For the First Time
Steve Wariner · Two Teardrops [Capitol] [1999]
Are those your eyes
Is that your smile
I've been looking at you forever
Yet I never saw you before
Are these your hands
Holding mine
Now I wonder how I could've been so blind
And for the first time
I am loking in your eyes
For the first time
I'm seeing who you are
I can't believe how much I see
When you're looking back at me
Now I understand what love is, love is
For the first time
Can this be real
Can this be true
Am I the person I was this morning
And are you the same you
It's all so strange
How can it be
All along this love grows right in front of me
And for the first time
I am looking in your eyes
For the first time
I'm seeing who you are
I can't believe how much I see
When you're looking back at me
Now I understand what love is, love is
For the first time
Such a long time ago
I had given up on finding this emotion ever again
But you're here with me now
Yes I found you somehow
And I've never ever been so sure
And for the first time
I am looking in your eyes
For the first time
I'm seeing who you are
I can't believe how much I see
When you're looking back at me
Now I understand what love is, love is
For the first time
For the first time...
For the First Time
Steve Wariner's "For the First Time" stands as a defining track from his 1999 album Two Teardrops, capturing the raw vulnerability of early country-pop. Released during a pivotal era for the genre, the song blends traditional storytelling with polished production, showcasing Wariner's signature ability to convey deep emotion through melody and vocal delivery. As a centerpiece of his discography, the recording exemplifies the acoustic-driven sound that characterized late 90s country music, resonating with listeners seeking authentic connection in his work. The track remains a testament to his skill in crafting narratives that explore personal growth and new beginnings without relying on explicit lyrical exposition.