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".
Home Sweet Home
Rev Run Lyrics
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He was the baddest fuckin' man in the U.S. of A.
He had a rack of black jackets and some records to play
And my sucker Nelly Dee would sound check it with Ray
Open the Garden up for Marvin and I'm speakin' on Gaye
God bless 'em where they rest and 'ever they may lay
And now they're
Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama, Lord I'm comin' home to You
Now, Jigga Jay had a hand and it was steady and firm
He was the type of dude to shoot it to you straight as a perm
He was the greatest and he's sharin' everything that he earned
And you can count on Jam Master, I was never concerned
We all miss him but his mission is completed and done
Never worry 'bout D and Dicka DJ Run
And don't ask me 'bout Jay and never have no fear
The only question we should ask is why are we still here?
Because we're
Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama, Lord I'm comin' home to You
Now, under pressure, Jam Master never losin' control
He cut a record in a second, everybody was sold
Always open to the words that I had to say
Always helpin', never selfish, that was my man Jay
And we ain't lose him or choose him, it was God's idea
And since home is where the heart is homey, he's still here
And now we're
Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama, Lord I'm comin' home to You
The lyrics to Rev Run's song "Home Sweet Home" are a tribute to several important figures in hip-hop history, including the legendary rapper Jay-Z and the influential DJ Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC. The song describes the close relationship between Rev Run, Jam Master Jay, and Jay-Z, who used to jam together and share their love of music.
The first verse of the song refers to Jay-Z's reputation as one of the best rappers in the United States, with a "rack of black jackets and some records to play." Rev Run and his friend Nelly Dee would sound check with Jam Master Jay, preparing for performances at Madison Square Garden and other venues. The verse also references the late Marvin Gaye, a singer who had ties to the city of Detroit where Rev Run grew up.
The chorus of the song is a reference to the state of Alabama, where the skies are so blue and Rev Run feels at home. The second verse describes Jay-Z's talent as a rapper and as a mentor to other musicians, especially Rev Run. Jam Master Jay, who tragically died in 2002, is remembered as a calm and steady influence who never lost control, even under pressure. Rev Run speaks of Jay's generosity and kindness, and asserts that "he's still here" in spirit.
Overall, "Home Sweet Home" is a heartfelt tribute to the people and places that have shaped Rev Run's life and career, and to the enduring spirit of hip-hop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, me and D, we had a jam, we used to kick it with Jay
I used to jam with D and Jay, who was the coolest guy in America.
He was the baddest fuckin' man in the U.S. of A.
Jay was the absolute best in the entire country.
He had a rack of black jackets and some records to play
Jay had a collection of black jackets and records that he would play for us.
And my sucker Nelly Dee would sound check it with Ray
My friend Nelly Dee would check the sound with Ray.
Open the Garden up for Marvin and I'm speakin' on Gaye God bless 'em where they rest and 'ever they may lay
We pay tribute to Marvin Gaye and speak about him, may he rest in peace wherever he may be.
And now they're Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama, Lord I'm comin' home to You
We think of Marvin Gaye and other greats while we come back home to our sweet home Alabama.
Now, Jigga Jay had a hand and it was steady and firm
Jay, aka Jigga Jay, had a steady and reliable hand.
He was the type of dude to shoot it to you straight as a perm
Jay would always be honest and clear with you, no sugar coating.
He was the greatest and he's sharin' everything that he earned
Jay was the best and he would share everything he had earned.
And you can count on Jam Master, I was never concerned
We could always count on Jam Master, and I never worried about him.
We all miss him but his mission is completed and done
While we miss him, Jay's mission in life has been completed.
Never worry 'bout D and Dicka DJ Run
Don't worry about me or my friend D, aka Dicka DJ Run.
And don't ask me 'bout Jay and never have no fear
Don't ask me about Jay, but don't be afraid either.
The only question we should ask is why are we still here?
The only question that matters is why we're still alive.
Because we're Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama, Lord I'm comin' home to You
We're coming back to our sweet home Alabama with its blue skies.
Now, under pressure, Jam Master never losin' control
Even under pressure, Jam Master never lost control.
He cut a record in a second, everybody was sold
Jam Master was amazing, he could make a record in seconds and everyone would love it.
Always open to the words that I had to say
Jay was always willing to listen to what I had to say.
Always helpin', never selfish, that was my man Jay
Jay was always helping and never selfish, that's why he was my friend.
And we ain't lose him or choose him, it was God's idea
We didn't lose or choose Jay, it was all part of God's plan.
And since home is where the heart is homey, he's still here
Since home is where the heart is, Jay is still here with us in our hearts.
And now we're Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama, Lord I'm comin' home to You
And now, as we come back home to Alabama, we remember Jay and others while enjoying its blue skies.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL GREEN, AL L GREEN, EDWARD KING, EDWARD C. KING, GARY ROSSINGTON, GARY ROBERT ROSSINGTON, JOSEPH SIMMONS, WRITER UNKNOWN, RONNIE VAN ZANT
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