We Run N.Y.
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Hahahahahahaaaaa
Watch out!
Geyeeah! As we take a journey to the darkside
Watch out!
From Hell and beyond the knotty headed nigga era has triumphed
Watch out!
A new ever! If you don't know your bitch ass better
Watch out!
Axe somebody! Shoot em up!

The Hurricane G is live and in color
Watch out!
We run you motherfuckers!
The Funk Doctor Spock coming live and in color
Watch out!
We run you motherfuckers!

Puffin mad spliffs, so fuck a bitch
And a nigga, cause niggaz, and bitches ain't shit!
Hahahahahahaaaa! Dr. Trevis
Watch out!
Is in the motherfuckin' house
With a couple of sick patients for your bitch ass
Watch out!
Yeah!


The Hurricane G is the ultimate funk, pop the trunk
(Hoo-hah!! Wild like Shaolin monks)
Representin', comin' out of Brooklyn, Flatbush
You wuss, you can't push push in the bush

Well uh, let's take a journey to hell and beyond
Where the bomb grows on palms, and bags labelled Cheech and Chong
The Jimi Hendrix of rap, I got an afro and bandanna
Then I rock jams like Santana
I move MC's like niggaz move keys uptown
Red and Hurricane G, so how you like us now?!

[Chorus: Repeat 4X]

Watch out! We run New York
Yeah

(Hurricane G hit em one time)
From the Brook, taught how to trick by the real gangsta crooks
So I holds back what you took!
I take my funk and my religion serious
Sanctify y'all and leave y'all house niggaz delirious
(hahahahaa) cause I'm furious!

How dare you motherfuckers, forget about the ultimate
Funk, bitttccchh nigga!
I got your wicked witch with a switch
Motherfucker, fuck you and your crew!
So what nigga, is it you want to do?
In ninety-fo' I kick the wicked for the bitches
For the real trick deez who can dig it
Cause after pop thought all that, Hurricane stay fat

Word to mom, big dick boricuas in the back
The queen of the East coast, funk gangsta pack buddha
on the rhyme since eighty-nine
It's all in your mind, but what's yours is mine
Your dough and your hoes Bump N Grind to my rhymes
Now! It ain't a nigga who could hang
or pop yang, about a motherfuckin' th-a-a-a-ang
And uh, fuck any bitch who can't hang
I'm representin' bitches universal!

It go, one for the biz, on the bizness
Which y'all blesses with God's blessings, do you see?
Hurricane and Redman original steel
Latin Queens in the house!!
So nigga swing it over here on these big fat tits!!
(Titties, hahahahahaa)

The Funk Doctor Spock, blast up on your block
I'm walkin' through the sewer with manure on my socks
Your style, I freaked it when I was a child
So you talkin' that baby talk like, Who's Talkin Now?
Verbally I crush, brains erupt
Blow your focus, like you sniffin' angel dust
Run of the mill I'm not, watch me kill a cock-sucker
And cause ruckus, like them L.O.D. motherfuckers

Every verse, every word I preach
Represents the East, long as the human eyes can see
Gimme that funk funk funk funk funk funk funk funk beat!
I light a blunt for niggaz up in Sing-Sing
I do it to death, style is funk that's fresh
Remove your vest, you just won the wet t-shirt contest
And I'm hotter, than the Globetrotters in the Bahamas
I got a pair of pajamas made out of ganjah and almonds and I'm as
Eager, as nigga wantin' my shit to dub
Cause my shit be bangin' like the Crips and Bloods
Troop, I flew the coop like Big Bird in Timb boots
I Skywalk the planet like my code name was Luke
From the darkside, I'm from the darkside Pah
I'm Above the Law like Steven Segall
Motherfucker!!

Watch out!
Hahahaha, we take you to the darkside
Come travel
Watch out!
On our metaphoric futuristic type shit
As we blow your brains like spliffs
Watch out!
Dr. Trevis is outta here
For the nine-fo' you stank... bitch
Watch out!




Yeahh
Watch out!

Overall Meaning

The song We Run N.Y. by Redman begins with the line “Hahahahahahaaaaa, Watch out!” suggesting that the lyrics that follow will be powerful and attention-grabbing. The song takes the listener to the “darkside,” and talks about how the knotty-headed nigga era has triumphed. This may refer to the rise of hip-hop as a dominant cultural force in New York, displacing other forms of music such as jazz and R&B. The Hurricane G is live and in color, and the Funk Doctor Spock is coming live and in color as well. They both declare that they run New York, daring anyone to challenge them.


