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The First Night Lyrics

by Monica

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The First Night Lyrics

[JD:] Baby baby tell me whats up? Can you hear me? Or do I do I need to turn it up? (Huh huh) Baby baby tell me whats up? Can you hear me? Or do I do I need to turn it up? (Huh what) Baby baby tell me whats up? Can you hear me? Or do I do I need to turn it up? (Huh huh) Baby baby tell me whats up? Can you hear me? Or do I do I need to turn it up? (Huh what) [Monica:] Boy this evening was it only me Feeling completly down to be open Down to be open for some satisfaction Didn't want to say yes, afraid of your reaction I knew it was wrong, for feeling this way Especially the thought of givin' in on the first date Couldn't let go, it stayed on my mind At the end of the night I had to decide, I was thinkin'... I should make a move but I won't I know your probly thinkin' something is wrong Knowing if I do that it won't be right I don't get down on the first night I should make a move but I won't I know your probly thinkin' something is wrong Knowing if I do that it won't be right I wanna get down, but not the first night [Monica:] We were chillin' watching your T.V. I felt it was comin' the closer that you got to me Wanted to touch you, wanted to kiss you And some how in one night, discover I love you Felt so right, but it felt so wrong And look how we're carryin' on Tryin' to say things to get me to stay But my watch is telling me it's getting to late, I'm thinkin'... I should make a move but I won't I know your probly thinkin' something is wrong Knowing if I do that it won't be right I don't get down on the first night If you, want me, you got to know me And if you want my love (My love) you gotta wait my love Ba Baby that's the way its got to be Get to know me (Get to know me) so we can do this, Oooohhh I should (echo) I know your probably thinkin' (echo) (I want I want babe) Knowin' if I do (echo) (I want I want babe) I don't get down, on the first night I should make a move, but I won't I know your probably thinkin' something is wrong Knowing if I do that it won't be right I wanna get down, but not the first night

Meaning of The First Night

“The First Night” by Monica portrays a hesitant and conflicted attraction between two people during an initial encounter. The lyrics reveal a woman’s internal struggle – she's drawn to the man, experiencing a desire for connection and even a flicker of love, as evidenced by wanting to touch and kiss him, but simultaneously terrified of acting impulsively on those feelings, particularly on a first date. She recognizes the potential wrongness of giving in so quickly, battling her instincts with repeated declarations that she “won’t” make a move, fueled by anxieties about his perception and the fear of regret. The song captures a moment of raw vulnerability and uncertainty, showcasing the artist's message of cautious restraint and the complicated emotions involved when attraction sparks unexpectedly during a vulnerable situation – ultimately highlighting the difficulty in surrendering to immediate desire.

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