I remember the first time
Just like it was the last time
It’s still burned inside my head
I think it was a Friday
There was a dance on that night
And that was the first time I saw your face.
The lights were low, the mirrorball dropped
The band began, and my heart stopped,
You smiled at me and nothing was the same
CHORUS
When we were sixteen going on seventeen
My whole world would start when you looked at me
It was love, oh oh the first love, oh oh the first love
And you were all I ever thought about
Thrilled my soul just saying your name aloud
It was love, oh, oh the first love
It never died down.
And you would drive me so crazy
Made life so damn frustrating
We always fought like cats and dogs.
But then we’d make up in your Datsun
Made life a little more fun for us
And I thought for sure you were the one.
The radio would play our song
The windows cracked and time rolled on
And no one else could make me feel that way
CHORUS
Can’t you see
That you’re the only one
Who ever stuck with me
And I’m the only one
Who has to make believe
That someday I will let you go
Let you go, I’ll let you go, I’ll let you go.
But I remember the first time
Just like it was the last time
It’s still burned inside my head.
from That Girl,
released November 3, 2012
Produced by : Derek Bargaehr (Glass Dreams Music)
Vocals: Court DaVol
Guitars: Sean Beck & Court DaVol
Bass: Derek Bargaehr
Drum Programming: Derek Bargaehr
Mandolin: Jacob Montague
Keys: Josh Wood
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