Bright Eyes - First Day Of My Life (Lyrics)
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2010
- From his great album of 2005, "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning"
Lyrics
This is the first day of my life
I swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach
Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
Now I don't know where I am
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go
And so I thought I'd let you know
That these things take forever
I especially am slow
But I realize that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home
Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
You felt as if you'd just woke up
And you said "this is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy"
So if you want to be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery
Besides maybe this time is different
I mean I really think you like me
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This song means a lot to me because I was just born today
+Andrew OMG YOURE SUCH A SMART BABY
Kiwi Kitt LMAO
dude looool you made my night
A Reputable Man oh damn happy 1st birthday mAN
A Reputable Man born in Le Right Generation
His voice is so timid, shaky, and nervous. I think this really adds to the overall principle of being vulnerable to someone and to falling in love with someone in the way he describes. Love is scary, love is uncertain
+StormApproaches181 totally agree
He was Crying While Recording it
+StormApproaches181 I was on the verge of tears with a shaky voice too, and I was just singing along. Now, I'm commenting trying to hold back tears with awkward laughter.
+StormApproaches181 Of course it adds to all that, silly.
:P
+Mirjam Weibel how do you know?
The best line is "I'd rather be working for a paycheck than waiting to win the lottery." Everyone who believes in the crap about "soulmates" should keep this line in mind - there isn't one perfect person out there for you, with whom you will be forever happy with no problems. Love is hard work; it's sometimes putting your own feelings aside for the sake of the one you love, it's even (God forbid) being willing to change. Don't stick around in a toxic relationship, of course, but don't bail at the first problem. This is advice from someone who's been married since 1981.
I love this comment. Thank you
Thank you
Very true. Thank you!
That’s great, thanks. And remember the best relationships are where each person thinks they got the better end of the deal
Naiant Toradora reference??
The fact that his voice is so shaky and nervous makes it even better, tbh. It adds a sort of sad element to the song.
Right!! Lol
But this isn't a sad song though
whiney emo. This shit was a dime a dozen in 2005.
He reminds me of hobo johnson a little. Except singing not rap.
@@Jackzay90 this shit is THE shit
This either reminds people of love or heartbreak and thats terrifyingly amazing
Camrii Jace it has been both at different times
Cosmic Faeriedust I felt that budd 💔
Ouch.
So true
Neither but still emotional
My boyfriend dedicated this entire album to me. He says, "it's the first day of OUR lives" and I love him so much. He saved me from suicide and has helped me with my anorexia. Thanks to him, I'm getting a little better everyday. I never thought I'd fall in love. But he's the one for me.
@@godzillalovesme9353 man you have to have some major problems going on to spread such hate to a random person on a yt video. Hope you're okay
Wow. Love is wonderful 😍
Really hope yall are still together
SapphireFox13 i Think he was replying to someone else (srw1411) who deleted his/her comment
Jose Adrián Ramirez yeah dude changed his name to sex monkey productions
Song can make a nigga cry.
Same. 😢
Haha
a shet i cried XD
“Yours is the first face that I saw. I think I was blind before I met you.” Classic line.
A love song that doesn’t mention the word “love” once... Conner is a genius
The second verse reminds me so much of my brother and I. Levi is my hero and I wouldn't be here without him. He introduced me to Bright Eyes. I was hospitalized for a suicide attempt back in April, and the day I got out I told him. He was in GA at the time and I'm in fl. As soon as he got the text he drove to see me. Fourteen hours. At 2 am he woke me up and we went to go get food together. He drove nonstop to see me that day. I love him so much and he means everything to me. Love you Levi 💙 thank you
My brother is my hero also. I'm sorry you attempted suicide, you have so much to live for. Life is so beautiful if you just look around. Stay well, please.
:') that's a beautiful story. It's music like this that makes moments like that so much more memorable. God bless you and your brother.
Your brother sounds amazing.
+Noah Bradford Aw this is so cute. Take care mate. I hope you're all perfect now you deserve it.
+Life Waster nice seeing you here, homeslice
i love how bare this song is, no backup singers, not a ton of instruments, and no autotune. his voice is so real, its just him and his guitar.
