Runnin
Marc Mac Visioneers Lyrics

Can't keep runnin' away
The singer cannot continue to run away from their problems.

I must admit on some occasions I went out like a punk
The singer acknowledges that there were times when they acted cowardly.

And a chump or a sucker or something to that effect
The singer was viewed as weak by others.

Respect I used to never get when all I got was upset
The artist did not receive respect from others when they were upset.

When niggas use to be like 'Whats up fool!' and tried to seat a nigga like the Lip for no reason at all I can recall
The artist was harassed for no reason by others.

I'm kickin' it in the back of the school eatin' chicken at three, wonderin' why is everybody always pickin' on me
The singer was bullied and harassed for no apparent reason.

I tried to talk and tell tham chill I did nothing to deserve this But when it didn't work I wasn't scared just real Nervous and unprepared to deal with scrappin' no doubt
The singer attempted to resolve the issue but was nervous and unprepared for physical confrontation.

Cause my pappy never told me how to knock a nigga out
The artist was never taught how to fight by their father.

There comes a time in every mans life when he's gotta Handle up on his own Can't depend on friends to Help you in a squeeze
One has to handle their own problems at some point and cannot always rely on others for help.

Used to get jacked back in high school I played It cool just so some real shit won't get full blown
The artist was previously robbed in high school and attempted to avoid further conflict to prevent a more serious situation from arising.

Being Where I'm from they let the smoke come quicker than an Evil red-neck could lynch a helpless colored figure
The singer is from a dangerous area where violence is prevalent.

So I stood up and let my free form form Free. Said I'm gonna get some before they knockin' out me.
The artist decided to stand up for themselves and fight back instead of constantly running away.

It's 1995 now that I'm older stress weighs on my shoulders Heavy as boulders but I told ya
The singer is experiencing stress and pressure as they've aged.

Till the day that I die I still will be a soldier and that's all I told Ya and that's all I showed ya
The singer will continue to fight and persevere, no matter the circumstances.

And all this calamity is rippin' my sanity Can it be I'm a celebrity Whose on the brink of insanity
The singer feels that their fame and success have taken a toll on their mental health.

Now don't be wishin's of switchin' any positions with me Cause when you in my position, it ain't never easy To do any type of maintaining cause all this gaming and famin' from Entertainin' is hella straining to the brain and
The artist warns against wishing for their position, as it comes with a great deal of pressure and responsibility.

But I can't keep running I just gotta keep keen and cunnin'
The artist knows they can no longer run away from their problems and must be smart and strategic in how they handle them.