For The First Time
Slow Lyrics


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Sometimes I wish that I could drink
c magic potion
That would make me forget

cbout the way you felt against me
When I had a single bed
Make me forget
You're here
In front of me
cnd I'm trying
To keep my cool

But I'm lonely
Talking about
Mundane things
When we used to

Have something
Special
Special

Have something
Special
Special

Watching the rain race down the windows
I sometimes wonder
If we'll ever collide

Knowing full well that I am stubborn
I won't let myself dissolve
I live for the fight

You tried
To make me feel
Safer
Than I ever was

But I was lonely
Even when
You held me
Too afraid to

Have something
Special
Special

Have something




Special
Special

Overall Meaning

The song "For The First Time" by Slow depicts the emotional and mental turmoil of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics of the song exemplify the feelings of nostalgia and regret that linger on even after a relationship has ended. The singer begins by expressing a desire to forget their past lover and to move on, yet they cannot escape the memories of the physical intimacy they shared. The line "about the way you felt against me when I had a single bed, make me forget" indicates that they are not only struggling with their emotions but also the physical remnants of their past relationship.


The chorus of the song "Have something special, special" showcases the inner turmoil of the singer who is trying to balance their feelings of loneliness and their yearning to hold onto the memories of the past. They are aware that they cannot have what they once had ("when we used to have something special"), yet the pull of that sweet memory is too strong to be forgotten. The lyrics indicate that even though the singer is trying to cope with their loneliness and move on, they are still stuck in the past.


The final verse of the song depicts a scene of watching the rain race down the windows, while lost in thoughts about their past lover. The line "Knowing full well that I am stubborn, I won't let myself dissolve, I live for the fight" shows the singer's resolve to fight their feelings and not submit to the sadness and loneliness they feel. However, they also acknowledge that holding onto the memories of their past lover keeps them from moving forward.


Overall, "For The First Time" by Slow is a beautiful song that captures the dichotomy of love and heartbreak. Through its beautiful lyrics and haunting melody, the song evokes powerful emotions and reminds us that heartbreak is a universal feeling that we all must overcome at some point in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I wish that I could drink
At times, I desire to consume a magical elixir that can help me forget.


A magic potion
A mythical creation that can erase past occurrences from my mind.


That would make me forget
A desire to have a spell that can aid me in forgetting.


About the way you felt against me
Recalling the way that you touched me is something that I seek to distance myself from.


When I had a single bed
Reflecting back to when I was in a modest accommodation.


Make me forget
Help me to move on from these memories.


You're here
Currently, you are present in my vicinity.


In front of me
Your location is immediately in my sight.


And I'm trying
Making an attempt to control and conceal my emotions.


To keep my cool
Trying to remain composed and unfazed.


But I'm lonely
Despite the circumstances, I still feel a sense of solitude and yearning for companionship.


Talking about mundane things
Engaging in idle chatter about topics lacking interest or excitement.


When we used to
Reflecting on how things used to be in the past.


Have something special
A relationship that was distinctive and memorable.


Special
A connection that was exceptional, and not easily replicated.


Watching the rain race down the windows
Observing the precipitation move hurriedly across the glass panes.


I sometimes wonder
I ponder over uncertain thoughts and possibilities.


If we'll ever collide
Whether or not our paths will cross again in the future.


Knowing full well that I am stubborn
Realizing that I possess an obstinate nature.


I won't let myself dissolve
I refuse to let myself crumble or disintegrate emotionally.


I live for the fight
My spirit thrives on persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.


You tried
In the past, you attempted.


To make me feel
Putting forth an effort to help me experience a certain way.


Safer
A sense of security and protection from harm.


Than I ever was
More secure and protected than ever before.


But I was lonely
Despite your efforts, I still felt a sense of solitude and yearning for companionship.


Even when
Despite the presence of affection or a partner, I still felt unfulfilled.


You held me
When you embraced and touched me.


Too afraid to
Hesitant or unwilling to pursue the possibility of having something special again.


Have something special
A relationship that was distinctive and memorable.


Special
A connection that was exceptional, and not easily replicated.




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Rodrigo Gonzalez

While she's been away
Living day-to-day has been tough
Without her at my side
Simply being alive has been rough

[Pre-Chorus 1]
And though she won't be gone forever
There are many times I find it feels that way
And I'm not trying to forget her
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day

[Chorus]
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
It's just like seeing her for the first time again

[Verse 2]
The time she's not around
Somewhere out of town, has been hard
But somehow this old heart found time to work it out this far

[Pre-Chorus 2]
No, I know she's coming home soon
There are times I find it hard to feel that way
It's not inside me to forget her
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day
[Chorus]
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
It's just like seeing her for the first time again

[Outro]
It's just like seeing her for the first time again
It's just like seeing her for the first time again



Charlie Roebuck

I'm not much for showing my emotions to her, but this is the song that makes me reminisce about that day at college, the first day of school. I didn't know it back then but I was watching my future soulmate. I love you Claudia, can't wait for our wedding.

