1st Things 1st - Jon James: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

1st Things 1st

22

Hip-Hop/Rap

1st Things 1st was released on November 7, 2017 by JON JAMES MUSIC LLC as a part of the album PERSEVERANCE

Song Details

AlbumPERSEVERANCE

Release DateNovember 7, 2017

LabelJON JAMES MUSIC LLC

Melodicness

Acousticness

Valence

Danceability

Energy

BPM169

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Jonathon Patrick James

Jonathon Patrick James

Background Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Jonathon Patrick James

Jonathon Patrick James

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Chuck Heman

Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

Yeah

It's about that time

Uh-huh

Let me talk to em

First things first, get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind heyyy

Hustle game strong, call me Hercules

But my pride remains low, like a humble beast

I took a chance with my dreams while others fled

I'm here to let you know, faith without works is dead

Since a teen I been doing my thing

Working multiple jobs to live my life as a King

Working overnight shifts like I had five kids

Ain't nobody make me do it, yeah I chose to do this

Huhhh

Cause all day and all night

I seen my mama hustle like all my life

Most people want their life to change but then they go to bed

But me I pray and keep reciting these words in my head

First things first, get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind heyyy

First things first, get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind heyyy

Every once in a while I get some fan mail

When they express how they feel it don't make my head swell

Ah, they tellin' me my music changed their life

But I'm only here to direct them to the one that gave us all life

So yeah I keep that in my mind when I start to rhyme

I'm givin' thanks to all my fans that's been holdin' me down

But most of all I'm givin' thanks to the one that gave me the gift

Cause he's the reason your spirit's gettin' a facelift

My faith is strong, so yeah I'm holdin' on

But at the same time I'm grindin' till he calls me home

Most people want their life to change but then they go to bed

But me I pray and keep recitin' these words in my head

First things first, get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind heyyy

First things first, get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind heyyy

I'm makin' moves all the time when I'm on the phone

And time is never on my side, but I keep movin' on

I still work a nine-to-five and keep makin' these songs

I guess I'll keep doin' this until I'm dead and gone

Hard work pays off and that's the truth, huh

When your strength is from above ain't nothin' to it, huh

God is on my side, so I'm stickin' to it, huh

I'm like Nike in this thing, just do it, huh

Cause all day, and all night

I seen my momma hustle like all my life

Most people want their life to change, but then they go to bed

But me, I pray and keep recitin' these words in my head

First things first, get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind heyyy

First things first, get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind

Things don't happen overnight, so get up on ya grind heyyy

Written by: Jonathon Patrick James

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