[Mark Hoppus:]
First drink of the night just to get me right
The first light of the day, I know I got it all wrong
First pill that you drop only sets it off
The next morning you wake up all blurry and numb
Before all the damn insecurities
Before all your innocence is all lost
Think back to the time you were all alone
One day you’ll look back and say, “Where’s it all gone?”
[Mark Hoppus & Matt Skiba:]
Sometimes we get lost inside our little heads
Don’t sleep just yet, we all know that there’s nothing like the
First love, first high, there ain’t nothing like the first time
Passed out last night, there ain’t nothing like the first time
Taking all her meds (First love)
Sleeping with her friends (First high)
Find out in the end, there ain’t (There ain’t)
Nothing like the first time (Nothing like the first time)
Stuck inside her head (Passed out)
Jumping in her bed (Last night)
Find out in the end, there ain’t (There ain’t)
Nothing like the first time (Nothing like the first time)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Nothing like the first time)
[Matt Skiba:]
First time on a plane, so she’s paranoid
Tried to make her feel safe, but said it all wrong
First time in L.A., so she can’t avoid
Feeling like she’s failing all along
[Mark Hoppus and Matt Skiba:]
Sometimes we get lost inside our little heads
Don’t sleep just yet, we all know that there’s nothing like the
First love, first high, there ain’t nothing like the first time
Passed out last night, there ain’t nothing like the first time
Taking all her meds (First love)
Sleeping with her friends (First high)
Find out in the end, there ain’t (There ain’t)
Nothing like the first time (Nothing like the first time)
Stuck inside her head (Passed out)
Jumping in her bed (Last night)
Find out in the end, there ain’t (There ain’t)
Nothing like the first time (Nothing like the first time)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Nothing like the first time)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Nothing like the first time)
Reflecting on Youthful Firsts
“The First Time” by Blink-182 delves into the nostalgia and raw emotion tied to pivotal moments in youth. The lyrics evoke memories of first experiences—first loves, first mistakes, and the rush of new adventures. Through vivid imagery of late nights, blurred mornings, and the longing for lost innocence, the song captures the universal feeling of looking back and realizing how fleeting those initial thrills truly are. Mark Hoppus and Matt Skiba’s vocals blend seamlessly, emphasizing the internal battles of insecurity and the enduring desire to relive those defining moments. The repeated refrain highlights how nothing quite matches the intensity of experiencing something for the first time, whether it’s falling in love, taking risks, or simply making mistakes.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba
Release Year: 2019
Label: Columbia Records