Comes First
Jay1 Lyrics


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I been on the road all week, no sleep
'Cause I'm tryna make more than ends meet, yeah yeah
Tryna live like I'm free
Cah' you know that the money is where I gotta be, yeah yeah
Wanna link me at one
But you know I gotta hit a sesh at three
Spitting melodies so you know I'm living free
I even got time for me
In my bank, all these zeros
The best friends are the payloads
I can never switch on my migos
You don't even know what I been through
You know that my life is sweet
Dripping Alexander McQueen
Nothing in my life came free
I even left my teams
She just wanna get in my jeans

They just wanna get first
Know the grinding comes first
I don't know when we'll learn
Know the grinding comes first
They tryna cool, it won't work
Know the grinding comes first
All the money we burn, yeah
Know the grinding comes first
It comes first, yeah

I just wanna dap my baby, go for a drink
Girl, you're looking like a diamond when you're moving your hips
Everybody's doing parts, we just doing our ting
The way you brukking off your back, it's got me licking my lips
Other girls are getting jealous, they can never compare
And every time she's getting ready, I just give her a stare
Slim, thick, big back, girl, you're bad and you know it
And I know you got some talent, baby, come here and show it
They way you twerking that booty baby, I'm loving that motion
And if you're feeling a lil' horny, then I'ma grab you some lotion
Baby sipping my Hennessy, catch you sipping the potion
And we just get past the talking, and we go straight to the boning
Girl, you're the baddest (baddest)
And if you're chilling back with me, you're living lavish (lavish)
The way you're saucing got these other bitches spazzing
And I'ma keep you by my side becah' I got you

They just wanna get first
Know the grinding comes first
I don't know when we'll learn
Know the grinding comes first
They tryna cool, it won't work
Know the grinding comes first
All the money we burn, yeah
Know the grinding comes first
It comes first, yeah

Uh, uh
Same girls used to diss me
Now they in my DMs, wanna link me, uh
Them gyally tryna air the kid
I just got my money up and then I burnt the bridge, uh
No time for a pagan, you know I'm a paid one
With a sweet one and I'm giving her to JAY1
Hakkz done told you, we can go local
Brown-skin, peng ting baby, lemme come hold you

They just wanna get first
Know the grinding comes first
I don't know when we'll learn
Know the grinding comes first
They tryna cool, it won't work
Know the grinding comes first
All the money we burn, yeah
Know the grinding comes first

They just wanna get first
I don't no want no love




'Cause the grinding comes first
'Cause the grinding comes first

Overall Meaning

The song "Comes First" by JAY1 feat. Hakkz speaks about the struggles of making ends meet while pursuing their dreams. The lyrics imply that the artists have been on the road all week without sleep, trying to make more money to live a free life. The need for money is what drives them to work hard and pursue their passion for music. The lyrics convey that achieving success takes priority over everything else, including personal relationships. The artists are shown as being dedicated to their craft and focusing primarily on their music while struggling to maintain other aspects of their lives.


The song seems to be a reflection of the hip-hop/rap culture, which emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and staying true to oneself. The lyrics also talk about how the artists' success has attracted others who only want to be a part of their lives for their own gain, as opposed to genuine connections. Finally, the chorus emphasizes that the pursuit of success and money should always come first, and it's not worth compromising for anything else.


Line by Line Meaning

I been on the road all week, no sleep
I have been traveling for work for a whole week without resting.


'Cause I'm tryna make more than ends meet, yeah yeah
Because I am trying to earn more than enough to make ends meet.


Tryna live like I'm free
I am trying to live my life feeling free and not tied down by financial problems.


Cah' you know that the money is where I gotta be, yeah yeah
Because I know that making money is where I need to be to achieve financial freedom and security.


Wanna link me at one
You want to meet me at 1 pm.


But you know I gotta hit a sesh at three
But I have to attend a music session at 3 pm.


Spitting melodies so you know I'm living free
I am creating music with passion and freedom, which makes me feel liberated.


I even got time for me
I even have time for myself in my busy schedule.


In my bank, all these zeros
There are many zeros in my bank account, indicating a significant amount of money.


The best friends are the payloads
My most loyal friends are those who help me earn more money.


