Make Believe It's Your First Time by Carpenters is a tender and nostalgic song about rekindling romance and rediscovering the excitement of a first love. The song's narrative gently encourages a partner to approach their relationship with fresh eyes, as if experiencing every moment for the first time. Key themes include love, intimacy, and renewal. Poignant moments are sprinkled throughout the lyrics, such as the longing expressed in lines about holding each other and the invitation to feel the magic of a new beginning, despite being deeply familiar with one another.