Simmons began using Rev Run as a stage name after he was ordained as a reverend priest in Zoe Ministries. His first work as Rev Run was a feature in the single "Song For Lovers" by UK pop band Liberty X in September 2005.
Later in 2005 "Distortion" Simmons' first solo album came out. The first single, mind on the road is featured in the EA Sports Madden NFL 2006 video game.
Rev Run together with his family also got a tv show on MTV titled "Run's House".
Boom Ditty
Rev Run Lyrics
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Rhymes that you never even heard before
It's like this y'all, it don't stop
It's the sure shot
People want me rhymin' must be out of they mind
They say I do it well and my rhymes are so fly
Gotta lot of bottom and my highs are so high
With a boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
The kiddies lookin' for me cause they lookin' for Run
I'm all up in the city, but you know where I'm from
The H to the O, double-L I S
I know the boom batter 'bout to shatter your chest
The beater leader heater 'bout to make you go numb
With a boom ditty, ditty, ditty, ditty, ditty, ditty
Boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
Boom, boom ditty, ditty boom ditty, boom ditty, ditty
Boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
The kiddies lookin' for me 'cause they lookin' for Run
Boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
Now I'm up and down the boule' and I'm fully aware
People lookin' for me and they want me to care
They all up in my business and they thinkin' it's fair
Can't a brother just retire, throw his mic in the air?
I pass it up to Diddy and the kiddies to come
My mic up in the kitty, no more rhymin' for Run
Like a be-boy bangin' slangin' son of a gun
A gold chain hangin', no more bangin' for Run
Boom swagger' top bragger' battle badder for me
y'all beg a top batter make a fatter LP
The Rev'll never do it 'less I do it for delf
I gotta letcha have it, go and manager yourself
Your army can't harm me, it ain't good for your health
So it's best y'all pass it on and put the mic on the shelf with a
Boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
Boom, boom ditty, ditty boom ditty, boom ditty, ditty
Boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
The kiddies lookin' for me 'cause they lookin' for Run
Boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
Rhymin' for my momma and the drama to come
Rhymin' for Bambaataa and I'm rhymin' for Run
Rhymin' for my people up and under the gun
And when I'm rhymin' for the money people know that it's
Done, done, done, done, done
Rev Run's song "Boom Ditty" is a celebration of his lyrical skill and a reflection on the pressures and expectations he faces as a successful rapper. In the first verse, Run boasts about the quality and uniqueness of his rhymes, suggesting that people who demand he perform are "out of their minds." He raps about his talent for hitting both high and low notes and how his refusal to play along with industry demands only makes him more desirable to his fans. The chorus features the repeated phrase "Boom Ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum," which highlights the song's driving beat and the importance of the rhythm section in shaping a rap song.
In the second verse, Run reflects on his long career and his place in the rap world. He complains about people who invade his personal space and interfere with his creativity, and he laments the pressure to keep producing music even though he may feel like retiring. He references his fellow rappers Diddy and Bambaataa and directs his lyrics toward his fans and "my people up and under the gun." Run's message is clear: he will continue to make and perform music only for himself, and he won't let anyone else dictate his career.
Line by Line Meaning
I got rhymes so def and rhymes galore
I possess incredible and numerous rhymes
Rhymes that you never even heard before
These rhymes are so unique that nobody has heard them before
It's like this y'all, it don't stop
I'm telling you all, this is how it is, and it won't end
It's the sure shot
It's guaranteed to succeed
People want me rhymin' must be out of they mind
Those who want me to rap must be insane
They say I do it well and my rhymes are so fly
But they acknowledge that I am excellent at it and my rhymes are impressive
Gotta lot of bottom and my highs are so high
My voice can hit both low and high notes
And when I tell 'em I don't wanna they just wanna know why
When I decline to rap, they become curious about my reasons
With a boom ditty, ditty with the ditty the drum
The song has a catchy beat
The kiddies lookin' for me cause they lookin' for Run
Young fans are always searching for me and my music
I'm all up in the city, but you know where I'm from
Although I'm often in various cities, my hometown is well-known
The H to the O, double-L I S
My hometown is Hollis, Queens, New York City
I know the boom batter 'bout to shatter your chest
My powerful music will be felt intensely in your chest
The beater leader heater 'bout to make you go numb
The beat and lyrics of my music will render you speechless
Now I'm up and down the boule' and I'm fully aware
I am constantly moving up and down the boulevard, and I am completely conscious of my surroundings
People lookin' for me and they want me to care
Fans are searching for me and they want me to show interest in their lives
They all up in my business and they thinkin' it's fair
They are interfering with my personal affairs, and they believe it is justified
Can't a brother just retire, throw his mic in the air?
Can't an artist simply retire and give up performing music?
I pass it up to Diddy and the kiddies to come
I now give the chance to perform to other artists, such as Diddy and young musicians
My mic up in the kitty, no more rhymin' for Run
I am putting down the mic, and I will no longer perform as Run
Like a be-boy bangin' slangin' son of a gun
I used to perform like a cool hip-hop dancer, and my rhymes were impressive
A gold chain hangin', no more bangin' for Run
I used to wear a gold chain, but I am no longer performing music
Boom swagger' top bragger' battle badder for me
I was an exceptional musician, and I had a lot of confidence in my abilities
y'all beg a top batter make a fatter LP
Fans want me to make a new album with even more hit tracks
The Rev'll never do it 'less I do it for delf
I will only make music for myself and not for public demand
I gotta letcha have it, go and manager yourself
I am no longer interested in managing my own music career, and I'm leaving it to others
Your army can't harm me, it ain't good for your health
No amount of army or bodyguards can harm me; it's a bad idea for your own safety to mess with me
So it's best y'all pass it on and put the mic on the shelf with a
It's best for others to take over performing, and I'm putting down my mic
Rhymin' for my momma and the drama to come
I'm performing music for my mother and the future difficulties that lie ahead
Rhymin' for Bambaataa and I'm rhymin' for Run
I'm performing music in honor of Afrika Bambaataa, and I'm performing as Run
Rhymin' for my people up and under the gun
I'm performing music for my fans who face significant challenges and pressure
And when I'm rhymin' for the money people know that it's Done, done, done, done, done
When I'm performing music for financial gain, people know that it's the end of my music career
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALFRED SCRAMUZZA, EDWIN BOCAGE, GLORIA JONES, JOSEPH WARD SIMMONS, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
l3r00k1yn
you can't do anything BUT respect the Revrend, PERIOD!
ABisopht
I love that part! Russel Simmon's reaction when the hears the trumpets in the beginning! LOL
JonnySuite13
Love this track!!!!
Rivers1334
that part at :46 where the beat drops and comes back in..so sick.
NikkiInHollywood
Hes still so classic! Cant beat this!
dennis roofe
this has got to be the tightest song on the album......REV RUN GREAT PRODUCTION....AND LYRICS TO GO WITH IT!........this iz real hip hop....it's TIMELESS.....i'mma snatch this cd...just for this one cut...itz thee illest
susanfit47
This song "Boom Ditty" contains samples of:
Commodores - "Assembly Line" (1974) (vocals)
Eddie Bo - "Hook and Sling" (1969) (vocals)
brkbtlvr
He is still sicc with it."The H to the "O" double L IS
UniqueSnoop
I love his style, its like he's screaming but he's not
Omar A.P
THIS IS A TRUE HEAD NODDER