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My 1st Song
100dBs feat. Jay-Z Lyrics
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Y'all wanna know why he don't flop
Let me tell you people why
Came from the bottom of the block I
When I was born, it was sworn, I was never gon' be shit
Had to pull the opposite out this bitch
Had to get my ride on
Eyes on the prize, Shawn knew I had to
Had to make moves like Olajuwon
Started out selling dimes and nicks
Graduated to a brick
No exaggeration, my infatuation with the strip
Legendary like a schoolboy
Crushin' merely nearly every every chick
Heavy shit, that's how schoolboy got whipped
And got left on some, Just Me, Myself and I
On some Trugoy shit
Had to go to a place of
To a place of no return
Had to play with fire and get burned
Only way the boy ever gon' learn
Had to lay way in the cut, til I finally got my turn
Now I'm on top in the spot that I earned
It's my life
It's my pain and my struggle
The song that I sing to you it's my everything
Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first
And my thirst is the same as when I came
It's my joy and my tears and the laughter it brings to me
It's my everything
Like I never rode in a limo
Like I just dropped flows to a demo
Like it's ninety-two again and
And I got O's in the rental
Back in the stu' again
No prob' living was a whole lot simpler
When you think back, you thought that
You would never make it this far, then you
Take advantage of the luck you handed
Or the talent, you been given
Ain't no, half stepping, ain't no, no slipping
Ain't no different from a block that's hitting
Gotta get it while the getting's good
Gotta strike while the iron's hot, before you stop
Then you gotta bid it, good riddance
Goodbye, this is my second major breakup
My first was, with a pager
With a hooptie, a cookpot, and the 'caine
This one's with the stu, with the stage, with the fortune
Maybe not the fortune, but certainly the fame
It's my life
It's my pain and my struggle
The song that I sing to you it's my everything
Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first
And my thirst is the same as when I came
It's my joy and my tears and the laughter it brings to me
It's my everything
Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first
And my thirst is the same as when I came
The song "My 1st Song" by 100dBs feat. Jay-Z is a reflection of the artist's journey to success. Jay-Z explains the story of his life and how he climbed his way to the top of the music industry. The first verse of the song talks about his humble beginnings, growing up in poverty, and struggling to make ends meet. He had to resort to drug dealing to earn his first bucks, but he didn't want to be known for that. Thus, he aimed higher and started to climb the ladder through hard work, determination and patience. He sees his success as a result of his motivation and unrelenting pursuit of his dreams.
The chorus of the song reiterates that the experiences he has gone through, both the struggles and the victories, and also the decisions he's made have contributed to who he is today. He treats every opportunity as a privilege that was earned through hard work and dedication. He is equally grateful for the highs and lows, as they have all molded him into the person he is today.
The second verse talks about how Jay-Z is never complacent in his journey and always seeks to be better. He looks back on how simplicity was the norm for him when he was starting, working in a small studio and driving an old car. But now, he has the luxuries most people dream of. He never forgets his roots and continues to push himself before he loses momentum. He is aware that success can quickly vanish if he doesn't continue to work hard.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all wanna know why he don't stop
Do you want to understand why I never stop?
Y'all wanna know why he don't flop
Do you want to understand why I never fail?
Let me tell you people why
Allow me to explain to you, everyone, the reason why
Came from the bottom of the block I
I come from the most difficult and challenging part of my neighborhood
When I was born, it was sworn, I was never gon' be shit
People already predetermined that I would never succeed since I was born
Had to pull the opposite out this bitch
I had to prove everyone wrong and show them the opposite of what they expected
Had to get my ride on
I had to start my journey to success
Eyes on the prize, Shawn knew I had to
I was determined and focused on achieving my goal, just like Shawn Carter (Jay-Z)
Had to had to get these chips
I had to acquire wealth and success
Had to make moves like Olajuwon
I had to make strategic and successful moves like basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon
Started out selling dimes and nicks
I began my journey selling small amounts of drugs (dimes and nicks)
Graduated to a brick
I advanced to selling larger quantities of drugs (a brick)
No exaggeration, my infatuation with the strip
I'm not exaggerating when I say that selling drugs became an obsession for me
Legendary like a schoolboy
I became very successful and well-known, like a legendary schoolboy
Crushin' merely nearly every every chick
I conquered and dominated over almost every woman I met
Heavy shit, that's how schoolboy got whipped
That's how I faced defeat and hard times, just like any other schoolboy
And got left on some, Just Me, Myself and I
I had no one to rely on but myself during those hard times
On some Trugoy shit
Similar to Trugoy from De La Soul, I had to find my own path to success
Had to go to a place of
I had to venture into a difficult and unfamiliar territory
To a place of no return
To a place where there was no turning back
Had to play with fire and get burned
I had to take risks and face the consequences of my actions
Only way the boy ever gon' learn
That's the only way I could learn and grow
Had to lay way in the cut, til I finally got my turn
I had to be patient and wait for my opportunity to come
Now I'm on top in the spot that I earned
Now I'm successful and on top of the industry due to the hard work and effort I put in
It's my life
This is my personal story
It's my pain and my struggle
This is about my hardships and struggles
The song that I sing to you it's my everything
This song is everything to me, it represents my life and who I am
Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first
I treat every opportunity as if it were the first or last, valuing each one equally
And my thirst is the same as when I came
I have the same hunger and drive as when I first began my journey
It's my joy and my tears and the laughter it brings to me
This song represents not only the hardships, but also the joy, laughter, and tears that came with my journey
Like I never rode in a limo
I still remember where I came from, as if I never experienced luxury
Like I just dropped flows to a demo
I still value and appreciate the beginnings of my music career
Like it's ninety-two again and
I still have the same energy and passion that I had in the early stages of my career in 1992
And I got O's in the rental
I remember the days when I had to rent cars, and the only thing I had was drugs (O's)
Back in the stu' again
I am back in the studio, where it all started
No prob' living was a whole lot simpler
Life used to be much simpler before fame and success
When you think back, you thought that
When you reflect on the past, you realize
You would never make it this far, then you
You never thought you would achieve this much, but then you
Take advantage of the luck you handed
You appreciate the opportunities and good fortune that came your way
Or the talent, you been given
You acknowledge and utilize the talent and skills that you possess
Ain't no, half stepping, ain't no, no slipping
You can't be lazy or careless if you want to continue succeeding
Ain't no different from a block that's hitting
My journey is no different from a drug block that's successful and thriving
Gotta get it while the getting's good
You must take advantage of the opportunity while it's available
Gotta strike while the iron's hot, before you stop
You must do everything in your power to succeed before the opportunity fades away
Then you gotta bid it, good riddance
Once the opportunity is gone, you must bid it farewell
Goodbye, this is my second major breakup
This is my second time experiencing a major turning point in my life
My first was, with a pager
The first one was when I had to let go of my drug-pushing days with a pager
With a hooptie, a cookpot, and the 'caine
I traded in my car, a cheap pot to cook drugs, and the drugs themselves
This one's with the stu, with the stage, with the fortune
The current turning point is saying goodbye to the studio, the stage, and the fortune I made from my music career
Maybe not the fortune, but certainly the fame
Perhaps not the wealth, but definitely the fame that came with my music career
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, GERMAIN DE LA FUENTE, OSCAR GERMAIN DE LA FUENTE MAUREIRA
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