Falling for the First Time

Barenaked Ladies

About Falling for the First Time

"Falling for the First Time" is the third single by Canadian group the Barenaked Ladies from their 2000 album, Maroon. The song was composed by Steven Page and Ed Robertson. The song also appears on the band's 2001 compilation album, Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits and the soundtrack of the TV show, Malcolm in the Middle. Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the song was placed on the list of post-9/11 inappropriate titles distributed by Clear Channel.


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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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Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto. They are best known for their hit singles, "One Week", "The Old Apartment", "Pinch Me", "If I Had $1000000", "Brian Wilson"; as well as the theme for the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. They have won multiple Juno Awards and have been nominated for Grammy Awards. They are also known for their light-hearted, comedic performance style. Their live shows are known for humorous banter between songs and improvised raps/songs, both of which are staples at virtually eve… more »

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Written by: Ed Robertson, Steven Page

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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.
Album Details
The 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."
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.
Genre and Influences
The 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."
Lyrics and Themes
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
Fans 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.
Song Reviews
Music 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.
Songwriting Credits
The 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.
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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