New Day
Z.TAO (黄子韬) Lyrics

Yeah, uh (sun in the sky, you know how I feel)
Starting on an optimistic note, Z.TAO feels good about himself and his life

me and the RZA connect (breeze driftin' on by)
Z.TAO tells us that he is connected with RZA, as calm and refreshing as a cool breeze passing by

Yeah, me and the RZA connect (breeze driftin' on by)
Continuing the previous thought, he reiterates that he is in sync with RZA and the vibes between them are as smooth as a gentle breeze

(It's a new life for me, for me, for me, for me)
Highlighting an important change in his life, Z.TAO sings about a new beginning for his life, full of opportunities for him to grow and blossom

(Ooh, ooh, and I'm feelin' good)
Concluding the chorus with a renewed sense of purpose and happiness, Z.TAO confirms that he is feeling good

Yeah uh, and I'll never let my son have an ego
Z.TAO expresses his desire to teach his son humility for all of his life

He'll be nice to everyone, wherever we go
Teaching his son the virtues of kindness and empathy, Z.TAO wants him to be polite and respectful towards others

I mean, I might even make 'em be Republican
Taking a satirical dig at his own beliefs, Z.TAO humorously suggests that he may even choose an opposing ideology for his son, just to ensure that he is not biased towards anyone

So everybody know he love white people
Continuing his satirical streak, Z.TAO implies that if his son follows the Republican party, he will be seen as someone who loves white people, even if that is not entirely true

And I'll never let 'em leave his college girlfriend
Z.TAO wants his son to be faithful to his college girlfriend and not get swayed by the temptations of other women

And get caught up with the groupies in the whirlwind
Warning his son against the dangers of getting too involved with the wrong company, Z.TAO wants him to be mature and responsible

And I'll never let 'em ever hit the telethon
Z.TAO cautions his son against getting involved in any kind of controversy or taking part in any telethons that may put his reputation at risk

I mean even if people dyin' and the world ends
Continuing the previous thought, Z.TAO wants his son to stay true to his values and not compromise his beliefs, even if the world comes to an end

See, I just want him to have an easy life, not like Yeezy life
Drawing a reference to Kanye West, Z.TAO wants his son to have a simpler and more relaxed lifestyle without any unnecessary drama

Just want him to be someone people like
Emphasising how important it is to be liked, Z.TAO wants his son to be a kind and compassionate person who is adored by all

Don't want him to be hated, all the time, judged
Z.TAO worries that his son may end up being hated or judged by others and wants to shield him from any kind of negativity

Don't be like your daddy that would never budge
Drawing parallels to his own life, Z.TAO wants his son to learn from his mistakes and not be stubborn like him

And I'll never let him ever hit a strip club
Z.TAO wants his son to stay away from any place that may lead him into temptation and cause him to compromise his values

I learned the hard way, that ain't the place to get love
Z.TAO shares his own experience of how going to a strip club to find love was a mistake and does not want his son to make the same mistake

And I'll never let his mom move to L.A.
Z.TAO cares for his son's mother and does not want her to face any kind of stress or pressure that she may not be able to handle in Los Angeles

Knowin' she couldn't take the pressure, now we all pray
Acknowledging that his son's mother may not be able to handle the stress of living in L.A., Z.TAO prays that they are all safe

Sorry junior, I already ruined ya
Feeling apologetic for his son, who is not even born yet, Z.TAO worries that his own reputation may ruin his son's life

'Cause you ain't even alive, paparazzi pursuin' ya
Highlighting the dangers of fame and paparazzi, Z.TAO cautions his son even before he is born

Sins of a father make yo' life ten times harder
Reflecting on his own mistakes and how they may affect his son, Z.TAO believes that the sins of a father may lead to difficulties for his child

I just wanna take ya to a barber
Steering the conversation back to his son's life, Z.TAO shares his desire to take his son to a barber and bond with him

Bondin' on charters, all the shit that I never did
Z.TAO wants to make up for lost time and bond with his son in any way possible, living the life he never got to experience

Teach ya good values, so you cherish it
Emphasizing the importance of values, Z.TAO wants to teach his son the right morals and help him cherish them

Took me twenty six years to find my path
Reflecting on his own life journey, Z.TAO shares how it took him a long time to find his path and he wants to help his son find his sooner

My only job is cuttin' the time in half
Z.TAO wants to cut short his son's journey by guiding him and facilitating him in every possible way

So at thirteen we'll have our first drink together
Z.TAO wants to celebrate a milestone with his son, a point in time where they can bond over a drink and talk like adults

Black bar mitzvahs, mazel tov, mogul talk
Z.TAO brings together different cultures and traditions, wanting to celebrate his son's milestone in a unique and memorable way

Look a man dead in his eyes
Teaching his son the importance of eye contact and sincerity, Z.TAO wants him to look a man in his eyes when speaking to them

So he know you talk truth when you speak it, give your word, keep it
Z.TAO wants his son to be a man of his word and respect honesty and integrity above all else

And if the day comes I only see him on the weekend
Z.TAO worries about his own relationship with his son and fears that he may only get to see him on weekends

I just pray we was in love on the night that we conceived him
Reflecting on the moment of his son's conception, Z.TAO hopes that he and his partner were in love and that it will have a positive impact on his son's life

Promise to never leave him even if his mama tweakin'
Z.TAO wants his son to know that no matter what happens, even if his mother is not at her best, he will never leave him

Cause my dad left me and I promise never repeat him
Promising to break the cycle of neglect and abandonment that he experienced in his own life, Z.TAO assures his son that he will never repeat the same mistakes

(Sun in the sky, you know how I feel)
Repeating the chorus, Z.TAO confirms that he is feeling happy and fulfilled

(Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel)
Comparing his mood to the gentle breeze that is passing by, Z.TAO feels at peace

(Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel)
Reiterating the previous thought, Z.TAO feels content and relaxed

(It's a new life for me)
Repeating the idea of a new beginning, Z.TAO emphasizes the changes in his life and how he is embracing them

(It's a new dawn, it's a new day)
Highlighting the idea of a new day, Z.TAO sets the tone for positivity and optimism

(It's a new life for me)
Repeating the previous thought, Z.TAO affirms his belief in a new life for himself

(Ooh, ooh, and I'm feelin')
Ending the song on a high note, Z.TAO asserts that he is feeling good and optimistic about his future

(Birds flyin' high, you know how I feel)
Drawing a metaphor to the birds flying high, Z.TAO compares his sense of freedom and happiness to that of the birds