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