The 1st Move Songtext
von Chris Albery-Jones

I suck at small talk
I′ve got no chat up lines
I never was one of those full-of-myself guys
But in my life, I've done alright
With this missing ability
Though my success, I must confess
Had not a lot to do with me, so...

Thank god for girls who make the first move
Braving the scathing looks foisted on you
Sweeping the patriarchy to the side
Without you I′d be home alone every night


My life was like
One of those discos at 13
With "Careless Whisper"
Blasting out the school canteen
The hours there, on plastic chairs
With hope fuelled by naivety
'Til home I went, amid the stench
Of ungrabbed opportunity. So...

Thank god for girls who make the first move
Blazing the trail I was too timid to
Tossing the gender rule book on the fire
Without you I'd be home alone every night

I′m afraid
I′ve got no wisdom to impart
No special moves that you can use
To steal her heart
No, I refer you back to her
She chalked up the victory
Though maybe I don't qualify
As that much of a trophy - no, so...


Thank god for girls who make the first move
Warrior souls I owe happiness to
Kicking the patriarchy in the eye
Without you I′d be on my own
A hole shaped like you in my home
Singular, solo, alone
Every night