First

First tends to come right ahead of second.

First first
In fact, simple logic dictates that first always comes on top of second.

When does first not come before second?
The issue of first not coming before second is a very interesting one by some accounts. Some have suggested:

Magic

 * Magic!

Advanced Mental Processes and Spatial metaphoric Imaging
Examples include:
 * Bimbo-class thought
 * Human restriction
 * Language restriction
 * Human error
 * Impossibly Structured logic