Me First

Lyrics

[Intro] Yeah... Breathe in... Breathe out... [Verse 1] I was broke in the backseat Countin' cracks in the pavement Mama said, "Stand tall" Even when the rent late, baby I seen friends turn cold For a plate and a favor So I keep my circle tight Like a chain on a razor I don't chase what don't chase me I don't bend for the crowd Learned that love got a price And they collectin' right now So I work in the dark With a grin and a plan If I gotta save myself Then I know I can [Pre-Chorus] I been down, I been low Still I rose with the smoke Every scar that I wear Got a story it wrote If the door ever close I go knock on my name I been buildin' my own I don't need their frame [Chorus] Me first, me first I gotta keep my soul intact Me first, me first I can't go back to that Me first, me first When the world get loud, I stand firm Me first, me first 'Cause I had to learn [Verse 2] Big dreams in a small room With the fan barely workin' Had to fight for my peace 'Fore the pain got cursin' Now my phone light up When the wins start comin' Funny how they want the truth When they see you drummin' But I don't need applause I need bread on the table Need my name on the lease Need my heart stay stable Need a dollar for the kids Need a hug for my mom Need a line in the storm Sayin' "boy, you went on" [Pre-Chorus] I been down, I been low Still I rose with the smoke Every scar that I wear Got a story it wrote If the door ever close I go knock on my name I been buildin' my own I don't need their frame [Chorus] Me first, me first I gotta keep my soul intact Me first, me first I can't go back to that Me first, me first When the world get loud, I stand firm Me first, me first 'Cause I had to learn [Bridge] I gave too much away Till my hands felt empty Now I guard what I made Like a flame in the wind If they call that selfish Then let them call it I just know what it takes To survive and win [Chorus] Me first, me first I gotta keep my soul intact Me first, me first I can't go back to that Me first, me first When the world get loud, I stand firm Me first, me first 'Cause I had to learn