I’ll never forget when I was sitting with my brother and he was trying to quote this poem and he said the first avocado instead of the first time. We later there and laughed so hard. Felt so amazing. Last time I saw him he gave me the biggest hug he’s ever given me. I miss him. I miss him rapping fast I miss him showing me you. We connected through you. And I thank you for that. MAK LIVES
Whenever I listen to Watsky poetry, I feel like no matter what happens, everything will be okay. I just feel like I can connect with him on a personal level even though I've never seen the guy face-to-face in my entire life.
There’s nothing like the first time, but there’s damn sure nothing like the last time. Thank you for the years and years of entertainment and support through just living your best life and releasing life changing music. Good luck in your next adventure Watsky
Years ago back when I was in Jr high I saw some of Watskys stuff, his poems and stuff. And a little later I saw his rap stuff and grabbed the Watsky Album, and later the A New Kind of Sexy album. But it wasn't until Nothing like the first time. The album to this day is still the thing I come back to, and this poem... I've listened to it a thousand times. I showed my girlfriend his music, and she started to like it, we went to go see him at the Give a Hater a Hug tour and made a promise to try to see him every time he came to town. We got engaged and eventually saw him again at the Invisible inc concert and asked him if he would come to our wedding. He said he would try, and if it wasn't for COVID, we would have sent that invite. You've been a big part of not only my life but so many others. Congrats on completing the trilogy George. I can only hope you'll still be doing awesome stuff so we can come and support you in those adventures.
U open my mind in ways I've only dreamed of being possible. I used to live in fear of first times. Avoiding them at all costs. U make me realize how much I've been missing. U make it possible for someone who is afraid of the world to finally take the first step... Huh. There's more first times than I realized. Anyway... From this one girl you will probably never know.. Thank you watsky. With all of my itty bitty heart. Thank you. U may never know the impact you have had on my life.
I found this a few years ago, and I've recently come across it again. On a related note, I've recently broken up with my first boyfriend of a little over a year and half. Thank you, Watsky. Thank you for this.
Your spoken word deserves so much more attention. I stumbled across your poems and learned them all by heart long before I even knew you made music. I'll admit, when I first heard your rap, I was not a fan. I've never really liked rap, mostly because the lyrics are usually shit. But once I started to really listen to yours they became my favorite songs. Still though, your spoken word will always be the best in my opinion. And I'm so mad that your spoken word tour didn't come to Vegas. If I'd had the money I would have gone to whatever show was in the closest city.
The line "Here, I only have eyes for you" makes me cry every time. I used to listen to this and think God, the girl who inspired him to write these beautiful words is a goddam fool if she let him go. This spoke to me on the deepest level the first time I heard it. Truly nothing like the first time!!
It’s 3/3/23 , I listened to this for the first time a few days ago, it keeps getting put it my recommended feed and I watch it every single time. Absolutely amazing I cannot wait to hear nothing like the last time
Listening to this after seeing his final show of the Intention tour. Thank you for the art, thank you for the memories, Thank you for the life, never leaving the crowd sedentary, And if the journey's over then I'm sad but I'll let it be Cuz there'll never be one greater than my GOAT George Watsky
George Watsky can do the one thing that many people have tried to do and failed: Make a point. He knows how our generation ticks. He knows what we've done as kids and teenagers. All because he was there with us as we went through our "First Times." And he sums it up in beautiful rhymes.
I used to hate poetry... watsky has changed my perspective on literature and life. one day I'll be famous and maybe I'll get to sit down and talk to him about it
I've watched this video so many times, I've seen George perform it, it's played at least once a day on my iPod, and only tonight I've really understood these incredible words. It's the first time I've actually completely 'got' them. I've felt myself fading for about 5 months, but knowing that someone can so eloquently put into words what I am feeling and show me that I'm not alone, makes me feel more like me again. George, thank you. :)
One of the things that I really love about you is that you are honest. Nothing is really sugar coated, you phrase everything better but its still the general idea that I was thinking. You put things into perspective. I also love that so many people love you. You are doing fucking poetry man! Real poetry and people are understanding it. In my english class in high school no one liked when we had to read poetry. YOU ARE OPENING POETRY TO A WHOLE NEW CLASS OF PEOPLE and you are changing lives
“Nothing like the first time” feels to me like a hurt and angry soul starting to understand the nuances of being an emotional being. While “ nothing like the last time” feels like a healed soul, looking back at all the hurt and anger and seeing how much of it was from deep within yourself.
i love how you put so much emotions into it and how everyone came reflect to it because some how in a way everyone has been there and lived it and just that makes people adore so much more keep doing what you're doing
you, sir, have just earned a subscriber. right when you finished the first line I was hooked. I didn't realize 4 minutes had already passed when you were done. keep it up
"I'd pop my eyes out and give them to you. cuz i only have eyes for you. and everytime you pulled to get change out i would wink at you" last sentence made me LOL good stuff man
This was the first time I watched George Watsky. Boy, have I come far since then...the first time was perfect; but the second and the third were forever.