I can never switch on my migos
I can never betray my close friends and music collaborators (Migos).


You don't even know what I been through
You have no idea about the struggles and challenges I have faced in my journey towards financial success.


You know that my life is sweet
You know that my life is now comfortable and enjoyable due to my financial success.


Dripping Alexander McQueen
I am wearing luxurious fashion brand Alexander McQueen, showing off my wealth and success.


Nothing in my life came free
I have worked hard for everything I have achieved and earned, nothing was handed to me for free.


I even left my teams
I even left some of my close friends and colleagues behind in pursuit of my financial goals.


She just wanna get in my jeans
She only wants to have sex with me, because of my fame and money.


They just wanna get first
Other people just want to benefit from my success without any regard for my feelings or priorities.


Know the grinding comes first
I know that working hard and earning money is my top priority.


I don't know when we'll learn
I do not know when others will learn to prioritize their hard work and financial success.


They tryna cool, it won't work
Others are trying to distract or influence me away from my goals, but it will not work.


All the money we burn, yeah
We may spend a lot of money, but it is a necessary investment in our future success and happiness.


I just wanna dap my baby, go for a drink
I just want to give my girlfriend a friendly fist bump and go for a drink together.


Girl, you're looking like a diamond when you're moving your hips
You look exceptionally beautiful and graceful when you dance and sway your hips.


Everybody's doing parts, we just doing our ting
While everyone else is doing their own thing, we are focusing on our own goals and success.


The way you brukking off your back, it's got me licking my lips
The way you move your body and dance is incredibly arousing and exciting to me.


Other girls are getting jealous, they can never compare
Other girls are envious of your beauty and cannot compare to your uniqueness and charm.


And every time she's getting ready, I just give her a stare
I cannot help but admire and gaze at you every time you are getting ready.


Slim, thick, big back, girl, you're bad and you know it
You have a perfect body shape and size, and you are confident and proud of it.


And I know you got some talent, baby, come here and show it
I know that you have many talents and skills, and I want you to showcase them to the world.


They way you twerking that booty baby, I'm loving that motion
I am enjoying watching you dance and twerk with your beautiful butt.


And if you're feeling a lil' horny, then I'ma grab you some lotion
If you are feeling sexually aroused, I will get some lotion to enhance our intimacy together.


Baby sipping my Hennessy, catch you sipping the potion
You are drinking my Hennessy liquor, and I will catch you feeling the effects of it.


And we just get past the talking, and we go straight to the boning
We skip the talking and immediately engage in sexual intercourse.


Girl, you're the baddest (baddest)
You are the most attractive and desirable female (in my perspective).


And if you're chilling back with me, you're living lavish (lavish)
If you are spending time with me, you are enjoying a luxurious and lavish lifestyle.


The way you're saucing got these other bitches spazzing
Your unique and alluring attitude and style are causing other females to become jealous and crazy.


And I'ma keep you by my side becah' I got you
I will keep you close to me and protect you because I care about you and value our relationship.


Uh, uh
An expression of agreement or acknowledgement with the previous statement.


Same girls used to diss me
The same girls who used to criticize and hate me are now trying to get close to me.


Now they in my DMs, wanna link me, uh
Now they are sending me direct messages, wanting to connect with me.


Them gyally tryna air the kid
Those girls are trying to ignore or snub me.


I just got my money up and then I burnt the bridge, uh
I earned a lot of money and cut off contact with the people who used to disrespect me.


No time for a pagan, you know I'm a paid one
I have no time for a disrespectful person, and I am a successful and wealthy individual.


With a sweet one and I'm giving her to JAY1
I am with a lovely girl and introducing her to my friend JAY1.


Hakkz done told you, we can go local
Hakkz has already informed you that we can find and enjoy local or nearby places to hang out.


Brown-skin, peng ting baby, lemme come hold you
You are a beautiful and attractive brown-skinned lady, and I want to hold you close or embrace you.


I don't no want no love
I do not want romantic love or emotions.


'Cause the grinding comes first
Because my financial success and hard work are my top priority and focus.


'Cause the grinding comes first
My hard work and earning money is the most important thing in my life.




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Bamgboye, Hakeem Graham, Jason Juami, Thomas Patrick Broderick

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