First Love
Shania Yan Lyrics
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There's a change in me
They all say I'm not the same
Kid I used to be
Don't go out and play
I just dream all day
They don't know what's wrong with me
It's my first love
What I'm dreamin' of
When I go to bed
When I lay my head upon my pillow
Don't know what to do
My first love
Thinks that I'm too young
He doesn't even know
Wish that I could show him
What I'm feelin'
'Cause I'm feelin' my first love
Mirror on the wall
Does he care at all
Will he ever notice me
Could he ever fall
Tell me teddy bear
Why love is so unfair
Will I ever find a way
An answer to my prayer
For my first love
What I'm dreamin' of
When I go to bed
When I lay my head upon my pillow
Don't know what to do
My first love
Thinks that I'm to young
He doesn't even know
Wish that I could show him what I'm feelin'
'Cause I'm feelin' my first love
The lyrics to Shania Yan's song "First Love" depict the experience of young love and the confusion and longing that come with it. The singer acknowledges that there has been a noticeable change in them, and others have noticed too. However, they can't quite explain what's different and are too shy to express their feelings. The singer spends their days daydreaming and unable to focus on other activities.
The central theme of the song revolves around the strength of the singer's feelings for their first love. They emphasize that these emotions are what they dream about and think about when they go to bed and rest their head on the pillow. The singer expresses frustration that their first love thinks they are too young and doesn't even know how they feel. They long for the opportunity to show their love interest what they are feeling, unable to understand why love is so unfair and why their love remains unnoticed.
Overall, the song captures the innocence and vulnerability of first love, as well as the desire for reciprocation and understanding. It paints a vivid picture of a young person yearning for their first love to notice and acknowledge their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone can see
It's obvious to everyone
There's a change in me
I am different now
They all say I'm not the same
People say I am no longer like before
Kid I used to be
The child I once was
Don't go out and play
I don't go outside and have fun
I just dream all day
I spend my time daydreaming
They don't know what's wrong with me
They are unaware of my problem
And I'm too shy to say
I am too bashful to express it
It's my first love
This is my initial experience with love
What I'm dreamin' of
What I fantasize about
When I go to bed
At nighttime
When I lay my head upon my pillow
When I rest my head on my pillow
Don't know what to do
I am unsure about what actions to take
My first love
The person I love for the first time
Thinks that I'm too young
They believe I am not old enough
He doesn't even know
They are not even aware
Wish that I could show him what I'm feelin'
I desire to express my emotions to them
'Cause I'm feelin' my first love
Because I am experiencing love for the first time
Mirror on the wall
The reflective surface on the wall
Does he care at all
Does he have any concern
Will he ever notice me
Will he ever pay attention to me
Could he ever fall
Could he ever develop feelings
Tell me teddy bear
I ask my teddy bear
Why love is so unfair
Why love is unjust
Will I ever find a way
Will I ever discover a solution
An answer to my prayer
A response to my plea
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