Runnin'
Machine Gun Kelly/Planet VI 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/Planet VI talks about the struggle of constantly running away from problems and setbacks in life. The chorus repeatedly states that the singer is tired of running away and wants to face whatever is in front of him. The fact that he has worn out his soles and lost his direction shows just how much running away has affected him. However, he keeps pushing forward, even though he has lost everything and feels like he's barely surviving.

The first verse of the song continues this theme of struggle and hardship. The singer has lost his friends, family, and home, but he's still running, unsure of where he's going. He only has a pair of laced up chucks, five bucks, and a chip on his shoulder, showing his determination to keep going despite everything he's lost. He's lost his mind but has kept his faith and hopes that he hasn't lost his time. The second verse talks about the singer's exhaustion from the constant hustle and struggle in life. He's tired of feeling hatred, tired of being fired from jobs for no reason, and tired of coming home to nothing. He's supposed to be great, but he's constantly ducking and running.

Overall, the song's message is that running away from problems is not a solution, and at some point, we need to face them head-on to move forward. It's a message of resilience and determination to keep going despite the setbacks.

Line by Line Meaning

Runnin' I ain't running, I ain't running away
I am not running or avoiding my struggles and problems

'Cause I'm so tired of running
I am exhausted from continuously facing hardships and obstacles

That I've worn my soles out,
I have walked so much that the soles of my shoes are worn out

To the point that my toes is out,
My shoes have holes in them and my toes are visible

To the point that I can't look back and even if I did
I have come too far and I cannot go back, even if I wanted to

Couldn't see where I started out,
I have been through so much that I am unable to remember where I began

Can't see home for miles,
I am lost and unable to find my way home

Lost like another orphan child,
I am lost and alone like a child without parents or a home

I'm only grinning cause I'm supposed to smile,
I put on a smile to hide my pain for others to see

So I do it for the ones that are down and out
I keep going and putting on a show for others who are also struggling

Proud one of theirs is gonna be a spokesman now,
I am proud to be a voice for those who are facing similar struggles

But I'm still running, running, and I don't know where,
I am still moving forward, but I am uncertain of where I am heading

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 only have a cheap pair of sneakers, five dollars, and a grudge that I cannot let go of

I done lost my friends, family, and home for this, And for that I have lost my mind,
I sacrificed my relationships and stability to pursue my dreams, but it has taken a toll on my mental health

Kept my faith, lost my direction
I still have hope, but I am unsure of where I am going

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

I'm so tired of struggling,
I am exhausted from constantly facing hardship

I'm so tired of hustling,
I am exhausted from constantly working hard to make ends meet

I can feel my heart filled with hate,
I feel angry and frustrated at my situation

I'm so tired of loving,
I am exhausted from putting in effort without receiving anything in return

I was supposed to be great,
I had high expectations for myself and believed that I would succeed

I'm so tired of ducking,
I am exhausted from constantly avoiding challenges and obstacles

Tired of coming home from my job being fired from nothing,
I am tired of losing my job without any valid reason

And shit I'm tired, from the nights a motherfucker took that ride,
I am exhausted from putting in hard work and effort to pursue my dreams

To make that dream come alive,
I am determined to make my dreams a reality

Then wake up in the morning to a 9 to 5,
I still have to work a regular job to make ends meet

But I gotta do it if I wanna survive,
I have no choice but to keep pushing through if I want to survive and succeed

Because in the city where I'm from it's Either do or die,
The city I am from is tough and if you do not work hard, you will not succeed

So choose it wise because you could lose it in the blink of an eye
I must make wise decisions because I could lose everything I have worked for in an instant

But even in the darkest times it's proven I
I have shown that even in my darkest moments, I am strong and resilient

I keep my head up, with my feet on the ground,
I am optimistic and grounded in reality

From the bottom so up is the only place that I'm going,
I have hit rock bottom, so the only place I can go is up

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

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

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

'Cause there is no way around,
I cannot avoid these challenges, I must face them directly

Moving in the same direction wherever the wind is blowing
I am going with the flow and taking life as it comes

'Cause I'm so tired or running
I am tired of avoiding my problems and am ready to face them head on

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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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@saragirl824

5y↑41

Lyrics❤

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

@redneckzhrap840

5y↑6

mgk in the top form, catchy chorus that always plays in my
head nonstop this music changed my life, this is the real
MGK and the album lace up to which I'm still returning a
bomb album that never fails to judge yourself...
I'm a fan of slovakia
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

All comments from YouTube:

@trippykidd7604

1y↑5

Still hits my soul to this day bro, you're more inspirational then you'll prolly ever even know bro, you're a blessing. 🤞💯🙏

@ericajackson1650

10y↑257

this song saved me. I could play on repeat for days and not get sick of it!

