Runnin
E.W.F Lyrics


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Running out of time but that time i had to face it
Riding in a foreign car this shit feel like a spaceship
I like super bad bitches I don't like them basic
Rocking Louis V but i ran it up in Asics
Gunshots body drop yellow tape caution
First gun a thirty eight I kept it on me often
No I ain't a christian shoot a nigga if he cross me
Still regret the time when Britney got that abortion
How you turn your back on me baby when i love you
How you turn your back on a nigga that was loyal
Crazy how we came up from the dirt and from the soil
Crazy how i had that sig on me when i saw you
Baby got that time I wish he had a better lawyer
My grandma had cancer i couldn't do nothing for her
My niggas doing fraud and them checks they be forging
My cousins in the trap they just came home from northern
I just took a couple losses but i never forfeit
Four fifth extendo i don't shoot out the window
Why you still posting on the gram if you ain't spin though
You can have money these bitches want you to spend though
And when you that nigga it turn a bitch to a nympho
Way too many funerals and shit be on my mental
Way too many shootings that's why I stay with my pistol
Had to get my stripes in the game i'm official
I wish I could tell K rock that I miss him
I wish I could tell Avion that I miss her
Lately I been staring at my life thru the rearview
See the realest nigga when i look inside the mirror
And my city hot it got the police bugging hopping out
All the shit we did i pray the police never find it out
And the courts corrupt so why you think its niggas copping out
Never pay attention to the bullshit i just block it out
He kept overcharging only reason that i slimed him out
Remember i was selling all that weed outside my momma house
Remember when my grandma found that forty cal inside the couch
And if you don't like me why you keep my name inside your mouth
Amiri jeans but im still in love with balmain
And i really put in work so that's how i got my stain
Love change thugs change and even the drugs change
And when you shoot from close range you gonna see blood stains
If it's war than it's war let me know
She ain't show me that she love me so i had to let her go
And i got some pain in my heart I'll never show
When it rains man it pours
But its cold so it snow
If its war than its war let me know
She ain't show me that she love me so i had to let her go
And i got some pain in my heart i'll never show




When it rains man it pours
But its cold so it snow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to E.W.F's song "Runnin" talks about the struggles and challenges that the artist has faced in life, from gun violence to lost love. He talks about riding in a foreign car and being faced with tough times that he has no choice but to confront. The feeling of being in a spaceship is a metaphor for the artist's feelings of being out of control, overwhelmed, and unable to escape his problems. This is mirrored in the chorus where he says "when it rains man it pours, but it's cold so it snows". This is another metaphor for the difficult times he is experiencing in his life.


The song reflects the harsh realities of life, including gun violence, drug dealing, and lost love. The artist talks about his experiences with these issues in his life and how he has had to deal with them. The lyrics are raw and honest, reflecting the pain and struggles of the artist.


Overall, "Runnin" is a song about resilience and survival. The artist has faced many challenges in his life, but he has managed to overcome them and come out on top. The lyrics are a reflection of his struggles and successes, and a testament to the power of the human spirit.


Line by Line Meaning

Running out of time but that time i had to face it
I'm running out of time, but I know I gotta face the consequences of my actions


Riding in a foreign car this shit feel like a spaceship
Riding in a luxury car makes me feel like I'm on another planet


I like super bad bitches I don't like them basic
I prefer high-quality women and not average ones


Rocking Louis V but i ran it up in Asics
I wear expensive designer clothes, but I made my money in a more practical way


Gunshots body drop yellow tape caution
There's been a shooting and the area is now a crime scene


First gun a thirty eight I kept it on me often
My first gun was a .38 caliber and I used to carry it with me all the time


No I ain't a christian shoot a nigga if he cross me
I'm not a forgiving person, and I won't hesitate to retaliate if someone wrongs me


Still regret the time when Britney got that abortion
I still feel bad about the time Britney had an abortion


How you turn your back on me baby when i love you
I don't understand how you could abandon me when I love you so much


How you turn your back on a nigga that was loyal
I was always loyal to you, so why would you betray me?


Crazy how we came up from the dirt and from the soil
It's amazing how we built ourselves up from nothing


Crazy how i had that sig on me when i saw you
It's crazy that I had my gun on me when I saw you


Baby got that time I wish he had a better lawyer
My friend got into legal trouble, and I wish he had better representation


My grandma had cancer i couldn't do nothing for her
I felt helpless when my grandmother got cancer


My niggas doing fraud and them checks they be forging
My friends are committing fraud by forging checks


My cousins in the trap they just came home from northern
My cousins just got released from jail for drug-related offenses


I just took a couple losses but i never forfeit
I've suffered some setbacks, but I never give up


Four fifth extendo i don't shoot out the window
I use a long-barrelled .45 caliber gun, and I don't shoot out of a car window


Why you still posting on the gram if you ain't spin though
Why are you bragging on social media if you haven't actually done anything?


You can have money these bitches want you to spend though
Women are often attracted to men with money, and they expect you to spend it on them


And when you that nigga it turn a bitch to a nympho
When you're successful, women become more sexually attracted to you


Way too many funerals and shit be on my mental
I've been to too many funerals recently and it's been weighing on my mind


Way too many shootings that's why I stay with my pistol
There have been too many shootings lately, so I always carry a gun for protection


Had to get my stripes in the game i'm official
I had to earn my respect in the streets, and now I'm seen as a legitimate player


I wish I could tell K rock that I miss him
I miss my friend K rock and I wish I could tell him that


I wish I could tell Avion that I miss her
I miss my friend Avion and I wish I could tell her that


Lately I been staring at my life thru the rearview
I've been reflecting on my past experiences and how they've shaped me


See the realest nigga when i look inside the mirror
When I look in the mirror, I see the most authentic version of myself


And my city hot it got the police bugging hopping out
The police are constantly monitoring my city and making arrests


All the shit we did i pray the police never find it out
I've done some illegal things with my friends, and I hope the police never discover them


And the courts corrupt so why you think its niggas copping out
The justice system is corrupt, which is why people often take plea deals instead of going to trial


Never pay attention to the bullshit i just block it out
I ignore all the negative things people say about me and just focus on my goals


He kept overcharging only reason that i slimed him out
I had to cut ties with someone who was overcharging me for their services


Remember i was selling all that weed outside my momma house
I used to sell drugs outside my mother's house


Remember when my grandma found that forty cal inside the couch
I remember when my grandmother found my gun hidden in the couch


And if you don't like me why you keep my name inside your mouth
If you don't like me, why do you keep talking about me?


Amiri jeans but im still in love with balmain
I wear expensive designer clothes, but I still prefer a different brand


And i really put in work so that's how i got my stain
I earned my reputation by working hard and proving myself in the streets


Love change thugs change and even the drugs change
Love, people, and drugs are all subject to change in life


And when you shoot from close range you gonna see blood stains
If you shoot someone from close range, there will be a lot of blood


If it's war than it's war let me know
If someone wants to start a war with me, they should let me know


She ain't show me that she love me so i had to let her go
If someone doesn't show me love, then I have to move on


And i got some pain in my heart I'll never show
I have a lot of emotional pain that I don't like to express outwardly


When it rains man it pours
When things start to go wrong, they tend to go wrong in a big way


But its cold so it snow
When things are bad, it only makes it worse to dwell on them




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Written by: Farrahd Williams

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