Run The World
Heather Morris and Naya Rivera Lyrics

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Girls, we run this mother (yeah)
Girls, we run this mother (yeah)
Girls, we run this mother (yeah)
Girls, we run this (girls)

Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)

Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)

Some of them men think they freak this like we do
But no they don't
Make your check come at they neck
Disrespect us no they won't

Boy don't even try to touch this
Boy this beat is crazy
This is how they made me
Houston Texas baby
This goes out to all my girls that's in the club rocking the latest
Who will buy it for themselves and get more money later
I think I need a barber
None of these people can fade me
I'm so good with this
I remind you I'm so hood with this

Boy I'm just playing
Come here baby
Hope you still like me
If you pay me

My persuasion can build a nation
Endless power our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
It's hot up in here DJ don't be scared to run this run this back
I'm looking for the girls who're taking over the world have me raise a glass for the college grads

Anyone rolling I'll let you know what time it is, check
You can't hold me
I work my 9 to 5 and I cut my check
This goes out to all the women getting it in you on your grind
To other men that respect what I do please accept my shine
Boy I know you love it how we're smart enough to make these millions
Strong enough to bear the children then get back to business
See, you better not play me don't come here baby
Hope you still like me if you pay me

My persuasion can build a nation
Endless power our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me

Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run this? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)
Who run the world? (Girls)

Who are we, what we run, the world
(Who run this mother?)
Who are we, what we run, the world
(Who run this mother, yeah)
Who are we, what do we run, the world
(Who run this mother, yeah)

Who are we, what we run, we run the world
Who run the world, girls (girls)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Heather Morris's song Run the World discuss female empowerment and the idea that women are the ones who truly run the world. The repetition of the phrase "Girls, we run this mother" emphasizes this message and encourages women to feel powerful and confident in their abilities. The chorus repeatedly asks "Who run the world?" and answers "Girls," further reinforcing the idea that women should be at the forefront of all aspects of society.

Morris also highlights the fact that women face challenges and obstacles that men do not, but that they are capable of overcoming them. She sings that men may try to mimic women's abilities, but they cannot truly "freak this like we do." Morris also discusses the idea that women can be both strong and feminine, and that they can balance both business and family responsibilities. Finally, the song encourages women to support each other and work together to achieve their goals.

Overall, the lyrics of Run the World celebrate and empower women, encouraging them to take charge of their lives and push for equality.

Line by Line Meaning

Girls, we run this mother (yeah)
Women are in charge.

Who run the world? (Girls)
Women run the world.

Some of them men think they freak this like we do But no they don't Make your check come at they neck Disrespect us no they won't
Some men think they can do what women do, but they cannot. Women demand their pay and respect.

Boy don't even try to touch this Boy this beat is crazy This is how they made me Houston Texas baby This goes out to all my girls that's in the club rocking the latest Who will buy it for themselves and get more money later I think I need a barber None of these people can fade me I'm so good with this I remind you I'm so hood with this Boy I'm just playing Come here baby Hope you still like me If you pay me
Men cannot compare to women's talent and prowess. Women have money and style, and men are irrelevant. Women demand to be valued.

My persuasion can build a nation Endless power our love we can devour You'll do anything for me Who run the world? (Girls)
Women's influence is unstoppable, and men will do anything for them.

It's hot up in here DJ don't be scared to run this run this back I'm looking for the girls who're taking over the world have me raise a glass for the college grads Anyone rolling I'll let you know what time it is, check You can't hold me I work my 9 to 5 and I cut my check This goes out to all the women getting it in you on your grind To other men that respect what I do please accept my shine Boy I know you love it how we're smart enough to make these millions Strong enough to bear the children then get back to business See, you better not play me don't come here baby Hope you still like me if you pay me
Women are everywhere, and men have no say in their success. Women work hard, and men need to respect them. Women are smart, strong, and need to be recognized.

Who are we, what we run, the world (Who run this mother?) Who are we, what we run, the world (Who run this mother, yeah) Who are we, what do we run, the world (Who run this mother, yeah) Who are we, what we run, we run the world Who run the world, girls (girls)
Women are the rulers of this world.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING, NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC.
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, BEYONCE GISSELLE KNOWLES, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH, ADIDJA AZIM PALMER, DAVID JAMES ANDREW TAYLOR, ANTON VAN DE WALL

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