Runnin'
Lil' Wayne/Shanell Lyrics
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The loser microphone abuser
Feet hurtin' I just walked from Jerusalem
So you should get on the side with the movement
I'm the proofs and I'll die just to prove it
Whatcha wanna know? Anything whatever.
I can show ya better
Me and my gun, we took an oath together
Said I will never die, if we both together
Yeah, this is my testification
I'm Wayne on their hands like precipitation
And in hell you, you need justification
But, but for me it was just a vacation
Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
I lost all my money
I lost half my mind
Can't find my direction
Where's the finish line
Could I be far away from it all
How far to go
If I can stay for it all
Then I shouldn't fall.
But if I fall I fall up
And let the clouds hug me
And if I fall down
I bet I hit the ground runnin'
Bet you search and found nothing
Looking for the finish line
Stop short cuttin'
You f***ing up your finish time
S***, but every twice in a while
It feels like I'm runnin'
And life is the miles
Yeah, but until the lights dimmin' down
I'll be runnin' 'round
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
(Oh, will you tell)
Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
Counting all my pennies but it doesn't add up
At the mercy but somehow it ain't enough
Reading all the red lights trying not to give up
But I don't know how long it's gonna last all
It's almost over now
I say it's almost over now
The end is gettin' closer now
Better do what you suppose to cause
The world is all so short
Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end
Runnin'
Run it all
Yeah I'm runnin' outta time
I'm runnin' out of space
Fell like I'm runnin' round
But I'm runnin' in place
We all in the race
I'm just another sprinter
If there's no finish line
Then who's the real winner?
The lyrics of Lil' Wayne/Shanell's "Runnin'" are about the struggle of life, where one finds themselves constantly running to achieve more, and yet, it never seems to be enough. The opening lines describe Lil' Wayne as the "loser microphone abuser" who has just come from Jerusalem, this could be interpreted as him being alone and defeated. He then goes on to say that he is the "proofs," someone who is willing to die just to prove a point. The lyrics mention how Wayne is inseparable from his gun, and they have an oath together where he says he will never die as long as they stay together. The chorus is about life, where it feels like one is running constantly, but the question is, when will it end? Where is the finish line?
The struggles Lil' Wayne is facing are probably related to his real-life where he has faced many trials and tribulations. He talks about how he lost all his money, lost half his mind and can't find his direction. He asks if he should fall, should he fall up? He then goes on to mention that he feels like he is always running, and until the light dims down, he will continue to run. The lyrics also mention how we all are in the race of life, but who wins? There's no finish line.
The lyrics of "Runnin'" are about the struggles of life and how one feels like they are constantly running, but there's no end to it. The lyrics also touch on Lil' Wayne's personal struggles, where he has lost a lot but is still running. The song is about resilience and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
The loser microphone abuser
I am a struggling musician who hasn't made it big yet
Feet hurtin' I just walked from Jerusalem
I have been walking for a while and my feet hurt
So you should get on the side with the movement
You should join me and support my music career
I'm the proofs and I'll die just to prove it
I am confident in my talent and willing to risk everything for it
Whatcha wanna know? Anything whatever.
Ask me anything you want to know
I can't tell ya
I might not have an answer
I can show ya better
I'm better at demonstrating than explaining
Me and my gun, we took an oath together
I have a close relationship with my firearm
Said I will never die, if we both together
I feel invincible with my gun at my side
Yeah, this is my testification
This is my testimony about my experiences
I'm Wayne on their hands like precipitation
My influence is widespread like rain
And in hell you, you need justification
In difficult times, people seek justification for their actions
But, but for me it was just a vacation
For me, hard times are temporary and don't require justification
Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
I'm tired of the struggles and want them to be over
Where's it gonna end up
I'm uncertain about where my life is going
Runnin'
I feel like I'm running through life without direction
I lost all my money
I am broke and struggling financially
I lost half my mind
I feel like I'm losing my sanity
Can't find my direction
I'm struggling to find purpose in my life
Where's the finish line
I'm unsure of where my struggles will end
Could I be far away from it all
I might be far from achieving my goals
How far to go
I'm uncertain about how much further I need to go before things get better
If I can stay for it all
If I can endure the hardships, I might eventually succeed
Then I shouldn't fall.
If I remain determined, I won't give up or fail
But if I fall I fall up
If I fail, I'll use the experience to motivate me to work harder
And let the clouds hug me
I'll embrace the comfort of a positive attitude
And if I fall down
If I'm faced with another setback
I bet I hit the ground runnin'
I'll be prepared to bounce back and start over
Bet you search and found nothing
You've been looking for answers, but don't have anything concrete
Looking for the finish line
You're searching for a way to overcome your struggles
Stop short cuttin'
Stop looking for quick fixes and take the time to find real solutions
You f***ing up your finish time
You're sabotaging your chances of success by taking shortcuts
S***, but every twice in a while
Sometimes things seem to be going well
It feels like I'm runnin'
I feel like I'm making progress
And life is the miles
Every challenge I face is another mile on my journey
Yeah, but until the lights dimmin' down
I'll keep going until the end
I'll be runnin' 'round
I'll keep moving forward, even if I don't know where I'm going
Counting all my pennies but it doesn't add up
I'm struggling to make ends meet despite budgeting carefully
At the mercy but somehow it ain't enough
I'm relying on the kindness of others, but it's still not enough to overcome my struggles
Reading all the red lights trying not to give up
I'm trying to stay motivated, even when faced with obstacles
But I don't know how long it's gonna last all
I'm uncertain about how much longer I can endure these hardships
It's almost over now
I'm hopeful that the end of my struggles is near
The end is gettin' closer now
I'm starting to see glimpses of light at the end of the tunnel
Better do what you suppose to cause
I need to keep working hard and pushing forward if I want to succeed
The world is all so short
Life is short and I need to make the most of every opportunity
Yeah I'm runnin' outta time
I'm aware that time is running out
I'm runnin' out of space
I'm running out of options or opportunities
Fell like I'm runnin' round
I feel like I'm constantly busy, but not making meaningful progress
But I'm runnin' in place
I'm not actually moving forward
We all in the race
We're all trying to succeed in life
I'm just another sprinter
I'm just one of many people trying to reach their goals
If there's no finish line
If success is not clearly defined or attainable
Then who's the real winner?
Then what does success even mean?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, KEVIN CROWE, ERIK ORTIZ, WRITERS UNKNOWN, SHANELL WOODGETT
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@ShadyEminemMarshall
Wayne's rebirth album was so underrated. It generally received negative feedback from critcs. I would have personally given wayne an A+ for this album, he introduced a lot of sentiment in it, and also managed to combine hip hop and rock flawlessly
@blaccxxsnorlax8004
Wayne changed my life I swear no one understand how much his music affected me no matter from suicide and caring what people thought of me Wayne was him and when he's gone people really gonna see how rare Wayne is
@Bigazzwebshow
Well said
@bosslady8048
Wrd I feel you on that him and master p change my life
@thelonelibra8455
His music helped me through hard times even today... Definitely today 🐐
@kestonetter5045
living legend
@allisonnichols7454
Me too
@filanike5772
Wayne has done what other rappers haven't done before especially dropping a rock album.. People should stop comparing Young Thug to this legend for real..
@eugeneboyles6611
This song sounds like shit dude...no offence
@blackflame10000
Eugene Boyles ha ha ha u funny