First Day
Walden Lyrics


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This is the first day of my life
I swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach

Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
Now I don't know where I am
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go

And so I thought I'd let you know
That these things take forever
I especially am slow
But I realize that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home

Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
You felt as if you'd just woke up
And you said "this is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy"

So if you want to be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery




Besides maybe this time is different
I mean I really think you like me

Overall Meaning

The song "First Day" by Walden begins with the singer expressing how he feels like he's been reborn and everything has changed after going out in the rain. The singer seems to be grateful for this change and appreciates feeling this way. The next few lines reveal the person who played a significant role in this change - the person who the singer was seeing for the first time. The singer confesses how meeting this person gave him a new perspective and direction in his life.


The singer goes on to explain that he realizes how slow he is, but he knows that he needs this person in his life. The verse "remember the time you drove all night, just to meet me in the morning" narrates a moment shared between the two. The very meeting acted as a catalyst of change for the two, and as they got to know each other, it made them realize that they wanted to spend every moment with each other. They enjoyed each other's company and believed that they could be happy together.


The song captures the essence of feeling lucky and grateful for a new change in life, the powerful role of relationships in someone's life, and taking a leap of faith to embark on something new. The lyrics describe the feeling of being content in the company of someone special and how one decision can make one's life so much better.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the first day of my life
I feel like my life is starting anew because I have met someone special


I swear I was born right in the doorway
Meeting you makes me feel like I have been reborn and I am truly alive


I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
After meeting you, my perspective on life has changed and things seem different


They're spreading blankets on the beach
The world around us is changing and things are happening that I did not expect


Yours is the first face that I saw
Meeting you was a moment that I will always remember because it changed my life


I think I was blind before I met you
I didn't know what I was missing in my life before I met you


Now I don't know where I am
Being with you has made me feel like I am in a new place in life


I don't know where I've been
My past experiences seem insignificant compared to the present because of you


But I know where I want to go
With you in my life, I have a clear idea of where I want my life to lead


And so I thought I'd let you know
I want to express my feelings to you and let you know how much you mean to me


That these things take forever
I realize that strong relationships take time and effort to build


I especially am slow
I may not be the best at expressing my emotions, but I am trying my best


But I realize that I need you
Being with you has made me realize how much I need you in my life


And I wondered if I could come home
I want to be with you and I am asking if you feel the same way


Remember the time you drove all night
I remember the effort that you put in to meet me and it means a lot


Just to meet me in the morning
Your willingness to make sacrifices to be with me shows how much you care


And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
At first, I was surprised when you said everything changed, but now I understand what you meant


You felt as if you'd just woke up
Meeting me made you feel like you were waking up to something new and exciting


I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
I am grateful that I have met you because you have brought so much joy and happiness into my life


But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
I am willing to go anywhere and do anything with you because being with you is what matters most to me


And I'd probably be happy
As long as I am with you, I know that I will be happy


So if you want to be with me
I am asking if you want to be with me because being with you is all that I want


With these things there's no telling
I know that the future is uncertain, but I am willing to take a chance on us


We just have to wait and see
We don't know what the future holds, but I am willing to wait and find out with you


But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
I am willing to work hard for our relationship and make it a priority


Than waiting to win the lottery
I would rather invest my time and effort into building a strong relationship than relying on luck to bring us success


Besides maybe this time is different
I believe that our relationship is special and has the potential to be something amazing


I mean I really think you like me
I feel like you have feelings for me too and I hope that we can build a strong relationship together




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Comments from YouTube:

@timineale

Omg when that lead comes in at 2:49 it gets me every time. Ive had this song on repeat since i heard it. You got the best melodies !!!!! Gonna be an absolute star

@luciandanila8240

Now you gotta listen to It again after 9 years, bro 🤗😂
You welcome

@KaranbirSinghLDH

I love this song and the music and the beats. Not sure why the heck people have not heard this song well. Pity!

@kaomifuxi

Love this song so much

@pedrocompactosanjuan5051

Great tune, played by Hardwell on HOA 131!

@leox1459

OMG great tune!

@TheGalang13

can anyone show me the lyric? thank you!
nice song

@illmaticgem09

Great song, cheers from USA XD

@nathanellison594

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