The First Time

from Hi​-​Def Femme by Nomi Ruiz

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lyrics

I imagine it must be intimidating to fall for someone
The world tells you is wrong
To lust after something you’ve been taught to believe
Is abnormal
But that makes you feel free, fulfilled and alive
I used the believe love was weakness
But as I began to feel it for the first time
Really feel it
I realized that love was like death
Unavoidable and coming for all of us

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from Hi​-​Def Femme, released September 22, 2022
Ruiz, Nomi. “The Lingering Trauma of Searching for Love
as a Trans Youth” Jezebel.com, 9 Mar. 2017
Produced, Arranged & Mixed by Nomi Ruiz
Piano: Josh Werner

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Nomi Ruiz Brooklyn, New York

Nomi Ruiz broke boundaries as the first latina trans woman to perform on prestigious stages world-wide. She has collaborated with the likes of Anohni, Honey Dijon, Keinemusik, Sam Sparro, Todd Terry. Her original songs have been featured on The American Academy Awards, Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto and in campaigns for Mugler, Calvin Klein, Dior Homme and Tommy Hilfiger. ... more

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