This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Are you far away, in a new life?
Are you wearing the same dress that you wore
When we met the first night?
Are you feeling it, in a different time?
Are you telling the same jokes that you told me
When we met the first time?
[Chorus]
The first time that we slept with the light on
And the sun's coming up and you woke up on the floor
Everything that you feel that you can't describe
Why can't it be like the first week?
Am I far away in your thoughts sometimes?
Are you telling your friends that you can't live
Without him like when we met the first time?
Do you lie awake and you wonder why
Is it always the same thing or is this just a new
Dream that's keeping you up at night?
[Chorus]
And I've been up and down your street, calling your house
I won't wait up 'til you get home
I just may be better off alone
The first time that we slept with the light on
and the sun's coming up and you woke up on the floor
Everything that you feel that you can't describe
Why can't it be
The first night that we slept with the light off
And the stars shine above and all our clothes are on the floor
Everything that I feel that I can't describe
Why can't it be like the first week
Are you wearing the same dress that you wore
When we met the first night?
Are you feeling it, in a different time?
Are you telling the same jokes that you told me
When we met the first time?
[Chorus]
The first time that we slept with the light on
And the sun's coming up and you woke up on the floor
Everything that you feel that you can't describe
Why can't it be like the first week?
Am I far away in your thoughts sometimes?
Are you telling your friends that you can't live
Without him like when we met the first time?
Do you lie awake and you wonder why
Is it always the same thing or is this just a new
Dream that's keeping you up at night?
[Chorus]
And I've been up and down your street, calling your house
I won't wait up 'til you get home
I just may be better off alone
The first time that we slept with the light on
and the sun's coming up and you woke up on the floor
Everything that you feel that you can't describe
Why can't it be
The first night that we slept with the light off
And the stars shine above and all our clothes are on the floor
Everything that I feel that I can't describe
Why can't it be like the first week
Lyrics submitted by mark4phoenix
First Week Lyrics as written by Graham Colton Kevin Griffin
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc.
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While I think the guy is longing for what they had I think a lot of the focus is on the other person prett y much repeating the same thing over and over, without success. I can relate to dating that kind of person who is so dumbstruck by love when they find someone new that they fooloshly claim it's the most amazing person they've ever met, they can't live without them, etc. But eventually the sparkle starts to fade and when it's all said and done they pretend that the love and overwhelming feeling never really existed, and then they move onto the next person and claim they are the only person they ever felt this way about.
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Man, I reallyyyy think you've got this one.<br /> <br /> I can really relate to this nowadays.
i love this song it is gorgeous . I think it about missing someone and wanting back what they used to have .
LOVE this song. don't care too much for the chorus, but the first chorus is amazing.
this song is soo good, i love it. i've listened to it a thousand times and i still love it just as much. "Everything that you feel that you can’t describe" that's so true about the first week of everything. i love that line.
It's about a couple who isn't together anymore. The man is reminiscing about the start of their relationship, which is known as the best part.
It's like... relationships always go sour. He's feeling such intense regrett and confusion =[
Well... I.M.O.
I saw the Graham Colton Band in concert (they were really good) and he said that this song is about how the first week in a relationship is always the best because everything is new and you're learning everything about that person. Your just feeling all these awesome feelings!
"The first night that we slept with the light off. And all the stars shine above and all our clothes are on the floor."
thats the best part of the song no doubt
i agree the chorus does get a lil cheesy by the end but still a good tune
this is definitely about how the first week of a relationship is so much fun and new. i definitely miss the first week.