Run It
Dj Kowinho feat. Chris Brown Lyrics
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Check it, check it, check it out
It's Santana again
Steppin', steppin', steppin' out (uh)
One of them brand new big boy toys
I do big boy things
I make big boy noise 'cause
I know what girls want (want)
They wanna stay up (ayy)
And party all night
So bring a friend
Let me talk to you, tell you how it is
I was thinkin' when I saw that body
Gotta get shawty, tell her what the young boy gon' do
Damn, them chicks with you gotta be your kin
Babe, pretty thick with the kick that's sick
That need to be hit, so tell me what y'all gon' do
I got friends and you got friends (word, oh)
They hop out, and you hop in (word, oh-oh)
I look fly and they jockin' (word)
The way you drop, drop makes me wanna pop
I got friends and you got friends (word, hey)
They hop out, and you hop in (word)
I look fly and they jockin' (word)
The way you drop, drop makes me wanna pop
Is ya man (man)
On the floor? (Floor)
If he ain't (ain't)
Lemme know (know)
Let me see if you can run it, run it
Girl, indeed I can run it, run it
Is ya man (man)
On the floor? (Floor)
If he ain't (ain't)
Lemme know (lemme know)
Let me see if you can run it, run it
Girl, indeed I can run it, run it (come here)
You'll see, girl, I can set you off
Don't believe my age gonna slow us down
I can definitely show you things
To have you sayin' I can't be sixteen
Once I get in you won't let go
(And I) I'll have the girls wishin' they were you
(And I) I know you heard 'bout me
But guess what's goin' down if we leave?
I got friends and you got friends (word, oh)
They hop out, and you hop in (word, oh)
I look fly and they jockin' (word)
The way you drop, drop makes me wanna pop
I got friends and you got friends (word)
They hop out, and you hop in (word, hey)
I look fly and they jockin' (word, ooh)
The way you drop, drop makes me wanna pop (ooh, ooh)
Is ya man (man)
On the floor? (Floor)
If he ain't (ain't)
Lemme know (know)
Let me see if you can run it, run it
Girl, indeed I can run it, run it
Is ya man (man)
On the floor? (Floor)
If he ain't (ain't)
Lemme know (lemme know)
Let me see if you can run it, run it (ayy)
Girl, indeed I can run it, run it (let's go)
Girl, you feel right (feel right)
Make me feel like (feel like)
I wanna do a little somethin' (do a little somethin' tonight)
Ain't no thing, let's do it for sure
Girl, the way that you're wearin' them jeans is turnin' me on
I'm the hottest thing that's in these streets (Dipset)
So, baby, won't you rock me? (Santana, ayy)
Make it drop honey (honey)
Make it pop honey (honey)
Whip-whop, tick-tock to the clock for me
Don't stop doin' that (don't)
And shawty know I mean what I say
So she won't stop doin' that
Plus I heard if you can dance, you can bump
Well dance time is up, let's go, let's go (yup)
We can get it in (yup), we can get some friends
Do it like the Ying Yang Twinz, start whisperin'
Wait 'til you see my, ayy
Wait 'til you see my, ayy
Let me fall back, you ain't ready for all that
Have you sleep late, real late, yeah, takin' a long nap (ayy)
You tell your friends, to get wit' my friends
We could be friends, switch and meet friends (switch)
We can do it all night long and
'Til the clock hit mornin', ya dig? (Ayy)
Is ya man (man, ooh)
On the floor? (Floor)
If he ain't (ain't)
Lemme know (know, ooh, ooh, yeah)
Let me see if you can run it, run it
Girl, indeed I can run it, run it (oh, woah-oh)
Is ya man (man, oh, woah-oh)
On the floor? (Floor)
If he ain't (ain't)
Lemme know (lemme know, mmm)
Let me see if you can run it, run it (run it)
Girl, indeed I can run it, run it (yeah)
Oh-oh (uh)
Oh, oh (woo) (uh-huh)
Oh, woah (woo)
Oh-oh (woo, Chris Brown)
(Ayy) (woo)
(Woo) (ayy)
(Woo)
(Ayy, ayy)
The song "Run It" by DJ Kowinho featuring Chris Brown was released in 2005 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The lyrics of the song center around the idea that the singer, Chris Brown, knows what girls want and what they like, and he promises to give it to them. In the song, Brown encourages a girl to leave her man and come party with him instead. He boasts about his ability to show her a good time and pleads with her to give him a chance to prove himself.
