First Time in a Long Time
Kanye West Lyrics


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This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long

I could see, I could breathe
Jesus freed me, Jesus freed me, now I'm free
I got kicked out the house for takin' sugar out the house
Steady, they don't wanna set me
My doctors on Sebi, my Christ is on heavy
My diamonds on Betty, bossed up, it's on jetty
My diamonds on petty, lightsaber like the Jedi
Somethin' sharp like a metty, born sharp but I'm petty
Pop with the man, the game, the world, the losers sold off
Poppin' the the sand, I covered the doors, I give them more though
This year, I lost my best man and I lost my spouse
Only billionaire you know that's sleepin' on the couch (what?)

This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long

Let it rain, rain, rain
I need you home for the main
Let it rain, rain, rain
Hold my life, fall in the game
What is they thinkin' again?
What is they lookin' to gain?
Everything is to the future
I know it's just something and bumping in chains, baby

This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long (yeah)
This the first time in a long time (yeah)
This the first time in a long (Draco)
This the first time in a long time (Soulja)
This the first time in a long

This the first time in a long time
Used to be broke but I'm on now
I was just stuck at the bottom, grindin'
Now I'm shinin', sittin' at the top
I was just stuck in my feelings
Now I'm just ridin' around playin' with millions
Now I'm havin' racks to the ceilin'
Stackin' up cash, what a wonderful feelin'
We used to go walk in the mall to go shop
But now, we can walk in and buy the whole buildin'
We havin' mansions with acres
But honestly, we used to live in the trenches
I'm on fire like a candle
And God ain't gon' give you no fight you can't handle
Back in the trap, we ain't even have cable
Now I see my face on the channel
And R.I.P. Virgil, that Off-White is on me, the 'Rari is swervin'
I went to jail for that Draco, I guess that nobody's perfect
Ain't give me no bond, I sat in that cell for a long time
Big Draco, big Ye, first time in a long time

This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long
This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long




This the first time in a long time
This the first time in a long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Soulja Boy's song "First Time" featuring Kanye West talk about the newfound success in their lives and the journey that led them to it. It's the first time they are enjoying their financial freedom and experiencing a new level of happiness. The artists express their gratitude to God for freeing them from their past mistakes and giving them the strength to overcome life's challenges. They also highlight how their wealth and achievements have changed their lifestyle and thinking.


Kanye West, who is known for his Christian faith, references his beliefs in the lyrics, thanking "Jesus" for freeing him. He also talks about having doctors on "Sebi," which is a reference to the teachings of Dr. Sebi, a herbalist who promoted holistic healing. Kanye's diamonds are "on Betty," which could be a reference to Betty Shabazz, the wife of Malcolm X who was known for her elegance and grace. Soulja Boy also talks about his past struggles, including getting kicked out of his house and going to jail for possessing a Draco gun. He reflects on how far he has come, from being broke and struggling to now having mansions and acres.


Overall, "First Time" is a song that celebrates success, gratefulness, and the ability to overcome challenges. It's a reminder that no matter how difficult life may seem, we can always turn things around and find success if we work hard and believe in ourselves and a higher power.


Line by Line Meaning

This the first time in a long time
It's been a while since I felt like this


This the first time in a long
It's been a long time since I felt this way


I could see, I could breathe
Now that Jesus has freed me, I can see and breathe clearly


Jesus freed me, Jesus freed me, now I'm free
I feel free now that I've been saved by Jesus


I got kicked out the house for takin' sugar out the house
I was kicked out of my house for trying to live a healthy lifestyle by removing sugar from it


Steady, they don't wanna set me
People are trying to hold me back but I am remaining focused


My doctors on Sebi, my Christ is on heavy
I am taking care of my health and my faith is strong


My diamonds on Betty, bossed up, it's on jetty
I am successful and my jewelry reflects that


My diamonds on petty, lightsaber like the Jedi
My jewelry is so flashy that it's like a lightsaber from Star Wars


Somethin' sharp like a metty, born sharp but I'm petty
I have a sharp tongue and attitude, but I was born that way


Pop with the man, the game, the world, the losers sold off
I am at the top of my game and those lower than me have sold themselves short


Poppin' the the sand, I covered the doors, I give them more though
I am making moves and pushing boundaries to give more to my fans and supporters


This year, I lost my best man and I lost my spouse
I have experienced loss this year, both personally and with close friends


Only billionaire you know that's sleepin' on the couch (what?)
Despite my wealth, I am still dealing with personal issues and setbacks like anyone else


Let it rain, rain, rain
I am ready to face any challenges that may come my way


I need you home for the main
I need my loved ones by my side to face any challenges or celebrate success with me


Hold my life, fall in the game
My life is in the hands of fate, and I am willing to take risks


What is they thinkin' again?
I am questioning the motives of others


What is they lookin' to gain?
I am wondering what others are hoping to gain from a given situation


Everything is to the future
I am focused on the future and my long-term goals


I know it's just something and bumping in chains, baby
I know that there will be obstacles and hurdles to overcome


Used to be broke but I'm on now
I used to be struggling financially but now I am successful


I was just stuck at the bottom, grindin'
I used to feel stuck in a difficult situation, but I kept working hard


Now I'm shinin', sittin' at the top
Now I am successful and in a position of power


I was just stuck in my feelings
I used to be very emotional and caught up in my thoughts and emotions


Now I'm just ridin' around playin' with millions
Now I am wealthy and enjoying my success


Now I'm havin' racks to the ceilin'
Now I have so much money that it's piling up to the ceiling


Stackin' up cash, what a wonderful feelin'
I am enjoying the feeling of having a lot of money


We used to go walk in the mall to go shop
I used to go shopping at the mall because that's all I could afford


But now, we can walk in and buy the whole buildin'
Now I have so much money that I could buy the entire mall if I wanted to


We havin' mansions with acres
I am living in huge houses with a lot of land around them


But honestly, we used to live in the trenches
I came from a very difficult and impoverished environment


I'm on fire like a candle
I am very passionate and driven towards my goals


And God ain't gon' give you no fight you can't handle
I believe that God will only give me challenges that I can overcome


Back in the trap, we ain't even have cable
In the past, I was in a difficult situation and could not even afford cable TV


Now I see my face on the channel
Now I am a celebrity and my face is on TV


And R.I.P. Virgil, that Off-White is on me, the 'Rari is swervin'
I am paying tribute to Virgil Abloh and wearing his brand, and I am driving a Ferrari


I went to jail for that Draco, I guess that nobody's perfect
I went to jail for possession of a gun, acknowledging that even celebrities make mistakes


Ain't give me no bond, I sat in that cell for a long time
I was stuck in jail for a while without the option of bail


Big Draco, big Ye, first time in a long time
Soulja Boy and Kanye West are collaborating, marking the first time in a while




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kanye Omari West, DeAndre Cortez Way

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@iambeerich4729

Thank u Soulja he finally understood the assignment lol

@brandoncollings7611

Yeah, the first time in a long time

@jdb1478

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@sayso313

Facts

@matthewp1682

No he didnt its garbage

@francismiller6652

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@3Demon100

Im really glad that Soulja decided to work with Kanye after the first Donda controversy. This is one of the best verses ive heard from him in a really long time.

@Snap_back_jack386

the first time in a long time lol

@TuPhonez4Free

right it was decent.

@dmvheezYT301

1st time in a long time

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