For The First Time – English Lyrics

• By: The Script

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey of language and emotion with The Script's "For The First Time." This poignant pop-rock anthem, born from the band's observations of economic hardship, offers a rich narrative of resilience, love, and rediscovery. By delving into its lyrics, you can explore everyday English expressions related to struggle, relationships, and hope, while appreciating how powerful storytelling and relatable themes make this song a special and enduring piece of modern music.

[English]

She's all laid up in bed with a broken heart

While I'm drinking Jack all alone in my local bar

And we don't know how

How we got into this mad situation

Only doing things out of frustration

Trying to make it work, but, man, these times are hard

She needs me now but I can't seem to find the time

I got a new job now on the unemployment line

And we don't know how

How we got into this mess, is it God's test?

Someone help us cause we're doing our best

Trying to make things work, but, man, these times are hard

But we're gonna start by

Drinking old cheap bottles of wine

Sit talking up all night

Saying things we haven't for a while, a while, yeah

We're smiling but we're close to tears

Even after all these years

We just now got the feeling that we're meeting

For the first time

She's in line at the dole with her head held high

While I just lost my job but didn't lose my pride

And we both know how

How we're going to make it work when it hurts

When you pick yourself up you get kicked to the dirt

Tryin' to make it work, but, man, these times are hard

But we're gonna start by

Drinking old cheap bottles of wine

Sit talking up all night

Saying things we haven't for a while, a while, yeah

We're smiling but we're close to tears

Even after all these years

We just now got the feeling that we're meeting

For the first time

Drinking old cheap bottles of wine

Sit talking up all night

Saying things we haven't for a while

We're smiling but we're close to tears

Even after all these years

We just now got the feeling that we're meeting

For the first time

For the first time

Oh, for the first time

Yeah, for the first time

(We just now got the feeling that we're meeting for the first time)

Oh, these times are hard

Yeah, they're making us crazy

Don't give up on me, baby

Oh, these times are hard

Yeah, they're making us crazy

Don't give up on me, baby

Oh, these times are hard

Yeah, they're making us crazy

Don't give up on me, baby

Oh, these times are hard

Yeah, they're making us crazy

Don't give up on me, baby

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotions
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ B1	adjective - damaged and no longer whole; also emotionally hurt
frustration /frʌsˈtreɪʃən/ B2	noun - the feeling of being upset because you cannot achieve something
situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ B1	noun - a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself
unemployment /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ C1	noun - the state of not having a job
mess /mes/ B1	noun - a state of disorder or confusion
test /tɛst/ A2	noun - an examination to assess knowledge or ability
cheap /tʃiːp/ A2	adjective - low in price; inexpensive
bottles /ˈbɒtəlz/ A1	noun - containers made of glass or plastic for liquids
wine /waɪn/ A2	noun - an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
tears /tɪərz/ A1	noun - drops of liquid that come from the eyes when crying
years /jɪəz/ A1	noun - units of twelve months; a long period of time
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or sensation
meeting /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ B1	noun - an encounter or gathering of people verb - to come together with someone
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - extremely enthusiastic or irrational; insane
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to hand over or provide something to someone
help /hɛlp/ A1	verb - to assist or aid someone noun - assistance or support