Long Time
Naw-T-Boy 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 song "Long Time" by Naw-T-Boy is about finding freedom and success after a long time of struggle. The repeated phrase "This the first time in a long time" emphasizes the idea of finally overcoming challenges and obstacles. The lyrics seem to suggest that the artist has gone through a lot of hardships, including being kicked out of the house, losing loved ones, and being imprisoned. However, through faith and hard work, he has come out on top and is now living the life he always dreamed of.


The reference to Jesus and Dr. Sebi in the lyrics suggests a spiritual and holistic approach to healing and overcoming difficulties. The mention of diamonds, mansions, and expensive cars indicates material success but also highlights the artist's humility and gratitude for being able to rise above his struggles.


Overall, "Long Time" is a song about perseverance, resilience, and the power of faith and hard work to overcome obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

This the first time in a long time
It has been a while since I have experienced this


I could see, I could breathe
I can now see and breathe comfortably


Jesus freed me, Jesus freed me, now I'm free
Jesus has set me free from my troubles


I got kicked out the house for takin' sugar out the house
I was kicked out of the house for making a healthy choice


Steady, they don't wanna set me
Despite my success, they don't want to see me do even better


My doctors on Sebi, my Christ is on heavy
I am taking advice from my doctor and getting strength from my faith


My diamonds on Betty, bossed up, it's on jetty
I am now wealthy and successful


My diamonds on petty, lightsaber like the Jedi
My diamonds are small but still shine bright like a lightsaber


Somethin' sharp like a metty, born sharp but I'm petty
I am sharp and smart but can hold grudges


Pop with the man, the game, the world, the losers sold off
I am winning at life, in sports, and in business, while others are losing and giving up


Poppin' the the sand, I covered the doors, I give them more though
I am doing better than I ever have before, but I still strive to give even more


This year, I lost my best man and I lost my spouse
I suffered great losses this year


Only billionaire you know that's sleepin' on the couch (what?)
I am a billionaire but choose to sleep on the couch


Let it rain, rain, rain
I want things to fall into place


I need you home for the main
I need you to help me with the important things


Hold my life, fall in the game
Please stand by me and support me in life's challenges


What is they thinkin' again?
What are they thinking and trying to achieve?


What is they lookin' to gain?
What are they trying to gain from this situation?


Everything is to the future
Everything is focused on the future


I know it's just something and bumping in chains, baby
I know there are challenges and obstacles but I will overcome them


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


I was just stuck at the bottom, grindin'
I was stuck at a low point but worked hard to overcome it


Now I'm shinin', sittin' at the top
Now I am successful and on top of my game


I was just stuck in my feelings
I was previously struggling with my emotions


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


Now I'm havin' racks to the ceilin'
Now I am making a lot of money


Stackin' up cash, what a wonderful feelin'
It feels great to be earning and saving money


We used to go walk in the mall to go shop
We used to go to the mall to shop


But now, we can walk in and buy the whole buildin'
Now we can afford to buy entire buildings


We havin' mansions with acres
We now have large houses with lots of land


But honestly, we used to live in the trenches
We used to live in poverty


I'm on fire like a candle
I am very motivated and driven


And God ain't gon' give you no fight you can't handle
I believe that God only gives us challenges we can overcome


Back in the trap, we ain't even have cable
We used to be so poor that we didn't even have cable TV


Now I see my face on the channel
Now I am successful enough to be on TV


And R.I.P. Virgil, that Off-White is on me, the 'Rari is swervin'
I am honoring the late Virgil Abloh by wearing Off-White and driving a Ferrari


I went to jail for that Draco, I guess that nobody's perfect
I got arrested for owning a gun, showing that even successful people make mistakes


Ain't give me no bond, I sat in that cell for a long time
I was not granted bail and spent a long time in jail


Big Draco, big Ye, first time in a long time
I am feeling successful and powerful like Drake and Kanye West




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

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