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First World Problem Child
Stray From the Path feat. Sam Carter Lyrics


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Every rich white kid's got something to say
Shut the fuck up

First world problem child
Yo, you lost your way

Born on easy street
Never step foot on MLK
Easy living in your position
With a white last name



Preconditioned to be the villain
Another suburban day

Every rich white kid's got something to say
Shut the fuck up
(First world problem child)

Fortunate and favored
You spit the same old flavor
You can use a taste of another race
What's it like to be your neighbor?
Knock knock, coming in hot
We don't need the key, we can break the lock
Yo your gated house, show the sheltered, the real shit
Bring the mother fucking truth out

First world problem child
Step in their shoes, and walk a mile

I'm a surgeon with a switch blade
I'll cut you, see if you still bleed
You wouldn't know a problem
'Cause you got everything you need
I got iron in my arteries
You got a wall between yourself and reality

Show the sheltered, the real shit
Bring the mother fucking truth out

Every rich white kid's got something to say
Shut the fuck up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stray From The Path Sam Carter's song "First World Problem Child" are an acerbic criticism of rich, privileged white kids who complain about their lives while being unable to empathize with the struggles of others. The song calls for these individuals to step outside their sheltered existence and acknowledge the realities of the world. The opening line "Every rich white kid's got something to say, shut the fuck up" is a direct message to those who speak without understanding or consideration for others.


The chorus "First world problem child, yo, you lost your way" suggests that the privileged have become complacent and disconnected from the world around them. They have lost their sense of empathy and concern for others due to their easy lives. The line "born on easy street, never step foot on MLK" refers to the fact that many of these individuals grew up in affluent neighborhoods, far removed from the poor and marginalized communities that Martin Luther King Jr. fought for. The song accuses these individuals of being "preconditioned to be the villain" due to their lack of awareness of the struggles of others.


The lyrics of "First World Problem Child" end with a call to action. The idea that those with privilege must step into the shoes of others is underscored by the line "step in their shoes and walk a mile". The song suggests that only by leaving their sheltered existence and actively engaging with the world can these individuals begin to understand the real issues that people face. The song ends with a repetition of the first line, "Every rich white kid's got something to say, shut the fuck up", emphasizing the need for a change in attitude.


Line by Line Meaning

Every rich white kid's got something to say
This line refers to how privileged white kids always have an opinion to share. It is a comment on their entitlement and tendency to speak over others.


Shut the fuck up
This line is a direct and forceful way of telling privileged people to be quiet and listen to other perspectives.


First world problem child
This refers to privileged people who only have trivial issues to complain about, as opposed to real problems faced by people in other parts of the world.


Yo, you lost your way
This is an admonishment against people who are so out of touch with reality that they can no longer understand the struggles of others.


Born on easy street
This line implies that some people are born into privilege and wealth, and they don't have to work for what they have.


Never step foot on MLK
This line comments on the fact that some privileged people have never experienced racism or been in contact with people who are different from them.


Easy living in your position
This line means that some people have it easy because of their positions of privilege and power.


With a white last name
This refers to the fact that people with white last names are often associated with privilege and have more power and opportunities than others.


Preconditioned to be the villain
This line comments on the fact that sometimes people from privileged backgrounds are perceived as villains because of their privilege and the societal advantages they have.


Another suburban day
This is a reference to how suburban life can be monotonous and uneventful for some people.


Fortunate and favored
This refers to people who are lucky enough to have advantages and opportunities in life that are not available to everyone else.


You spit the same old flavor
This means that privileged people often have the same perspectives and opinions, without considering perspectives that are different from theirs.


You can use a taste of another race
This line means that privileged people should try to understand different cultures and races to broaden their horizons and perspectives.


What's it like to be your neighbor?
This line is a challenge to privileged people to step out of their comfort zones and understand the experiences of people who are different from them.


Knock knock, coming in hot
This line means that people from different backgrounds are coming to demand change and to make those in positions of privilege uncomfortable.


We don't need the key, we can break the lock
This line is a declaration that those who have been denied access to opportunities will find a way to break the barriers that have been put in place to keep them out.


Yo your gated house, show the sheltered, the real shit
This line is a call for people to become more aware of the issues that people from marginalized communities face and to understand their struggles.


Bring the mother fucking truth out
This line is a demand for honesty and transparency, and a refusal to accept superficial or fake representations of reality.


Step in their shoes, and walk a mile
This line is a call for people to develop empathy and understand the struggles of those who are different from them.


I'm a surgeon with a switch blade
This line is a metaphor for how the truth can hurt, and how those who speak the truth can be seen as dangerous or threatening to the status quo.


I'll cut you, see if you still bleed
This line is a warning that those who speak the truth will be punished and made to suffer for challenging the status quo.


You wouldn't know a problem
This line is a reminder that privileged people don't understand the struggles of marginalized communities, and that they need to start listening to those who are different from them.


'Cause you got everything you need
This line means that people who are privileged have everything they need and don't have to worry about basic needs or survival, unlike those who are marginalized.


I got iron in my arteries
This line means that those who struggle and face systemic oppression have to be strong and resilient to survive and fight for change.


You got a wall between yourself and reality
This line refers to how privileged people are isolated and sheltered from the reality that marginalized communities face, and how they need to break down the wall of privilege to understand and empathize with others.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, KILLPHONIC
Written by: Thomas Williams, Dan Bourke, Andrew Dijorio, Anthony Altamura, Will Putney, ANDREW DI JORIO, ANTONIO ALTAMURA, WILLIAM SCOTT PUTNEY

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