“The First Taste” shows Apple fantasizing about her would-be lover. It is a fantasy that cannot be realized without that crucial first step—an admission of love, physical or otherwise.
[Verse 1]
I lie in an early bed thinking late thoughts
Waiting for the black to replace my blue
I do not struggle in your web
Because it was my aim to get caught
But daddy longlegs, I feel
That I'm finally growing weary
Of waiting to be consumed by you
[Chorus]
Give me the first taste
Let it begin
Heaven cannot wait forever
Darling, just start the chase
I'll let you win
But you must make the endeavor
[Verse 2]
Oh, your love give me a heart contusion
Adagio breezes fill my skin with sudden red
Your hungry flirt borders intrusion
And I'm building memories
On things we have not said
[Breakdown]
Full is not heavy as empty
Not nearly my love
Not nearly my love
Not nearly
[Chorus]
Give me the first taste
Let it begin
Heaven cannot wait forever
Darling, just start the chase
I'll let you win
But you must make the endeavor
[Outro]
The first taste
Let it begin, heaven cannot wait forever
Start the chase, I'll let you win
But you must make the endeavor
The First Taste was written by Fiona Apple.
The First Taste was produced by Andrew Slater.
Fiona Apple released The First Taste on Tue Jul 23 1996.