@MrStevenwaynebrian

10y↑1

#truestory

@mauriceachbold8158

10y↑1

i know right

@laceyott3693

10y↑3

This songs saved me too well its in the process of saving me.

@mauriceachbold8158

10y↑1

Lacey Ott so true

@davidboone6335

7y↑5

Erica Nelson hi

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@pandoradevonshire724

7y↑35

I fucking love this man's music, he's showed me a different side of rap, a side that speaks my life. I can feel the emotion in his words, the sadness and the things he must have felt through it all. MGK honestly saved me in my darkest hour. Lace up. 💯

@brittany7895

4y↑18

Still one of my favorite songs and will be for the rest of time. It's really helping me thru it right now

@You-qf4op

4y↑2

Your aren't the other one, sister. 🙏 much love to you ❤💛💚💙💜

@tiwie1419

43w↑1

Yes Agree

@alvinthangkhiew1001

40w

Makeup hu.. Kfmnnn. M 0:25 😊😊
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@alvinthangkhiew1001

40w

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@alvinthangkhiew1001

40w

L😊Love ybyb n i

@instantaneousvisceraloblit7081

25w

I didn't understand this song back in 2013 when I heard it. Now listening to it a decade later when I'm in my mid 20's, he almost brings a tear to my eye

@JlogG420

4y↑5

2020, 7 year's later. Still a powerful message song!! 💯🔥🙌 still the same feeling of first hearing it👂🔥🙌

@sydneyhare7959

5y↑3

This song helped me a lot through my depression and still is helping me through some hard times #laceup

@bobbysgames6292

5y↑6

This song hits through on so many levels

@tiwie1419

43w

Yes true

@michaelrobisky6002

7y↑14

Some of these songs are the reason I'm still alive. I put that on everything I love dearest to me. This guy is an influence.. if you think otherwise. Your obviously not from the same world I am.

@xxWOLFSTORMxx

11y↑1

Have not heard a chorus like this in a while, LOVE IT!

@grzesiugrzes5755

5y↑5

your songs are never boring mannnn :)

@Superdude823

12y↑5

This kid is going places. He knows what it feels like to be at the bottom and he's thirsty. And what's crazy he's grinding for his fans. For all you haters that say he wasn't born and raised in Cleveland, this kid claimed a city that is going nowhere as his hometown. That's passion and dedication. Est. Lace up.

@jimbob2826

52w

10 years late, you called it!

@DJHBK2004

11y↑1

I was brought to tears by this song , and im 29 yrs old ..dealing with a divorce and this whole album is the fire i needed... i can't tell u what this ablum means to me:))

@psychonoize8703

5y↑8

Honestly mgk is the best he has helped me through so much and I will never forget him and how his music helped me

@enverhadzic5583

6y↑5

First song ive heard by him and it pulls me out everytime and saves me from my thoughts

@brandonmccoy6380

3y↑1

Man, lookin back, this whole album helped me get through a very tough time in my life. Thank you 🙏

@missxacceptance

11y↑2

Even in the hardest times, mgk pulls in into the light. The way he can move people is amazing. LTFU!

@thesandman1802

5y↑4

This song got me through the hardest time in my life

@huskymom3518

11y↑1

this song gets my day started everyday...i love it

@randeltorres2767

5y↑10

this song brought tears to my eyes it also has awakin and cracked my inner shell that has blocked me from being able to realize that my problems and fears I've been runnin from all these years that they will always be there to try to conquer my dreams but MY BIGGEST THANKS GOES TO MHM WHO HELPED ME OVER COME THIS PROBLEM THANK YOU MHM IF YOU EVER SEE THIS POST PLEASE RESPOND TO IT IT WOULD REALLY MEAN THE WORLD TO ME

@OhNoMrKoolaidMan

7y↑23

you're not alone MGK saved my life. GOD found me when I was ready to give up and showed me a sound that sounds like mine.

@VampyWorm

11y↑1

mgk you make a difference for people never even heard of you before my friend showed me you and i saw ur fans and lyrics they save people and they saved me props for you keep up the good work

@laceyott3693

10y↑3

This song has helped me a lot. It has helped me begin to change my life for the better and not just run from the problems that are making it bad in the first place. This song has inspired me.

