At just 23-years-old, New Jersey born Tone Stith has rightfully earned his … Read Full Bio ↴At just 23-years-old, New Jersey born Tone Stith has rightfully earned his triple threat-status as a singer/songwriter/producer/multi-faceted musician. Growing up in a household with musical parents and citing early influences such as James Taylor, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Prince, the Beatles, and the Bee Gees, he was first introduced to the drums at age 3 by his father. Since then, he has gone on to play piano, guitar and bass. As a songwriter, Stith has penned numerous hits for Chris Brown including “Liquor” and “Make Love” and his most recent single “Undecided.”

However, it is Stith’s solo music that allows him to shine the brightest, with his own production and incomparable falsetto. His 2017 debut project Can We Talk garnered attention and rave reviews from the likes of Complex, Billboard, HipHopDX and more and eventually led to his signing with BPG/RCA Records. Since then he has toured with August Alsina and just wrapped his time on H.E.R.’s “I Used To Know Her” tour. With his versatility, passion and latest release of his Good Company EP that boasts features from Ty Dolla $ign, Quavo and Swae Lee, Stith is one to watch in 2019.

Like The First Time
Tone Stith Lyrics

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I know you ain't tryna be alone
You moved out the city so you ain't too close to home
Know you into business so you get it on your own
I just had to say it so you know (yeah)

Every time I hit it's like the first time
You know I ain't nothin' like the last guy
You was talkin' shit up on your timeline (your timeline)

Girl, that's not what you was sayin' last night

Don't try to act like you didn't
Already know that you with it (ooh)
You want a loan, 'bout your business (ooh)
Uh, I want a savage chick, uh (yeah)
I need the baddest bitch (yeah)
Niggas is counterfeit, uh (ooh)
They gon' be mad at this
You know you're full of shit, uh
You gon' be at the crib

Too turned up, I want you all so fuck these niggas
I don't want no one long as I'm fuckin' with you
Uh, I just put two in the bag, yeah
I'll give you shit you ain't have, yeah
I ain't caught up on your past, yeah

I ain't even trippin' off no hoes, either way it goes (ooh)
You be goin' ghost, don't be one of those
That be switchin' like a lane switch, actin' like I ain't shit
I know body language, I'll make you my main chick
Too turned up, I know, ooh
I'm off the Henny, don't judge
I'm tryna get in them guts
Baby, let me know if you choosin' now (oh, yeah)
Is you choosin' now?
Girl, it's all on you right now
'Cause I just want you right now, ayy

Too turned up, I want you all so fuck these niggas
I don't want no one long as I'm fuckin' with you
Uh, I just put two in the bag, yeah
I'll give you shit you ain't have, yeah
I ain't caught up on your past, yeah

You can be goin' out sad (ooh)
you turned up, I hit your phone but fuck these niggas
You don't need no one long as I'm fuckin' with you (ooh, whoa)
I'm just tryna see what's up
You ain't gotta fall in love
Hit me when you pullin' (yeah)

Every time I hit, it's like the first time
You know I ain't nothin' like the last guy
You was talkin' shit up on your timeline
Girl, that's not what you was sayin' last night
Every time I hit, it's like the-

(I ain't even trippin' off no hoes)

Overall Meaning

The song "Like The First Time" by Tone Stith is essentially about a man who is telling a woman that despite her attempts to act like she is not interested or longing for connection, he understands that she is lonely and wants to be with him. He reminds her that he is not like other men she has been with before and they have something special, like the first time they were together. The male protagonist acknowledges the woman's independence by appreciating her business acumen and ability to succeed on her own, but also expresses his desire to be with her and give her the things she does not yet have.

The lyrics mention "hitting it" which implies a sexual relationship, but the man seems to want more than a purely physical connection. He implores the woman to choose him and not be swayed by her past experiences or other men in her life. He also admits that he is not perfect, but he is willing to work on building something meaningful with her. The song is passionate and heartfelt, with a sense of urgency and intensity that captures the thrill of a new romance.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you ain't tryna be alone
I understand that you don't want to be alone.

You moved out the city so you ain't too close to home
You moved away from the city to get some distance.

Know you into business so you get it on your own
You're a business-savvy person who is self-sufficient.

I just had to say it so you know (yeah)
I just wanted to convey this to you so that you know how I feel.

Every time I hit it's like the first time
Every time we're together, it feels like the first time.

You know I ain't nothin' like the last guy
I'm not like the other people you've been with.

You was talkin' shit up on your timeline (your timeline)
You were saying something negative about me on social media.

Girl, that's not what you was sayin' last night
But last night you were saying something different.

Don't try to act like you didn't
Don't pretend like you didn't know.

Already know that you with it (ooh)
You already know that you want to be with me.

You want a loan, 'bout your business (ooh)
You're independent and focused on your business goals.

Uh, I want a savage chick, uh (yeah)
I'm looking for a bold and daring partner.

I need the baddest bitch (yeah)
I'm searching for a confident and sexy woman.

Niggas is counterfeit, uh (ooh)
Other guys are fake and insincere.

They gon' be mad at this
They'll be jealous of our relationship.

You know you're full of shit, uh
You know you've been lying or not truthful about something.

You gon' be at the crib
You'll be at my place.

Too turned up, I want you all so fuck these niggas
I want you and don't care about anyone else.

I don't want no one long as I'm fuckin' with you
I don't want anyone else as long as we're together.

I just put two in the bag, yeah
I just achieved something.

I'll give you shit you ain't have, yeah
I'll give you something you haven't experienced before.

I ain't caught up on your past, yeah
I'm not worried about your past experiences or relationships.

You be goin' ghost, don't be one of those
You sometimes disappear, but I don't want you to do that.

That be switchin' like a lane switch, actin' like I ain't shit
People who switch their behavior like they switch lanes, pretending like I don't matter.

I know body language, I'll make you my main chick
I understand the signals you're giving off and I want you to be my main partner.

I'm off the Henny, don't judge
I've been drinking Henny, don't criticize me for it.

Baby, let me know if you choosin' now (oh, yeah)
Let me know if you're ready to make a decision.

Anyway, is you choosin' now?
So, have you decided yet?

'Cause I just want you right now, ayy
Because I want you right now.

You can be goin' out sad (ooh)
You might be going out looking sad or pathetic.

You turned up, I hit your phone but fuck these niggas
I'm trying to reach you but I don't care about anyone else.

You don't need no one long as I'm fuckin' with you (ooh, whoa)
You don't need anyone else as long as we have a sexual relationship.

I'm just tryna see what's up
I'm just trying to connect with you and see how you're feeling.

You ain't gotta fall in love
You don't have to fall in love with me, we can just have fun.

Hit me when you pullin' (yeah)
Text me when you're on your way.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antonio Stith, Nick Lamb, Rachel Aladdin, Tiara Thomas

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