Lyrics
i got no regrets in my mind,
i know you’re wondering why,
i guess i gave you the signs, oh...
you can call me all that you like,
i’m not gon pick up the line,
why don’t i just hit ‘decline’, oh...
i’m not tryna hit the rewind,
honestly i’d rather skip time.
it was fun, sometimes it felt right.
but your brain don’t work the same as mine.
i hope that you find someone who likes ya,
i hope that she don’t write mean songs about ya,
i hope that she meets all your expectations,(expectations)
i hope that she can find a way to love ya,
i hope that she can cope with all your anger.
i hope that you fall-in-love on the first date,
(the first date)
everytime i walk down the street,
i catch you following me.
it’s time to go and be free,
(go be free)
i’ve said it once and i’ll say it twice,
this is my final goodbye,
i don’t wanna see you cry,
(this time)
i’m not tryna hit the rewind,
honestly i’d rather skip time.
it was fun, sometimes it felt right.
but your brain don’t work the same as mine.
(chorus)
i hope that you find someone who likes ya,
i hope that she don’t write mean songs about ya,
i hope that she meets all your expectations,(expectations)
i hope that she can find a way to love ya,
i hope that she can cope with all your anger.
i hope that you fall-in-love on the first date,
(the first date)
ah, ah
i hope that she kinda find a way to love you,
to love you,
i hope that she can find a way to love you
i hope that she can cope with all your anger
i hope that you fall in love on the first date
the first date
*giggle*
oh yeah
Queensland Music Award (QMA) Finalist song “First Date” by Abi Muir is a high-energy electro-pop track that channels the emotional turbulence of a breakup into a danceable anthem. With its pulsating beats and Abi’s soaring vocals, the song delivers a cathartic blend of empowerment and youthful sarcasm. The track's production enhances its vibrant, electronic pop sound.
The lyrics carry a really layered emotional journey - on the surface it feels light and cheeky, but underneath there’s closure, clarity, and quiet strength.
At its core, the dominant feeling is emotional detachment after a messy or incompatible relationship. Lines like “I got no regrets in my mind” and “I’m not gon pick up the line” show someone who has fully processed things and is no longer emotionally hooked. There’s a sense of finality, this isn’t a dramatic breakup, it’s a decided one.
There’s also a strong thread of self-assurance and independence. She’s not second-guessing herself or romanticising the past. “I’m not tryna hit the rewind… I’d rather skip time” suggests she values her peace more than revisiting something that didn’t truly work.
At the same time, the chorus introduces a tone that’s almost sweet but with an edge of irony. Repeating “I hope that you find someone…” sounds kind on the surface, but when paired with lines like “cope with all your anger” and “don’t write mean songs about ya,” it reveals subtle resentment and emotional honesty. It’s like she’s wishing him well but also exposing why she had to leave.
There’s also a feeling of being emotionally drained or even slightly unsettled, especially in lines like “I catch you following me”. That adds a hint of discomfort or lingering tension, suggesting the relationship may not have ended cleanly on his side.
By the end, especially with the playful giggle, the energy shifts into empowerment with a touch of sass. It feels like she’s reclaimed control of the narrative no longer hurt, just aware, a little amused, and completely done.
In short:
The song blends closure, independence, subtle bitterness, and empowerment wrapped in a bright, almost playful pop delivery that contrasts with the emotional depth underneath.