Runnin'
Shanell Ft. Lil Wayne Lyrics


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{Justice league)

The loser microphone abuser
Feet hurtin' I just walked from Jerusalem
So you should get on the side with the movement
I'm the proofs and I'll die just to prove it

Whatcha wanna know? Anything whatever.
I can't tell ya
I can show ya better
Me and my gun, we took an oath together
Said I will never die, if we both together
Yeah, this is my testification
I'm Wayne on their hands like precipitation
And in hell you, you need justification
But, but for me it was just a vacation

Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all

I lost all my money
I lost half my mind
Can't find my direction
Where's the finish line
Could I be far away from it all
How far to go
If I can stay for it all
Then I shouldn't fall.

But if I fall I fall up
And let the clouds hug me
And if I fall down
I bet I hit the ground runnin'
Bet you search and found nothing
Looking for the finish line
Stop short cuttin'
You f***ing up your finish time
S***, but every twice in a while
It feels like I'm runnin'
And life is the miles
Yeah, but until the lights dimmin' down
I'll be runnin' 'round
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'

(Oh, will you tell)
Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all

Counting all my pennies but it doesn't add up
At the mercy but somehow it ain't enough
Reading all the red lights trying not to give up
But I don't know how long it's gonna last all

It's almost over now
I say it's almost over now
The end is gettin' closer now
Better do what you suppose to cause
The world is all so short

Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end up
Runnin'
Runnin'
Runnin'
Run it all
When's it gonna end
Where's it gonna end
Runnin'
Run it all

Yeah I'm runnin' outta time
I'm runnin' out of space
Fell like I'm runnin' round
But I'm runnin' in place
We all in the race
I'm just another sprinter




If there's no finish line
Then who's the real winner?

Overall Meaning

In "Runnin’" by Shanell featuring Lil Wayne, the artists express the difficulties they’ve encountered in their lives and careers. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, where Lil Wayne declares that he's the one who provides proof of his abilities and will not give up. He speaks about the struggle he goes through and his commitment to his art, exemplified by his relationship with his gun, which he describes as an inseparable duo.


Shanell goes on to speak about the whole process of running, explaining that she may lose her mind, and how she's trying hard to stay focused to find the finish line. The song ends by highlighting the fact that it's important to compete not to win, but to succeed in completing the race. The final lines are thought-provoking as they ask who the real winner is if there is no clearly defined end goal.


In summary, "Runnin'" is a song about the challenges people encounter while pursuing their goals. Both Lil Wayne and Shanell address the struggles they've faced and how it can seem like they're always running in place but fighting to keep going. It's a motivational song that encourages perseverance even when times get tough.


Line by Line Meaning

The loser microphone abuser
I am someone who has not been successful and I am struggling to make a mark in the music industry.


Feet hurtin' I just walked from Jerusalem
I have been struggling for so long and it is taking a physical and emotional toll on me.


So you should get on the side with the movement
If you believe in my music and my message, you should support me and be on my side.


I'm the proofs and I'll die just to prove it
I am confident in the truth of what I am saying and I am willing to do whatever it takes to prove it.


Whatcha wanna know? Anything whatever.
I am open to answering any questions you may have.


I can't tell ya
I may not have all the answers or I may not feel comfortable sharing certain information.


I can show ya better
But I can demonstrate through my music and actions what I am all about.


Me and my gun, we took an oath together
I am dedicated to my music and will go to great lengths to protect it and myself.


Said I will never die, if we both together
I believe that my music is so powerful that it will live on even after I am no longer here.


Yeah, this is my testification
This song is my statement of beliefs and values.


I'm Wayne on their hands like precipitation
I am famous and my name is everywhere, just like the way rain falls everywhere and touches everything.


And in hell you, you need justification
If you are going through a hard time, you may feel like you need to justify yourself to others.


But, but for me it was just a vacation
For me, this struggle is just a temporary setback or a small price to pay for success.


Somebody tell me when's it gonna end
I am tired of the struggle and want to know when things will get better.


