Raw, reflective, and painfully honest, “First Last Time” dives deep into the cycle of addiction, fueled by that familiar lie we tell ourselves about “just one more”. Written during a late-night session at Damon Albarn’s Studio 13, the track captures the spark of first temptation and the slow realization that there’s no such thing as a harmless beginning. Produced by Nick Mills, the song blends Malaki’s sharp lyrical storytelling with playful, textured production. “First Last Time” is confession and cautionary tale, a haunting portrait of chasing the high that never really ends.