EDIT: It is with a heavy heart that I edit this letting everybody know that she broke up with me on the 26th of December of 2021. Although I do mis her dearly and I've cried myself to sleep countless nights, I'll never stop being the man she formed.

She was smart. Always caring. So damn beautiful and with several curves I used to get lost in. She was my girl, she danced with me and I even had a ring bought for her, but it is what it is.

I'll never forget these last three years, Claudia. You became my family, the light that shined bright in the night sky.

To anyone who reads this and thinks she made a mistake by leaving me, plesse do remember there are always two sides of the story. We tried getting back together but it just didn't click. I'll forever miss my honey girl with cinnamon skin.

UPDATE: She falsely accused me as a S.abuser. I no longer feel okay with this post nor am I with the first replies, but I'll leave this up simply for memories sake. I'll be damned if I ever allow this kind of crap in my life.

Be careful out there, salt and sugar both look the same.

UPDATE: Life is great but it's been rough lately, fellas. This is a bittersweet song to hear at times when it goes thru my daily mix but it reminds me the hell I had to go thru before finally getting over with this. One day I'll put up the full story as to what happened if I ever fully come to terms with this enough to openly speak about it here, but for now just know that I feel safe knowing that she barely even opens Youtube, I got her blocked on all social media despite her attempts of communication/ manipulation and speaks mostly spanish, but in the case that she DOES read this:

Hope you enjoy missing me every time you hear the songs I used to dance with you.



Leo Mejia

Honey, I cried too
Better believe it
Honey, my heart still beats for you
Even though you don't feel it
Beating
I still think of you and dance alone imagining that you are in my arms.

I know our story was so beautiful and I don't fuc*ing care if someone tells me bad things about it, because only you and I know what kind of love our story was and all the mistakes we made ....
I miss you so much my baby boy....
You know that my love for you was authentic and true, believe me when I keep saying that you are the best thing that ever happened to me in my life, mi Monseñor Martinez



Blizzardfr

While she's been away
Living day-to-day has been tough
Without her at my side
Simply being alive has been rough

And though she won't be gone forever
There are many times I find it feels that way
And I'm not trying to forget her
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day

It's just like seeing her for the first time again
It's just like seeing her for the first time again

The time she's not around
Somewhere out-of-town has been hard
But somehow this old heart found time to work it out this far

No, I know she's coming home soon
There are times I find it feel that way
It's not inside me to forget her
Just understand how I'll be feeling on that day

It's just like seeing her for the first time again
It's just like seeing her for the first time again

It's just like seeing her for the first time again
It's just like seeing her for the first time again



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mui

My girlfriend and I listened to this song a lot in 2017. She passed away, and seeing this in my recommended felt like a sign to get help. I miss her a lot, and while talking about it in a comment section may not be beneficial it helps me to at least tell people. Sometimes I wonder if she would be proud of who I am now. I wish she had talked to me about what was going on. I wish she had said something to me. I could have helped her, but now it's far too late. Maybe this was for the best. Maybe it was supposed to be this way. I don't know, nor do I care. Rather this was supposed to happen or not I can't change the fact that she's not here. I can't move on, I feel guilty for even feeling attraction towards anyone else. I don't think I'll ever be able to be with another woman after her. I love her, and I miss her. Every single time I hear the chorus it sinks into me, and all I can see is her face. She had hazel eyes, but in sun light they looked more green. Her hair was brown, and it was long and messy. I always told her to brush it out, but now I wish I loved it while I could still see it everyday. I didn't go to her funeral, I couldn't bring myself to face the fact I'd never be able to hug her. I'd never be able to hear her say I love you. I'd never be able to kiss her. I'd never be able to go to the movies with her like we did when we were kids. I would never be able to marry her. It's been years, and I'm still not over the fact that I'm never going to have her again. She would always wear my shirts, and we would just dance in my room for hours and we thought it was the funnest thing ever. I wish I could move on, but I'm not sure I want to. I just want her back. I want to be able to hold her again.

Cole_the_intovert

😔

lupita

im so sorry oh my god

Nemo

im sorry this happened to you

RG209

Keep ya head up brotha sorry that happened to you

Jsc. bone

bro, this was the saddest comment ive ever read, im really sorry. I hope you can have peace about it, you gotta be strong. how empty youre feeling...

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Zizzy

this song gives me calm sad vibes like your in a car at night looking at the empty city streets just vibing sadly,gazing at the moon

marie ♡

this song is immaculate

Owain Brewer

I can agree to a high extent

twobar

induitably

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