Lyric discussion by carlierae26 

Cover art for First lyrics by Cold War Kids

I think it's about a guy's relationship between alcohol and a new love. the alcohol was first, and she's trying to compete with it. It's an underlining theme in all the different scenes. In the end, alcohol, since it was first, wins.

@carlierae26 can't believe more people didn't say that. First thing I noticed is he has alcohol the whole time