Elsewhere, Savage reminisces about his career and recollects his mindset when the first Savage Mode was released.
Metro Boomin initiates the record with a frenetic, menacing beat that samples Diana Rossโ February 1976 song, โI Thought It Took a Little Time.โ
The official music video was premiered about fifteen hours after the albumโs worldwide release.
Runnin
21 Savage Lyrics
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Perhaps I have such special needs
I wondered what was wrong with me (haha)
My friends all fall so easily (pussies)
Called the first one Savage Mode, my mood, that's what it was (21)
2016, we was ridin' around, beatin' niggas up in the club
I know she around for the money, but act like she loyal, I don't feel the love (21)
Her titties is hard 'cause she spent a five, my bitch titties cost me a dub (21)
All my bitches got BBLs, all my bitches got butts (straight up)
I ain't with the rap beef, Draco pedophile, all of my opps get touched (straight up)
We ain't never ran off on no barber, but we still be hoppin' out cuts (straight up)
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
I leave all my cars
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
All my opps be
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Wiped his nose, it was
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Savage never did no
That Clase for your wife (21), that hookah for your wife (pussy)
I'm Slaughter Gang, pussy, you know I brought my knife (21)
He was talkin' gangster (21), we caught him at a light (pussy)
I let my young nigga do it, it was free, he wanted a stripe (on God)
Havin' my way with the cheese, I'm in the den with the thieves (on God)
I know that she ratchet, I could tell by the way that she wearin' her weave (21)
Smokin' on Zaza, this shit came out the garden with Adam and Eve (21)
Chopper go fow-fow, shoot up your pow-wow, niggas tryna make y'all bleed (21)
Got out of line, spanked that baby, we had to rock him to sleep (pussy)
Is it a issue? Keep me a pistol, I ain't finna diss you (pussy)
All that pillow talk, I'ma have to send The Boogeyman to come get you
Chain hang low like a yo-yo, your bitch ridin' dick like pogo
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
I leave all my cars
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
All my opps be
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Wiped his nose, it was
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Savage never did no
I bought a Hollywood bitch, the club crucial (on God)
I was at the Met Gala with my shooter (on God)
Slaughter Gang, Gang, we don't do recruitin' (21)
Say you ready to catch a body, gotta prove it
Gotta prove that shit, nigga
Shit ain't no motherfuckin' game, nigga
Get your bitch ass whacked, nigga
Big facts, big 4L, nigga
Big Zone 6, nigga
We run the motherfuckin' city, nigga
Y'all niggas know what the fuck goin' on, nigga
Body for body, nigga, money for money, nigga
We skunkin' everybody
Fuck your crew, nigga, we'll kill your crew
Pussy, pussy, pussy
(If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you)
"Are things better or worse the second time around?
Can we really do anything more than once?"
The lyrics to 21 Savage's song "Runnin" are aggressive and contain many references to violence and criminal activity. However, amidst the bravado, there is a hint of vulnerability as 21 Savage questions his own emotional state and his ability to form meaningful relationships. He wonders if his special needs and inability to find a loyal partner are what make him hard to please. The line "my friends all fall so easily (pussies)" suggests that he values toughness and loyalty and views those who do not possess these qualities as weak or easy to manipulate.
The first verse contains references to previous projects and events in 21 Savage's life, including his 2016 mixtape "Savage Mode" and his penchant for buying cars on a whim. He comments on the expensive plastic surgery his girlfriends have had and boasts about his gang's ability to deal with their enemies. "Draco pedophile" refers to rapper Soulja Boy, who had been accused of grooming an underage girl, and "all of my opps get touched" is a reference to 21 Savage's violent tendencies towards his enemies.
The chorus repeats the phrase "runnin'" several times, suggesting that 21 Savage's enemies are constantly on the run from him and his crew. The second verse continues the theme of violence and aggression, with 21 Savage describing catching someone at a stoplight and letting his young protรฉgรฉ take care of business. The lines "Chain hang low like a yo-yo, your bitch ridin' dick like pogo" are sexually explicit and objectify women. The final lines of the song include a threat to anyone who crosses him, with 21 Savage warning that he will send "The Boogeyman" to take care of business.
Overall, "Runnin" is a dark and violent song that features 21 Savage's trademark aggression and boasts about his criminal activities. However, there are also hints of vulnerability and insecurity in the lyrics, suggesting that there may be more to the rapper than meets the eye.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I really hard to please?
