First impressions, the lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know
Talking 'bout the first impressions, the lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know, I know, yeah girl

Now this might sound like some square advice
But it pays to be kind and nice (yeah,yeah)
Now I don't mean for you to be no fool
All I'm saying is for you to play it cool (play it cool)
Carry yourself like a man (like a man)
And always try to understand (try to understand)
And don't forget to give her respect
And then you can demand respect

Talking 'bout the first time, the lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know
Come on, come on
First impressions, the lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know

Listen to me right now
The first time you take her out
Let her know what love is all about
And when you talk use common sense
You've got to win her confidence
If you make out the very first night
Make sure you've got your game tight
And when she's home all alone
You can even call her on the telephone

Ooh, yeah yeah
First impressions, the lasting impressions
I know, I know,(come on, come on, come on, hey hey)
First impressions, the lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know, yeah

Come on now
Hey let me put something on your mind (hey, hey)
You may not get a second time
You must be fast, you can't be slow
So start rappin' from the word say go
And let her know your love is true
And she can depend on you
And when she's by herself she won't turn to no one else,
mama used to tell me 'bout the first time the last yeah
I know, I know, I know
Yeah, talking 'bout the first time
First impressions, the lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know

My mama would say "Brush your teeth and comb your hair,
pick out something nice to wear (sho'nuff baby),
try your best to pick her up on time (don't be late),
don't use that old corny line (no)
This way you can calm her fears (yeah, hey)
Let her know you won't bring her tears
Then she'll give all her love to you
Yes she'll give it all to you (yeah)

First impressions are lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know, yeah, yeah, yeah

First impressions are lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know

[musical interlude] Hey girl, yeah

You see I want you to know, to know I'm talking 'bout the first time
I know, yeah girl, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey baby
First impressions, are lasting impressions
I know, I know, I know, yeah