@tonychristensen2359

I'm so many times after I got out of prison I wanted to just run you know I had two years on parole and the song really made an impact if it wasn't for the song I probably would have just ducked out an ran

@saragirl824

5y↑41

@Lulun_Haokip

5y↑1

♥️

@KiNgLaMaRcA9

10y↑14

genuine dude with great music, and real meaning behind the lyrics. mgk lace the fuck up

@TheVandanPatel

12y↑1

:') OMG I LOVE THIS SONG AND MGK ! You make my day a million times better :) keep doin what you do ! We love you kells. LACE UP ! EST FOR LIFE :)

@nickmorgan7540

I love this song it is so stress relieving

@G3TOWN3DSON

11y

this dude is like shady for me his songs relate to me my situation this is true art this is music true musician makes something with heart soul and meaning not random garbage

@brypotter5415

6y↑2

i love this song so much! i listen to it whikle i run or before a race or basically whenever :)

@ianbosher1

11y

You missed some. Like, hurt, chip off the block, see my tears, lead you on, the whole 100 words and running and lace up mixtapes, and the Stamp of approval, All of his songs are completely worth listening to over and over and over again.

@will37153

12y

Keep them comin mgk your songs are my life !!!!!!!!

@dr2972

11y↑1

MGK is a huge difference maker in my life!! and i am proud to be an MGK fan nobody spits it more true than him! LTFU!!!

@lukestotz6620

12y

Keep your head high bro dont EVER give up. I been through tough shit myself but i made it through. Keep fightin

@hannahzimmerman767

This song helped me get through my cousins death. It also made me realize I wasn't alone.

@tylerrichards3027

This really reminds me making that catch for the touchdown with 28 seconds left of the 4th quarter I love this song ❤️❤️💯💯💯

@ShortyWithThe40

11y

Down here in Ohio weve always been supporting MGK from the start.. Really glad to see hes blown up and stayed real..

@kaylahorton7310

11y

I Love This Song SOOOO much!! Explains my life!<3

@TaylorGangOrRide

12y

Man i feel sad to hear what you have been through! but im happy that you have made the right choice and stayed! its great to see you doing good an having a child.

@Erichmg

11y↑1

Just when you thought you found your favorite MGK song you find another! That's how you tell a good artist from a bad artist!

@achulonsu2435

6y↑10

Most underrated rapper of all time🤘🏻

@alliesalem7177

Still my favorite MGK song ❤

@annahunknown

12y

omg, this song is my favorite. i can't stop listening to this song. LTFU! love you MGK

@thisgame2

12y

respect soldier, stand strong, your potential is limitless, theres something very special about this kids movement

@chevyracings10

7y↑1

mgk thank you man listening to this song on repeat to help me get through my day . its been rough

@naruta546

7y↑305

believe it or not but this album saved me.

@PapaGarlic69

7y↑12

i know right this is his best album

@devisafag6141

7y↑23

You too? this song got me back on my feet and saved me from my anxiety and depression. got tired of running from shit

@sonofodin8897

7y↑2

right...this album turned my life around

@bradleyhamsphire3075

7y↑5

same

@0404chrisjz

7y↑5

Shadow360gaming bro don't disrespect general admission like that

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@robpereira24

12y

Fireeeee. I love it. Keep it up mgk!!!

@fannyyourer8660

12y

Love this song!!!!!!

@redneckzhrap840

5y↑6

@chasecarlentine9783

My favorite song of all time

@thehungergames75

12y

I feel bad that Im listening to this before it is officially released Tuesday, but damn this is dope! LTFU!

@CooK19XX

Maaan this old kells really hits the spot, takes me back to when i really needed this shit to have good days, shits changed alot since then. Est 4 life 💯

@Veyronp87

11y

absolutely amazing song

@aleksandraplewa98

11y

This guy has been through so much and in the end he ended up higher than all of y'all. If you can't appreciate him and his lyrics get out of here.

@hm16jd1998

12y

this is inspirational...respect.

@xander7293

7y↑42

This song I play and play as I chased my dream this summer and today that dream came true

@zachdunaway6016

xander malatek good job

@somethingbeautifultoosay6251

good job though what's the dream made of for you man?

@cmorr7

12y

favourite song on the album.

@OfficiallyTZ

5 years later and EST STILL REPPIN THIS SHIT!!!

@OathOfMeta

7y↑1

Let's face the fact this song has a lot of meaning for most in this world 🏳

@BHart1333

12y

MGK at his best is when he does this kinda deep shit my life and i feel like he's one of my dudes for life like he wants his fans to feel LACE UP!!!