My liking of this kind of music brought me here.
wow, well done. Same with everyone, they just heard it first in different ways.
i fell in love with this boy,, the first time we kissed i told him "glad i didnt die before i met you." we laughed and i ran my hands through his curly hair until i fell asleep, remembering him later say "yeah, me too".. and when i heard this song my dumb feelings for him all crashed on me at once.. urghh
Are you a part of a love novel that's so cute.
This is so precious
hhmm that us pretty deep
lame
TUFROG a r e y o u I n a b o o k b e c a u s e t h a t w a s t o o c u t e
Me and my dog listened to this as we drove 259 miles back from the farm I picked him up from when he was 2 months old. He is 14 now and all the time that has passed makes this song more relevant to our lives together. I listen to this with him snuggled next to me and I think about how much I owe him for the blind trust he gave me. We have a lifetime of memories together and this song will always be a reminder of where those memories started.
votre commentaire m'a beaucoup ému ..j'ai même écrasé une larme ..merci
This is me and my moms song. I remember when I was little I would stand on her feet as we danced to this song. That was years ago. Now, she stands on my feet as we dance to this song and she cries into my chest from how much I've grown. I will forever love my mom and this song. And when she dies, I'll play this song. And once I die, I want this to be played at my funeral. So I can die with a little bit of my mom beside me.
My niece was born today and I keep thinking of this song. I'm so in love with her :)
Congrats
***** she's gorgeous! Eleven months old now, crawling and standing and babbling a lot :)
you're sick
you're sick
Andres Vercetti no just a christian
Miss you honey. You’ll always be my beautiful shining star. see you later, crazy, creative, forgetful, little girl. You never knew what to do after your sister left. I know she’s with you now, keeping you safe like she always did. ~mommy
I’m so sorry :( I hope you’re doing okay
You made a man from Quebec Canada shed a tear for you. Bless your soul I'm wishing you good fortune. ❤️
Saying a prayer for you, Mama ❤
this song played when i married my husband this song is so dear to us
+alicia montoya My boyfriend wants this song to play at our wedding too. It makes my heart warm knowing this song is special to others as well. Happy for you.
Im just thinking to playing it too in my wedding this Sunday....
YAS
I hope I'm able to play this at my wedding some day in the future too. I don't know why, but this song has a lot of meaning to me.
This song makes me cry and smile at the same time. It makes me feel at home though. I don't even have someone to make me happy, but this song does 100%
😢
This is the cutest song in this world or not
This song is beautiful. The combination of the soft guitar, shaky voice and the lyrics is beautiful. All elements convey the feeling of being completely lost and confused in love. It's so new and you just don't know what to do. It feels as though it's the first day of your life, and you're so nervous to say anything. Love is scary, but it's beautiful too
This song reminds me of my uncle who died 11/11/11. This song already got me in tears, but good tears. Without him, I wouldn't have an uncle who I will never forget
it's weird how the meaning of songs change throughout your life. you meet new people. music reminds you of different people. it's strange and a bit sad to think about it.
This was actually my first dance wedding song, I never get tired of hearing it.
this made me cry its my dad's funiral song
wow this is a perfect funeral song. *hugs*
jonathan youngblood racist
This is the first day of my life
I swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach
Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
Now I don't know where I am
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go
And so I thought I'd let you know
That these things take forever
I especially am slow
But I realize that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home
Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
You felt as if you'd just woke up
And you said "this is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy"
So if you want to be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery
Besides maybe this time is different
I mean I really think you like me
OMG I finally found this song! It's been stuck in my head all day, couldn't find it anywhere.
My boyfriend plays this for me all the time on guitar, i've been having a cancer scare lately, and ive told him I want him to play it at my funeral.
Now im just listening to it on repeat and crying.
hi, im just some random 11 year old girl on the internet.
but, 3 years later
are you still here? i mean, alive??
heyyy how are you?
I really hope so too.
I hope you are still above ground?
The best thing about this song is that the singer doesn't sing it with perfect pitch or perfect melody, but he sang it with heart and emotion. And I appreciate it once in a while.
I was reading 'All The Bright Places' and when this song came on, I just sort of broke. They go perfectly together.
I'll have to give that book a read. :)
Davit Bun I would recommend it! It's quite philosophical and a bit like a john green novel, but it's completely unique in its own way as well. If you're into that kind of thing kind I am, I'm sure you'll love it. Listen to this song after you finish too, and you'll probably understand why I said they correlated so well.
