By 1979 the primary members of this band/collective were Cenac, Yvette "Lady E" Cook, Monique Angevin, and Bob "Chilly B" Crafton. There were two active females at this point and is apparent that at least one female played instruments for the band (per photo), both of which are of significance in the early history of female hip hop artists & women's history in general.
There is also the album "Space Is The Place" from 1985. Chili B passed away on February 25, 2010. RIP!
No More Runnin'
Newcleus Lyrics
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Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooh, no more runnin'
Used to be, once upon a time, that I never would fight / for somethin'
I'd back down, turn around and run and it would always come / to nothin'
But now I've found a better way, I turned my eyes and my heart up skyward
Now it's a brand new day, and it's gonna' be my finest hour
I've got the power
Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooh, no more runnin'
Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooh, no more runnin'
Now nothin' keeps me down, I stand my ground when I have to
Nothing's too big or too small, I give my all and I come through
I left those running days behind, you're lookin' at a big girl now
So excuse me while I speak my mind, and turn you on to the lowdown
Now I walk in the light, and it's made my vision very clear
I've got my goal in sight, and I know I'm gonna make it there
Now it's my chance to dance, and you better believe I'm a-gonna' party
My beat may not be yours, if you can't get in to it I'm sorry
Gonna' take this world by storm, so be forewarned 'cause I'm a-comin'
So please don't get in my way, 'cause this girl aint got no time for funnin'
And I'm not runnin'
Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooh, no more runnin'
Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooh, no more runnin'
Yes I've made up my mind, and I'm growing stronger everyday
I won't run, I won't hide, and nobody can turn me away
And I'm not runnin'
Yes I've made up my mind, and I'm growing stronger everyday
I won't run, I won't hide, and nobody can turn me away
I look up to the light, and with praise and joy I watch it shine
It gives me strength to fight, and ensures the victory is mine
Mine
The song "No More Runnin'" by Newcleus is a triumphant anthem that celebrates the power of personal growth and the ability to overcome fear and obstacles. The lyrics describe a transformation from someone who used to run away from challenges and conflict, to someone who now stands her ground and pursues her goals with confidence and determination. The chorus repeats the phrase "No more runnin'" as a mantra of self-affirmation and empowerment.
The first verse acknowledges the singer's past tendency to avoid confrontation and shirk responsibility. But the second verse declares a newfound mentality of bravery and perseverance. The singer has found inspiration in something greater than herself ("turned my eyes and my heart up skyward") and is now ready to face any challenge with courage and grit.
The bridge section of the song adds a playful touch, with the singer inviting listeners to join her in a dance party. She acknowledges that not everyone will enjoy her chosen style of music, but that's okay because she's confident in her own taste and abilities. The song then concludes with a reprise of the chorus, which reinforces the idea that the singer is no longer afraid to face her fears and pursue her dreams.
Overall, "No More Runnin'" is a motivational song that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and to embrace personal growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooh, no more runnin'
The singer has made a decision to stop running away from challenges
Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooh, no more runnin'
The singer reaffirms their commitment to no longer run away from adversity
Used to be, once upon a time, that I never would fight / for somethin'
The singer used to be afraid of confrontation and didn't fight for anything
I'd back down, turn around and run and it would always come / to nothin'
The singer would always give up and run away, resulting in nothing accomplished
But now I've found a better way, I turned my eyes and my heart up skyward
Now, the singer has found a new approach, through faith and hope, to face challenges head-on
Now it's a brand new day, and it's gonna' be my finest hour
The singer is ready to face any challenge in this new day and it will be their best accomplishment
I've got the power
The singer has confidence in their ability to overcome any obstacle
Now nothin' keeps me down, I stand my ground when I have to
The singer is now resilient and won't give up easily, standing their ground when necessary
Nothing's too big or too small, I give my all and I come through
The singer is committed to accomplishing any task, regardless of its scope, and putting in full effort
I left those running days behind, you're lookin' at a big girl now
The singer has abandoned their days of cowardice and emotional immaturity
So excuse me while I speak my mind, and turn you on to the lowdown
The singer is not afraid to express their thoughts and is willing to shed light on the truth
Now I walk in the light, and it's made my vision very clear
Through their faith and newfound confidence, the singer now has a clear perspective on life
I've got my goal in sight, and I know I'm gonna make it there
The singer has set a clear goal and is determined to succeed
Now it's my chance to dance, and you better believe I'm a-gonna' party
The singer is celebrating their newfound purpose and is ready to enjoy life
My beat may not be yours, if you can't get in to it I'm sorry
The singer acknowledges that their path may not be suitable or appealing to others
Gonna' take this world by storm, so be forewarned 'cause I'm a-comin'
The singer is ready to conquer the world and warns others to get out of their way
So please don't get in my way, 'cause this girl aint got no time for funnin'
The singer doesn't have time for distractions or trivial matters
And I'm not runnin'
The singer will not retreat or run away from challenges
Yes I've made up my mind, and I'm growing stronger everyday
The singer is confident in their new found strength and determination
I won't run, I won't hide, and nobody can turn me away
The singer is determined to face challenges head-on and nobody can discourage them
I look up to the light, and with praise and joy I watch it shine
The singer embraces their faith and is uplifted by it
It gives me strength to fight, and ensures the victory is mine
Through their faith, the singer is fortified, ensuring their success over any challenge
Mine
The singer confirms that their victory is certain
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.