“The First Time Forever Held Me”

“The First Time Forever Held Me” Performed by AI Tony Sanchez Written by 12Gauge858...Music [Intro – spoken, I thought forever was a word… something people said when love felt good. But tonight… forever got a heartbeat. Forever got warm hands. Forever wearing white… and she’s standing right in front of me. [Verse 1] Your daddy let go slow, like his fingers knew the cost. He kissed your hand one last time, then tried to smile through what he lost. I saw your mama press that tissue underneath her eyes. And I stood there trying to breathe while heaven walked down that aisle. Your veil brushed my shoulder, your perfume hit my chest. I felt my old life leave me when your head leaned on my left. And when the music started, I forgot who else was there. All I knew was your white dress moving soft through candle air. [Pre-Chorus] Your fingers slid through mine, like they already knew the way. I pulled you close and whispered, “Girl, I prayed for this day.” [Chorus] The first time forever held me, U were wrapped inside my arms. The whole room faded quiet, like God dimmed every star. I felt every lonely midnight turn around and set me free. Girl, I didn’t find forever… forever finally found me. Ohhh, the first time forever held me, U had tears in your eyes. And I knew the rest of my life started slow-dancing tonight. [Verse 2] Your lashes started trembling, you laughed and looked away. Said, “Tony, don’t you cry,” but baby, I was too late. My hand was on your lower back, where the buttons lined like pearls. And I kept asking God, “How You trust me with this girl?” Your bouquet on the table, my jacket on the chair. But my whole future was breathing right against me there. I felt your ring touch my finger when you held on tighter too. Like even your hand was saying, “I belong with U.” [Pre-Chorus 2] You laid your cheek against me, soft as a quiet vow. And I was trying not to fall apart while forever held me now. [Chorus] The first time forever held me, U were wrapped inside my arms. The whole room faded quiet, like God dimmed every star. I felt every lonely midnight turn around and set me free. Girl, I didn’t find forever… forever finally found me. Ohhh, the first time forever held me, U had tears in your eyes. And I knew the rest of my life started slow-dancing tonight. [Bridge When the kitchen light is flickering, and bills are on the floor, when we’re tired from the world but still choosing something more, I’ll remember how your makeup left a teardrop on my sleeve. How forever didn’t feel far away… it was breathing next to me. When our babies ask one day, “How did you know she was the one?” I’ll say, “Your mama held me close, and my running days were done.” [Final Chorus The first time forever held me, U were wrapped inside my arms. The whole room faded quiet, like God dimmed every star. I felt every broken road turn into gold beneath my feet. Girl, I didn’t chase forever… forever walked straight up to me. Ohhh, the first time forever held me, U were glowing in that white. And I knew the rest of my life started slow-dancing tonight. [Outro – soft fade, falsetto ad-libs] So keep your hand in mine, baby… don’t let this song end too fast. Let me memorize your heartbeat, let me hold what’s gonna last. ’Cause the first time forever held me… mmm… it looked like U in white. The first time forever held me… was tonight. [Fade out – Tony ad-libs] Forever held me… U held me… tonight… mmm… tonight…