Avery B. Okay hell yeah thanks man! :D
+Avery B. Shit I follow you on Tumblr..... Damn
aves i love that book so much omg!!
My apologies Krissy, Sometimes my Irish wit, humor and sarcasm is not always so charming, especially over the internet, I promise I much nicer in person. His voice is truly unique into itself as one that sings covers all the time for a living, often I am an “ imitator” of what I hear to deliver to a client. Most importantly this artist has original creativity and that speaks volumes on his lasting legacy of the music he sings.
Three years later I still love this song, and you know what, I forgive you. ^-^
It sounds like he's singing his heart out. This is beautiful ♡
This song makes me cry but for the best reason. My dog who saved my life was adopted only a few days after I heard this song... and she fits every single lyric.
She passed now but this means so much to me to this day. I'll never forget her
Adopted dogs are the most grateful, I know that from my own expiriance:) Sorry by your lost, maybe this is good reason why sometimes we have this special First day of your life, again. Lirycs of this song makes me sad:(
I'm going to sing this to the love of my life one day. I hope I meet them soon. Love this song❤
This reminds me so much of a girl that I haven't seen in over 10 years. We were young and I don't think that I treated her right, but I'll always remember those nights in the dark with the music playing and how simple everything seemed. Music and memories are strange things.
I hope you find somebody new to play this song with
I hope you find somebody new to play this song with
Quite simply perfection.
just like your profile picture.
I imagine this as if an old stray dog were singing it, and this was his story and his journey, until finally someone adopts him for good :)
the indie vibe that this song gives off is what makes it so good.
probably one of the most romantic songs i've heard, never fails to make me cry.
This song was played at my parents wedding, they are currently divorced. This song is so beautiful, I love it but it makes me sad as well,
this song is kind of special to me. I tried to avoid listening to it becuz it reminds me of him, but I failed. I'm listening to it now. :(
Jamie At Er same😔😣💔
"his voice is too shaky" what because he sings this song with heart and emotion?
My mother died unexpectedly in January of this year - still in shock/denial over it - We were incredibly close, and I feel like this song holds everything we were as a Mother and Son. I was lucky to have had her, and I wish I could just hug her/talk to her again. Thanks Conor Oberst for writing both beautiful, and universal songs that we can all connect to for many different reasons.
I wish more of me generation wood listeng to these kind of song
I wish more of your generation spelled better.
DWG Isaiah
I wished more of your generation wasn't so rude.
Ruben Del Rio right back at ya
I wish more of my generation didn't care so much about what other people listened too :(
*would
thank you elu
Bright eyes is underrated
For some reason I’ll forget all about Bright Eyes…I always love his voice and music, but then I forgot about this song and Bright Eyes’s other songs. And then maybe once a year I go back through and relisten to the album, the whole album. Also, “waste of paint” isnt one people talk about enough
You can hear the fucking emotion every time he sings. I love Bright Eyes.
I fell in love with this music at the same time that I realized that both the love of My life and the best friend I ever had were both temporary and therefore : Precious Things ...The World is full of people Who We will always remember...despite the new ones Who come into Our lives , expecting Us to so easily forget the world We first understood before their distortion of it came along...Conor Oberst clears this up for Me some mornings ,over coffee and cigarettes
So back in September 7th exactly 11:11 PM my ex boyfriend asked me out and we loved each other so equally we had so much in common we would have morning to night calls and I would fall asleep during ft :) His hugs, kisses,looks,smiles, were the reasons I kept living ❤️✊🏼He would write me letters and paragraphs explaining how I was exactly the right one, we listened to this song one time together in a football game and it became “our song” sadly we broke up because recently I have noticed that he lost feelings for me, was careless, he made excuses for not talking to me, ghosted me, and it hurt 💔 now I’m slowly just letting him go but I had to listen to this song thinking of all the things we did together :(
Hey you got this❤ let the happy memories guide you to new ones!! I believe in you and I'm glad you are taking this journey of getting over him but still loving the good parts!
This song was special to someone i loved. I listen to it often and think if i could go back time and just relive only the good moments. But we walk different paths so there is no need to fantasize on something that just wasnt meant to be. I will always loved them and a part of me is angry bc they dont know how much they hurt me or how. But im healing and who said healing is linear right. You got your ups and downs.
