First

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About First

"First" is a song by American indie rock band Cold War Kids. The song was written by the band and produced by Lars Stalfors and Dann Gallucci. It was the second and final single off their fifth album Hold My Home (2014) and was released on February 17, 2015. The song garnered a positive reception from music critics. "First" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, becoming the band's highest charting single. A music video was made for the single and was released on January 12, 2015. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 digital copies in the United States. 


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2014
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Cheated and lied, broken so bad
You made a vow, never get mad
You played the game, though it’s unfair
They’re all the same, who can compare?
First you lose trust, then you get worried
Night after night, bar after club
Dropping like flies, who woke you up?
On the front lawn, sprinklers turn on
It’s not your house, where’d you go wrong?
First you get hurt, then you feel sorry

Flying like a cannonball, falling to the earth
Heavy as a feather when you hit the dirt
How am I the lucky one
I do not deserve to wait around forever when you were there first

First you get hurt, then you feel sorry
There comes a time in a short life
Turn it around, get a rewrite
Call it a dark night of the soul
Ticking of clocks, gravity’s pull
First you get close, then you get worried

Flying like a cannonball, falling to the earth
Heavy as a feather when you hit the dirt
How am I the lucky one, I do not deserve
To wait around forever when you were there first
First you get hurt, then you feel sorry

You’re growing silent, the silent treatment
It’s not inviting now, but don’t deny what you meant
You get excited, you get excited
You got a feeling, oh, at least you can pretend
You wanna light it, you wanna light it
You wanna light it now, the candle from both ends
You get excited, you get excited

Flying like a cannonball, falling to the earth
Heavy as a feather when you hit the dirt
How am I the lucky one?
I do not deserve to wait around forever when you were there first
Flying like a cannonball, falling to the earth
Heavy as a feather when, you hit the dirt
How am I the lucky one?
I do not deserve to wait around forever when you were there first

First you get close, then you get worried
First you get close, then you get worried
First you get close, then you get worried
First you get close, then you get worried

You wanna light it, you wanna light it
You wanna light it now, the candle from both ends
You wanna light it, you wanna light it
You wanna light it now, the candle from both ends

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Cold War Kids

Cold War Kids are an American indie rock band from Long Beach, California. Band members are Nathan Willett (vocals, piano, guitar), Dann Gallucci, Matt Maust (bass guitar), and Matt Aveiro (drums, percussion). Jonnie Russell was previously with the band (guitar, vocals, keyboards). more »

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Written by: Dann Gallucci, Matthew Maust, Nathan Willett, Joe Plummer, Matthew Schwartz

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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8 facts about this song

Release & Popularity
"First" by Cold War Kids was released in 2014 as part of their album "Hold my Home." The song gained widespread recognition, and is considered one of the biggest hits by the band.
Charting Success
It reached no. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2015, making it the band's most successful song to date.
Music Video
The music video of "First" was released in February, 2015. It shows the band performing the song on a tilted room, demonstrating the chaos in the lyrics.
Lyrics & Theme
The lyrics of the song depict struggle with success and how often people may need to fail first before finding success.
Accolades
The song was nominated for Best Song in a Video at Berlin Music Video Awards in 2016.
Usage in Media
"First" by Cold War Kids has been used in many TV shows, including "The Blacklist," "Suits," "Lucifer," and "Grey's Anatomy," further cementing its popularity.
Live Performances
The band often plays "First" as the closing song in their live performances due to its soaring popularity.
Band's Perspective
According to the band, "First" was a breakthrough, both creatively and commercially, which led them to more explorative soundscapes in their further releases.

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