First Date – English Lyrics

• By: blink-182
• Album: Take Off Your Pants And Jacket

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a new language can be as exciting and nerve-wracking as a first date, and blink-182's song "First Date" is the perfect soundtrack for that journey. The song's clear, narrative lyrics about the universal experience of a first date provide a fun and relatable way to pick up everyday English vocabulary and slang. Its catchy, repetitive chorus makes it easy to sing along and build confidence in your pronunciation and rhythm. What makes "First Date" special for language learners is its honest and humorous take on a common life event, allowing you to connect with the culture behind the language in a lighthearted way.

[English]

- You know, like I was saying, man, so I walk in there,

my brother's around, and I end up kissing my own brother.

You know? - How's far out, man?

- That's what I'll say, it's fucked up.

- You know what they say, man?

Like father, like son.

- You said it best brother.

(upbeat music)

♪ In the car, I just can't wait ♪

♪ To pick you up on our very first date ♪

♪ Is it cool if I hold your hand ♪

♪ Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance ♪

♪ Do you like my stupid hair ♪

♪ Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear ♪

♪ I'm just scared of what you think ♪

♪ You make me nervous so I really can't eat ♪

♪ Let's go ♪

♪ Don't wait ♪

♪ This night's almost over ♪

♪ Honest, let's make ♪

♪ This night last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

♪ When you smile, I melt inside ♪

♪ I'm not worthy for a minute of your time ♪

♪ I really wish it was only me and you ♪

♪ I'm jealous of everybody in the room ♪

♪ Please don't look at me with those eyes ♪

♪ Please don't hint that you're capable of lies ♪

♪ I dread the thought of our very first kiss ♪

♪ A target that I'm probably gonna miss ♪

- Whoo!

♪ Let's go ♪

♪ Don't wait ♪

♪ This night's almost over ♪

♪ Honest, let's make ♪

♪ This night last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

♪ Let's go ♪

♪ Don't wait ♪

♪ This night's almost over ♪

♪ Honest, let's make ♪

♪ This night last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

♪ Forever and ever ♪

♪ Let's make this last forever ♪

(upbeat music continues)

♪ In the car, I just can't wait ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay in one place until something happens
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting noun - a touch with the lips
nervous /ˈnɜrvəs/ B1	adjective - feeling anxious or worried
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages
forever /fərˈɛvər/ B1	adverb - for all future time; for always
cool /kuːl/ A2	adjective - fashionable or attractive
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a series of rhythmic movements to music
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression showing happiness noun - a facial expression of happiness
brother /ˈbrʌðər/ A1	noun - a male sibling
scared /skɛrd/ B1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
lame /leɪm/ B2	adjective - not cool or impressive
target /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ B2	noun - a goal or objective
melt /mɛlt/ B1	verb - to become liquid from heat
honest /ˈɒnɪst/ B1	adjective - truthful and sincere

Key Grammar Structures

• how's far out, man?

  ➔ Question form using 'how's' (contraction of 'how is') to inquire about the degree or extent of something.

  ➔ The contraction 'how's' combines 'how' and 'is' to form a question about the state or condition.

• to pick you up on our very first date

  ➔ Infinitive phrase used to express purpose or intention, with 'to' followed by the base verb.

  ➔ The phrase 'to pick you up' shows the purpose of the action, which is to collect or take someone.

• Is it cool if I hold your hand?

  ➔ Conditional phrase in the form of a question, using 'if' to introduce a polite request or possibility.

  ➔ The phrase 'Is it cool if...' is a polite way of asking for permission or checking if something is acceptable.

• I'm just scared of what you think

  ➔ Use of 'of' as a preposition to indicate the object of fear or concern.

  ➔ The preposition 'of' links 'scared' to the clause 'what you think' indicating the thing being feared.

• Let's make this last forever

  ➔ Imperative verb 'let's' (let us) used to make a suggestion or proposal in the form of a subjunctive mood.

  ➔ 'Let's' introduces a recommendation to jointly make something last forever, using a subjunctive mood implied in the verb 'make'.