Wondering if the standard for satisfaction is high
Perhaps I have such special needs
Maybe I require specific things to be satisfied
I wondered what was wrong with me (haha)
Curiosity about why some things don't appeal to me
My friends all fall so easily (pussies)
My associates easily fall for things with lesser standards
Called the first one Savage Mode, my mood, that's what it was (21)
Named the first album after what it was like at the time
2016, we was ridin' around, beatin' niggas up in the club
Fighting in public places in 2016
I know she around for the money, but act like she loyal, I don't feel the love (21)
Aware of a girl's true intentions, feels ignored
I'm so rich, get bored, might wake up, buy me a car just 'cause (on God)
Rich enough to buy things out of boredom
Her titties is hard 'cause she spent a five, my bitch titties cost me a dub (21)
His girlfriend's cosmetic surgery was a cheap alternative
All my bitches got BBLs, all my bitches got butts (straight up)
All his girls have had cosmetic butt surgeries
I ain't with the rap beef, Draco pedophile, all of my opps get touched (straight up)
Doesn't want to engage in feuds in the music industry
We ain't never ran off on no barber, but we still be hoppin' out cuts (straight up)
We don't run from anything despite the circumstances
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Repeated the word running multiple times to create an aggressive urgency
I leave all my cars
Abandons cars frequently
All my opps be
All his enemies run away from him
Wiped his nose, it was
Observed someone behaving suspiciously
Savage never did no
Never behaved the same way one would typically anticipate
That Clase for your wife (21), that hookah for your wife (pussy)
Offers expensive items to other people's women
I'm Slaughter Gang, pussy, you know I brought my knife (21)
Identifies as part of a violent gang
He was talkin' gangster (21), we caught him at a light (pussy)
Someone claiming to be gangster-like met violence
I let my young nigga do it, it was free, he wanted a stripe (on God)
Asked a youngster to do a task, the youngster eagerly did it
Havin' my way with the cheese, I'm in the den with the thieves (on God)
Aims to have no constraints on earning money
I know that she ratchet, I could tell by the way that she wearin' her weave (21)
Recognizes that someone has poor tastes and low standards
Smokin' on Zaza, this shit came out the garden with Adam and Eve (21)
Mentions smoking a particular kind of weed
Chopper go fow-fow, shoot up your pow-wow, niggas tryna make y'all bleed (21)
Weapon has rapid gunfire, intimidates opponents
Got out of line, spanked that baby, we had to rock him to sleep (pussy)
Had to discipline someone who was overstepping boundaries
Is it a issue? Keep me a pistol, I ain't finna diss you (pussy)
Has a gun ready to defend oneself if necessary
All that pillow talk, I'ma have to send The Boogeyman to come get you
Threatens to send someone violent after those that talk gossip
Chain hang low like a yo-yo, your bitch ridin' dick like pogo
Refers to someone's necklace being long and someone's significant other having energetic sexual activity with him
I bought a Hollywood bitch, the club crucial (on God)
Purchased an attractive woman and treated her like a valuable item
I was at the Met Gala with my shooter (on God)
Brought a violent associate to a luxury event
Slaughter Gang, Gang, we don't do recruitin' (21)
Gang prefers to keep membership small and exclusive
Say you ready to catch a body, gotta prove it
To say you're willing to commit a murder you need to show it through actions
Shit ain't no motherfuckin' game, nigga
The situation is not amusing
Get your bitch ass whacked, nigga
To receive serious consequences for inappropriate behavior
Big facts, big 4L, nigga
Statements are truthful, represents a certain group
Big Zone 6, nigga
Represents a certain area or region
We run the motherfuckin' city, nigga
We control the area
Y'all niggas know what the fuck goin' on, nigga
People are well-informed about the situation
Body for body, nigga, money for money, nigga
Exchange violence for violence, money for money
We skunkin' everybody
Victorious over everyone
Fuck your crew, nigga, we'll kill your crew
Hostile takeovers of other crews
Pussy, pussy, pussy
Uses the term as an insult implying weakness or submissiveness
(If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you)
Threatens violence if Young Metro doesn't trust a person
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leland Tyler Wayne, Michael Masser, Pamela Joan Sawyer, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@randomcomentator
THe lyrics converted to a story: Once, there was a young man named 21 Savage. He grew up in a rough neighborhood, where life was a constant battle. Despite the chaos, he found solace in music and created his first album, "Savage Mode." It was a reflection of his life and emotions at the time. In 2016, 21 Savage and his friends often found themselves in fights at the club, but he was never one to shy away from confrontation.
Over time, 21 Savage became wealthy and successful. He often found himself getting bored and buying expensive cars just to pass the time. Though he had a girlfriend, he couldn't shake the feeling that she was only with him for his money. He spent lavishly on her, even paying for expensive surgeries to enhance her appearance.
21 Savage had his share of enemies, but he didn't engage in petty feuds. Instead, he preferred to let his actions speak louder than words. He and his crew never ran from a fight and were always prepared for any challenge that came their way.
As his fame grew, so did the circle of people he associated with. He found himself at glamorous events, rubbing shoulders with celebrities and influential people. He attended the Met Gala with a trusted companion by his side, always ready for anything.
However, 21 Savage never let his newfound status go to his head. He remained loyal to his roots and continued to be part of the Slaughter Gang. They didn't actively recruit new members; instead, loyalty and commitment had to be proven through action. Those who wanted to join had to show they were willing to do whatever it took to protect their own.
In his journey, 21 Savage also encountered disloyal people, spreading gossip and lies about him. He knew better than to let them get under his skin, choosing instead to let The Boogeyman, a feared figure in his world, deal with them.
Through all his experiences, 21 Savage discovered that life is full of second chances and opportunities to learn. He pondered whether things were better or worse the second time around and if it was even possible to truly experience something more than once. As he continued to navigate his ever-changing world, he remained true to himself and his roots, never forgetting where he came from and the struggles that shaped him into the person he had become.
@Alanwalkermusic
beat is gold
@humedansari7472
What da fak you real Alan walker
@tylerweaver3830
We got the real Alan walker on this
@Stiekemdepressief
gg
@thecanadianmenaceytgaming6178
Dont act like this is your style Alan!
@arkayv
The sample sure goes hard
@ZeroAnomalies
The only thing being flexed in this video is his achievement,respect.
@ilan8882
And the Corvette but yeah I get your point
@mhmm2514
https://youtu.be/-04tTYLmu9c
@utopia_records
https://m.soundcloud.com/dzackk/dzack-assonance-v2-demo-7?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1