The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Capturing Love's Essence: The First Glimpse of Your Face
Lyrics
The first time ever I saw your face
The speaker recalls the initial moment of seeing the person's face for the first time.
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
The speaker was captivated, perceiving the person as radiant, with eyes like the rising sun.
And the moon and the stars
The celestial bodies, such as the moon and stars, are metaphorically described as gifts bestowed by the person.
Were the gifts you gave
The person's presence is associated with giving light to the darkness and vastness of the skies.
To the dark, and the endless skies
Emphasizes the profound impact and significance of the person in the speaker's life.
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
The speaker vividly recounts the first kiss and the intense emotions experienced.
I felt the earth move in my hand
The physical sensation of the earth moving symbolizes the powerful, transformative nature of the kiss.
Like the trembling heart
The reference to a trembling heart and a captive bird conveys vulnerability and surrender in love.
Of a captive bird
The speaker acknowledges a sense of control or influence over the loved one's emotions.
That was there at my command, my love
Expresses the authority and depth of the speaker's love over the beloved.
And the first time ever I lay with you
Describes the emotional intimacy of the first time the speaker shared a bed with the person.
I felt your heart so close to mine
The physical closeness is reinforced by feeling the person's heart in proximity to the speaker's.
And I knew our joy
Anticipates that the joy derived from their connection will have a profound impact on the world.
Would fill the earth
Conveys the enduring nature of their happiness, extending until the end of time.
And last, till the end of time, my love
Reiterates the lasting and timeless quality of the love shared.
The first time ever I saw your face
A repetition of the initial line, underscoring the significance of the first encounter.
Your face, your face
Repetition emphasizing the visual impact of the person's face on the speaker.
Your face
Repetition, once again highlighting the unique and captivating quality of the person's face.
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