1st Things 1st
Navigating Priorities: Unraveling the Phantom Planet's 1st Things 1st Meaning
Lyrics
You should get your story straight, before I start to doubt it
You should ensure your account or explanation is coherent and consistent before I begin to question its validity.
'Cause if you've worn your lipstick off, I want to hear about it
If there's evidence (like lipstick wearing off) indicating something, I want you to explain it to me.
And telling me would be such a breeze, say it if you want to leave
Telling the truth about wanting to leave would be easy; just say it.
I think I'm getting the drift
I'm starting to understand the situation or your intentions.
You want some time with your friends, on the nights and weekends
You desire time with your friends during evenings and weekends, which we used to spend together.
You take the time for yourself both of us used to spend
You prioritize self-time that was previously for both of us.
Before you make it better, before you make it worse
Before you take action that could improve or worsen the situation,
First things first
Address the most important matters first.
I don't think it's an accident, you treat me like a dummy
Your treatment of me doesn't seem accidental; it feels deliberate.
Hold on, hold on
An expression signaling a pause or a need to slow down and consider.
Well I've been asking for the truth, at least just tell me something
I've been seeking honesty, even if it's just a portion of the truth.
Hold on, hold on
Similar to line 12, signaling a need to pause or wait.
And telling me would be such a breeze, let me know, don't let me be
It would be effortless for you to inform me; don't leave me in the dark.
It's almost too easy
It seems almost too simple or uncomplicated.
I'm holding you by the hand, more like the nape of your neck
I'm figuratively holding onto you firmly, indicating control or authority.
Why don't you draw up a list you have to frequently check?
Why don't you make a list of things you need to constantly check?
And put some things in order and lose it in your purse
Organize priorities and possibly hide them away, suggesting avoidance or secrecy.
First things first
Address the most crucial matters first.
I'm holding you by the hand, more like the nape of your neck
Reiteration of the control or authority in the relationship.
Well what your trouble is, you have to frequently check
An acknowledgment that there are issues that need constant monitoring.
And put some things in order and lose it in your purse
Similar to line 20, emphasizing organizing and potentially hiding things away.
First things first
Reiteration of addressing the most crucial matters first.
You spend all that time with your friends on every night and weekend
Repeated emphasis on time spent with friends, highlighting a shift in priorities.
You take the time for yourself both of us used to spend
Reiteration of prioritizing personal time over shared time.
Before you make it better, before you make it worse
Before taking action that could alter the situation positively or negatively,
First things
Emphasis on addressing the most important matters first, repeated for impact.
First things
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