In the days following the birth of Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z shared one of the most personal songs of his career, “Glory.”
In the second verse, Jay took a moment to reflect on the moments leading up to his first child’s birth, unafraid to show a vulnerable side. “You don’t yet know what swag is but you was made in Paris,” he raps. “And Mama woke up the next day and shot her album package / last time the miscarriage was so tragic / we was afraid you’d disappear, but nah, baby, you magic.” Easily one of the most heartfelt songs of Jay-Z’s career, “Glory” has remained a fan favorite despite its relatively limited release. Do you think “Glory” is worthy of the Jigga Man’s top 10?
QUOTABLE LYRICS
You don’t yet know what swag is but you was made in Paris
And Mama woke up the next day and shot her album package
Last time the miscarriage was so tragic
We was afraid you’d disappear, but nah, baby, you magic
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