My 1st Song

Jay-Z

About My 1st Song

"My 1st Song" is a song by Jay-Z which appears on his eighth studio album The Black Album as the final track.


Year:
2003
4:26
106 
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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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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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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.
Album Significance
Jay-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.
Producer Information
"My 1st Song" was produced by Aquanote, a pseudonym of the American music producer Gabriel René.
Instrumental Samples
This 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)."
Unique Structure
Unlike 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.
Inspirational Theme
The 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.
Important Collaboration
This 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.
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.
Song Legacy
Although 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.
Live Performances
Despite 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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