On the Run
Kool G Rap Lyrics


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I got a job with the mob, makin G's
Doin' some pickups, deliveries and transportin' keys
Yeah, they got me like a flunky, money
I'm drivin' around town with ten kilos inside my trunk, G
And I'm holdin the suitcase
With a half a million dollars on my lap, in front of my face
And I'm tryin to ignore it
But sometimes I get tempted to go dip and make a run for it
The thought alone makes me shiver, damn
What if I get caught? They'll find me floatin' in the Hudson river
But if I escape, I'll be in shape for my life
But they might get my kid and my wife
See, I'm supposed to make a stop
To an Uptown spot, run up the block and make another drop
But I got somethin' else in mind
So at the next stop sign, I pull out and load up the nine
I got the money and the hit
Went through the block nonstop 'cause I ain't droppin' off a rock of it
But then I thought of a plan
So I drovesto my house and got my girl and my little man
C'mon, baby, pack your stuff, get ready
"Damn, why your face all sweaty?"
Just hurry up, don't throw no fits
I'm a dead man walkin', understand? We gotta split
I switched the locks on the door
Started packin' the Gucci bags like I was goin' on a world tour
Grabbed the luggage and the gun
C'mon, we gotta go, they got a brother on the run

"They got the shipment"
"What?"
"They got the whole shipment"
"I want that son of a bitch dead
I want him dead, I want him dead, I don't care"

Now I'm drivin' and I'm lookin' at my passport
I'm outta here soon as my ass hit Kennedy airport
Loaded the other automatic
I don't believe this, I'm like a sitting duck stuck in traffic
I'm gettin' nervous as hell, G
A Lincoln Continental pullin' right up beside me
Puts down my girl and then I bent low
Bullets are flying through my window
The enemy is on attack
Drew the nine and cocked the hammer and I fired at the guinea's back
I gotta take my respect
My bullets hittin' crazy mafia members in the neck
Looked at my girl, a bullet struck her
Put in another clip, cause I ain't givin' up nothin', my brother
Hitmen rollin' up in trenches
Sprayin' at my car, only missin' me by little inches
Stepped on the gas pedal, how bad my girl is harmed?
Man, they only hit her in the upper arm
Now I'm drivin' on sidewalks, makin sharp turns
My son is in the back, catchin' heartburns
I got the car shakin' wildly
I made a turn, and then I dipped the bimmer in a dark alley
They drove right past, now all this chasin' stuff is done
Yeah, they got a brother on the run

"I want him dead
I want his family dead
I want his house burned to the ground"

The next thing I know, it was daylight
And I been sleepin' with the engine runnin' all night
I started pullin on my ho
"C'mon, man, what?
Wake up, stupid, we gotta go
Pulled out the alley, then I dipped
Looked down and picked up the nine and put more rounds in the clip
You know I'm headin' South, no doubt
Don't care about my whereabouts, as long it's a hideout
Finally, we crossed the border, I pulled into a station
To fill up the tank and get a drink of water
Pullin' over to park my ride
That's when I noticed this limousine comin' up on my left side
Then the sucker started rammin' me
Then I looked, it was the Luciano family
Looked at my girl, she started cryin', my finger on the trigger
I pulled it, bullets started flyin'
Now I'm hittin all them bastards
Droppin' 'em fast, when I'm blastin', blood splashes
Then I've finally done it
I took 'em all out, but I caught one in the stomach
Now I'm lookin for survivors
So I ran up on the side of the car and hit the driver
And then I laid low
Catchin' my breath, the only one left was Don Luciano
So I snuck up on the sucker
Put my gun to his head, "What's up now, motherfucker?"
He said, "Wait, I want to talk"
I put his brains on the sidewalk
Another life I had to waste
He fell on his back, and then I spit right in his guinea face




He saw the barrel of the devil's gun
Now they no longer got a brother on the run

Overall Meaning

Kool G Rap's "On the Run" tells the story of a man who turns to a life of crime, working for the mob as a driver to transport drugs and money. The singer is conflicted about his involvement in the illegal activities and is constantly worried about getting caught. When the opportunity arises, he decides to try to escape with his family. However, he is pursued by his enemies, resulting in a violent and deadly showdown.


The song chronicles the singer's desperate measures to evade the mafia, including stealing money and switching cars. He is constantly on the move, trying to outsmart and outrun his enemies. The fear and anxiety he experiences are palpable in the lyrics, as he weighs the risks and potential consequences of his actions. Despite his efforts, he ultimately has to face his foes in a brutal confrontation.


