So little to say but so much time
Despite my empty mouth the words are in my mind
Please wear the face, the one where you smile
Because you lighten up my heart when I start to cry
Forgive me first love, but I'm tired
I need to get away to feel again
Try to understand why
Don't get so close to change my mind
Please wipe that look out of your eyes
It's bribing me to doubt myself
Simply, it's tiring
This love has dried up and stayed behind
And if I stay I'll be alive
Then choke on words I'd always hide
Excuse me first love, but we're through
I need to taste a kiss from someone new
Forgive me first love, but I'm too tired
I'm bored to say the least and I, I lack desire
Forgive me first love
Forgive me first love
Forgive me first love
Forgive me first love
Forgive me
Forgive me first love
Forgive me first love
About This Song
"First Love" is a tender yet melancholic ballad from Adele's debut album that captures the painful complexity of outgrowing a formative romantic relationship. The song explores themes of emotional exhaustion and the difficult realization that sometimes love isn't enough to sustain a partnership, as Adele grapples with needing space to rediscover herself while still caring deeply for her partner. Musically, it showcases a more rock-influenced sound than her later work, with gentle guitar work that complements her vulnerable vocal delivery. The lyrics reveal the internal conflict of wanting to preserve someone's happiness while acknowledging that the relationship has become draining, highlighting Adele's early ability to articulate nuanced emotional experiences. This track demonstrates the raw honesty and emotional maturity that would become Adele's trademark, establishing her as an artist capable of transforming personal pain into universally relatable art.
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