New Day
Jay - Z & West Kanye Lyrics

Yeah uh, and I'll never let my son have an ego
Jay-Z is stating that he will raise his son to be humble and not develop an ego.

He'll be nice to everyone, wherever we go
Jay-Z will teach his son to be kind to others in all situations.

I mean, I might even make 'em be Republican
Jay-Z jokes that he might even make his son Republican so that people know he loves white people.

So everybody know he love white people
Jay-Z states that he wants his son to be accepted by everyone, regardless of their race.

And I'll never let 'em leave his college girlfriend
Jay-Z will encourage his son to stay faithful to his college girlfriend and not get caught up with groupies.

And get caught up with the groupies in the whirlwind
Jay-Z wants his son to avoid the temptations of fame and fortune.

And I'll never let 'em ever hit the telethon
Jay-Z will not allow his son to participate in telethons or benefit concerts, even if it's for a good cause.

I mean even if people dyin' and the world ends
Jay-Z wants his son to prioritize his personal life over his public life, even in times of crisis.

See, I just want 'I'm to have an easy life, not like Yeezy life
Jay-Z wants his son to have a less complicated life than what Kanye West has experienced.

Just want 'I'm to be someone people like
Jay-Z wants his son to be well-liked by the public and avoid negative attention.

Don't want 'I'm to be hated, all the time judged
Jay-Z wants his son to avoid being hated and constantly judged by others.

Don't be like your daddy that would never budge
Jay-Z is reflecting on his own stubbornness and wants his son to be more flexible in his thinking.

And I'll never let 'I'm ever hit a strip club
Jay-Z doesn't want his son to engage in activities that are immoral or degrading to women.

I learned the hard way, that ain't the place to get love
Jay-Z is admitting that he made mistakes in his past and wants his son to learn from those mistakes.

And I'll never let his mom move to L.A.
Jay-Z wants to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on his son's mother by preventing her from moving to Los Angeles where the paparazzi is prevalent.

Knowin' she couldn't take the pressure, now we all pray
Jay-Z is aware of the intense pressure and scrutiny that comes with being in the public eye and wants to protect his family from it.

Sorry junior, I already ruined ya
Jay-Z is acknowledging that his actions and lifestyle as a celebrity have already impacted his son's life, even before he is born.

'Cause you ain't even alive, paparazzi pursuin' ya
Jay-Z is noticing the intense media attention that surrounds his unborn son.

Sins of a father make yo' life ten times harder
Jay-Z recognizes that his own mistakes may make his son's life more challenging.

I just wanna take ya to a barber
Jay-Z wants to bond with his son by taking him to get a haircut, a simple activity that they can both enjoy.

Bondin' on charters, all the shit that I never did
Jay-Z wants to create new, positive experiences with his son that he was unable to have when he was younger.

Teach ya good values, so you cherish it
Jay-Z wants to instill moral values in his son so that he can appreciate them and carry them throughout his life.

Took me twenty six years to find my path
Jay-Z is reflecting on his own journey to self-discovery and hopes his son won't take as long to find his path.

My only job is cuttin' the time in half
Jay-Z wants to do everything in his power to give his son a head start in life and accelerate his personal growth.

So at thirteen we'll have our first drink together
Jay-Z looks forward to the day he and his son can share a drink and bond over a new experience.

Black bar mitzvahs, mazel tov, mogul talk
Jay-Z looks ahead to a future celebration of his son's coming of age, which will include both traditional and luxurious elements.

Look a man dead in his eyes
Jay-Z wants his son to be confident and unafraid to face others with honesty and conviction.

So he know you talk truth when you speak it, give your word, keep it
Jay-Z wants his son to value integrity and always speak the truth.

And if the day comes I only see him on the weekend
Jay-Z hopes that no matter what happens, he and his son will always have a strong relationship.

I just pray we was in love on the night that we conceived him
Jay-Z is reminiscing on the night he and his wife conceived their son and hopes that they will always remain in love.

Promise to never leave him even if his mama tweakin'
Jay-Z promises to be a constant presence in his son's life, even if his mother is struggling with personal issues.

Cause my dad left me and I promise never repeat him
Jay-Z wants to break the cycle of absentee fathers in his family and be there for his son in a way his own father was not.

(Sun in the sky, you know how I feel)
Repeating the first line of the song, the sight of the sun in the sky brings a feeling of positivity and optimism.

(Breeze driftin' on by, breeze driftin' on by)
The gentle movement of the breeze creates a sense of calmness and relaxation.

(It's a new life for me) Me and the RZA connect
Jay-Z sees the birth of his son as the start of a new chapter in his life and a chance to bond with his collaborator RZA.

(For me, for me) Me and the RZA connect (Ooh, ooh)
Repeating the previous line, Jay-Z and RZA share a special connection as they embark on this new journey together.

(And I'm feelin' good)
The repetition of feeling good emphasizes the positive emotions associated with starting a new chapter in life.

(It's a new dawn, it's a new day)
The start of a new day represents a fresh start and a chance to leave the past behind.

(Birds flyin' high, you know how I feel)
Watching birds soar through the sky creates a sense of freedom and wonder.