Watsky, i write poems like this almost everyday. its one of the few things I'm good at, and sometimes my friends tell me writing is gay or stupid and whatever, and i feel like giving up. but seeing poems like this make me want to keep going, and i just want to thank you.
George, your poems make my day everytime I hear a new one. Your poems are relatable to me, an average teenager, with a normal life, nothing super special, just a face. I love this poem especially, because the first time is always more perfect than this one time. You need more poems. They inspire me to live with more of a purpose.
You are my New Hero! This gave me chills to listen to and as you talked I remember many of my first times. Its rare that someone can inspire passion these days and for me it was the the first time
WATSKY he IS one of the greats in my eyes. shakespear tupac and so many others and yet he hasnt even hit his peak i see him going alot farther. PLEASE keep it up watsky.
Considering getting this as a tattoo *theres nothing like the first time, the first times always perfect* this dude is the only guy I know who can touch someone so deep with humour
The vocabulary of any human (or animal) language in no way describe the perfection every time you produce a piece of art. Therefore, I will stop now with a meager "Thank You."
"First time i listened to Watsky..."
yes.
But then I listened to him some more times and, don't tell ANYBODY about this but... he kinda goes hard tho.
Was so amazing, that I came.
Watsky is amazing
My Church
"first time tends to make the bad times worse" why am I so in love with that line
Alejandra Garcia and there's the rub
This is the first literal slam poem I've ever heard, and not gonna lie, you've just given me a new obsession. What the fuck just happened?
+The Mumbling Penguin yeah man shits insane watch drunk text message to god, you might cry.
Well he's a good introduction to our world! 💓
Haigani DaReal he's better than the rest
I’ll never forget when I was sitting with my brother and he was trying to quote this poem and he said the first avocado instead of the first time. We later there and laughed so hard. Felt so amazing. Last time I saw him he gave me the biggest hug he’s ever given me. I miss him. I miss him rapping fast I miss him showing me you. We connected through you. And I thank you for that. MAK LIVES
"The first time I ate avocado, was so amazing.. That I came." I bursted into laughter.
LMFAO ME TOO
Whenever I listen to Watsky poetry, I feel like no matter what happens, everything will be okay. I just feel like I can connect with him on a personal level even though I've never seen the guy face-to-face in my entire life.
Have you ever liked something so much that it physically hurt you? 'Cause I'm currently having that problem with this poem.
I NEED YOUR HELP!
WHATS THE SONG?
Emily Murray It's a song of the same name. Nothing Like the First Time.
Thank you!!!
Every one year or so i come here to see this again, and everytime i see it differently. Thats so amazing
Bone is boner
There’s nothing like the first time, but there’s damn sure nothing like the last time. Thank you for the years and years of entertainment and support through just living your best life and releasing life changing music. Good luck in your next adventure Watsky
this is so underrated :(
aye phandom
+Alejandra Garcia ayeeee
Yoooooo the fandoms collideeeee
Years ago back when I was in Jr high I saw some of Watskys stuff, his poems and stuff. And a little later I saw his rap stuff and grabbed the Watsky Album, and later the A New Kind of Sexy album. But it wasn't until Nothing like the first time. The album to this day is still the thing I come back to, and this poem... I've listened to it a thousand times.
I showed my girlfriend his music, and she started to like it, we went to go see him at the Give a Hater a Hug tour and made a promise to try to see him every time he came to town. We got engaged and eventually saw him again at the Invisible inc concert and asked him if he would come to our wedding. He said he would try, and if it wasn't for COVID, we would have sent that invite.
You've been a big part of not only my life but so many others.
Congrats on completing the trilogy George. I can only hope you'll still be doing awesome stuff so we can come and support you in those adventures.
U open my mind in ways I've only dreamed of being possible. I used to live in fear of first times. Avoiding them at all costs. U make me realize how much I've been missing. U make it possible for someone who is afraid of the world to finally take the first step... Huh. There's more first times than I realized. Anyway... From this one girl you will probably never know.. Thank you watsky. With all of my itty bitty heart. Thank you. U may never know the impact you have had on my life.
Allison Wend I fear the first time that you type out the full word "you".
