First love
The Mans Lyrics
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It's my first real love and I don't wanna lose it now
But every time we get so close
I fear that love will lose us both
It's my first real love out of all
Hey, baby
You are all I ever wanted
Never knew that I could have a love like this
All the things you do to me
Ain't nobody ever take me away from you
Cause boy my love is yours
It's my first real love out of all loving
It's my first real love and I don't wanna lose it now
But every time we get so close
I fear that love will lose us both
It's my first real love out of all
It's my first real love out of all loving
It's my first real love and I don't wanna lose it now
But every time we get so close
I fear that love will lose us both
It's my first real love out of all
My first real love
Hey, yeah
Baby, you know anytime you want it
You know you can come and get it
Never turn away your love cause I need thee
All the things you do to me
Ain't nobody ever take me away from you
Cause boy my love is you
The Man's song "First Love" discusses the vulnerabilities and anxieties associated with experiencing love for the first time. The lyrics express a deep fear of losing the first love, as it is held at the highest value. The opening lines "It's my first real love out of all loving, It's my first real love and I don't wanna lose it now" establish the gravity and importance of this particular romantic attachment. The singer acknowledges the powerful effect this love has had on them with the line "Never knew that I could have a love like this." The lyrics reveal a sense of comfort and safety within this love as well, with "You are everything I need," and "Ain't nobody ever take me away from you."
There is also an underlying anxiety within the lyrics, with the repeated line "But every time we get so close, I fear that love will lose us both." The singer is grappling with the possibility of losing the love, despite its significance. The song concludes with reiterating the weight of the first love with "My first real love".
Overall, The Man's "First Love" provides a candid depiction of the joys and apprehensions that accompany the experience of first love. It encompasses the comfort and sense of belonging this love provides, as well as the fears of losing it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my first real love out of all loving
This person has experienced other forms of love but this love is the first time they have truly been in love.
It's my first real love and I don't wanna lose it now
The person is afraid of losing this love and is willing to do what it takes to keep it.
But every time we get so close
The closer they get, the more afraid they become of losing this love.
I fear that love will lose us both
The person is afraid that their love will destroy the relationship and both of them will end up alone.
Hey, baby
The person is addressing their significant other affectionately.
You are all I ever wanted
The person feels complete and fulfilled with their significant other.
You are everything I need
The person's significant other provides all the emotional support they need.
Never knew that I could have a love like this
The person is surprised and grateful for the love they have.
All the things you do to me
The person's significant other performs thoughtful acts that make them feel loved.
Ain't nobody ever take me away from you
No one can compete with their love for their significant other.
Cause boy my love is yours
The person's love is dedicated to their significant other.
My first real love
The person reiterates that this love is their first true love.
Baby, you know anytime you want it
The person is available and willing to provide love and support whenever their significant other needs it.
You know you can come and get it
The person encourages their significant other to seek comfort and love from them whenever they need it.
Never turn away your love cause I need thee
The person needs the love and support of their significant other and doesn't want them to ever withhold it.
Cause boy my love is you
The person's love is directed towards their significant other.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC. , UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP
Written by: ASHANTI S. DOUGLAS, DORRETT C. WISDOM, MOSES ANTHONY DAVIS, VICTAN EDMUND
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