@SuperRanger1982

6y↑3

Still Under rated in 2017

@kenflowkp

11y

Mgk is a beast his song are from the heart unlike most rap these days

@alexayne

I feel alive, thanks for this song

@jihadbonqeqe2557

MGK u da best person and you put your heart into your music and thats the reason why you are one of da best

@thomasvandermark1982

love this song

@CBiebz15

12y

Ive been through alot in my life time and im only 16 this song explains how i feel... Lace the FUCK UP!:) MGK is a beast!:)

@nykkysixx

man this song gets me every time I'm really fucked in the head his songs have got me through some tough shit

@kpholla1

12y

Theres no man or woman alive that cant relate to these lyrics!...Deep...this kid is so damn talented!...

@EyyitsAlyssa

12y

FAV SONG ON THE ALBUM

@Pimpanator4000

11y

wow everytime i need help i listen to this this the best thing for someone who is lost

@3ipleA

12y

Planet V.I.!! Virgin Islands to the world! Respect goes to MGK for having them Featured on his album!

@larryrogers5346

12y

killled it LTFU best rapper ive heard in awhile

@courtneylloyd4567

11y

Love it

@simonhack9248

4y↑2

Bumping this into 2020

@bigshorty0917

2021 and I still gotta listen to this daily #laceup

@tonylopez060890

12y

MGK is the only reason why i havent taken my life ive been tough so much shit in my life my wife cheated on me in afghanistan then she left me i got wounded twice ive struggled my entire life and everytime i hear this song i look back and keep my head held up high i have a dream no wait i had a dream i stoped runnin away from my shit and moved on found a new girl and haveing my first son and nameing him after you MGK your music helped me thanks dont stop being real

@AkAbeeli

12y

Im not a huge fan of MGK but mann this song... i like it, i like it alot

@rivalwolf6080

love his song, seeing as im always running away from myself practically.

@sixodeuce8936

5y↑2

NVM this is by far the favorite best song. Giving me goose bumps ery time in I listen to it.

@anthonygibson8208

8y↑1

true music great song when ur chillin

@jessicafoote6757

11y

This song just reminds me of my life...but no more... no more runnin'

@awesomeone5150ify

11y

Such a great pump up song

@ogsnake54sgaming

This album saved my life from destruction

@effektivli

9y↑272

underrated song

@alextobin3828

8y↑14

for sure.this song is pretty inspirational

@lovesmgk547

6y↑1

Arman Nadim still good to me bitch

@jeijolaylow

Diserve more attention

@fatalJ420

11y

I relate to this song so hard, MGK you fucking changed my life since the first time i ever heard your songs, your an idol for me man, fucking lace the fuck up till im dead. LACE UP EST 19XX - THE NEXT AND LAST MOVEMENT

@samarqaedi7021

11y

THIS IS MY FAV SONG ON HIS ALBUM

@0404chrisjz

12y

best debut album in awhile

@d4nkness420

11y

MGK and Planet VI I love it

@harleannfox401

11y

love this song.

@emilyyang2568

love it

@lisamccall3307

This one my fav songs ever ..ty all for this...love it

@sgctlocc8100

12y

keep real bro!!!!!!!!!!!! i feel you on this song because i am tired for the same shit!! see i have a pill problem that im trying to fight but i keep going back i just dont no what to do! but you inspire me to keep my head up. and keep going with my treatment programs. even no i ran "TODAY" from the treatment first time beging on the computer in a long time and when i heard this this makes me wanna go back and keep fighting thanks!

@macinicholls2542

5y↑4

This song taught me something. At first my dumb ass thought it was saying "I'm runnin away" and it made me want to run away from my problems but one day after listening to it on repeat. I heart it say "i aint runnin away" and then i stopped and listened to that song like that. It made me face my issues head on.

@THISISKRAYZ

11y

love this song can relate to this

@josephgibbs4027

12y

this is the realest shit i have ever heard!!!! i can relate to this.....this is what rappin should be these days..... fuck all the money an fame.... its about keepin ya head up despite the haters.... put ur all in into in an hope for the best..... MGK u are in the spotlight an keep droppin shit like this....

@ortonjr82

This song describes my life pretty accurately

@scottbehnke3392

10y↑69

This was the best song on this album

@mauriceachbold8158

10y

yep

@christopherfangman6731

maurice achbold hands down man. Such a powerful song.

@mauriceachbold8158

i know...

@OfficialKiddo562

9y↑6

also End Of The Road !

@ianalderson9602

9y↑10

pretty hard to pick one, imo it was the best album to come out in awhile.. you can actually listen to song 1 to 15 and not skip one

@kceegray7046

4y↑1

You kept me alive with this son MGK. And im an ohio athlete. I love my state but you killed this song.

@jacklinmorgan933

This song means a lot to me.

@yolandalscarlett8611

M6 favorite song since I was 17 years old still love this song

@hunterknutson233

11y

19 dislikes? what is wrong with you people. love you mgk!

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