Colson Baker (born April 22, 1990), known professionally as Machine Gun Kel… Read Full Bio ↴Colson Baker (born April 22, 1990), known professionally as Machine Gun Kelly or MGK, is an American musician, rapper, singer-songwriter and actor. He is noted for his genre duality across alternative rock with hip hop. MGK released four mixtapes between 2007 and 2010 before signing with Bad Boy Records. He released his debut studio album,Lace Up, in 2012, which peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and contained his breakout single "Wild Boy" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame). His second and third albums, General Admission (2015) and bloom (2017), achieved similar commercial success; the latter included the single "Bad Things" (with Camila Cabello), which peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album, Hotel Diablo (2019), included rap rock.

MGK released his fifth album, Tickets to My Downfall, in 2020; it marked a complete departure from hip hop and entry into pop punk. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the only rock album to do so that year, and contained the single "My Ex's Best Friend (with blackbear)", which reached number 20 on the Hot 100. He achieved similar commercial success with its follow up mainstream sellout (2022).

MGK had his first starring role in the romantic drama Beyond the Lights (2014), and since appeared in the techno-thriller Nerve (2016), the horror Bird Box (2018), the comedy Big Time Adolescence and portrayed Tommy Lee in the biopic The Dirt (both 2019).

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Studio albums
Lace Up (2012)
General Admission (2015)
bloom (2017)
Hotel Diablo (2019)
Tickets To My Downfall (2020)
mainstream sellout (2022)

Deluxes Versions
Lace Up (Deluxe) (2012)
General Admission (Deluxe) (2015)
bloom (Deluxe) (2017)
Tickets To My Downfall (SOLD OUT Deluxe) (2020)
mainstream sellout (life in pink deluxe) (2022)

Mixtapes and EP's
Stamp of Approval (2007)
Homecoming (2008)
100 Words and Running (2010)
Lace Up! (2010)
Rage Pack (2011)
Half Naked & Almost Famous - EP (2012)
EST 4 Life (2012)
Lace Up (The Prelude) (2012)
Black Flag (2013)
Fuck It (2015)
BINGE (2018)
lockdown sessions (2022)
genre : sadboy (2024)

Runnin'
MGK Lyrics

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Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running away
'Cause I'm so tired of running

That I've worn my soles out,
To the point that my toes is out,

To the point that I can't look back and even if I did
Couldn't see where I started out,
Can't see home for miles,
Lost like another orphan child,
I'm only grinning cause I'm supposed to smile,
So I do it for the ones that are down and out
Proud one of theirs is gonna be a spokesman now,
But I'm still running, running, and I don't know where,
All I got to my name is one pair, of laced up chucks,
Five bucks, and a chip on my shoulder that's so big that I cannot bare,
I done lost my friends, family, and home for this,
And for that I have lost my mind,
Kept my faith, lost my direction
I'm just praying that I haven't lost my time, go!

I keep my head up, with my feet on the ground,
From the bottom so up is the only place that I'm going,
Ready to face all that's in front of me now,
'Cause I'm so tired of runnin'
I'm walking through the fire,
'Cause there is no way around,
Moving in the same direction wherever the wind is blowing
Ready to face all that's in front of me now,
'Cause I'm so tired or running

Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running away
'Cause I'm so tired of running

I'm so tired of struggling,
I'm so tired of hustling,
I can feel my heart filled with hate,
I'm so tired of loving,
I was supposed to be great,
I'm so tired of ducking,
Tired of coming home from my job being fired from nothing,
And shit I'm tired, from the nights a motherfucker took that ride,
To make that dream come alive,
Then wake up in the morning to a 9 to 5,
But I gotta do it if I wanna survive,
Because in the city where I'm from it's Either do or die,
So choose it wise because you could lose it in the blink of an eye
But even in the darkest times it's proven I

I keep my head up, with my feet on the ground,
From the bottom so up is the only place that I'm going,
Ready to face all that's in front of me now,
'Cause I'm so tired of runnin'
I'm walking through the fire,
'Cause there is no way around,
Moving in the same direction wherever the wind is blowing
Ready to face all that's in front of me now,
'Cause I'm so tired or running

Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away

Runnin' I ain't running away
'Cause I'm so tired of running

Overall Meaning

The song "Runnin'" by Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is an introspective track that speaks about the artist's journey through life and the struggles he encounters along the way. The song opens with the line "I ain't running away," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. MGK expresses his exhaustion with constantly running, both physically and emotionally, and how it has worn him down to the point of no return. He uses the metaphor of his shoes being worn out to represent the toll that his life has taken on him.

