Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: garage
Song Meaning of “The First Time” by Diners
The First Time by Diners explores the idea of the beginning of a special relationship that can be hard to experience due to a fear of the unknown. It’s the kind of song that speaks to anyone who has ever been in love, with lines like “And I felt like a kid just starting to learn, filled with fear of the steps I had to take and turn”, conveying the vulnerability and joy of first love.
The song looks beyond the emotions of romantic love to reflect on how it can shape us as individuals, with lines like “Every part of me that I never knew, Behind my walls that I never let through, comes alive when I look at you”, describing how this relationship has allowed the narrator to discover a part of themselves they never knew, and that they may have even been blocking.
While love can often be risky, the narrator is ultimately brave enough to put their trust in this relationship, and knows that whatever the outcome, they will never regret going through the journey. This theme is encapsulated in the chorus “Oh, the first time, I’m ready to take the first time, I fear, but oh, I’m ready anyway, no I couldn’t stay, but oh, I will never forget this day”.
The song ultimately reminds us of the importance of embracing new relationships and experiences no matter how terrifying they may seem, for why should we fear something that could bring us so much joy?