Part II
Jay Z & Beyonce Lyrics


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Who wants that perfect love story anyway, anyway
Cliché, cliché, cliché, cliché
Who wants that hero love that saves the day, anyway
Cliché, cliché, cliché, cliché

What about the bad guy goes good, yea
And the missing love that's misunderstood, yea
Black hour glass, our glass toast to clichés in a dark past
Toast to clichés in a dark past

Boy meets girl
Girl perfect women
Girl get the bustin' before the cops come running uh
Chucking deuces, chugging D'USSE
Fuck what you say, boys in blue say uh

I don't care if we on the run
Baby as long as I'm next to you
And if loving you is a crime
Tell me why do I bring out the best in you
I hear sirens while we make love
Loud as hell but they don't know
They're nowhere near us
I will hold your heart and your gun
I don't care if they come, no
I know it's crazy but
They can take me
Now that I found the places that you take, take me
Without you I got nothing to lose

I'm an outlaw, got an outlaw chick
Bumping 2Pac, on my outlaw shit
Matching tatts, this ink don't come off
Even if rings come off
If things ring off
My nails get dirty
My past ain't pretty, my lady is, my Mercedes is
My baby momma harder than a lot of you niggas
Keep it 100, hit the lottery niggas
You ain't about that life ain't gotta lie to me, nigga
You know it's 'til the death, I hope it obvi' to niggas
Uh cross the line, speak about mine
I'mma wave this TEC, I'm a geek about mine
Touch a nigga where his rib at, I click clat
Push your ma'fucka wig back, I did that
I been wilding since a juvi'
She was a good girl till she knew me
Now she is in the drop bustin' U-ies screaming

Take me
Now that I found the places that you take, take me
Without you I got nothing to lose

Deeper then words, beyond right
Die for your love, beyond life
Sweet as a Jesus piece, beyond ice
Blind me baby with your neon lights
Ray Bans on, police in sight
Oh, what a beautiful death
Let's both wear white
If you go to heaven and they bring me to hell
Just sneak out and meet me, bring a box of L's
She fell in love with the bad guy, the bad guy
What you doing with them rap guys, them rap guys
They ain't see potential in me girl, but you see it
If it's me and you against the world, then so be it uh

I don't care if they give me life
I get all of my life from you
And if loving you had a price
I would pay my life for you

I hear sirens while we make love
Loud as hell but they don't know
They're nowhere near us
I will hold your heart and your gun
I don't care if they come, no
I know it's crazy but

I don't care I'll never give it up
Give it up, give it up, give it all away
No I swear I'll never give it up
Give it up, give it up, give it all away
I don't care I'll never give it up
Give it up, give it up, give it all away
No I swear I'll never give it up




Give it up, give it up, give it all away
(Without you I got nothing to lose)

Overall Meaning

The song On The Run by Jay Z and Beyonce is a love song and a narrative of a couple's escape from the authorities. The opening lines, “Who wants that perfect love story anyway, anyway; Cliché, cliché, cliché, cliché; Who wants that hero love that saves the day, anyway; Cliché, cliché, cliché, cliché,” state the theme of the song. The couple isn't interested in perfect love or the hero myth, but instead, they want a love that goes beyond surface-level beliefs. They believe there is more to life than the standard course of the hero story, and their journey is a model for that. They see clichés in dark pasts and see the bad guy who turns good and the love that goes misunderstood.


In the second verse, they describe their escape story, where they take the metaphorical phrase "on the run" and turn it into a real-life experience. They are running from the police, but their love for each other is more significant than the fear of being caught. They have sex, and despite the sirens blaring outside, they remain in love, and neither is bothered because they have each other. They also talk about their outlaw lifestyle, where they both relate with Tupac Shakur and often do illicit things together.


Line by Line Meaning

Who wants that perfect love story anyway, anyway
Who really wants a generic, predictable fairy tale romance?


Cliché, cliché, cliché, cliché
It's all the same old thing, overused and tired.


What about the bad guy goes good, yea
Why not try something unexpected, like a villain who turns good?


And the missing love that's misunderstood, yea
Why not explore a love story that's unconventional and not fully understood?


Black hour glass, our glass toast to clichés in a dark past
Cheers to all the clichés we've left behind, in the past.


Boy meets girl
The classic start to a romance.


Girl perfect women
The girl is seemingly perfect on the surface.


