My 1st Song
Jay-Z
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Y'all wanna know why he don't stop Y'all wanna know why he don't flop Let me tell you people why Came from the bottom of the block I When I was born, it was sworn, I was never gon' be shit Had to pull the opposite out this bitch Had to get my ride on Eyes on the prize, Shawn knew I had to Had to had to get these chips Had to make moves like Olajuwon Started out selling dimes and nicks Graduated to a brick No exaggeration, my infatuation with the strip Legendary like a schoolboy Crushin' merely nearly every every chick Heavy shit, that's how schoolboy got whipped And got left on some, Just Me, Myself and I On some Trugoy shit Had to go to a place of To a place of no return Had to play with fire and get burned Only way the boy ever gon' learn Had to lay way in the cut, til I finally got my turn Now I'm on top in the spot that I earned It's my life It's my pain and my struggle The song that I sing to you it's my everything Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first And my thirst is the same as when I came It's my joy and my tears and the laughter it brings to me It's my everything Like I never rode in a limo Like I just dropped flows to a demo Like it's ninety-two again and And I got O's in the rental Back in the stu' again No prob' living was a whole lot simpler When you think back, you thought that You would never make it this far, then you Take advantage of the luck you handed Or the talent, you been given Ain't no, half stepping, ain't no, no slipping Ain't no different from a block that's hitting Gotta get it while the getting's good Gotta strike while the iron's hot, before you stop Then you gotta bid it, good riddance Goodbye, this is my second major breakup My first was, with a pager With a hooptie, a cookpot, and the 'caine This one's with the stu, with the stage, with the fortune Maybe not the fortune, but certainly the fame It's my life It's my pain and my struggle The song that I sing to you it's my everything Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first And my thirst is the same as when I came It's my joy and my tears and the laughter it brings to me It's my everything Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first And my thirst is the same as when I came
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Written by: Oscar Germain De La Fuente, Shawn Carter
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"My 1st Song" is the last track on Jay-Z's eighth studio album, "The Black Album". The album was released on November 14, 2003, under Roc-A-Fella Records.
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Album SignificanceJay-Z initially announced "The Black Album" as his final record before retiring from the music scene, which added considerable weight to "My 1st Song," as it was the album's closing track.
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Producer Information"My 1st Song" was produced by Aquanote, a pseudonym of the American music producer Gabriel René.
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Instrumental SamplesThis song samples "Tu y Tu Mirar, Yo y Mi Cancion" by Los Angeles Negros. Additionally, it uses elements from Notorious B.I.G.'s "Just Playing (Dreams)."
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Unique StructureUnlike most hip hop songs, "My 1st Song" incorporates an inverted song structure. Jay-Z begins with what would typically be the song's ending (the outro) while placing the chorus and verses afterward.
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Inspirational ThemeThe lyrics of "My 1st Song" reflect a tribute to Jay-Z's musical journey: from his beginnings as a struggling artist to his monumental success in the music industry. He shares life lessons and his entrepreneurial spirit, delivering a potent motivational message to his listeners.
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Important CollaborationThis track includes audio clips of Notorious B.I.G., a close friend and huge influence to Jay-Z. Biggie's words serve as advice to keep a youthful mindset and always work hard, contributing to the track's motivational theme.
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Positive Reception"My 1st Song" is often praised for its unique structure and motivational lyrics. It has been analyzed in academia, used in motivational speeches, and is considered one of Jay-Z's best songs.
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Song LegacyAlthough Jay-Z did come out of his short-lived retirement, "My 1st Song" still serves as a powerful testament to Jay-Z's dominance in the rap game and his journey to the top. It's seen as an inspirational blueprint for aspiring artists.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "My 1st Song" has rarely been performed live. However, during the few performances, it has received a profound response from the audience.
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