The lyrics of We Run N.Y. are focused on the power that the two rappers have, both over music and over their audience. They describe themselves as the ultimate funk and as the Jimi Hendrix of rap, suggesting that their music is revolutionary and groundbreaking. The song talks about how they take their funk and their religion seriously and how they sanctify their audience. The song includes many references to sex, drugs, and violence, which are common themes in hip-hop music. The lyrics are meant to be provocative and challenging, and are designed to shock and surprise listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Hahahahahahaaaaa
Redman is laughing, likely in anticipation of the greatness he is about to deliver in his lyrics.


Watch out!
Redman is warning his audience to be prepared for the intensity of his rhymes and the power of his message.


Geyeeah! As we take a journey to the darkside
Redman is beginning his musical journey to the darker side of life, where his rhymes will be raw and powerful.


From Hell and beyond the knotty headed nigga era has triumphed
Redman is acknowledging the rise of a new era in hip hop, where artists with dreadlocks like him are dominating the scene.


A new ever! If you don't know your bitch ass better Axe somebody! Shoot em up!
Redman is sending a clear message that if you don't understand the new era of hip hop he's bringing, you better watch out or risk becoming a victim of his rhymes or his gun.


The Hurricane G is live and in color
Redman is introducing Hurricane G, his collaborator on the song, as a living, breathing force in the hip hop world.


We run you motherfuckers!
Redman and Hurricane G are claiming authority over their musical domain in New York City, affirming that they're the ones running the show.


The Funk Doctor Spock coming live and in color
Redman is introducing himself by his stage name, the Funk Doctor Spock, and indicating that he is present and ready to perform, live and in color.


Puffin mad spliffs, so fuck a bitch
Redman is declaring that he smokes a lot of weed, and he doesn't care about women, using an offensive term to describe them.


And a nigga, cause niggaz, and bitches ain't shit!
Redman is expressing his disdain for both men and women, using racially charged language that is offensive and derogatory.


Hahahahahahaaaa! Dr. Trevis Is in the motherfuckin' house With a couple of sick patients for your bitch ass Yeah!
Redman is introducing his alter ego, Dr. Trevis, and suggesting that he is ready to deliver some powerful, sick rhymes that will leave the audience gasping and cheering.


The Hurricane G is the ultimate funk, pop the trunk (Hoo-hah!! Wild like Shaolin monks) Representin', comin' out of Brooklyn, Flatbush
Redman is extolling the virtues of Hurricane G and indicating that he is from Brooklyn, specifically the Flatbush neighborhood, while referencing martial arts and funk music.


You wuss, you can't push push in the bush
Redman is challenging anyone who doubts the power of his rhymes or his connection to hip hop culture, using provocative language to suggest that he has no time for cowards.


Well uh, let's take a journey to hell and beyond Where the bomb grows on palms, and bags labelled Cheech and Chong
Redman is continuing his journey to the darker side of life and referring to the use of marijuana as a common practice in this culture.


The Jimi Hendrix of rap, I got an afro and bandanna Then I rock jams like Santana
Redman is comparing himself to musical legends Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana and suggesting that he is a master of his craft, in both style and substance.


I move MC's like niggaz move keys uptown Red and Hurricane G, so how you like us now?!
Redman is boasting of his ability to control the crowd and move them with his rhymes, while also referencing his collaboration with Hurricane G.


Watch out! We run New York Yeah (Hurricane G hit em one time)
Redman and Hurricane G are continuing their claim to domination over the New York hip hop scene, telling the audience to beware and signaling their intent to strike with full force.


From the Brook, taught how to trick by the real gangsta crooks So I holds back what you took!
Redman is referencing his origins in Brooklyn and how he was taught the tricks of the trade by real gangsters, but that he will not let anyone take from him without a fight.


I take my funk and my religion serious Sanctify y'all and leave y'all house niggaz delirious (hahahahaa) cause I'm furious!
Redman is expressing his devotion to funk music and his personal faith, while also warning his haters that they will regret crossing him.


How dare you motherfuckers, forget about the ultimate Funk, bitttccchh nigga!
Redman is calling out his rivals and critics for disrespecting the genre of funk music, which he sees as the ultimate expression of hip hop culture.


I got your wicked witch with a switch Motherfucker, fuck you and your crew! So what nigga, is it you want to do?
Redman is taunting his enemies and daring them to step up to his level, using aggressive language that is meant to provoke and intimidate.


In ninety-fo' I kick the wicked for the bitches For the real trick deez who can dig it Cause after pop thought all that, Hurricane stay fat Word to mom, big dick boricuas in the back
Redman is recapping his triumphs in 1994 and his ability to connect with audiences who appreciate his rhymes, while also referencing his collaborator Hurricane G and paying homage to Latino men with larger sexual organs.


