First Day
Timo Maas & Kelis Lyrics

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I see you've found my underground
Help yourself to guns and ammo
Nothing here has ever seen
The light of day
I leave it in my head

It's the first day
Of the rest of your life

It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life

(You'll remember me
For the rest of your life
You'll remember me
For the rest of your life)

It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life

(Don't fuck it up
Don't fuck it up
You'll remember me
For the rest of your life
You'll remember me
For the rest of your life)

It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life
It's the first day
Of the rest of your life

It's the first day
Of the rest of your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Timo Maas & Kelis's song "First Day" essentially speak to a new beginning or fresh start. The opening lines, "I see you've found my underground, Help yourself to guns and ammo, Nothing here has ever seen the light of day, I leave it in my head," suggest that the singer is presenting their metaphorical "underground" space to someone else, perhaps as a place of refuge or preparation. The idea of arming oneself and finding shelter implies some sort of danger or turmoil, and the singer's statement that "nothing here has ever seen the light of day" could indicate that this space exists outside of society's norms or expectations.

However, the repeated lyrics that it's the "first day of the rest of your life" suggest that this new beginning is optimistic and empowering. This refrain is repeated over and over, sometimes with the addition of the warning "Don't fuck it up," which adds a slightly ominous tone to the otherwise uplifting message. The final lines, "You'll remember me for the rest of your life," suggest that the singer is confident in the impact they will have on the person they are addressing, and that this first day will be remembered for a long time to come.

Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of hope and possibility, while also hinting at the potential obstacles or challenges that may arise in the pursuit of a new beginning.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you've found my underground
I noticed that you have discovered my secret and hidden place.

Help yourself to guns and ammo
Feel free to take whatever weapons and ammunition you need.

Nothing here has ever seen The light of day
The things that are kept here have never been exposed to the outside world or public.

I leave it in my head
I store all of these secrets and memories only in my mind.

It's the first day Of the rest of your life
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life.

You'll remember me For the rest of your life
I will make a lasting impression on you, and you will think of me for years to come.

Don't fuck it up
Be careful not to make any mistakes or ruin this opportunity.

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