Last night, I was at a bar with my girlfriend, and we stuck around after it closed. The bartender turned on the disco lights, and played this song for us and we slow danced to it....most touching experience of my life.
I played and sang this song at my friends wedding in Oklahoma a few months ago. it was a prefect song for them. Was also my first same sex marriage I was part of and attended. They were both beautiful on their wedding day. Her wife got her the actual Bright Eyes album on Vinyl.
Gross
Joe Mama You’re gross
@@woooooooooooow1214 Sick! Lol
@@joemama4432 go step on a lego
love brought me here!
This will forever be one of the sweetest songs I have ever heard.
Moi je suis là grâce à notre Lucas et sa joli vidéo d'amour Avec Eliott, même si il l'a viré haha. Élu d'amour ❤️
It amazes me that people are JUST now founding out about this song.
I search every thing for meaning and you are the only meaning that I find in everything. It's always you. It's always been you. It will always be you.
You know that one guy who loves you, and you love him? He helped you through a lot. Everytime you hear this song you love him even more than you thought you could. I love you.
Bright Eyes is an amazing group. Conor Oberst is a genius when it comes to writing lyrics, not to mention his wonderful voice and guitar. I'm so glad they exist.
3615 Usul brought me here ! :D
My husband and I danced to this for our first dance at our wedding. I love Conor
He used to sing this song to me while mimicking the shaky voice and we'd laugh together because he finds his voice hilarious. I would laugh too but deep inside my heart is full and melting-imagine, the person you love dedicates this song to you while looking at you with loving eyes. That moment is very priceless. I'm so inlove with him.
listening to this song at 3:22 am. I’m just crying about how god damn lonely I am. The first day of my life will begin when I meet that special someone
"I'm glad I didn't die before I met you" - There be some powerful words.
ATYPICAL!!!! I love this song 🥰
I just listened to this song for the first time. My boyfriend says that he wants it played at our wedding. I agree.
I listened to this song on repeat when I was on vacation in Virginia for a family reunion during the summer. Now it's the middle of winter, and I'm in school, and this song takes me back and dang idk why it hurts. It's bittersweet.
Does this song make anyone else burst into uncontrollable fits of tears?...
I love the way his voice is so different from everyone else's .
Some things do take time to get through
Sadly we couldn't. And that's why you had to let me go
Here's to you my love ❤️
what happened
This song reminds of a teenage guy telling someone he loves them. Just perfect.
My favorite part is how the song ends with one line missing. It shows that paired with his nervous voice but line "I mean I really think you like me" that they might write that line together. It's like love is a song, and you never know what the next lyric is. He just ended up writing down his lyrics
Took 2 hits of acid at possibly the worst time, but my boyfriend was there for me and this song was really speaking to me
This song makes me cry, every time I listen to it... Wow
This was played at my brothers wedding today as the last song they danced to there and then they drove off. Greatest feeling ever watching your brother and his wife dance to this at their wedding.
god god god god god this song makes me miss somebody so much
M.J. Dossey Same💔
This is the first day of my life
Swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach
Yours was the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
And I don't know where I am, I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go
And so I thought I'd let you know
Yeah, these things take forever, I especially am slow
But I realized that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home
Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning?
And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed
You felt as if you'd just woke up
And you said
"This is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care, I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy"
So if you wanna be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery, ah-ha, mm-hmm
Besides, maybe this time is different
I mean, I really think you like me
This is one of the last songs that is really about love. About crossing states just to see them. This is beautiful.
I don't know why people are complaining about his voice. It puts some sort of raw emotion into the song and makes it more original
I love this song so much emotion :')
I still associate this song with the incredible hope that my future had finally found a bright shining purpose.
So once in a while I listen to recall that joy, even though it hurts.
This song brings a happy smile to my heart. Reminds me of my son.
That shaky voice makes it so relatable. Just a shy, clumsy guy trying to figure everything out.
Thank you Marzia
jenny le well. I hope you're happy now since they're engaged!