"On the Run" is a powerful and gritty portrayal of the harsh realities of organized crime and the toll it takes on those caught up in it. The lyrics are raw and intense, conveying the visceral emotions of the singer as he navigates a dangerous and deadly world.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a job with the mob, makin G's
I have become employed by the mafia, earning a significant amount of money


Doin' some pickups, deliveries and transportin' keys
Engaging in the activities of collecting and delivering illegal goods, particularly drugs


Yeah, they got me like a flunky, money
I am under the control and influence of the mob, but I am motivated by the money they provide


I'm drivin' around town with ten kilos inside my trunk, G
I am driving through the city with ten kilograms of drugs in my car's trunk


And I'm holdin the suitcase
I am carrying a suitcase


With a half a million dollars on my lap, in front of my face
The suitcase contains $500,000, which is placed on my lap and right in front of me


And I'm tryin to ignore it
I am attempting to resist the temptation and not focus on the money


But sometimes I get tempted to go dip and make a run for it
Occasionally, I am enticed to take the money and escape


The thought alone makes me shiver, damn
Just the thought of stealing the money frightens me


What if I get caught? They'll find me floatin' in the Hudson river
If I am apprehended, my body might end up floating in the Hudson river


But if I escape, I'll be in shape for my life
However, if I manage to flee successfully, my life will be secure


But they might get my kid and my wife
On the other hand, the mob might harm my child and spouse


See, I'm supposed to make a stop
I have a duty to make a specific stop


To an Uptown spot, run up the block and make another drop
I need to go to an Uptown location, run to the designated area, and make another delivery


But I got somethin' else in mind
However, I have a different plan


So at the next stop sign, I pull out and load up the nine
Therefore, at the upcoming stop sign, I retrieve and prepare my gun


I got the money and the hit
I have both the money and the intention to commit a violent act


Went through the block nonstop 'cause I ain't droppin' off a rock of it
I continue driving without stopping, as I refuse to deliver any portion of the drugs


But then I thought of a plan
Nevertheless, another plan crossed my mind


So I drovesto my house and got my girl and my little man
Consequently, I drove to my residence and gathered my girlfriend and my child


C'mon, baby, pack your stuff, get ready
Hurry up, my love, gather your belongings and prepare to leave


"Damn, why your face all sweaty?"
"Why does your face appear sweaty and anxious?"


Just hurry up, don't throw no fits
Simply hurry, do not become upset or argumentative


I'm a dead man walkin', understand? We gotta split
I am living on borrowed time, do you comprehend? We must separate and flee


I switched the locks on the door
I changed the locks on our front door


Started packin' the Gucci bags like I was goin' on a world tour
I began stuffing luxury Gucci bags as if I were embarking on a global journey


Grabbed the luggage and the gun
Took hold of the suitcases and the firearm


C'mon, we gotta go, they got a brother on the run
Let's go quickly, as I am fleeing from pursuit


"They got the shipment"
"They successfully obtained the illegal goods"


"What?"
"What happened?"


"They got the whole shipment"
"They seized the entire illicit delivery"


"I want that son of a bitch dead
"I desire the death of that contemptible individual"


I want him dead, I want him dead, I don't care
I wish for his demise, I emphatically insist on it, and I am indifferent to the consequences


Now I'm drivin' and I'm lookin' at my passport
As I am driving, I glance at my passport


I'm outta here soon as my ass hit Kennedy airport
I will flee the country immediately after arriving at Kennedy airport


Loaded the other automatic
I loaded another semi-automatic weapon


I don't believe this, I'm like a sitting duck stuck in traffic
I cannot believe my situation; I feel defenseless and vulnerable in the midst of heavy traffic


I'm gettin' nervous as hell, G
I am becoming extremely anxious and frightened, my friend


A Lincoln Continental pullin' right up beside me
A Lincoln Continental pulls alongside my vehicle


Puts down my girl and then I bent low
They shoot my girlfriend, and I quickly lower myself to avoid the bullets


Bullets are flying through my window
Projectiles are whizzing through my shattered car window


The enemy is on attack
I am under attack by the opposing force


Drew the nine and cocked the hammer and I fired at the guinea's back
I pulled out my gun, armed it, and shot at the attacker's backside


I gotta take my respect
I must defend myself and safeguard my reputation


My bullets hittin' crazy mafia members in the neck
My bullets are striking multiple mafia members in their necks


Looked at my girl, a bullet struck her
As I looked at my girlfriend, a bullet hit her


Put in another clip, cause I ain't givin' up nothin', my brother
I load another ammunition magazine, as I refuse to surrender or concede anything


Hitmen rollin' up in trenches
Hired assassins approach in an aggressive and covered manner


Sprayin' at my car, only missin' me by little inches
They are firing continuously at my vehicle, narrowly missing me


Stepped on the gas pedal, how bad my girl is harmed?
I press the accelerator, concerned about the extent of my girlfriend's injuries


Man, they only hit her in the upper arm
Thankfully, they only shot her in the upper arm


Now I'm drivin' on sidewalks, makin sharp turns
I am now driving on the sidewalks, executing sudden and precise maneuvers


My son is in the back, catchin' heartburns
My son in the backseat is experiencing extreme anxiety


