“Safety First” is a break-up song that Left at London described as “a doozy to write.” As of January 2022, she considers it her second favorite song from her own discography.
[Intro: Vera Much]
I know I should be glad you found me
That's why I’m glad you found me
I just want you safe and sound
I just need your arms around me
I just need your arms around me
I just need you around me
I hope that you get there
I hope when you get there
I hope that you'll ask about me
I hope you find out about me
Everything you wanna find
I hope they can tell you 'bout me
I hope that you have time
I know you need your time
You know I’d never lie
Except for when I lie on you in the night
I know it's alright 'cause you say it's alright
[Chorus: Left at London]
I write for no one in particular
I sing for someone I may never meet but
I would like to smile again
I would like to kiss somebody and cry
[Verse: Left at London]
I give my heart out only for it to break
I fell in love, it's a beginner's mistake
She told me "you can paint your anger
But try to get my good side as well"
But I'm running out of things to say
I don't need you but I need you
If this the new you, what did I teach you
Saw you at the party but I couldn’t reach you
Said I missed you, you said "good to see you"
And I wish I could recover
I don’t love you anymore
Yet I don't know if I could love again
But the crowds want a love song
But it doesn’t feel honest now the love's gone
[Chorus: Left at London]
I write for no one in particular
I sing for someone I may never meet but
I would like to smile again
I would like to kiss somebody and cry
I write for no one in particular
I sing for someone I may never meet but
I would like to smile again
I would like to kiss somebody and cry
[Bridge: Left at London]
But I haven't felt that way in so long
And a love like ours was such a pleasant one
But honestly my trust in love has faltered
And now all I have's regrets and gratitude
And if falling in love is all that it takes
To make you love the world
You’ll be bitter when they go
Because even infinity in its entirety
Still can turn to nothingness
When it's multiplied by zero
[Refrain: Left at London]
I should be patient, I should be kind
But I don't have energy anymore
I shouldn't envy, I shouldn't boast
But I don't have energy anymore
I shouldn't seek the love for myself
But I don't know how I could call it a day
I guess my love is conditional
I guess it's harder to give it away
I should be patient, I should be kind
But I don't have energy anymore
I shouldn't envy, I shouldn't boast
But I don't have energy anymore
I shouldn't seek the love for myself
But I don't know how I could call it a day
I guess my love is conditional
I guess it's harder to give it away
I should be patient, I should be kind (I write for no one)
But I don't have energy anymore (In particular)
I shouldn't envy, I shouldn't boast (I sing for someone)
But I don't have energy anymore (I may never meet but)
I shouldn't seek the love for myself (I would like to)
But I don't know how I could call it a day (Smile again)
You knew your love was conditional (I would like to)
Why did you promise to stay?
Safety First was written by Vera Much & Left at London.
Safety First was produced by Left at London.
Left at London released Safety First on Thu Aug 27 2020.