Lyrics
One night in late July
Describes the setting, a night in late July, setting the scene for a significant event.
I saw you cross the room
Speaker notices someone crossing the room, sparking interest or attraction.
Then you asked me for a dance
The person asked the speaker for a dance, indicating a developing connection.
And I could hardly move (yeah)
The speaker feels nervous or overwhelmed by the encounter.
I'd never been so scared before,
Expresses the heightened fear or intensity of the moment.
Your touch was overwhelming
The touch of the person is described as powerful or intense.
Then you led me to the floor
The person leads the speaker to dance, deepening the connection.
And I swore I was dreaming
The speaker feels like they are dreaming, suggesting the surreal nature of the experience.
That night there was magic
Highlights the magical atmosphere of that particular night.
That night I was spellbound
Expresses the enchantment or captivation the speaker felt.
By your side, oh the first time
Describes a significant moment by the side of the person, the first time the speaker cried.
I cried, I cried
Reiterates the emotional impact of the experience, emphasizing tears.
Yes, you changed my life
Acknowledges that the person changed the speaker's life.
That night
Repeats the mention of the impactful night.
That night
Reiterates the significance of that particular night.
By your side, oh the first time
Recalls the emotions and tears from the first time by the person's side.
I cried, I cried
Reiterates the emotional impact of the experience, emphasizing tears.
This night changed my life
Highlights that the night changed the speaker's life.
We sat and talked all night
Describes a conversation that lasted all night, indicating a deep connection.
The starry sky above us
Sets the scene with a starry sky, adding a romantic element to the conversation.
You were nervous, I was shy
Describes the nervousness of the person and the speaker's shyness, typical of first love.
The butterflies of first love
Mentions the butterflies, a common metaphor for the excitement of first love.
Then I knocked on heaven's door
Metaphorically refers to a significant moment, knocking on heaven's door, likely the first kiss.
When you leaned in to kiss me
Describes a pivotal moment when the person leans in to kiss the speaker.
I'd never been left wanting more,
Expresses the speaker's desire for more, indicating a strong attraction.
Oh I was hardly breathing
Describes the intense feelings, almost breathless, in response to the kiss.
I want to have that night again
Expresses the speaker's desire to relive that special night.
I wanna know what might have been
Desires to explore what might have been, indicating a sense of longing.
First love just never ends,
Reflects on the lasting nature of first love, suggesting it never truly ends.
Oh why do I still miss him
Questions why the speaker still misses the person, hinting at unresolved feelings.
Now life has distanced us,
Acknowledges the passage of time and distance in the relationship.
That summer night's long gone
Indicates that the memorable summer night has passed, suggesting a change in circumstances.
But I still feel your lips
Despite the physical distance, the speaker still feels the person's presence through memories.
When I hear our old love song
Associates the person with an old love song, reinforcing the emotional connection.
I've changed a lot since then,
Acknowledges personal growth or change since that significant night.
But I still sit and wonder
Despite changes, the speaker still contemplates the past and wonders about alternate outcomes.
I'd like to know what might have been
Expresses the desire to know what could have happened if the summer love had endured.
If summer love had lingered
Ponders the hypothetical, wondering about the potential lingering of the summer love.
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