“FIRST PLACE” is a song by Justin Bieber from his 7th studio album SWAG.
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Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
How do we get back again?
How'd we get mixed up in the first place?
The window's openin'
You can't spread your wings in a bird cage
[Pre-Chorus]
We get high and we go down again (Ooh, we go down again)
We go 'round and right back where we been
Days go by and the nights they never end
Do it all again (Do it all again), mmm
[Chorus]
'Cause when it's on sight, it's on sight, all of it, all of it
Can't wait, it's a celebration like it's your birthday (it's your birthday)
So amazin', I just wanna taste it (I just wanna taste it)
Let's celebrate in the best way like it's your birthday
[Post-Chorus]
Oh (All I see is you now, all I see is you, girl), you in first place
Oh (Don't wanna lose you now), and that's the worst casе
Oh, yeah (Birthday, birthday, birthday)
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah (It's your birthday, birthday), your in first place
[Verse 2]
Where do I begin? (Oh)
Been this way for a long, long time, oh
Something's got to give (Something gotta, something gotta give)
'Cause you keep on taking all mine
[Pre-Chorus]
We get high and we go down again (We go high, we go high)
We go 'round and right back where we been (Right where we been)
Days go by and the nights they never end
Do it all again (Do it all again), mmm
[Chorus]
'Cause when it's on sight, it's on sight, all of it, all of it
Can't wait, it's a celebration like it's your birthday (it's your birthday)
So amazin', I just wanna taste it
Let's celebrate in the best way like it's your birthday
[Post-Chorus]
Oh (All I see is you now, all I see is you), you in first place
Oh (Don't wanna lose you now), don't wanna, don't wanna, that's the worst case (And that's the worst case)
Like it's your birthday, birthday, birthday, babe
Like it's your birthday, birthday, your in first place
Music video[]
While working on SWAG at Flóki Studios in Iceland, Rory Kramer filmed extensive behind-the-scenes footage capturing both the recording process and the downtime among the creatives. On August 13, 2025, Justin posted a video compilation titled "FORGIVE MY CHICKEN LEGS" to Instagram, featuring FIRST PLACE alongside clips of him recording the song and other moments in the studio. The video also included snowboarding footage of Justin and Carter Lang, filmed by David Waltzer.
The video was later uploaded to Bieber’s official YouTube channel and Twitter/X Page.