For the First Time

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About For the First Time

"For the First Time" is a song by Irish pop rock band The Script. Written by band members Danny O'Donoghue and Mark Sheehan, the song was released on 20 August 2010 as the lead single from the band's second studio album Science & Faith. It debuted at number one on the Irish Singles Chart, becoming The Script's first number-one single. The Wanted covered this song live on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and used that version in their EP Lose My Mind


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She's all laid up in bed with a broken heart
While I'm drinking Jack all alone in my local bar
And we don't know how we got into this mad situation
Only doing things out of frustration

Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
She needs me now but I can't seem to find a time
I've got a new job now in the unemployment line
And we don't know how we got into this mess it's a gods test
Someone help us 'cause we're doing our best

Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
But we're gonna start by drinking old cheap bottles of wine
Sit talking up all night
Saying things we haven't for a while, a while yeah
We're smiling but we're close to tears
Even after all these years
We just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time

She's in line at the dole with her head held high
While I just lost my job but didn't lose my pride
But we both know how we're gonna make it work when it hurts
When you pick yourself up you get kicked to the dirt

Trying to make it work but man these times are hard
But we're gonna start by drinking old cheap bottles of wine
Sit talking up all night
Doing things we haven't for a while, a while yeah
Smiling but we're close to tears
Even after all these years
We just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time

Drinking old cheap bottles of wine
Sit talking up all night
Saying things we haven't for a while, a while yeah
We're smiling but we're close to tears
Even after all these years
We just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time
For the first time
Oh, for the first time
Yeah, for the first time
Just now got the feeling that we're meeting
For the first time

Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby
Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby

Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby

Oh these times are hard
Yeah they're making us crazy
Don't give up on me baby

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The Script

The Script are an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 2001. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008, featuring the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK. Their second album, Science & Faith, was released in September 2010, and contains the hit songs "For the First Time" and "Nothing". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK, and number three on the US Billboard 200. Their third album #3 was released in the UK on 10 September 2012, charting at number 2 in its first week. more »

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Written by: Daniel John O'Donoghue, Mark Anthony Sheehan

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12 facts about this song

Album Details
"For the First Time" is the lead single from The Script's second studio album, "Science & Faith".
Release Information
The song was released on August 20, 2010, by RCA Records and Sony Music.
Chart Performance
It reached the number one position on the Irish Singles Chart, becoming The Script's first number-one single.
UK Chart Success
The song was also a big hit in the UK, breaking into the top ten and peaking at position No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
US Billboard Ranking
In the United States, "For the First Time" peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the band members Danny O'Donoghue and Mark Sheehan, along with producer Steve Kipner.
Song's Theme
The emotional song talks about a couple struggling through hard times, ultimately leading them to drink "for the first time".
Music Video
The music video for the song was shot in Manhattan Beach, California, and was directed by Charles Mehling.
Live Performances
The Script has performed "For the First Time" live many times, including on television shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Acclaim and Success
The song has since become one of The Script's most successful and popular tracks, regularly played on radio stations worldwide.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song since its release, reflecting its popularity and influence in the music industry.
Award Nominations
"For the First Time" was nominated for the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category at the 2011 Ivor Novello Awards.

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