First Day Of My Life

Bright Eyes

About First Day Of My Life

"First Day of My Life" is a single from the album I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by the American band Bright Eyes, released on March 21, 2005. The song reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart, and at least number 21 on the UK Indie Chart in 2009. The video was directed by John Cameron Mitchell. The song was listed at #266 on Pitchfork Media's "Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s". It can be heard in the 2007 film Elvis and Anabelle and the film The Bubble. It was also featured in an episode of NBC's Chuck (season 4, episode 23), titled "Chuck Versus the Last Details". It was also used in a 2012 Zillow commercial. James Corden selected this song as one of his favorite on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. Furthermore, it appears in the 2017 Netflix mini series Atypical (season 2, episode 6), the Showtime series Ray Donovan (season 6, episode 12) and in the CW series Roswell, New Mexico (season 1, episode 6). 


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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'd 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

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Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band founded by singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst. It consists of Oberst, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis, trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott, and a rotating lineup of collaborators drawn primarily from Omaha's indie music scene. more »

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Written by: Conor Oberst

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"First Day of My Life" is a track from the Bright Eyes album "I'm Wide Awake, It’s Morning," which was released in 2005 by Saddle Creek Records.
Song Duration
The song has the length of approximately 3 minutes and 9 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
Band Composition
Bright Eyes, led by Conor Oberst, had two other primary members, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott during "I'm Wide Awake, It’s Morning" production.
Genre
"First Day of My Life" can be categorized as folk and indie rock, genres that Bright Eyes are primarily associated with.
Song Popularity
Although it did not chart immediately after its release, it has since become one of Bright Eyes' most celebrated tracks. "First Day of My Life" is often considered to be the band's signature song.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics portray feelings of newfound love, conveying a sense of freshness and rejuvenity, as if starting life anew.
Music Video
The music video for "First Day of My Life," directed by John Cameron Mitchell, gained significant popularity. It features scenes of various couples listening to the song on a record player, capturing intimate and authentic moments.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "First Day of My Life," including the Australian singer and songwriter, Matt Corby, and the American singer-songwriter, Mac DeMarco.
Use in Popular Culture
The song has been used in popular TV shows and movies like "The Big C" and "Adam," which has helped to popularize the song and boost its recognition.
Public Reception
"First Day of My Life" has been widely praised for its simple but compelling lyrics, catchy melody, and emotional depth. It received positive reviews from music critics and listeners alike.

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