Common – The First Time lyrics

I guess it was true, you were born before me
And I guess I bought it, the first time I saw it.
Do you know the air? In and out like the coffeepot?
My hands worn far from fair, are in no shape to touch your heart.

So please, leave me here, here amidst the breath of strangers
One could say that words are never clear
Maybe they’re only meant for our mouths to savor

These roads lead me there, break the clutch with a touch so kind
Flashing hazards where, I’ve decided to park my mind

So please, leave me here, here amidst the breath of strangers
One could say that words are never clear
Maybe they’re only meant for our mouths to savor

Do you know the air? In and out like the coffeepot?
My hands worn far from fair, are in no shape to touch your heart.

So please, leave me here, here amidst the breath of strangers
One could say that words are never clear
Maybe they’re only meant for our mouths to savor

And yes it was true you were born before me
And yes I bought it. The first time I saw it.