Falling For the First Time
Barenaked Ladies
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I'm so cool, too bad I'm a loser I'm so smart, too bad I can't get anything figured out I'm so brave, too bad I'm a baby I'm so fly, that's probably why it feels just like I'm falling for the first time I'm so green, it's really amazing I'm so clean, too bad I can't get all the dirt off me (all the dirt off me) I'm so sane, it's drivin' me crazy It's so strange I can't believe it feels just like I'm falling for the first time Anyone perfect must be lying Anything easy has it's cost Anyone plain can be lovely Anyone loved can be lost What if I lost my direction What if I lost a sense of time What if I nursed this infection Maybe the worst is behind It feels just like I'm falling for the first time It feels just like I'm falling for the first time I'm so chill no wonder it's freezing I'm so still I just can't keep my fingers out of anything (fingers out of anything) I'm so thrilled to finally be failing I'm so done, turn me over cause it feels just like I'm falling for the first time Anything plain can be lovely Anything loved can be lost Maybe I lost my direction What if our love is the cost Anyone perfect must be lying Anything easy has it's cost Anyone plain can be lovely Anyone loved can be lost What if I lost my direction What if I lost a sense of time What if I nursed this infection Maybe the worst is behind Maybe the worst is behind
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Written by: Ed Robertson, Steven Page
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background Info"Falling for the First Time" is a song by the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies. It is one of the band's most famous songs and showcases their unique sound that combines humor, wit and indie rock.
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Album DetailsThe song appeared on their sixth studio album, "Maroon," which was released in 2000. The band adopted a more mature sound for this album, evidenced by the lyrics and composition of "Falling for the First Time."
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Commercial Success"Falling for the First Time" received widespread commercial success. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 and No. 2 on the Canada AC chart. It was a considerable single from the "Maroon" album, which sold well over a million copies.
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Genre and InfluencesThe song is classified as alternative rock and pop. Band members have cited a wide range of influences, from the Beatles to Bob Dylan, which you can hear in the chord progressions and lyrical themes of "Falling for the First Time."
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Lyrics and ThemesThe lyrics of "Falling for the First Time" have been interpreted variously. One popular interpretation is that the song is about making mistakes and learning from them.
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Music VideoThe music video for “Falling for the First Time” uniquely features morphing animation, showing the band members in various unpredictable situations, reflecting the song’s theme of unforeseen circumstances and risks.
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Live PerformancesFans love the energy of "Falling for the First Time," and the band often includes it in their live performances. It has become a kind of sing-along anthem at concerts.
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Song ReviewsMusic critics have generally praised "Falling for the First Time." They often laud its catchy melody, the band's harmonized vocals, and the playful yet poignant lyrics.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was mainly written by two of the band's members, Ed Robertson and Steven Page. They shared songwriting duties for most of the band's lead singles.
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Chart Performance"Falling for the First Time" peaked at No. 19 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 7 on the Canadian Singles Chart. It held strong chart positions for several weeks, reflecting its popularity.
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