The song is catchy and upbeat, with a repetitive chorus that is easy to sing along to. It features a prominent sample of the song "Ike's Mood I" by Isaac Hayes. The song's success helped launch Chris Brown's career, and he has gone on to become one of the most successful R&B artists of his generation.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay
Let's get into it
Check it, check it, check it out
Pay attention, this is important
It's Santana again
Santana is back to bring the heat
Steppin', steppin', steppin' out (uh)
Ready to take the floor and show off
One of them brand new big boy toys
Referring to his fancy cars
I do big boy things
Living life lavishly
I make big boy noise cause
Making his presence known
I know what girls want (want)
Understands what women desire
I know what they like (like)
Acknowledges what they are attracted to
They wanna stay up (ayy), And party all night
The ladies want to spend the night partying
So bring a friend
Encourages bringing companions
Let me talk to you, tell you how it is
Wants to chat about the situation
I was thinkin' when I saw that body
Thinking of the lady's physique
Gotta get shawty, tell her what the young boy gon' do
Going to impress this girl with his style
Damn, them chicks with you gotta be your kin
Assuming that the females accompanying her are related
Babe, pretty thick with the kick that's sick
This young lady has an attractive figure
That need to be hit, so tell me what y'all gon' do
Ready to take this girl home
I got friends and you got friends (word, oh)
Both have companions to socialize with
They hop out, and you hop in (word, oh-oh)
Switching between cars, possibly planning to go somewhere
I look fly and they jockin' (word)
Attracting attention from others
The way you drop, drop makes me wanna pop
Her moves are making him want to dance
Is ya man (man) On the floor? (Floor)
Wondering if her partner is out on the dance floor
If he ain't (ain't) Lemme know (know)
Asking if she is single
Let me see if you can run it, run it
Willing to test her dancing skills
Girl, indeed I can run it, run it
Confident in his abilities
Once I get in you won't let go
He will win her over and she won't be able to resist
(And I) I'll have the girls wishin' they were you
Other girls will be envious of her being with him
(And I) I know you heard 'bout me
Implies he is famous
But guess what's goin' down if we leave?
What will happen if they leave together
Girl, you feel right (feel right)
Referring to her attractiveness
Make me feel like (feel like)
She makes him feel desirable
I wanna do a little somethin' (do a little somethin' tonight)
He has plans for the evening
Ain't no thing, let's do it for sure
He is eager to proceed with their plans
Girl, the way that you're wearin' them jeans is turnin' me on
He is impressed by the way she looks in her jeans
I'm the hottest thing that's in these streets (Dipset)
Confident in his status
So, baby, won't you rock me? (Santana, ayy)
Asking her to dance with him
Make it drop honey (honey), Make it pop honey (honey)
Encouraging her to dance sensually
Whip-whop, tick-tock to the clock for me
Dance moves and rhythm
Don't stop doin' that (don't)
Wants her to keep dancing seductively
And shawty know I mean what I say
He's not playing around and serious about her
So she won't stop doin' that
Wants her to keep up the sensual dancing
Plus I heard if you can dance, you can bump
A dance style reference
Well dance time is up, let's go, let's go (yup)
Ready to leave and continue with their plans
We can get it in (yup), we can get some friends
Implying they plan on being intimate and with friends
Do it like the Ying Yang Twinz, start whisperin'
Referring to the hip hop group's provocative music
Wait 'til you see my, ayy
He is proud of what is to come
Let me fall back, you ain't ready for all that
He's teasing and flirting with her
Have you sleep late, real late, yeah, takin' a long nap (ayy)
He plans on being intimate with her all night
You tell your friends, to get wit' my friends
Planning to set up friends with each other
We could be friends, switch and meet friends (switch)
Friendly and sociable
We can do it all night long and'Til the clock hit mornin', ya dig? (Ayy)
Eager to be intimate all night till morning
Oh-oh (uh), Oh, oh (woo) (uh-huh), Oh, woah (woo), Oh-oh (woo, Chris Brown)
Background music and sound effects
(Ayy) (woo), (Woo) (ayy)
Short interlude lyrics
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