The queen of the East coast, funk gangsta pack buddha on the rhyme since eighty-nine It's all in your mind, but what's yours is mine Your dough and your hoes Bump N Grind to my rhymes
Redman is declaring himself the queen of the East coast hip hop scene and indicating that he has been perfecting his craft since 1989, while also suggesting that his rhymes will resonate with people and may even inspire them to dance or have sex.


Now! It ain't a nigga who could hang or pop yang, about a motherfuckin' th-a-a-a-ang
Redman is claiming that he is unmatched in his rhyming abilities and that no one can compete with him when it comes to hip hop culture and music.


And uh, fuck any bitch who can't hang I'm representin' bitches universal!
Redman is expressing his disdain for women who can't match his level of intensity and asserting that he is able to connect with women everywhere in the world.


It go, one for the biz, on the bizness Which y'all blesses with God's blessings, do you see?
Redman is saying that he's in the business of making money, and that he believes God has blessed him with the talent to succeed in the hip hop world.


Hurricane and Redman original steel Latin Queens in the house!! So nigga swing it over here on these big fat tits!! (Titties, hahahahahaa)
Redman and Hurricane G are celebrating the originality of their sound and their connection to Latino culture, while also engaging in sexist language that objectifies women's bodies.


The Funk Doctor Spock, blast up on your block I'm walkin' through the sewer with manure on my socks
Redman is introducing himself again and suggesting that he is bringing his rhymes to the streets, even if it means getting dirty in the process.


Your style, I freaked it when I was a child So you talkin' that baby talk like, Who's Talkin Now?
Redman is saying that he's been developing his rhyming style since he was a child and that he is confident in his ability to amaze audiences, even those who doubt his skills.


Verbally I crush, brains erupt Blow your focus, like you sniffin' angel dust
Redman is emphasizing the power of his words and their ability to change people's mental states, even to the point of hallucination.


Run of the mill I'm not, watch me kill a cock-sucker And cause ruckus, like them L.O.D. motherfuckers
Redman is saying that he is not a typical rapper and that he has no qualms about destroying his rivals in the hip hop world.


Every verse, every word I preach Represents the East, long as the human eyes can see Gimme that funk funk funk funk funk funk funk funk beat!
Redman is asserting that his lyrics are a representation of East coast hip hop culture and that he is committed to the genre and its values, calling for a funky beat to energize his message.


I light a blunt for niggaz up in Sing-Sing I do it to death, style is funk that's fresh
Redman is referencing his support for people who are incarcerated and suggesting that he is committed to his music to the point of obsession.


Remove your vest, you just won the wet t-shirt contest And I'm hotter, than the Globetrotters in the Bahamas
Redman is using sexually charged language to describe the enthusiasm of his fans and their willingness to engage in sensual activities while also implying that he is a hotter commodity than an internationally known basketball team.


I got a pair of pajamas made out of ganjah and almonds and I'm as Eager, as nigga wantin' my shit to dub Cause my shit be bangin' like the Crips and Bloods
Redman is using hyperbolic language to describe his affinity for marijuana and almonds while also emphasizing his passion for his craft and his ability to create outstanding music that is revered even by gang members.


Troop, I flew the coop like Big Bird in Timb boots I Skywalk the planet like my code name was Luke
Redman is using metaphors to describe his sense of freedom and his ability to explore the world like a bird, while also referencing Star Wars and suggesting that his hip hop mission is like that of a Jedi Knight.


From the darkside, I'm from the darkside Pah I'm Above the Law like Steven Segall Motherfucker!!
Redman is referencing his darker side again and saying that he is beyond the reach of the law, like a martial arts movie star such as Steven Segall. He is using this language to assert his dominance over his rivals and critics.


Hahahaha, we take you to the darkside Come travel On our metaphoric futuristic type shit As we blow your brains like spliffs Dr. Trevis is outta here For the nine-fo' you stank... bitch Yeahh Watch out!
Redman is ending his song with a final warning to his audience to be ready for the intensity of his rhymes and the power of his message. He is using provocative language to create a sense of unease and excitement in his listeners.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER, REGGIE NOBLE, RODNEY LEMAY, J. LOMAX, ERIC VICTOR BURDON, BODIE CHANDLER, ALAN LOMAX

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Lucious Thomas

This album was Redman's best work to me I liked it better than Muddy Waters and that's saying alot!

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Lucious Thomas

Yo style, I freaked it when I was a child, so you talkin that baby talk like who's talkin now!!!!!!!

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I got this album for my 17th birthday

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