Run For Cover
KJ-52 Lyrics


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Mayday, mayday, TeeRawk hooked up with KJ
What's wrong? Why are they both in the same song?
I don't know but I've been told
Hip hop music soothes the soul
On point 'cause we keep it in the pole position
We've been trying to keep it cool like air conditioning
Got a handful of cards but I'm sick of playing
These cats try hard but don't hear what I'm saying
Run for cover, if you're on the wall then get off it
Get this thing shaking like a mosh pit
Jesus, the first and last word of my thesis
We cruise like V6 shift
He's the rock of ages, peep this
He even cracked the code of the Matrix
And I got my reasons
You can ask Harrison Ford what lies beneath us

[Chorus]
I am what I am when it all comes down
You know it's a warning when you hear that sound
They run for cover in the shelter now (Y-O)

There's not enough ways to say Jesus
So I flipped it
Got Thousand Foot Krutch on the track
And remixed it
Now it's the same Jesus now, just in case you missed it
Well the name Jesus stays on my mouth like some lipstick
So I flipped it man, I think the world's gone nuts
So I drop rhymes longer than lines at Starbucks
Now Jesus is trendy kind of like Von Dutch
But that's more messed up than Donald Trump's haircuts
Now hold up he got sold out like it was Ebay
Then beat down and scratched up like a DJ
Then they threw his body in the tomb for like three days
But then he came back kind of like instant replay
But it's Jesus the only one that I'm just speaking
He won't cost a thing like free nights and weekends
Check the tomb, you're gonna find a body missing
And that's a reality show you won't find on television but

[Chorus]

By now you know the deal
With a crown of thorns
He died as the king on the hill
And it's time you recognize exactly what is real
Man I got Jesus, I don't need Doctor Phil
But for realla He just became the blood spiller
He's all I need the Prince of Peace and my healer
She carried the child when the Holy Spirit filled her
There's something about Mary, but not the one with Ben Stiller
It's Jesus hopefully now you get it
I got saved like the movie with Mandy Moore in it
And it's, uh, Jesus is who I represent




George Bush is cool
But I nominate Him for president

Overall Meaning

In KJ-52's song "Run For Cover," the opening lines collaborate with TeeRawk to create an instant atmosphere of anticipation for a high-impact radical rap song. The song sets a fast pace as it presents an overview of today's music scenario and the importance of rap music. The vocalist stresses the significance of hip-hop music towards soothing the soul, and as a platform to test one's potential. The song is a call to run for shelter and to get off the wall using a mosh pit metaphor intending to stir up a reaction similar to the effects of a mosh pit that has the potential to shake things up.


The song's chorus is about what people do when they hear a warning and a sound, and that they run for cover in a shelter now. Running for cover is interpreted as preparing oneself for what's to come and reflecting on their beliefs. The song speaks about Jesus Christ and his role as the Prince of Peace and a healer, and the ultimate sacrifice he made for humanity by dying as the king on the hill with a crown of thorns.


Overall, the song is a compelling rap that speaks about keeping steady in the storm of life, and how hope and faith can help us weather the toughest of storms.


Line by Line Meaning

Mayday, mayday, TeeRawk hooked up with KJ
Something unusual has happened. TeeRawk and KJ have collaborated in a song.


What's wrong? Why are they both in the same song?
The collaboration of the two artists is unexpected and noteworthy.


I don't know but I've been told
The singer has heard something he cannot explain or verify.


Hip hop music soothes the soul
Hip hop has a calming influence on people.


On point 'cause we keep it in the pole position
Their music is consistently good and on the top chart positions.


We've been trying to keep it cool like air conditioning
They have been trying to maintain their composure despite any challenges or uncomfortable situations.


Got a handful of cards but I'm sick of playing
The singer is tired of playing games.


These cats try hard but don't hear what I'm saying
Some people try too hard, but they don't understand the message.


Run for cover, if you're on the wall then get off it
The singer is warning people to take cover or take action to avoid danger.


Get this thing shaking like a mosh pit
The singer wants the listeners to get excited and dance wildly, like in a mosh pit.


Jesus, the first and last word of my thesis
Jesus is the main focus of his poetry or thesis.


