1 A har… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that share the name Eric Martin:
1 A hard rock singer who fronted Mr. Big
2 A producer from Chicago, IL, a member of Traxmen.
3 The producer of the This American Wife podcast, a parody of public radio
1. Eric Martin (born on October 10, 1960, in Long Island, New York State) is a singer, best known as the former vocalist of hard rock band Mr. Big. Before his career in Mr. Big, he played in a rock group called 415, formed in the late 1970s. This band recorded one album, "Sucker for a Pretty Face", after which they changed their name to the Eric Martin Band. The Eric Martin Band broke up in 1985, after which Eric Martin recorded two solo albums, "Eric Martin" and "I'm Only Fooling Myself".
In 1988, Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey and Paul Gilbert formed Mr. Big, obtaining huge commercial success.
Eventually, Mr. Big went for a break, when 1998 saw the release of Eric's third solo album, "Somewhere in the Middle", plus an accompanying tour with a new incarnation of the Eric Martin Band. After Mr. Big finally broke up in 2001, Eric Martin pursued his solo career further, releasing another solo album "I'm Goin' Sane" in 2002. He has since released two more albums, "Pure" and his latest, "Destroy All Monsters". He is also the lead singer and songwriter for the Tak Matsumoto Group, which released their first album, titled "TMG1" in 2004.
In 2009, Mr. Big announced a reunion to coincide with the 20th anniversary of their first studio release, "Mr. Big." To commemorate the occasion, the band released two singles, "Next Time Around" and "Hold Your Head Up" and planned a tour of Japan and parts of Asia which kicked off in Estonia in September 2009.
Eric Martin is still active in the music business, performing regularly in the United States and Japan.
2. Eric Martin is a house/ghetto/acid producer hailing from Chicago, IL. He is a member of Traxmen.
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Eric Martin Lyrics
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Rihanna:
Feel it coming in the air
Hear the screams from everywhere
I'm addicted to the the thrill (I'm Ready)
It's a dangerous love affair (C'mon)
Got a problem, tell me now
Only thing that's on my mind
Is who gon' run this town tonight
Is who gon' run this town tonight
We gon' run this town
Jay-Z:
We are, yeah, I said it, we are
This is Roc Nation, pledge your allegiance
Get y'all fatigues on, all black everything
Black cards, black cars, all black everything
And our girls are blackbirds, riding with they Dillingers
I get more in-depth if you boys really real enough
This is La Familia, I'll explain later
But for now, let me get back to this paper
I'm a couple bands down and I'm tryna get back
I gave Doug a grip, I lost a flip for five stacks
Yeah, I'm talking five comma six zeroes dot zero?
Back to running circles 'round niggas, now we squared up
Hold up
Rihanna:
Life's a game but it's not fair
I break the rules so I don't care
So I keep doing my own thing
Walking tall against the rain
Victory's within the mile
Almost there, don't give up now
Only thing that's on my mind
Is who gon' run this town tonight
Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay
Who gon' run this town tonight?
Jay-Z:
We are, yeah, I said it, we are
You can call me Caesar, in a dark Caesar
Please follow the leader, so Eric B we are
Microphone fiend, it's the return of the God, peace God
And ain't nobody fresher
I'm in Maison, uh, Martin Margiela
On the table, screaming f@#k the other side, they jealous
We got a bankhead full of broads, they got a table full of fellas
And they ain't spendin' no cake
They should throw they hand in, 'cause they ain't got no spades
My whole team got dough
So my bankhead is lookin' like Millionaires' Row
Rihanna:
Life's a game but it's not fair
I break the rules so I don't care
So I keep doing my own thing
Walking tall against the rain
Victory's within the mile
Almost there, don't give up now
Only thing that's on my mind
Is who gon' run this town tonight
Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay
Who gon' run this town tonight?
Kanye West:
It's crazy how you can go from being Joe Blow
To everybody on your dick, no homo
I bought my whole family whips, no Volvos
Next time I'm in church, please no photos
Police escorts, everybody passports
This the life that everybody ask for
This a fast life, we are on a crash course
What you think I rap for? To push a f@#kin' Rav 4?
But I know that if I stay stunting
All these girls only gon' want one thing
I could spend my whole life good will hunting
Only good gon' come is it's good when I'm coming
She got an ass that'll swallow up her G-string
And up top, uh, two bee stings
And I'm beasting, off the re-sling
And my nigga just made it out the precinct
We give a damn about the drama that you do bring
I'm just tryna change the color on your mood ring
Reebok, baby, you need to try some new things
Have you ever had shoes without shoestrings?
What's that, Ye? Baby, these heels
Is that a May-what? Baby, these wheels
You trippin' when you ain't sippin', have a refill
You feelin' like you run it, huh?
