Feeding on a diet of The Pogues, Paul Kelly, and whatever else was playing, Joy cut his teeth performing at open mic nights in Melbourne. His style is folk music with pop influences. His songs capture the familiar pulse of everyday experiences in a unique and celebratory manner. His lyrics reach out to you and hold on for a moment.
first time
Vance Joy Lyrics
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It felt nice, felt so nice
And it was getting dark, you wrapped your long legs around me,
I held on tight
Lying in my bed the unfamiliar sheets felt so cool
On your skin
When your daddy called said you were at a friend's
And we walked the long way home
Going on, my first impression, I recall you wearing white
There was something sweet in the air, babe, that summer night
There will always be another time for us to fall in love
But it never cuts you quite as deep as that first time (Ooh)
You'll find out that the deepest cut is the first time (Ooh)
The first times always cut the deepest
Breathe me with your hands
Show me a safe place and I'll come down, yeah I'll come down
Can you recognize the look upon my face?
It's on my lips, it's in my eyes
This bar will never break, won't you say it one more time
Won't you say my name, won't you say my name
This bar will never break, won't you say, oh one more time
Won't you say, say my name
Going on, my first impression, I recall you wearing white
There was something sweet in the air, babe, that summer night
There will always be another time for us to fall in love
But it never cuts you quite as deep as that first time (Ooh)
You'll find out that the deepest cut is the first time (Ooh)
The first times always cut the deepest
Tadadadadadadada
Tadadadadadadada dadadadada
Tadadada ooh
Tadadadadadadada
Tadadadadadadada dada, ooh
Going on, my first impression, I recall you wearing white
There was something sweet in the air, babe, that summer night
There will always be another time for us to fall in love
But it never cuts you quite as deep as that first time (Ooh)
You'll find out that the deepest cut is the first time (Ooh)
The first times always cut the deepest
The first time (Ooh)
You'll find out that the deepest cut is the first time (Ooh)
The first times always cut the deepest
The first time (Ooh)
You'll find out that the deepest cut is the first time (Ooh)
The first times always cut the deepest
The song "First Time" by Vance Joy talks about the experience of falling in love for the first time. The opening lines describe a moment of spontaneity and excitement, jumping into a neighbor's pool and holding onto each other tightly. The lyrics then shift to the memory of lying in bed together, feeling the coolness of the unfamiliar sheets against their skin. The singer's lover receives a call from her dad and they walk home together, hinting at the potential complications of their relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the first time falling in love is always the deepest, comparing it to a "cut" that never quite heals. The singer reminisces about the first impression of his lover, wearing white on a sweet summer night. He longs to hear her say his name again and to feel the safety she provides, suggesting that he still carries strong feelings for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over to my house jump in the neighbor's pool,
Let's have fun and do something spontaneous like jumping in the neighbor's pool at my house.
It felt nice, felt so nice
It was a great feeling being with you and experiencing this moment together.
And it was getting dark, you wrapped your long legs around me,
In the twilight, you held onto me tightly with your legs, which brought us closer together.
I held on tight
I too, held on tight to you, wanting to stay in this moment forever.
Lying in my bed the unfamiliar sheets felt so cool
Afterward, relaxing in bed together, the new and refreshing sheets felt cool on your skin.
On your skin
It felt exciting and sensual, learning and experiencing new things about each other.
When your daddy called said you were at a friend's
Reality suddenly came back, and your father called to say that you were at a friend's house.
And we walked the long way home
We took a long walk home, not wanting this moment to end just yet.
There was something sweet in the air, babe, that summer night
I can recall a sweet feeling in the air that summer night when we first met.
Can you recognize the look upon my face?
Do you see the way I'm looking at you, and do you understand the way I'm feeling?
This bar will never break, won't you say it one more time
Our relationship is strong and unbreakable, and I long to hear you say 'I love you' just one more time.
Won't you say my name, won't you say my name
Calling my name and expressing your love for me is a strong reminder of our connection.
There will always be another time for us to fall in love
Although we may have moments of love again, it will never be as magical as the first time.
But it never cuts you quite as deep as that first time (Ooh)
The first time you fall in love is the deepest, and no other time compares in intensity.
You'll find out that the deepest cut is the first time (Ooh)
The first time you fall in love might leave a deep wound that never fully heals.
The first times always cut the deepest
First experiences, like first love, are especially intense and leave a lasting impression.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES KEOGH
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@joeisblu
Can't believe I haven't heard this before... This is great.
@nickowamawama
cat stevens has already made this song.
@srdodem
Always a 'first time' for everything.
@JohnCephas
Nicholas Bergh This is a different song.
@kai-takahashi
...Joe I love you.
@dilqna100
me too thanks to spotify I found this guy actually I new some of his song but haven`t noticed
@ToonGamemaster
Anyone 2020? Vance is so underrated and deserves to be recognized. Such unique talent!
@ukszkupis2174
yep
@marcelogg2067
claro que si campeón
@aubreyhicks2698
I'm here!!!:)