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".
High And Mighty Joe
Rev Run Lyrics
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Here's a little story 'bout a boy named Joey
King of the world, got a very long story
Made a lot of money, live a life of glory
Did what he done but he end up sorry
Beat a lot of suckers and he banged down bums
Took it to the top and he stayed number one
But he never looked back to the place he's from
High and mighty, highty mighty Joe
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
High and mighty, highty mighty Joe
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
Joe was a leader way before his time
Made 'Piper Peter' and he kicked much rhyme
Had a two-seater and he rode past signs
Smoked a lot of Cheeba and he drank much wine
One day Joey had to stop his scheme
Got a revelation and he came back clean
Got a second chance to fulfill his dream
Now Joey is a Reverend and he live redeemed
High and mighty, highty mighty Joe
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
Highty mighty Joe
The lyrics to Rev Run's "High and Mighty Joe" detail the rise and fall of a man named Joey, who was once king of the world and lived a life of glory. Joey made a lot of money, beat a lot of suckers, and took his success to the top, remaining number one. However, he never looked back to the place he came from and ended up sorry for his actions.
The song describes how Joey stomped out crews everywhere he went, displaying his power and status. However, despite his accomplishments, he was not satisfied and continued to indulge in vices like smoking and drinking. Eventually, Joey had a revelation and realized that he needed to change his ways. He got a second chance to fulfill his dream and became a Reverend, living a redeemed life.
Overall, the song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting caught up in the pursuit of fame and fortune. It also illustrates the power of redemption and the ability to turn one's life around.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's a little story 'bout a boy named Joey
Let me tell you about Joey, his background and history
King of the world, got a very long story
Joey was very successful and had a long, complicated journey
Made a lot of money, live a life of glory
Joey was rich and famous, living a luxurious and glamorous lifestyle
Did what he done but he end up sorry
Despite his past achievements, Joey ended up feeling remorseful
Beat a lot of suckers and he banged down bums
Joey defeated many enemies and pushed around many weaker people
Made a lot of records and he tricked the funds
Joey produced many records and embezzled money from them
Took it to the top and he stayed number one
Joey reached the pinnacle of success and remained on top
But he never looked back to the place he's from
Joey forgot his roots and ignored where he came from
Joe was a leader way before his time
Joey was a visionary leader long before it was popular or trendy
Made 'Piper Peter' and he kicked much rhyme
Joey created the hit song 'Piper Peter' and was a skilled rapper
Had a two-seater and he rode past signs
Joey owned a fancy sports car and drove recklessly
Smoked a lot of Cheeba and he drank much wine
Joey regularly smoked marijuana and drank alcohol
One day Joey had to stop his scheme
Joey was forced to abandon his criminal activity
Got a revelation and he came back clean
Joey had a spiritual awakening and turned his life around
Got a second chance to fulfill his dream
Joey was given another opportunity to achieve his goals
Now Joey is a Reverend and he live redeemed
Joey is now a religious leader and has found redemption
High and mighty, highty mighty Joe
Joey was once very powerful and arrogant
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
Joey bullied and defeated his opponents wherever he went
High and mighty, highty mighty Joe
Joey's ego and pride caused him to act superior to others
Stomped out crews everywhere he goes, highty mighty Joe
Joey continued to dominate and defeat his rivals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSEPH WARD SIMMONS, MATT MALNECK, MICHAEL NESMITH, ROBERT MAXWELL
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