The song "First to Cry" by House of Lords is about a person who has been hurt by their partner and is now facing the end of their relationship. The lyrics express the singer's defiance and strength in the face of heartbreak. The song begins with the narrator telling their partner not to try too hard to let them down easy, as they believe they can handle the pain. They express that they won't fall apart the moment their partner leaves. The narrator acknowledges their partner's apology but warns that they will regret leaving and that they will be sorrier than they realize. The chorus emphasizes the narrator's confidence and insists that their partner take a good look at the love they are leaving behind. The narrator is certain that their partner will come to regret their decision and that they will be the one to suffer, not the narrator. The lyrics suggest that the partner's actions will come back to haunt them and that karma will catch up to them. The second verse reiterates the idea that what goes around comes around and that the partner had it coming. The narrator advises their partner to think carefully before leaving, as they will carry regret for the rest of their life. The bridge of the song suggests that the situation is not over and that the partner will eventually return to the narrator. The line "This show ain't over, this ain't the final act, baby, you'll be back" implies that the partner will realize their mistake and come running back to the narrator. The narrator confidently asserts that they will be waiting and will see their partner's return. Overall, "First to Cry" by House of Lords is a defiant and empowering song about a person who refuses to be the first to break down and cry over a failed relationship. They believe that their partner will deeply regret leaving and that they will ultimately be the one suffering the most.
