First Date Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In the car, I just can't wait
To pick you up on our very first date
Is it cool if I hold your hand?
Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?
Do you like my stupid hair?
Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear?
I'm just scared of what you think
You make me nervous, so I really can't eat

[Chorus]
Let's go, don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever

[Verse 2]
When you smile, I melt inside
I'm not worthy for a minute of your time
I really wish it was only me and you
I'm jealous of everybody in the room
Please don't look at me with those eyes
Please don't hint that you're capable of lies
I dread the thought of our very first kiss
A target that I'm probably gonna miss

[Chorus]
Let's go, don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Chorus]
Let's go, don't wait
This night's almost over
Honest, let's make
This night last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever
Forever and ever
Let's make this last forever

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About

Genius Annotation

As the title suggests, this song is about two people’s first date together. One of them is self-conscious and nervous about what the other thinks, but enjoys the excitement and wishes to savor the night for as long as possible.

“First Date” is the second single from 2001’s TOYPAJ and placed on charts internationally, including peaking at #6 on US Billboard’s Alternative Songs.

The song’s music video takes place in the 1970s and features the band members in character dressed in stereotypical 70s fashion, driving around in a Volkswagen van, and having a good time, often at the expense of others. The video parodies and pays homage to the pop group The Bee Gees and the 1993 comedy Dazed and Confused, which follows high-schoolers in 1976. It also features cameos from fellow pop-punkers Jordan Pundik and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did ​​blink-182 say about "First Date"?
Genius Answer

In the official program for the band’s 2001 TOYPAJ tour, Tom wrote:

Every dude gets nervous whether we admit it or not. I thought about the first date I had with my lady and put every one of those feelings in this song. I always envy girls. If they want a kiss, it’s super easy, they just open their face and do it. For a guy, you have to hope to God she wants one. If not, you are a chump and you go home a wounded soldier. Has anyone ever kissed someone with bad breath? Don’t ever kiss someone who eats dog shit.

Why is Mark called "Spaulding" and Tom called "Boomer" in the music video?
Genius Answer

There’s no official publicly-stated reason. They used to play a lot with nicknames back in the day, those are probably some of them.

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