First Time Joy - Bob Mould

And we were children

We were so afraid

We built this dream

We built this dream

And when it woke you up at night

You had to find the meaning

So scared to watch it die

You were taking it apart

As soon as we looked through the dream

And all the things that led us to it

We have these needs, we have these needs

We have these needs

The things that brought us here

Not knowing what we’d find

We’re heading towards the other side

And all the people left behind

Talk it through and take good care

No matter what, I will be there

First time joy and last time pain

I listen to this old refrain

I wrap my heart in words you say

But all we cherish will decay

First time joy and last time pain

Here we go again