I got the car shakin' wildly
The car is shaking uncontrollably


I made a turn, and then I dipped the bimmer in a dark alley
I made a turn and quickly drove the BMW into a dimly lit alley


They drove right past, now all this chasin' stuff is done
They drive straight past us, signaling the end of the pursuit


Yeah, they got a brother on the run
Indeed, I am now a fugitive, evading the authorities


"I want him dead
"I demand his demise


I want his family dead
I wish for his entire family to be killed


I want his house burned to the ground
I desire his residence to be completely destroyed by fire


The next thing I know, it was daylight
Without realizing, the night has passed, and it is now daytime


And I been sleepin' with the engine runnin' all night
I have been resting while the car engine remains on throughout the night


I started pullin on my ho
I wake up my girlfriend


"C'mon, man, what?
"Come on, my love, what's the matter?"


Wake up, stupid, we gotta go
Wake up, my dear, we must depart immediately


Pulled out the alley, then I dipped
I exit the alleyway and swiftly leave


Looked down and picked up the nine and put more rounds in the clip
I glance down, retrieve my gun, and load additional bullets into the magazine


You know I'm headin' South, no doubt
You should know that I am heading towards the South without a doubt


Don't care about my whereabouts, as long it's a hideout
I am indifferent to where I end up, as long as it provides a safe place to hide


Finally, we crossed the border, I pulled into a station
Eventually, we successfully crossed the border and reached a gas station


To fill up the tank and get a drink of water
I stop to refuel the car and quench my thirst


Pullin' over to park my ride
I maneuver the car to the side for parking


That's when I noticed this limousine comin' up on my left side
Coincidentally, I observe a limousine approaching from the left side


Then the sucker started rammin' me
Suddenly, the individual in the limousine initiates a collision with my vehicle


Then I looked, it was the Luciano family
Upon closer inspection, I realize that it is the Luciano crime family


Looked at my girl, she started cryin', my finger on the trigger
I glance at my girlfriend, who begins weeping, while my finger rests on the triggering mechanism


I pulled it, bullets started flyin'
I pull the trigger, and bullets start rapidly discharging


Now I'm hittin all them bastards
I am successfully shooting all those individuals


Droppin' 'em fast, when I'm blastin', blood splashes
I rapidly eliminate them by shooting, resulting in splattering blood


Then I've finally done it
Finally, I have accomplished my goal


I took 'em all out, but I caught one in the stomach
I successfully eliminated them all, except for one whom I fatally wounded in the abdomen


Now I'm lookin for survivors
I now search for any remaining individuals who may have survived


So I ran up on the side of the car and hit the driver
Consequently, I swiftly approach the side of their car and strike the driver


And then I laid low
Afterwards, I take cover and remain inconspicuous


Catchin' my breath, the only one left was Don Luciano
Regaining my composure, I realize that the only person remaining is Don Luciano


So I snuck up on the sucker
Therefore, I discreetly approach the unsuspecting individual


Put my gun to his head, "What's up now, motherfucker?"
I press my gun against his head and confidently taunt him, saying "What is your situation now, you despicable individual?"


He said, "Wait, I want to talk"
He pleads, "Wait, I want to converse"


I put his brains on the sidewalk
I disregard his plea and execute him, resulting in his brain matter spilling onto the pavement


Another life I had to waste
Sadly, I had to take another life


He fell on his back, and then I spit right in his guinea face
He collapses on his back, and I further demean him by spitting directly onto his Italian-American face


He saw the barrel of the devil's gun
In his final moments, he witnesses the ominous presence of a weapon associated with evil


Now they no longer got a brother on the run
Now, the individuals who pursued me no longer have a fugitive to chase




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Wilson, Norman Harris, Bunny Sigler, Allan Wayne Felder

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@211iketunes

G rap is so overlooked, he's one of the illest to ever touch the mic

@UPROXXVideo

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@barryprofessionalmusicianc832

Kool G and Polo were 2 of the nicest people I ever met! I'm Barry Feterman the actor playing the mafia guy in the dark suit. I had a wig with me and it was my idea to flip it off my head,when I got shot. The director said,"ehh no!" But GRap said "I like that idea and made them keep it in the final shot. Then at the end he kicks the wig!! Lol...Great stuff!!!

@cleathercobbin6230

Nice. I just noticed that. lol ​@@barryprofessionalmusicianc832

@Dudja

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@alexb8519

​@@barryprofessionalmusicianc832it's awesome, tell something more about behind the scenes of this video. I really love this masterpiece.

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@LxrdBreezy00

A Mafia movie in a rap video.. this shit is genius

@benzobrimzs

That's why we call it Mafiaso rap . Raekwon is another good example of it.

@thabomuso6254

Mafioso style rap and rap centered around organized crime is ordinary these days. Koll G rap was one of the first to do it. Often based on depictions of dangerous work at the lower end for and conflicts with the Mafia in New York. Largely the same theme as many blaxploitation movies in the 70's.

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