With guidance from his cousin Willie Taylor, of Day26 fame, as well as producer Mick Schultz (who Jeremih met during his time at Columbia College Chicago), Jeremih released his debut single Birthday Sex in March 2009, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled debut album was released in June 2009, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, All About You, was released in September 2010, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris and 50 Cent.
In December 2011, Jeremih confirmed work on a third album originally entitled Thumpy Johnson, and would later release his first mixtape Late Nights with Jeremih in August 2012. After the release of his collaborative EP No More with producer Shlohmo, Jeremih would change his album title to Late Nights: The Album in August 2014, releasing the EP N.O.M.A [Not on My Album] that same month. With no announcement or promotion prior to the release date, the album was finally released on December 4, 2015, featuring guest appearances from J. Cole, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Future, Big Sean, Feather, Juicy J, Twista and Jhené Aiko.
In February 2016, Jeremih confirmed his fourth album title as Later That Night, intending to be another instalment in his Late Nights series. During this year, he released another mixtape entitled Late Nights: Europe and would tour with fellow R&B singer-songwriter PARTYNEXTDOOR, with a project between the two being teased. However, Jeremih was later removed from the tour due to issues between the two artists. By the end of that year though, he would then collaborate with Chance the Rapper for a Christmas project entitled Merry Christmas Lil Mama, which was reissued two more times in 2017 and 2020 with new tracks.
In February 2017, Jeremih released the upcoming album's planned lead single "I Think of You" featuring fellow singer Chris Brown and rapper Big Sean. Three months later, the singer then recorded and released an EP entitled Cinco De MihYo, celebrating the annual Mexican/American tradition. This was followed by another EP in March 2018 entitled The Chocolate Box, as well as his collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, MihTy in October of that year.
In November 2020, Jeremih was hospitalized in Chicago after testing positive for COVID-19. By November 14, he was reported to be on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. He was taken off the ventilator on November 19 but remained in critical condition. His spokesman said Jeremih has no underlying conditions. Jeremih was transferred out of intensive care on November 21, into a general hospital to make a full recovery. He was released from the hospital on December 4, 2020.
Runway
Jeremih Lyrics
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It's like a movie scene
Them stunna shades got you lookin' like a beauty queen
Without a throne
American, but international
She got her hair done
Styled in designer jeans
Heels on, and her skin type Maybelline
I can't control
The way you walkin', girl, you got me gone
When I see her, my mind goes to places
I just can't focus when she's on the stages
It's the way she switches her hips with her body
Just proves she's truly the life of the party now
Look at her
She got it
Shawty knows she's the shit
You can tell by the look in her eyes
She's like the devil in disguise
When she's on the runway
Walkin' down the runway
Sexy down the runway
Take a picture on the runway
The show is sold out
They say she's popular
Cause when she comes out, everybody's watchin' her.
She's got the crowd
Lookin' seductive, but still holds a smile
She's like an angel
I'd say she's heaven sent
From head to toe, lil mama's visual medicine, you should see
This shawty's hotter than the third degree
When I see her, my mind goes to places
I just can't focus when she's on the stages
It's the way she switches her hips with her body
Just proves she's truly the life of the party now
Look at her
She got it
Shawty knows she's the shit
You can tell by the look in her eyes
She's like the devil in disguise
When she's on the runway
Walkin' down the runway
Sexy down the runway
Take a picture on the runway
Wait a minute
Strike a pose
Take a picture (click)
And girl I gotta know your name
Is it Mary Jane?
Look at her
She got it
Shawty knows she's the shit
You can tell by the look in her eyes
She's like the devil in disguise
When she's on the runway
Walkin' down the runway
Sexy down the runway
Take a picture on the runway
Sexy down the runway
Take a picture on the runway
You can tell by the look in her eyes
The song "Runway" by Jeremih is a tribute to a beautiful woman walking on a runway. The first verse describes the setting of the runway with its flashy lights and the woman wearing stunning shades that transform her into a beauty queen, despite not having a throne. Jeremih is mesmerized by her beauty and can't control himself as he watches her walk on the runway. The chorus repeats this feeling by emphasizing how much Jeremih is drawn to the model and highlighting how she owns the runway with her confident walk.
The second verse focuses on the impact of the woman on Jeremih's mind. He can't focus on anything else when she's on stage. He describes the way she moves her hips when she walks, which only makes him more enamored. The bridge of the song is a moment where Jeremih wants to take a picture of her, strike a pose and learn her name. The song closes with one final chorus emphasizing how much Jeremih is drawn to her and how she owns every step she takes.
Overall, "Runway" showcases the power of a confident and beautiful woman on stage. It highlights the way beauty and confidence can make someone glow and bring attention to them. It also shows how someone's physical attractiveness and confidence can distract someone and make them unable to focus.
Line by Line Meaning
You see the flashy lights
The bright lights catch your attention
It's like a movie scene
The scene is dramatic and exciting
Them stunna shades got you lookin' like a beauty queen
The sunglasses make the person wearing them look confident and beautiful
Without a throne
Despite not being royalty, the person still exudes confidence and grace
American, but international
The person's style and appeal transcends borders and cultures
She got her hair done
Her hair is styled and polished
Styled in designer jeans
The jeans are high-end and fashionable
Heels on, and her skin type Maybelline
She is wearing heels and her makeup makes her skin look flawless
I can't control
The artist is infatuated with the person
The way you walkin', girl, you got me gone
The person's confident walk is captivating
When I see her, my mind goes to places
The singer's thoughts become imaginative and excited when they see her
I just can't focus when she's on the stages
The person on stage commands all of the artist's attention
It's the way she switches her hips with her body
The person moves their body in an alluring way
Just proves she's truly the life of the party now
The person's confidence and beauty makes them the center of attention
She's got the crowd
She commands the attention and admiration of the people watching
Lookin' seductive, but still holds a smile
The person is both alluring and friendly
She's like an angel
The person is beautiful and captivating
I'd say she's heaven sent
The person seems like a gift from above
From head to toe, lil mama's visual medicine, you should see
The person's appearance is soothing and appealing to the eye
This shawty's hotter than the third degree
The person is extremely attractive
Wait a minute
The artist needs a moment to take it all in
Strike a pose
The person is posing for a photo
Take a picture (click)
The person is having their photo taken
And girl I gotta know your name
The artist is interested in getting to know the person better
Is it Mary Jane?
The singer playfully asks if her name is Mary Jane
You can tell by the look in her eyes
The person's eyes reveal their confidence and allure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEREMY P. FELTON, MICHAEL ABRAM SCHULTZ
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