Girl get the bustin' before the cops come running uh
The girl is willing to take risks and is quick to defend herself.


Chucking deuces, chugging D'USSE
Ignoring what others think and living their own lives, enjoying some drinks.


Fuck what you say, boys in blue say uh
They don't care what others might say or what the police might do.


I don't care if we on the run
They disregard the law and the consequences of their actions.


Baby as long as I'm next to you
Being together is more important than complying with the law.


And if loving you is a crime
They are aware that what they are doing is illegal.


Tell me why do I bring out the best in you
They bring out the best in each other, despite their bad sides.


I hear sirens while we make love
They hear the police closing in on them.


Loud as hell but they don't know
Despite how loud their lovemaking is, the police still have not found them.


They're nowhere near us
The police are not even close to finding them.


I will hold your heart and your gun
They'll do whatever it takes to protect each other, including holding their weapons.


I don't care if they come, no
They don't care if the police catch them.


I know it's crazy but
They understand that their actions are dangerous and reckless.


They can take me
They are willing to face the consequences of their actions.


Now that I found the places that you take, take me
They have found a sense of freedom and excitement by being with each other.


Without you I got nothing to lose
Being together is the most important thing to them, and without it, they have nothing to live for.


I'm an outlaw, got an outlaw chick
They see themselves as outlaws, breaking the law together.


Bumping 2Pac, on my outlaw shit
They listen to 2Pac, who is often seen as a symbol for rebellion.


Matching tatts, this ink don't come off
They have matching tattoos, symbolizing their commitment to each other.


Even if rings come off
Even if they aren't married or together forever, they still have their tattoos and memories.


If things ring off
If things get dangerous, they'll be ready to protect themselves.


My nails get dirty
They deal with the dirty and dangerous side of their actions together.


My past ain't pretty, my lady is, my Mercedes is
They have their flaws and histories, but they focus on what they have together: love and material possessions.


My baby momma harder than a lot of you niggas
Jay Z's ex-girlfriends are tough and can handle themselves in difficult situations.


Keep it 100, hit the lottery niggas
Jay Z is rich and successful, but still stays true to his roots and his origins.


You ain't about that life ain't gotta lie to me, nigga
Jay Z sees through those who fake their toughness and tries to keep it real.


You know it's 'til the death, I hope it obvi' to niggas
Jay Z and Beyoncé are together until the very end, which should be obvious to everyone.


Uh cross the line, speak about mine
Don't try them, especially when it comes to their relationship.


I'mma wave this TEC, I'm a geek about mine
Jay Z is willing to use his gun to defend those he cares about.


Touch a nigga where his rib at, I click clat
Jay Z is not afraid to shoot someone if necessary.


Push your ma'fucka wig back, I did that
Jay Z has killed people before and is not afraid to do it again if necessary.


I been wilding since a juvi'
Jay Z has been reckless and dangerous since he was young.


She was a good girl till she knew me
Jay Z corrupted Beyoncé with his dangerous lifestyle.


Now she is in the drop bustin' U-ies screaming
Beyoncé is enjoying their rebellious lifestyle together.


Deeper then words, beyond right
Their love is more than just words, it's a deep and intense connection.


Die for your love, beyond life
They would do anything for each other, including sacrificing their own lives.


Sweet as a Jesus piece, beyond ice
Their love is as valuable as a religious icon or a piece of ice that never melts.


Blind me baby with your neon lights
Beyoncé's love and presence is so bright that it's blinding.


Ray Bans on, police in sight
They try to hide their identities and stay incognito while breaking the law.


Oh, what a beautiful death
They would rather die than be separated from each other.


Let's both wear white
They want to get married and be buried in white.


If you go to heaven and they bring me to hell
If he goes to heaven and she goes to hell, they'll still find a way to be together.


Just sneak out and meet me, bring a box of L's
If they get separated, she should bring a box of L's (blunts) so they can smoke together.


She fell in love with the bad guy, the bad guy
Beyoncé fell in love with Jay Z's dangerous and rebellious nature.


What you doing with them rap guys, them rap guys
Jay Z questions why Beyoncé is spending time with other rappers.


They ain't see potential in me girl, but you see it
Jay Z feels undervalued by others, except for Beyoncé, who sees his potential.


If it's me and you against the world, then so be it uh
They're willing to take on anyone and anything as long as they're together.


I don't care if they give me life
Jay Z is willing to spend the rest of his life in jail for Beyoncé.