Anyone else notices the firework banging before he says "louder". I like to think that's the universe's way to create perfect moments.
Still love this in 2016 ❤️❤️ he nails love.
I love it in 2019
I found this a few years ago, and I've recently come across it again. On a related note, I've recently broken up with my first boyfriend of a little over a year and half. Thank you, Watsky. Thank you for this.
my friend showed me your music and then showed me your poem. you sir, pulled my heart strings and I thank you.
"You, in some bullshit other place"
That part always gets me. Lol.
Your spoken word deserves so much more attention. I stumbled across your poems and learned them all by heart long before I even knew you made music. I'll admit, when I first heard your rap, I was not a fan. I've never really liked rap, mostly because the lyrics are usually shit. But once I started to really listen to yours they became my favorite songs. Still though, your spoken word will always be the best in my opinion. And I'm so mad that your spoken word tour didn't come to Vegas. If I'd had the money I would have gone to whatever show was in the closest city.
That was the best poem I've ever heard. Well- at least it is on the first listen
You make me feel things.
I can't explain in words how much I love Watsky
Can I have a guy like this?
I love how he can go from being deep and poetic to being hilarious from one line to the next
The line "Here, I only have eyes for you" makes me cry every time. I used to listen to this and think God, the girl who inspired him to write these beautiful words is a goddam fool if she let him go. This spoke to me on the deepest level the first time I heard it. Truly nothing like the first time!!
I seriously hope she found him and he licked her face.
Before I get back to my Spanish homework at midnight, I have a question?
Why does a Watsky video have a censor?
Lucas M I know this is a little late, but more for comedic effect.
Watching this video years later, In a better place. Thank you Watsky.
You have literally put into words what has been floating in my head since Friday. You're a god watsky.
you know i used to think poetry was nerdy, but this was so good. im a little taken aback
The avocado part made me know I was going to love this. Love you dude x
it's unfathomable how talented and brilliant watsky is. I'm just in awe. I wish I could be as awesome
That was the most beautiful and most heartbreaking video I've ever seen. Watsky my man, there's a first time for a kiss with someone else.
I love you Watsky
I relate so much to that girl portion. All too well, actually. You're a great poet, Watsky.
same.
I'm sure a lot of people can relate to that
It’s 3/3/23 , I listened to this for the first time a few days ago, it keeps getting put it my recommended feed and I watch it every single time. Absolutely amazing I cannot wait to hear nothing like the last time
All I have to say is thanks Watsky for creating everything you do it's the highlight of youtube.
I am a musician and poet and Watsky, you inspire me.
OK I think this is my favorite
Listening to this after seeing his final show of the Intention tour.
Thank you for the art, thank you for the memories,
Thank you for the life, never leaving the crowd sedentary,
And if the journey's over then I'm sad but I'll let it be
Cuz there'll never be one greater than my GOAT George Watsky
George Watsky can do the one thing that many people have tried to do and failed: Make a point. He knows how our generation ticks. He knows what we've done as kids and teenagers. All because he was there with us as we went through our "First Times." And he sums it up in beautiful rhymes.
2020 family know Watsky really a millennial-age timeless writer
I love this so much but it makes me sad :/. also he reminds me of Bo Burnham
THE gay slim shady same
I remember when this was new. I was so excited! Time really goes by so fast.
I love that you make poems that people can relate to and you show us that poetry doesn't have to be really complex to he appreciated
4:20
I used to hate poetry... watsky has changed my perspective on literature and life. one day I'll be famous and maybe I'll get to sit down and talk to him about it
Wow... You took my breath away with the last few lines. This indeed will be a summer full of a first times!
...And this is why I'm subscribed.
Much love, Watsky. Much love.
It ends at 4:20 and he came when he ate an avocado? Illuminati?
He talked about the first time he got high, Then said "Two years before that, I was high all night" I dont see how this works.
It's the difference between actually BEING high and the high you get from amazing life experiences. The concert high is not a substance-induced high.
High on life vs drugs
Thank you for your gifts, I love you bro! Always remember how amazing you are!
I've watched this video so many times, I've seen George perform it, it's played at least once a day on my iPod, and only tonight I've really understood these incredible words. It's the first time I've actually completely 'got' them. I've felt myself fading for about 5 months, but knowing that someone can so eloquently put into words what I am feeling and show me that I'm not alone, makes me feel more like me again. George, thank you. :)
the first time you were high..
two years before that.. you were high all night.
wait what?
tamerius1 He means like the euphoria of the night had him high. And then two years later he actually got high.