We cruise like V6 shift
The singer and Jesus move easily and smoothly like the gears of a V6 engine.


He's the rock of ages, peep this
Jesus is ageless and unchanging.


He even cracked the code of the Matrix
The singer believes that Jesus has great power and knowledge, much like the fictional character Neo in the movie The Matrix.


And I got my reasons
The singer has reasons for believing in Jesus.


You can ask Harrison Ford what lies beneath us
The singer is suggesting that there are things beneath the surface that we are not aware of, and even famous people like Harrison Ford may not know it all.


I am what I am when it all comes down
The singer is true to himself and his beliefs, especially in tough times.


You know it's a warning when you hear that sound
The sound in the song is meant to warn people to take notice and get ready to act.


They run for cover in the shelter now (Y-O)
The people are finding safety and refuge to protect themselves from danger.


There's not enough ways to say Jesus
The singer believes that there is no limit to the ways to convey the message of Jesus.


So I flipped it
The singer has transformed the original message about Jesus into a new song or a remix.


Got Thousand Foot Krutch on the track
He has collaborated with another artist, Thousand Foot Krutch, in the song.


And remixed it
He has changed the original song in significant ways.


Now it's the same Jesus now, just in case you missed it
Despite the changes, the message about Jesus remains the same.


Well the name Jesus stays on my mouth like some lipstick
Jesus is always on the singer's mind, like a lipstick that stays on one's lips.


So I flipped it man, I think the world's gone nuts
The singer thinks that the world is crazy or out of control.


So I drop rhymes longer than lines at Starbucks
The singer is using his skill at rhyming to express his message about Jesus in the song.


Now Jesus is trendy kind of like Von Dutch
Jesus has become popular and trendy, like a fashion brand like Von Dutch.


But that's more messed up than Donald Trump's haircuts
The idea of Jesus becoming trendy is ridiculous and absurd, like Donald Trump's unusual hairstyle.


Now hold up he got sold out like it was Ebay
Jesus was betrayed, like an item sold out on Ebay.


Then beat down and scratched up like a DJ
Jesus was beaten and wounded like a DJ scratches vinyl records.


Then they threw his body in the tomb for like three days
Jesus was buried in a tomb for three days after his crucifixion.


But then he came back kind of like instant replay
Jesus rose from the dead, like a replay of a past event.


But it's Jesus the only one that I'm just speaking
Jesus is the main subject of his speech or message in the song.


He won't cost a thing like free nights and weekends
Jesus is free and accessible to everyone, unlike the hidden costs of free nights and weekends offered by some companies.


Check the tomb, you're gonna find a body missing
The tomb where Jesus was buried is empty, indicating that he has risen from the dead.


And that's a reality show you won't find on television but
The story of Jesus rising from the dead is not a fictional TV show but a real event.


By now you know the deal
The listener should already know what the song is about.


With a crown of thorns
Jesus wore a crown of thorns on his head during his crucifixion.


He died as the king on the hill
Jesus died as a king, despite his humble birth and life.


And it's time you recognize exactly what is real
The singer is urging the listener to see the truth and reality of Jesus.


Man I got Jesus, I don't need Doctor Phil
The singer has Jesus in his life and doesn't need the help of a TV show or psychological advice from Dr. Phil.


But for realla He just became the blood spiller
Jesus shed his blood to save humanity from their sins.


He's all I need the Prince of Peace and my healer
Jesus is everything the singer needs, as he brings peace and healing to his life.


She carried the child when the Holy Spirit filled her
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was filled with the Holy Spirit when she conceived Jesus.


There's something about Mary, but not the one with Ben Stiller
The singer is referring to Mary, the mother of Jesus, not the character in a movie with Ben Stiller of the same name.


It's Jesus hopefully now you get it
The singer hopes that the listener finally understands that the song is all about Jesus.


I got saved like the movie with Mandy Moore in it
The singer has been saved by Jesus, like the character in the movie starring Mandy Moore.


And it's, uh, Jesus is who I represent
The singer is saying that he represents Jesus in his life and music.


George Bush is cool
The singer is giving an example of someone who is cool or popular.


But I nominate Him for president
The singer would like to see Jesus become the leader or president, given his qualities and abilities.




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