The first time ever I saw your face
The Flaming Lips & Erykah Badu Lyrics
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I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were gifts
You gave to the dark and the endless skies
To the dark and the endless skies
To the dark and the endless skies
To the dark and the endless skies
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hands
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was then at my, that was then at my command, my love
That was then at my, that was then at my command
The first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time, my love
And last 'til the end of time
And last 'til the end of time
And last 'til the end of time
The first time ever I saw your face
Your face, your face, your face
Your face, your face, your face, your face
Your face, your face, your face, your face
Your face, your face, your face, your face
Your face, your face, your face, your face
The Flaming Lips feat. Erykah Badu's song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" can be interpreted as a tribute to the transformative power of love. The lyrics portray one's overwhelming and euphoric experience of being in love for the first time. The first line of the song "The first time ever I saw your face" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes the powerful effect that his or her love has on their surroundings. The second line "I thought the sun rose in your eyes" speaks to the feeling of awe and wonder that one might feel upon seeing their love for the first time. The next lines "And the moon and the stars were gifts you gave to the dark and the endless skies" suggest that the singer believes their love to be a source of light in a previously unremarkable world.
In the second verse, the singer describes their physical experience of being with their love for the first time. "I felt the earth move in my hands" is a powerful image that suggests that the singer feels a sense of control and power over their surroundings as a result of their love. The line "Like the trembling heart of a captive bird, that was then at my, that was then at my command, my love" suggests that the singer believes their love to be a powerful, transformative force that can bring joy and healing to the world around them.
The final verse of the song speaks to the timeless and enduring nature of the singer's love. "And I knew our joy would fill the earth, and last 'til the end of time, my love" suggests that the singer believes that their love is capable of transcending time and space, and will continue to bring happiness to the world indefinitely.
Overall, the song is a powerful tribute to the transformative power of love, and speaks to the way that being in love can change the way that one perceives the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time ever I saw your face
When I saw you for the very first time, I thought your eyes were like the sun rising.
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
Your eyes were so bright and beautiful I thought it was like a sunrise.
And the moon and the stars were gifts
Your beauty was so great that it seemed like you were giving gifts of the moon and stars to the sky.
You gave to the dark and the endless skies
Your beauty illuminated and brought light to the darkness and vastness of the sky.
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
The first time I kissed you, it felt like the world moved in my hands.
I felt the earth move in my hands
The kiss was so intense that it felt like the earth was shaking and trembling in my hands.
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
It felt like the kiss was setting free a heart that was once captive and scared, making it beat fast and tremble.
That was then at my, that was then at my command, my love
At the time of the kiss, it felt like I was in control of everything, including the love we shared.
The first time ever I lay with you
When we first made love, I felt your heart close to mine.
I felt your heart so close to mine
Our love and union was so intense that it felt like our hearts were beating in unison.
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
I was sure that our love and happiness together would bring joy and light to the whole world.
And last 'til the end of time, my love
Our love is so eternal that it will last and be with us until the end of time.
Your face, your face, your face, your face
Your face is so beautiful and captivating that I couldn’t help but repeat its wonder.
Your face, your face, your face, your face
Your face is so beautiful and captivating that I couldn’t help but repeat its wonder.
Your face, your face, your face, your face
Your face is so beautiful and captivating that I couldn’t help but repeat its wonder.
Your face, your face, your face, your face
Your face is so beautiful and captivating that I couldn’t help but repeat its wonder.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Wahana Musik Indonesia (WAMI)
Written by: Ewan Maccoll
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