So there was this girl that I knew for about 3 years. I was friends with her for a short period of time. Not sure what happened, I really liked her. I tried my hardest to keep talking to her, but it seemed almost like she just didn't care enough to talk to me. I mean we talked on occasion after all that but it wasn't a lot. Maybe once or twice a month. I use to ride the bus with her, but it was like I wasn't there because she was with a lot of other friends. Out of curiosity I added her on facebook and instagram. We never talked on those, with the exception of like 1 or 2 times. She deleted all of her accounts later that month. I really really liked her, and I was going to ask her out before summer break, but I couldn't build up the courage to. The next year I didn't see her for a few months. Turns out she moved across state. I would still pass her everyday in the hallway, because she had choir practices at my school. Yesterday was the last time I'll ever see her again, I'm being "online schooled" until next year due to medical problems, and by the likes of it, she won't be there next year, because i'm changing schools. I guess I just never thought my last memory of her would be us just walking past each other without saying a word. This song just reminded me of her because I was absolutely obsessed with this band when I first met her, and this was my favorite song. Still is. God, I miss talking to her, I was more friends with her than I was with anyone else, although it may not seem like it to her.
Thanks for sharing that with us man im thats a really fucking heartbreaking story im so sorry it turned out that way and i hope youre okay now dude.
Yeah bro very sad 😭 I hope u get to meet up with her again it seems u care for her alot gl bro
Dude, I know it's been five years since posting this.. but damn, you need to address these feelings, maybe even find out how to reach out, just be calm and honest, I know it's the worst feeling of dread at the thought of her not feeling the same way, but you have to be true to your heart.
It's crazy to come back to this because I don't even remember writing this 5 years ago but I of course still remember exactly who it's about. A lot of things have changed since then, but it turned out that wasn't the last time I saw her. But after not seeing her for a long time I met a girl who I was with for over 2 years and who became my entire world and everything I would associate 'love' with. It's funny because this became our song, it was the song that was playing when we first got together, and was even the last song I listened to before we broke things off for the better. I still miss her of course, it's hard to forget about people that make such a large impact on your life, especially if they're your first true love and not just an infatuation. I can only hope she feels the same happiness and warmth I feel from our time together. But it's because of her I know I'll never forget this song and the memories tied with it.
I feel like this should've been a part of the Juno soundtrack.
So beautiful and simple, I love this song so much ❤
i agree with the lot of you saying what makes it great is the emotion coming from his voice. it really does go well with the song.
Okay guys ELU AND SKAM FRANCEEEE literally helped me get through a really fucked up period of my life
RandomRoonie Connor sings with an utter lack of pretension or attention to form, and that organic, emotional sound is what Bright Eyes fans love him for.
I feel like a good deal of people are too obsessed with "proper" vocal techniques and that takes away from the art, and in what I believe is your case, their openness to it.
I understand your opinion but "no offence", if you don't like him go listen to the dozens upon dozens of covers that take the song in a more refined direction.
He sings like he has been punched in the abdomen. The result is a painful and intense rendering of some strange hurt animal. And behind all of it is a power that belays the nature of both his voice and music.
I really love this song and it's the first time I pay attention to the lyrics. This is exactly how I feel. Every part of it. Falling in love can really feel like that, especially when you are coming from a vulnerable place. It's so beautiful and so scary at the same time.
So sweet and simple, his voice while he is singing is indescribable I love it
At 2:30 someone is waving a winning lottery ticket in front of the singer but the singer didn't want to mess up his song.
i am only here because of ethan and now i'm in love with this song
*fairly local* Who's ethan? Also I love your pfp
Madison Horwitz his UA-cam name is "CrankGameplays" and on one of his live streams he played this song on the ukulele! He's pretty cool, you should check him out :)
1-800-FROGFACE your pfp is an icon omg😂
He's opened his mind.
I love his sweet vulnerable tone 🥰
Lyrics:
This is the first day of my life
Swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach
Yours was the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
And I don't know where I am, I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go
And so I thought I'd let you know
Yeah, these things take forever, I especially am slow
But I realized that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home
Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning?
And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed
You felt as if you'd just woke up
And you said
"This is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care, I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy"
So if you wanna be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery, ah-ha, mm-hmm
Besides, maybe this time is different
I mean, I really think you like me
💥💥🦊🌹
Love this song but sounds like hes going to cry
This was my sisters wedding song; so beautiful, and had me tearing up. Good ol' Bright Eyes.
The fact that someone who I am no longer with showed me this song and now everytime I listen to it I think about how I’m free from their lies and how I am super happy now being with my partner and being happy in my skin