mind
Me, your love, show me your love
Thoughts of you are working overtime
When you leave you're still on my mind
Careful if you think its gonna change
Drove from Miami up to Ga
Didn't care we talked the whole way
Eyes out the window thinking that its love
Talking to yourself
She fucked ya up
Me, your love, show me your love
Me, your love, show me your love
Your first time, was it like your first time, was it like
In SWIMM's song "First Time", the lyrics revolve around the theme of first experiences and how they shape our perceptions of love and relationships. The song starts with the line "Your first time, was it like your first time, was it like", which immediately sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics are directed towards a person who has had their first sexual experience and asks if it was like their first time. This line is then followed by the phrase "You made me feel young I thought it strange", which implies that the singer is referring to an experience in the past.
The lyrics then take us through various memories of the singer and the person they are addressing. The line "I thought about it different you put it that way" suggests that the other person helped the singer see things from a new perspective. The phrase "Now you're tracing things back to the first time" could be interpreted in multiple ways. It could mean that the other person is trying to recapture the excitement of their first time or that they are trying to understand their past relationships to learn from them.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of longing for someone even when they are not physically present. "Thoughts of you are working overtime, when you leave you're still on my mind" implies that the singer can't stop thinking about the other person even after they have left. The lyrics also reference a road trip taken by the singer and the other person, from Miami to Georgia. This drive seems to have been a transformative experience for the singer, who is seen contemplating the nature of their love while looking out of the window.
Overall, "First Time" is a contemplative song that explores the idea of first experiences and how they shape our perceptions of love and relationships. The lyrics seem to suggest that while these experiences can be transformative, they can also be confusing and difficult to navigate.
Line by Line Meaning
Your first time
Asking about the person's first sexual experience.
Was it like your first time
Wondering if the experience felt as special and meaningful as their very first time.
Was it like
Asking if their current sexual encounters are as euphoric and memorable as their first one.
You made me feel young, I thought it strange
Acknowledging that the person they had sex with is much younger than them, and they initially found it weird.
I thought about it different you put it that way
Realizing that their perspective on age differences and relationships has changed after the sexual encounter.
Now you're tracing things back to the first time, it was her and she blew your mind
Recalling the memory of their first sexual encounter with the person who made them feel young and how amazing it was.
Me, your love, show me your love
Asking for assurance that their partner loves them.
Thoughts of you are working overtime
Admitting that they constantly think about their partner.
When you leave you're still on my mind
Confirming that thoughts of their partner linger even after they leave.
Careful if you think it's gonna change
Warning their partner not to expect their feelings to change or to expect more from their relationship.
Drove from Miami up to Ga
Telling a story of a long drive taken with their partner.
Didn't care, we talked the whole way
Implying that the conversation with their partner was more important than the destination.
Eyes out the window thinking that it's love
Reflecting on how they knew they had feelings for their partner during that road trip.
Talking to yourself, she fucked ya up
Admitting that the partner has had a lasting effect on them and their emotions.
Me, your love, show me your love
Reiterating their need for assurance of love from their partner.
Your first time, was it like your first time, was it like
Repeating the initial question about their first sexual experience to emphasize its importance in comparison to their current encounters.
Writer(s): Chris Hess
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EHorvath10
Love this video. Is there a series that a beginner should follow in order on your channel?
Thanks!
@myswimpro
Hi! Yes, you can check out our Drill Down series. This is episode one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQK9l8KrTL0
Episode 3 will be coming out this week!