(biography paraphrased from Bio listed on http://www.cajointernational.com)
Birthday
Canton Jones Lyrics
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[Verse 1:]
I know you feel much lighter, so much brighter, game much tighter
But yo game done shifted, now you spit the scriptures to the sistas
People like man that's you? Lost some weight, got a new hairdo?
Naw, not my hair, not my shirt, 20 something years old, celebratin new birth.
Man, it's your birthday shawty, I understand why you be the crunkest in the party
Should've been dead, you're alive that's amazin'
Now you bout to spread it, tell all your people
Jesus Christ accepted everywhere like a Visa
Ray-Ray, Jon-Jon, Shay-Shay, Lisa
Deliver what you got to the hood like a pizza.
[Chorus:]
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
I'ma help you celebrate yo birthday shawty
[x2]
[Verse 2:]
1, 2, 1, 2
Now you saved and you look like new
Many called you are the chosen few, do your dance on the improptu.
Hay! What can I say? From ATL to the FLA
Evrythings gonna be okay, born again now it's yo birthday
[Pre-hook:]
That day, that day, that day
Took all yo sins away, not the same rearranged feel good
Now go tell everybody in the hood
Cause when they take one look at you
They gon say "He can save you, save me too"
You can be saved and still be hard, ride 32's and still love God
[Chorus:]
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
I'ma help you celebrate yo birthday shawty
[x2]
[Verse 3:]
Hay! Let's go get down. Party like you got a cap and gown.
People jealous they hate on you, but it's too late so what they gon do.
Hay! It's your birthday so, the things you did, you don't do no more
And he's got so many things in store, so everybody let's hit the floor
[Pre-hook:]
That day, that day, that day
Took all yo sins away, not the same rearranged feel good
Now go tell everybody in the hood
Cause when they take one look at you
They gon say "He can save you, save me too"
You can be saved and still be hard, ride 32's and still love God
[Chorus:]
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
It's yo birthday shawty
I'ma help you celebrate yo birthday shawty
[x2]
In "Birthday" by Canton Jones, the artist celebrates the birth of a new life in Christ. He acknowledges the change in behavior that comes with accepting Jesus Christ, transforming the individual from their old ways to a new, better version of themselves. Canton Jones starts the song by emphasizing how much happier and better the individual feels after accepting Christ. He mentions how people notice a change in their personality and appearance, and comments on how the person is now sharing their knowledge of Christ with others. The artist then transitions into a celebratory chorus, singing, "It's yo birthday shawty, I'ma help you celebrate yo birthday shawty." The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the idea that the individual has been born again in Christ like it is their birthday.
Through the song, Canton Jones encourages Christians to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. He believes that even though one can be saved, they can still live life to the fullest, "ride 32's," and still love God. Although the song is focused on the Christian faith, it is also a fun and upbeat party song, which brings together two very different aspects of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you feel much lighter, so much brighter, game much tighter
You feel great after embracing Christianity and it has positively affected multiple aspects of your life
But yo game done shifted, now you spit the scriptures to the sistas
You've changed and now you spread the Christian teachings to women
People like man that's you? Lost some weight, got a new hairdo?
People are surprised at how different you look after changing your lifestyle
Man, it's your birthday shawty, I understand why you be the crunkest in the party
It's your special day and you're the most energetic person at the party
Should've been dead, you're alive that's amazin', Now you bout to spread it, tell all your people
You're grateful to be alive and now you want to share your story with others
Jesus Christ accepted everywhere like a Visa
Jesus is universally accepted like a visa
Deliver what you got to the hood like a pizza.
Deliver the word of God to the community like a pizza delivery person
Now you saved and you look like new, Many called you are the chosen few, do your dance on the improptu.
You've been saved and transformed and people recognize that you are part of the chosen ones, so celebrate and dance
Evrythings gonna be okay, born again now it's yo birthday
Now that you've been born again, everything will be alright and this day is significant to celebrate your new life
Took all yo sins away, not the same rearranged feel good, Now go tell everybody in the hood
Christianity has freed you from sin and you feel renewed, and now you must share the good news with everyone
You can be saved and still be hard, ride 32's and still love God
You can still enjoy worldly things and not compromise your faith
Party like you got a cap and gown
Celebrate your transformation like you're graduating from school
People jealous they hate on you, but it's too late so what they gon do
People may be envious of you but it doesn't matter because you're happy with your new life
It's your birthday so, the things you did, you don't do no more, And he's got so many things in store, so everybody let's hit the floor
On your special day, you reflect on your past life and how much you've changed through faith, and now it's time to celebrate and praise God
Contributed by Jason K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.