Runnin
Lil Wayne (feat. 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 song "Runnin'" by Lil Wayne feat. Shanell is a rap battlecry to never give up on one's goals, even if that means running away from failures, setbacks, and obstacles. The song opens with "The loser microphone abuser/ Feet hurtin' I just walked from Jerusalem," a representation of Wayne being the fighter who keeps on going despite the pain and challenges ahead. He believes that his life's a constant marathon race where all he can do is run, keep pushing himself harder until he reaches the finish line. For Wayne, this journey is more about proving something to himself and not about the destination that he can't predict.
The second stanza shows Wayne's unyielding determination to protect himself and his dreams, even if he has to face life's hurdles with a gun. "Me and my gun, we took an oath together/ Said I will never die if we both together." The use of the word 'testification' signifies the solemn truth-seeking he is exploring. Wayne lets the listener know that he has no idea where the end of the run is or when he will get there. He understands that it's not always smooth sailing, but he naturally tends to find ways past any barricades.
Throughout the song, Lil Wayne's powerful message is that running is not just a physical activity, but a powerful metaphor for life. Throughout one's life, every step forward gets one closer to the end, but that's not the point. The only thing constant is growth and change, striving for what is yet possible, never settling for anything less.
Line by Line Meaning
The loser microphone abuser
I may not have a lot, but I have my music talent and nobody can take that away from me.
Feet hurtin' I just walked from Jerusalem
I've been through it all and have come a long way, and my journey hasn't been easy but I keep pushing through.
So you should get on the side with the movement
You should join me and support me and what I'm trying to do.
I'm the proofs and I'll die just to prove it
I stand by what I believe in and I will never give up, even if it means sacrificing everything.
Whatcha wanna know? Anything whatever.
I'm an open book and I'll answer any question you have.
I can't tell ya / I can show ya better
Actions speak louder than words, so let me prove it to you.
Me and my gun, we took an oath together / Said I will never die, if we both together
My gun represents my music talent, and we have a bond that nobody can break. They help me survive and thrive through tough times.
Yeah, this is my testification / I'm Wayne on their hands like precipitation
I'm telling my story and no one can challenge it, as I'm making a name for myself and gaining respect easily.
And in hell you, you need justification / But, but for me it was just a vacation
Some people might see my journey as a nightmare, but for me, it's been a relief, a chance to break free from the life I once knew.
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'm asking for help to figure out when and where my journey will end, and I keep on pushing myself to keep going.
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.
I've lost a lot, and don't know where or how to keep going but I keep searching for the end goal and I keep fighting to make it.
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'
If I fail, I will accept it and embrace whatever is ahead, as I'm determined to keep persevering and running forward.
Bet you search and found nothing / Looking for the finish line / Stop short cuttin' / You f***ing up your finish time
Trying to take shortcuts and cheat your way to success won't actually help you in the long run but will actually slow you down and hinder your progress.
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'
Although my journey feels long and endless, I get an occasional rush that keeps me motivated and moving forward. It's as if life is just one long, tiresome marathon that must be overcome through sheer determination.
(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
I keep on asking for guidance and help, because the end goal seems unclear and distant.
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
I'm doing whatever I can to make it work but it seems like there's always something holding me back or slowing me down.
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
I'm sensing that success and the end goal are within reach so now is the time to act and do everything in your power to make it happen because life is too short to not seize your opportunity.
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?
Time is running out and I'm feeling like the finish line is always out of my reach, but I keep in mind that we are all in the race and trying to reach our goals. If the end goal isn't clear or near, who can actually claim to be the real winner in this game of life?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erik Ortiz, Kevin Crowe, Dwayne Carter, Shanell Woodgett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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