I get all of my life from you
Beyoncé gives Jay Z purpose and meaning in his life.


And if loving you had a price
They understand that their actions are illegal and come with a cost.


I would pay my life for you
Jay Z is willing to die for Beyoncé.


I don't care I'll never give it up
They're not willing to give up their love and lifestyle for anyone.


Give it up, give it up, give it all away
They'll never sacrifice their love and freedom for anyone or anything.


No I swear I'll never give it up
They're both committed to their love and lifestyle, no matter the cost.


(Without you I got nothing to lose)
Being together is more important than anything else in their lives.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Garland Mosley, Jerome Harmon, Shawn Carter, Timothy Mosley, Terius Nash, James Edward Fauntleroy

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@selma9631

Who wants that perfect love story anyway, anyway
Cliché, cliché, cliché, cliché
Who wants that hero love that saves the day, anyway
Cliché, cliché, cliché, cliché
What about the bad guy goes good, yea
And the missing love that's misunderstood, yea
Black hour glass, our glass toast to clichés in a dark past
Toast to clichés in a dark past

Boy meets girl
Girl perfect women
Girl get the bustin' before the cops come running uh
Chucking deuces, chugging D'USSE
Fuck what you say, boys in blue say uh

I don't care if we on the run
Baby as long as I'm next to you
And if loving you is a crime
Tell me why do I bring out the best in you
I hear sirens while we make love
Loud as hell but they don't know
They're nowhere near us
I will hold your heart and your gun
I don't care if they come, no
I know it's crazy but
They can take me
Now that I found the places that you take, take me
Without you I got nothing to lose

I'm an outlaw, got an outlaw chick
Bumping 2Pac, on my outlaw shit
Matching tatts, this ink don't come off
Even if rings come off
If things ring off
My nails get dirty
My past ain't pretty, my lady is, my Mercedes is
My baby momma harder than a lot of you niggas
Keep it 100, hit the lottery niggas
You ain't about that life ain't gotta lie to me, nigga
You know it's 'til the death, I hope it obvi' to niggas
Uh cross the line, speak about mine
I'mma wave this TEC, I'm a geek about mine
Touch a nigga where his rib at, I click clat
Push your ma'fucka wig back, I did that
I been wilding since a juvi'
She was a good girl till she knew me
Now she is in the drop bustin' U-ies
screaming

Take me
Now that I found the places that you take, take me
Without you I got nothing to lose

Deeper then words, beyond right
Die for your love, beyond life
Sweet as a Jesus piece, beyond ice
Blind me baby with your neon lights
Ray Bans on, police in sight
Oh, what a beautiful death
Let's both wear white
If you go to heaven and they bring me to hell
Just sneak out and meet me, bring a box of L's
She fell in love with the bad guy, the bad guy
What you doing with them rap guys, them rap guys
They ain't see potential in me girl, but you see it
If it's me and you against the world, then so be it uh
I don't care if they give me life
I get all of my life from you
And if loving you had a price
I would pay my life for you
I hear sirens while we make love
Loud as hell but they don't know
They're nowhere near us
I will hold your heart and your gun
I don't care if they come, no
I know it's crazy but
I don't care I'll never give it up

Give it up, give it up, give it all away
No I swear I'll never give it up
Give it up, give it up, give it all away
I don't care I'll never give it up
Give it up, give it up, give it all away
No I swear I'll never give it up
Give it up, give it up, give it all away
(Without you I got nothing to lose)



All comments from YouTube:

@pearlof_africa9119

First time I heard this song was in my boyfriends car, we had an argument and he played this song while we rode in silence, they spoke every word we wanted to say each other. Every time I hear this it reminds me that he is my everything

@mohamedchellouf

OMG :') ! You have a better love story than Twilight.

@thagenius1018

Blah blah blah

@imanim5783

Aww🙌😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😩😍😍

@dwmusic147

This so sweet❤️

@babyyzyii5446

Are y’all still tgt 🖤

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@melvinkelly9200

Hands down their best collaboration.
Their chemistry and vocals are so harmonious on this track.

@caligulalauren9071

It deeply bothers me that this song didn’t have the machine behind it as much as their other hit commercial songs.

@Strawberry.leeraymartinez5829

@@caligulalauren9071 yeah it's dam near underground

@keybrazy8046

@@Strawberry.leeraymartinez5829Lowkey a hood classic tho.. at least where im from lol

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