Run Away
MC Sar & The Real McCoy Lyrics


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Run away, run away, run away and save your life
Run away, run away, run away if you want to survive
It's time to break free, oh oh oh oh, run away, oh oh oh oh
You better break free, oh oh oh oh, run away, oh oh oh oh

Money, sex in full control, a generation without soul
Perfect people in a perfect world,
Behind closed doors all in control
Life, in a world of luxury,
Cold cash money mentality
You gotta keep the faith, you gotta keep the faith
You'd better keep the faith and run away

Money, sex in full control, look, big brother is watching you,
Unlock your brain and save your soul,
No more limits, no more curfew
Life in the perfect system,
Take a stand and fight for freedom




Keep the faith, you gotta keep the faith
You'd better keep the faith and run away

Overall Meaning

The song "Run Away" by MC Sar & The Real McCoy speaks about breaking free from the hold of materialism and living life on one's own terms. The lyrics encourage the listener to escape a world where money and sex reign supreme, and people live behind closed doors in perfect, yet controlled worlds. The message is one of urgency as the song repeatedly states that running away is necessary for survival.


The song presents a dichotomy between living a life of luxury and materialism and breaking free from it to find true freedom. The lyrics refer to a "cold cash money mentality," suggesting that a focus on money above all else leads to a soulless existence. The song also alludes to the idea of a "big brother" watching, perhaps referencing a government or societal entity that controls individuals. The call to action is clear - to "keep the faith" and run away, perhaps to a place where freedom and individuality can be found.


Line by Line Meaning

Run away, run away, run away and save your life
Escape from this dangerous situation and protect yourself


Run away, run away, run away if you want to survive
Your only chance at survival is to flee from here


It's time to break free, oh oh oh oh, run away, oh oh oh oh
You need to break free from the constraints of this oppressive environment and make a run for it


You better break free, oh oh oh oh, run away, oh oh oh oh
It is imperative that you find a way to escape, so take action and get out of here


Money, sex in full control, a generation without soul
This society places a heavy emphasis on material wealth and sexual pleasure, at the cost of morality and spiritual fulfillment


Perfect people in a perfect world,
Superficial perfection is valued above all else in this society


Behind closed doors all in control
The true power lies with those who operate behind the scenes


Life, in a world of luxury,
The focus of this society is on indulging in opulence and extravagance


Cold cash money mentality
The driving force behind this society's actions is a desire for financial gain


You gotta keep the faith, you gotta keep the faith
Despite the challenges, it is important to maintain one's beliefs and remain hopeful


You'd better keep the faith and run away
While holding onto hope, you should also take action to escape from this situation


Money, sex in full control, look, big brother is watching you,
The government or some other authoritative figure is closely monitoring and regulating the population's access to money and sexual activity


Unlock your brain and save your soul,
Free yourself from the mental constraints imposed by this society and reclaim your spiritual well-being


No more limits, no more curfew
There should be no restrictions on personal freedom, including when and how one chooses to live their life


Life in the perfect system,
This society presents itself as being perfectly designed and managed


Take a stand and fight for freedom
It is important to stand up for oneself and demand personal liberties




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NEIL MEDLEY, DOUGLAS WATERMAN

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@angeloantonio7777

Anos 80 e 90 foram as melhores décadas na música. Esta música é um clássico do Eurodance

@luanalima3450

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Con 43 añitos y me encanta esta canción, cuando la coloco la repito, la repito y no me canso de escucharla, me anima y se me quita la pereza y me rinden las labores de la casa, muchísimas gracias por esta joya de música, un saludo muy especial a todos los amantes de este bello género de las épocas doradas de los 90, saludos desde Colombia.🙏👏😘🇨🇴😘

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My girlfriend passed away at 36 last year and she was the master at shuffle dancing! Bk in our teens she’d jump on the waltzer and shuffle to these old tracks! She had serious talent god bless her😔

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