Now you know how we feel
Jay-Z:
Wha'sup?
Rihanna:
Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay
Jay-Z:
Wha'sup?
Rihanna:
Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay Heeeeeeeeey heeeeeeay
Who gon' run this town tonight?
Jay-Z:
Wha'sup?
The song "Run This Town" by Jay-Z featuring Kanye West and Rihanna is a song that speaks to the power and influence of a group of individuals who dominate their respective fields. In the song, Jay-Z alludes to his own status as the leader of Roc Nation and the dominance of his team, while Rihanna sings about the thrill of being in control and the pursuit of victory. The chorus, "Only thing that's on my mind / Is who gon' run this town tonight," emphasizes the idea of power, control, and superiority.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of confidence, determination, and ambition. The verses by Jay-Z and Kanye West highlight their own success stories, their self-made wealth, and their ability to change the game. On the other hand, Rihanna's chorus emphasizes that victory is within reach and one should never give up.
Overall, "Run This Town" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the power of collaboration, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel it coming in the air
Sensing an upcoming excitement
Hear the screams from everywhere
Listening to the noises coming from the people around you
I'm addicted to the thrill (I'm Ready)
The singer is glad and eager to experience a thrill
It's a dangerous love affair (C'mon)
Although it's dangerous, the singer can't help but love it
Can't be scaring nickels down
The singer can't afford to feel afraid
Got a problem, tell me now
If there is a problem, the singer wants to know it now
Only thing that's on my mind
The only thing the singer is thinking about
Is who gon' run this town tonight
Who will be the one to lead the excitement tonight
We are, yeah, I said it, we are
The singer is proud of who they are
This is Roc Nation, pledge your allegiance
Join us at Roc Nation
Get y'all fatigues on, all black everything
Dress in black and be ready for action
Black cards, black cars, all black everything
Everything black
And our girls are blackbirds, riding with they Dillingers
Women who ride with thugs
I get more in-depth if you boys really real enough
The singer will explain more if you're tough enough
This is La Familia, I'll explain later
We are a family, and the singer will explain later
But for now, let me get back to this paper
The singer needs to focus on work for now
I'm a couple bands down and I'm tryna get back
The singer lost some money and wants to get it back
I gave Doug a grip, I lost a flip for five stacks
The singer gave Doug some money, but then lost a bet
Life's a game but it's not fair
Life is difficult and often unfair
I break the rules so I don't care
The singer disregards rules and doesn't worry about consequences
So I keep doing my own thing
The singer will continue doing what they want
Walking tall against the rain
Facing problems with confidence
Victory's within the mile
Success is close by
Almost there, don't give up now
Success is so close, don't stop now
Is who gon' run this town tonight
Who is going to lead the excitement tonight
It's crazy how you can go from being Joe Blow
The singer is amazed at how quickly one's life can change
To everybody on your dick, no homo
People are always after you
I bought my whole family whips, no Volvos
The singer bought expensive cars for the family
Next time I'm in church, please no photos
The singer doesn't want any photos in church
Police escorts, everybody passports
The singer and his team have police escorts and everyone has passports
This the life that everybody ask for
This is the life many people dream of
This a fast life, we are on a crash course
Their fast lifestyle will have consequences
What you think I rap for? To push a fucking Rav 4?
The singer didn't become a rapper to be driving a cheap car
But I know that if I stay stunting
If the singer keeps flaunting his wealth
All these girls only gon' want one thing
Girls will only want to be with him for his money
I could spend my whole life good will hunting
The singer could keep trying to find love
Only good gon' come is it's good when I'm coming
There is only one way to achieve happiness
She got an ass that'll swallow up her G-string
The girl has a large butt
And up top, uh, two bee stings
The girl also has small breasts
And I'm beasting, off the re-sling
The singer is doing great
And my nigga just made it out the precinct
The singer's friend was just released from jail
We give a damn about the drama that you do bring
The singer doesn't care about any drama others bring
I'm just tryna change the color on your mood ring
The singer is trying to improve someone's mood
Reebok, baby, you need to try some new things
The girl needs to try new things, like Reebok shoes
Have you ever had shoes without shoestrings?
The singer is questioning if she has ever worn slip-on shoes
What's that, Ye? Baby, these heels
The girl is asking about the singer's high heels
Is that a May-what? Baby, these wheels
The singer is showing off his Maybach car
You trippin' when you ain't sippin', have a refill
The girl needs to relax and have another drink
You feelin' like you run it, huh?
The girl is feeling confident
Now you know how we feel
The singer is trying to show the girl how it feels to be on top
Wha'sup?
What's up?
Writer(s): David Gates Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
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