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Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life [Official Music Video]
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst
Vocals
Jesse Harris
Jesse Harris
Guitar
Tim Luntzel
Tim Luntzel
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Conor Oberst
Conor Oberst
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mike Mogis
Mike Mogis
Mixing Engineer
Doug Van Sloun
Doug Van Sloun
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
This is the first day of my life
Swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach
[Verse 2]
Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
And I don't know where I am, I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go
[Verse 3]
And so I thought I'd let you know
Yeah, these things take forever, I especially am slow
But I realized that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home
[Verse 4]
Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed
You felt as if you just woke up
[Verse 5]
And you said
This is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care, I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy
[Verse 6]
So if you wanna be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery
[Verse 7]
Besides, maybe this time is different
I mean, I really think you like me
Written by: Conor M Oberst

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