The First Time
Surface Lyrics


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You know I won't forget
The times we shared together holding hands
And walking in the park
Sometimes we'll have to do it all again
We were so happy then
I have no regrets

Can't you tell from the look on my face
That I love you more today

The first time I looked into your eyes I cried
Do you remember the first time we fell in love
You looked into my eyes
Wiped the tears away the first time
When we fell in love

Although some time has passed
I still remember just like it was yesterday
But time is movin' fast
The love I had for you time won't ever change
I'll always feel the same
Now until the end

Memories we share will live forever
Deep inside my heart I know I'll never forget

The first time I looked into your eyes I cried
Do you remember the first time we fell in love
You looked into my eyes
Wiped the tears away the first time
When we fell in love

The first time I looked into your eyes I cried
Do you remember the first time we fell in love
You looked into my eyes
Wiped the tears away the first time




When we fell in love
Oh, when we fell in love

Overall Meaning

The Surface's song "The First Time" is a beautiful tribute to a past love that remains ever present in one's heart. The lyrics capture the essence of nostalgic memories and how they tend to stick with a person, despite the passage of time. The song begins with a reminiscence of past moments, "You know I won't forget/ The times we shared together holding hands/ And walking in the park". The lyrics convey a sense of appreciation for the happiness of the past and a desire to relive those moments again. At the same time, the lyrics express the love that still exists for that person, "Can't you tell from the look on my face/ That I love you more today". The love mentioned in the lyrics is eternal and unwavering.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as it describes the moment when the singer fell in love for the first time. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, "The first time I looked into your eyes I cried/ Do you remember the first time we fell in love/ You looked into my eyes/ Wiped the tears away the first time/ When we fell in love". The lyrics capture the vulnerability and raw emotions that come with falling in love. The imagery of wiping tears away conveys a deep sense of love and care that exists between the two people involved.


The song as a whole is a beautiful ode to a past love that the singer still holds close to their heart. The lyrics convey the emotions and memories associated with that love in a manner that is relatable to anyone who has ever experienced a deep and meaningful connection with someone.


Interesting facts about the song The First Time:


1) The song was released in 1990 and was a hit on the R&B charts.


2) The song was written and produced by David "Pic" Conley, who was the lead singer of the R&B group Surface.


3) The song features a sample from the Stevie Wonder song "My Cherie Amour".


4) The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.


5) The song has been covered by several artists, including Freddie McGregor and Marques Houston.


6) The song was used in the soundtrack for the movie "New Jack City".


7) The song was also featured in an episode of the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".


8) The music video for the song features footage of the group performing at various locations, including a beach and a park.


9) The song has been included on several compilation albums, including "Pure 90s R&B" and "Heart Full of Soul".


10) The song remains a popular choice for weddings and other romantic events.


Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not known at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

You know I won't forget
I will always remember


The times we shared together holding hands
The moments we spent holding hands and sharing love


And walking in the park
Taking walks together in the park


Sometimes we'll have to do it all again
We may have to relive those moments again


We were so happy then
We were very happy back then


I have no regrets
I don't regret anything about our relationship


Can't you tell from the look on my face
My expression shows how much I love you


That I love you more today
My love for you has only grown


The first time I looked into your eyes I cried
My first glimpse into your eyes was so moving, I couldn't help but cry


Do you remember the first time we fell in love
Do you recall the beginning of our love story?


You looked into my eyes
You saw the same love in my eyes


Wiped the tears away the first time
You wiped away my tears when we fell in love


When we fell in love
During the time we fell in love


Although some time has passed
Even though time has gone by


I still remember just like it was yesterday
I remember it just as vividly as if it happened yesterday


But time is movin' fast
Time is moving quickly


The love I had for you time won't ever change
My love for you will never change with time


I'll always feel the same
I will always have the same love for you


Memories we share will live forever
The memories we made will last forever


Deep inside my heart I know I'll never forget
In my heart, I know I will never forget


Oh, when we fell in love
The time we fell in love




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN JACKSON, CATRINA POWELL, MARK RANKIN, DERRYCK THORNTON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Chris Henderson

[Verse 1:]
You know I won't forget the times
We shared together holding hands
And walking in the park

Sometimes we'll have to do it all again
We were so happy then
I've no regrets

Can't you tell from
The look on my face
That I love you more today

[Chorus:]
The first time
I looked into your eyes
I cried
Do you remember the first time
We fell in love

You looked into my eyes
Wiped the tears away
The first time
When we fell in love

[Verse 2:]
Although some time has passed
I still remember
Just like it was yesterday
The time is moving fast

The love I have for you
Time won't ever change
I always feel the same
Now until the end

Memories we share
Will live forever
Deep inside my heart
I know I'll never forget

[Repeat Chorus:]

[Instrumental Bridge:]

[Repeat Chorus:]

Oh, when we fell in love



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Lyrics
You know I won't forget
The times we shared together holding hands
And walking in the park

Sometimes we'll have to do it all again
We were so happy then
I have no regrets

Can't you tell from the look on my face that
I love you more today

The first time I looked into your eyes I cried
Do you remember the first time we fell in love
You looked into my eyes
Wiped the tears away the first time
When we fell in love

Although some time has passed
I still remember just like it was yesterday
But time is movin' fast

The love I had for you time won't ever change
I'll always feel the same
Now until the end

Memories we share will live forever
Deep inside my heart I know I'll never forget

The first time I looked into your eyes I cried
Do you remember the first time we fell in love
You looked into my eyes
Wiped the tears away the first time
When we fell in love

The first time I looked into your eyes I cried
Do you remember the first time we fell in love
You looked into my eyes
Wiped the tears away the first time
When we fell in love
Oh, when we fell in love



All comments from YouTube:

Steven Recinos

My mom used to always take me to the skating rink as a child and would have to hold me tight and dance with me every time this song came on when we were there. She passed back in 2002 when I was 14, and I had to put together all the courage I could muster to sing this at her funeral, one of the hardest moments of my life. I haven't heard this song in many, many years but think of her every time. I lost my best friend in the world last month, and I'm still crying my eyes out every day. I haven't felt this much pain since my mother's death, and just feel so lost. This song comes on the radio today and I felt like it was my mother just coming to be here for me and tell me everything will be okay. Time definitely does move fast...

Jashaii Dance list

Oh my Steven Recinos I can feel your pain lost my mom in 08 so I know the feeling this is really a beautiful song

Steven Recinos

@Jashaii Dance list thank you! I'm so sorry for you loss. I don't think many can understand it unless they have been there. Definitely a beautiful song.

Midas Touch

C'mon man...U got me cutting onions now!!!

Jeth Ganuelas

Steven Recinos - I’m sorry for your loss brother.
Those words were very heartfelt. I was and still am in tears after reading your story. Life isn’t fair
sometimes. I personally just wanna say, thank you for sharing your moving story. God Bless You, your family, and most importantly……..God Bless your mom / BEST friend.

Electra Trinidad 🇹🇹

Deeply sorry 😢

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Lex Dee

Nothing beats the classic love songs. These songs will live forever.❤️

Jeff Garney

This group owns a big part of my heart. I listen to these songs, and it instantly takes me back to my childhood. Surface is an underrated group, imo. Love it.

Kelvin Bryant

Ur so right Jeff Surface song The First Time is truly a great song takes me back to a wonderful time n my life. MAn I miss those days

Justo Roteta

Unquestionably and undeniably one of the greatest romantic ballads of its time.

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