First Day of My Life
The Rasmus
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Feel like I'm stoned Want to be alone, just for a while, unknown Weeks on the road a long way from home Just shut off the phone And you say I'll heal you, I'll always be yours And you say I'll kill you, if I do something wrong Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Still feels like the first time To stand here by your side Together regardless We'll walk through the darkness Still fells like the first day of my life Remember the times Together we swore, never give up this life Still hanging on, still going strong Here I belong And maybe I'm crazy But I just can't slow down And maybe I'm crazy But at least I'm still around Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Still feels like the first time To stand here by your side Together regardless We'll walk through the darkness Still fells like the first day of my life Feels like the first day of my life, (feels like the first day) Still feels like the first day of my life Still feels like the first time To stand here by your side Together regardless We'll walk through the darkness Still feels like the first day of my... Still feels like the first day of my... Still feels like the first day of my life
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Written by: AKI HAKALA, EERO HEINONEN, LAURI YLOENEN, PAULI RANTASALMI
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
General Fact"First Day of My Life" is a song by the Finnish rock band, The Rasmus.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on October 31, 2005.
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Album DetailsIt is part of their fifth studio album, "Hide from the Sun," which was released in 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the charts in many countries, including Germany where it topped the German singles chart for six weeks.
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Music Video FactThe song's music video was directed by Niklas Fronda and Fredrik Löfberg, of the Swedish company Baranga Film. It received an extensive rotation on music television and radio in Finland.
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Writing TeamThe song was written by band members Lauri Ylönen and Pauli Rantasalmi.
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Genre ClassificationThis song is categorized as alternative rock and pop-rock. It’s known for its heavy guitars and catchy choruses, which are hallmarks of these genres.
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Notable AchievementThe song was awarded Best International Song at the NRJ Radio Awards in 2006.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was used in a promo for Australian soap opera "Neighbours" in 2007.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics talk about starting over, possibly after a period of hardship or challenge, emphasizing the theme of rebirth and renewal referenced in the title “First Day of My Life”.
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Personal SignificanceThe Rasmus's vocalist, Lauri Ylönen, has stated in interviews that this song has a deep personal significance to him, as he wrote it about a turning point in his own life.
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Critic ReviewsThe song was generally well-received by critics, who praised its catchy chorus and emotional lyrics.
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ContinuityIt continued The Rasmus's streak of successful singles following their breakout international hit "In the Shadows".
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SalesThe single was certified Gold in Germany for selling over 150,000 copies.
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Music StyleThe song perfectly captures the band’s signature style, combining melodic elements with a moody rock sound, and showcases lead singer Lauri Ylönen’s distinctive vocal style.
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