"The first time I got high etc etc.." "2 years before that I was high all night." Someone please explain to me what the fuck that means lol
He means like a natural high
One of the things that I really love about you is that you are honest. Nothing is really sugar coated, you phrase everything better but its still the general idea that I was thinking.
You put things into perspective.
I also love that so many people love you. You are doing fucking poetry man! Real poetry and people are understanding it. In my english class in high school no one liked when we had to read poetry.
YOU ARE OPENING POETRY TO A WHOLE NEW CLASS OF PEOPLE and you are changing lives
I still love this. And I'm so glad I just got back into watsky because he is just phenomenal.
“Nothing like the first time” feels to me like a hurt and angry soul starting to understand the nuances of being an emotional being.
While “ nothing like the last time” feels like a healed soul, looking back at all the hurt and anger and seeing how much of it was from deep within yourself.
I love you watsky I still come back to listen to your poems
MUCH HEART !
little tear and a BIG SMILE !
thanks junior !
deep
Awesome Watsky, can't decide if I like your poems or songs more. Keep been amazing
Watsky is such a great guy. Never give up man, there's always a reason to go on. From one Watsky fan to another.
I'm actually in love with all of his poems. These are probably the videos I enjoy the most.
Aw man, I love you dude! Your work is amazing
You’re just so damn good. Whether spoken word, rap, making a music video....what have you. You’re awesome!
I always circle back to this. My favorite watsky work.
Your imageries are unreal. You're a lyrical genius Watsky
the more you listen to this, the better it gets. very inspirational keep up the good work watsky!! your poems are great
I had to remember to breathe through giggles. Gold
Please never stop you are so amazing and you can always brighten my darkest day
I have watched almost all of your videos in the last week...
Watsky you wrapped up me feelings in a beautiful poem. Thank you
Thank you for everything George 🙏
this is my new favorite poem. great work watsky.
i love how you put so much emotions into it and how everyone came reflect to it because some how in a way everyone has been there and lived it and just that makes people adore so much more keep doing what you're doing
you, sir, have just earned a subscriber. right when you finished the first line I was hooked. I didn't realize 4 minutes had already passed when you were done. keep it up
so glad to see you with a poem again! love your rap, but your poetry gets me, man. keep going!
I find myself favoriting all of your videos because they make me laugh and choke up all in 5 minutes. You sir are a true artist.
"I'd pop my eyes out and give them to you. cuz i only have eyes for you. and everytime you pulled to get change out i would wink at you" last sentence made me LOL good stuff man
I friggin love this. I swear If I dont get to see you in Chapel Hill this summer, I will have this on replay for the rest of my life.
Thank-you :) This is exactly what I needed right now and was absolutly beautiful
man I've watched this too many times I love this Watsky u makes verses to remember
That was insane, it completely made no sense, but yet perfect sense at the same time. What a beautiful person
I've noticed that I hold my breath when you recite your poems. You are literally breathtaking. Never stop, okay?
Watsky! Please make more of these. I've been hanging out for a new one for ages. You are the modern day poet brother. :)
This was the first time I watched George Watsky. Boy, have I come far since then...the first time was perfect; but the second and the third were forever.
Please keep posting more poetry!!! It's amazing!
Watsky, i write poems like this almost everyday. its one of the few things I'm good at, and sometimes my friends tell me writing is gay or stupid and whatever, and i feel like giving up. but seeing poems like this make me want to keep going, and i just want to thank you.
George, your poems make my day everytime I hear a new one. Your poems are relatable to me, an average teenager, with a normal life, nothing super special, just a face. I love this poem especially, because the first time is always more perfect than this one time. You need more poems. They inspire me to live with more of a purpose.
cant wait for that mixtape.. your the best man
You are my New Hero! This gave me chills to listen to and as you talked I remember many of my first times. Its rare that someone can inspire passion these days and for me it was the the first time
WATSKY he IS one of the greats in my eyes. shakespear tupac and so many others and yet he hasnt even hit his peak i see him going alot farther. PLEASE keep it up watsky.
Minutes feel like seconds listening to this man's poetry and I could listen for hours as minutes go by. I love this.
Such a great poem. I listen to it at least once a month.
Considering getting this as a tattoo *theres nothing like the first time, the first times always perfect* this dude is the only guy I know who can touch someone so deep with humour
That was truly amazing!
wish the old albums were on spotify, theyd be in my rotation forever
George Watsky's words make my entire existence feel not good enough
Best poetry Watsky has ever done.
The vocabulary of any human (or animal) language in no way describe the perfection every time you produce a piece of art. Therefore, I will stop now with a meager "Thank You."
Watsky, you are absolutely amazing!