The First Time

[Verse 1] I put on my makeup, spray my perfume Sat on the front porch, waitin' on you Said we would catch up 'cause it had been awhile I hate to admit it, but my hands are shakin' Barely breathin', heart is racin' Looks like feelings don't always change their minds [Pre-Chorus] But you never called, never showed up Guess some things never change And just like livin' in a flashback You let me down again [Chorus] And that's why the past should be the past Far behind, back of mind, out of the way Let the memories burn and crash 'Cause sittin' here lookin' at the driveway Is just tearin' my heart back in half Like nothing's changed except the time that's passed And that's why goodbye should mean goodbye The first time The first time [Verse 2] I should know better, hate that I still cry Lookin' like a fool here watchin' for headlights And kickin' myself for believin' in you again I bet you're out drinkin' with a new blonde And tellin' her whatever's playin' is her song And helpin' her up into your Chevy instead [Pre-Chorus] Even when you don't have me You can still be the one to hurt me It must feel good to know That I'm still holdin' on to lettin' go [Chorus] And that's why the past should be the past Far behind, back of mind, out of the way Let the memories burn and crash 'Cause sittin' here lookin' at the driveway Is just tearin' my heart back in half Like nothing's changed except the time that's passed And that's why goodbye should mean goodbye The first time Mmm, the first time [Chorus] And that's why the past should be the past Far behind, back of mind, out of the way Let the memories burn and crash 'Cause sittin' here lookin' at the driveway Is just tearin' my heart back in half Like nothing's changed except the time that's passed And that's why goodbye should mean goodbye So now I'm lettin' you go just like I should've tried The first time Oh, the first time