The chorus repeats the line "I'm so tired of running" to emphasize the theme of exhaustion and the desire to stop running. The second verse delves deeper into the struggles that MGK has faced, including losing his friends, family, and home. He speaks about his faith being tested and losing direction in his life. Despite all of this, the artist remains optimistic and determined to succeed, for himself and for those who are down and out.

The bridge of the song showcases the artist's frustration with the daily grind and how it can wear a person down. He speaks about being fired from his job for no reason and feeling unfulfilled in his pursuit of greatness. However, he acknowledges the reality of his situation and the importance of persevering, even when it feels like giving up would be easier.

Overall, "Runnin'" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the struggles that many people face. It highlights the importance of pushing through those struggles and the strength it takes to keep going, even when it feels like the world is against you.

Line by Line Meaning

Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
I refuse to run away from my struggles and challenges

That I've worn my soles out,
I have been through so much that my shoes are falling apart

To the point that my toes is out,
My shoes are so worn out that my toes are exposed

To the point that I can't look back and even if I did Couldn't see where I started out,
I have come so far that I cannot remember where I began

Can't see home for miles,
I am lost and cannot find my way back home

Lost like another orphan child,
I feel abandoned and alone

I'm only grinning cause I'm supposed to smile,
I am putting on a brave face even though I am struggling

So I do it for the ones that are down and out
I am pushing through for those who are also struggling

Proud one of theirs is gonna be a spokesman now,
I feel like I am representing those who are struggling

But I'm still running, running, and I don't know where,
I am still struggling even though I do not know where I am going

All I got to my name is one pair, of laced up chucks,
I have very little left to my name

Five bucks, and a chip on my shoulder that's so big that I cannot bare,
I am carrying a lot of anger and resentment that is weighing me down

I done lost my friends, family, and home for this,
I have sacrificed a lot in pursuit of my dreams

And for that I have lost my mind,
I am feeling overwhelmed and struggling with my mental health

Kept my faith, lost my direction
I am struggling to find my way even though I have not lost hope

I'm just praying that I haven't lost my time, go!
I am hoping that I am not wasting my time pursuing my dreams

I keep my head up, with my feet on the ground,
I am staying grounded and determined

From the bottom so up is the only place that I'm going,
I am determined to rise up from my struggles

Ready to face all that's in front of me now,
I am prepared to confront any challenges that come my way

'Cause I'm so tired of runnin'
I am exhausted from struggling and running away from my problems

I'm walking through the fire,
I am facing my challenges head on

'Cause there is no way around,
I cannot avoid my struggles

Moving in the same direction wherever the wind is blowing
I am going with the flow and trusting that everything will work out

I'm so tired of struggling,
I am exhausted from facing constant obstacles

I'm so tired of hustling,
I am tired of working hard and not seeing results

I can feel my heart filled with hate,
I am struggling with negative feelings and emotions

I'm so tired of loving,
I am tired of giving my all and not receiving the same in return

I was supposed to be great,
I had high expectations for myself that I am struggling to meet

I'm so tired of ducking,
I am tired of avoiding my problems and not facing them head on

Tired of coming home from my job being fired from nothing,
I am frustrated with my job and feel stuck

And shit I'm tired, from the nights a motherfucker took that ride,
I am exhausted from having to work hard and hustle to make my dreams come true

To make that dream come alive,
I am working hard to achieve my goals and make my dreams a reality

Then wake up in the morning to a 9 to 5,
I am also having to work a regular job to make ends meet

But I gotta do it if I wanna survive,
I know I need to keep working hard in order to succeed

Because in the city where I'm from it's Either do or die,
I come from a place where it is necessary to work hard in order to succeed

So choose it wise because you could lose it in the blink of an eye
It is important to be careful and thoughtful in my choices because things can change in an instant

But even in the darkest times it's proven I
I am resilient and will continue to work hard and persevere, even in tough times

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, T. WILLIAMS, RICHARD BAKER, TIMOTHY THOMAS, TERON THOMAS, J. SINGH

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