On the Run
Mos Def feat. M.O.P Lyrics

I’m the son of the projects
I come from a background of poverty and struggle

I got street knowledge
I possess deep understanding of the realities and dangers of the streets

I can teach you something
I have wisdom and experience to share with others

Real hot boy shit
Engaging in activities that are characteristic of a tough, street-savvy individual

Real east side shit
Authentic experiences and actions from the east side neighborhood

Come and learn something
Join me and gain valuable knowledge and insight

Y’all know what the fuck going
Everyone is aware of the current situation

Yeah
Expression of agreement or confirmation

Y’all fuck niggas
Referring to individuals who are disrespectful or untrustworthy

Know what’s going on
Have awareness of the circumstances and events

I got that nine you better get out the fucking way
I possess a firearm, so it is advised that you move aside to avoid harm

Know what I’m talking about
Understand the importance and implications of my words

Run through a check
Engage in activities to acquire a substantial amount of money

Hit a stain yeah I snatch that
Successfully commit a robbery and take the valuable items

Fuck a loan
Reject the idea of borrowing money

You ain’t getting cash back (Cause yeah)
You will not receive any money in return

I got the strap with the pack
I am armed and carrying illegal substances

Can’t touch that
It is impossible to interfere with or confiscate my possessions

If you shoot we gone bus back (On god)
If you initiate violence, we will respond with even greater force

50 Shots out of a sprinter van
Firing a large number of bullets from a van

If we ain’t satisfied
If our objectives are not fulfilled

We gon’ load up and spend again
We will reload our weapons and continue our violent actions

Op wood to the face
Using drugs to alter one's state of mind

Got me higher than method man
Experiencing a level of intoxication comparable to that of Method Man

Fuck competition
Disregard and outperform rival individuals or teams

You know that better than
You are well aware of the superiority of my skills or abilities

Niggas ain’t touching me
No one can physically harm or defeat me

Nine keep em off of me
My firearm acts as a deterrent and keeps potential threats away

Hollows gone hit like a hockey team
Bullets will strike with significant impact, like a hockey team hitting aggressively

We got clips on clips
We possess numerous ammunition magazines

When we shoot it’s a movie scene
Our actions are so dramatic and intense that they resemble a movie

Lighting shit up like a Christmas tree
Causing chaos and destruction in a similar manner to a brightly lit Christmas tree

Call my gun Rudolph
Affectionately referring to my gun as Rudolph, due to its red laser sight

Cause it got a red beam
The firearm has a laser sight that emits a red beam

50 Shots out a sprinter
Firing a large number of bullets from a van

Turn niggas to a track team
Causing individuals to run away with great speed, resembling a track and field team

Running red lights and stop signs
Engaging in illegal driving behavior without concern for authority or safety

Ain’t shit stopping me
No obstacles or barriers can prevent my progress or actions

Hit stick me
Attempting to tackle or bring me down through physical force

Pick up the pack
Taking possession of a package of illegal substances

Can’t tackle me
It is impossible to physically stop or restrain me

Stiff arm
Using a strong arm to fend off and repel attackers

Keep the fuck niggas off of me
Preventing disrespectful or untrustworthy individuals from coming near me

Talking bout offing me
Discussing or planning to cause my death

I be with killas that shoot for me
I associate with dangerous individuals who are willing to use violence on my behalf

Strapped with the .556
Carrying a firearm with the caliber .556, commonly used in rifles

Shooting .223’s
Using ammunition of the caliber .223, commonly compatible with the .556 firearm

Laying shit down like a futon
Causing chaos and destruction in a manner comparable to unfolding a futon

Put him to sleep
Causing someone to lose consciousness or die

Screaming fuck 12
Expressing hatred or defiance towards law enforcement

Cause I know that they watching me
Being aware of being under surveillance or scrutiny by authorities

Can’t trust these niggas
Having a lack of trust for certain individuals

They law and order Ice t
Referring to certain people as informants for law enforcement, like Ice-T in the TV show 'Law & Order'

I feel like Dej loaf
Experiencing a similar mindset and attitude to the artist Dej Loaf

I dare a nigga to try me
Challenging others to test my abilities or provoke a confrontation

Sosa in the cut
Being in a concealed or hidden location, like the rapper Chief Keef

I ain’t hiding
I am not actively trying to avoid or conceal myself

Soon as you move
The moment you make a sudden action or gesture

He sliding
Someone will quickly respond or retaliate

Don’t try me
Do not test my patience or provoke me

Try trident
Initiate a confrontation or conflict and face the consequences

You gon’ hear sirens
As a result of your actions, the police or emergency services will be called

Supervisor with the strap
Being in charge or having authority over others while armed

I’m firing
Engaging in gunfire or shooting

Ima get rich or die trying
Determined to achieve wealth and success, even if it requires taking significant risks

Got rid of that bitch
Separating from or eliminating a troublesome person or situation

Like enterprise got rid of Ryan’s
Businesses like Enterprise car rental removed Ryan's, an unsuccessful competitor

While you sleeping
While others are unaware or unprepared

I’m grinding
I am working hard and making continuous efforts

I put in work
I consistently invest time and effort into my activities or goals

Like offense and defense linemens
Similar to the dedication and effort exerted by both offensive and defensive linemen in football

Make these niggas quit trying me
Force others to stop testing my patience and resolve

I keep the iron
I possess and carry a firearm

Niggas play with me I get to ironing
When others provoke or disrespect me, I react by using a firearm

Roll a backwood
Prepare a backwoods cigar to smoke marijuana

I’m just smoking on medicine
Engaging in the consumption of marijuana for its potential medicinal benefits

Keep the strap
Always have a firearm with you

When you step better not be hesitant
If you approach me or engage with me, you should not show any signs of doubt or fear

Fuck competition
Disregard and outperform rival individuals or teams

You know that I’m better than
You understand that I am superior or more skilled than others

Aye Aye
Expressing agreement, attention, or confirmation

Roll a backwood
Prepare a backwoods cigar to smoke marijuana

I’m just smoking on medicine
Engaging in the consumption of marijuana for its potential medicinal benefits

Keep the strap
Always have a firearm with you

When you step better not be hesitant
If you approach me or engage with me, you should not show any signs of doubt or fear

Fuck competition
Disregard and outperform rival individuals or teams

You know that I’m better than
You understand that I am superior or more skilled than others

Aye Aye
Expressing agreement, attention, or confirmation

Bitch
Derogatory term used to refer to a woman