Where's it gonna end up
I wonder if all of this hard work will lead to success and if it will be worth it in the end.


Runnin'
I am always on the move and trying to stay ahead.


Run it all
I am running everything in my life and trying to control everything around me.


I lost all my money
I have faced financial struggles and setbacks.


I lost half my mind
The stress and difficulties of my life have taken a toll on my mental health.


Can't find my direction
I am unsure of what path to take or where my life is headed.


Where's the finish line
I am searching for the end goal or destination in my life.


Could I be far away from it all
I fear that success or happiness may be too far out of reach for me.


How far to go
I am unsure of how much farther I need to go to reach my goals.


If I can stay for it all
If I can persevere and stick it out, I may be successful in the end.


Then I shouldn't fall.
If I continue moving forward, I should be able to avoid failure.


But if I fall I fall up
Even if I do fail, I will use it as a learning experience to become even more successful.


And let the clouds hug me
I will find comfort in the sky and nature if I do experience failure.


And if I fall down
If I fail, it will be a hard and difficult fall.


I bet I hit the ground runnin'
But I will get up and keep going, determined to not let failure keep me down.


Bet you search and found nothing
You may have tried to find a solution or answer to your problems, but it seems like there is none.


Looking for the finish line
You are searching for the end goal or destination in your life.


Stop short cuttin'
You need to stop trying to take shortcuts or the easy way out to reach success.


You f***ing up your finish time
By taking shortcuts, you are not only prolonging your journey to success, but also potentially damaging your chances of ever reaching your goal.


S***, but every twice in a while
But sometimes, you may find success or happiness, even if it is only temporary.


It feels like I'm runnin'
You may feel like you are constantly on the move, but not getting anywhere.


And life is the miles
Your life is the journey, and the challenges you face along the way make up the distance you have traveled.


Yeah, but until the lights dimmin' down
But until the end of your life, until the final moment when everything comes to an end...


I'll be runnin' 'round
You will continue to struggle and fight to reach your ultimate goal of success and happiness.


Counting all my pennies but it doesn't add up
You have been working tirelessly to save money and make ends meet, but it still feels like it's not enough.


At the mercy but somehow it ain't enough
You feel like you are at the mercy of your circumstances, but despite all your efforts, it still feels like it's not enough to reach success or happiness.


Reading all the red lights trying not to give up
You are trying to ignore any signs that may be telling you to give up or change course, and are determined to keep moving forward.


But I don't know how long it's gonna last all
You are unsure how long you can continue to persevere and stay strong.


It's almost over now
You are hopeful that your struggles and hardships are coming to an end soon.


The end is gettin' closer now
You can see the end goal or destination in sight.


Better do what you suppose to cause
You need to keep pushing forward and doing what you need to do to reach your goals.


The world is all so short
Life is too short to waste time, and you need to take advantage of every opportunity you have to reach success and happiness.


Yeah I'm runnin' outta time
You feel like time is running out and you need to work harder to reach your goals.


I'm runnin' out of space
You feel like you are limited and do not have enough resources to reach your goals.


Fell like I'm runnin' round
You feel like you are constantly busy and always on the move, but not making progress.


But I'm runnin' in place
Despite your best efforts, you feel like you are not moving forward and not making any real progress.


We all in the race
Life is a journey and we are all trying to reach the same destination of success and happiness.


I'm just another sprinter
I am just one of many people trying to reach success and happiness.


If there's no finish line
If you do not have a clear goal or destination in mind, you may struggle to find success or happiness.


Then who's the real winner?
Without a clear goal, it is difficult to determine who has truly succeeded or won in life.




Lyrics Β© DistroKid, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd., Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, KEVIN CROWE, ERIK ORTIZ, WRITERS UNKNOWN, SHANELL WOODGETT

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@ShadyEminemMarshall

Wayne's rebirth album was so underrated. It generally received negative feedback from critcs. I would have personally given wayne an A+ for this album, he introduced a lot of sentiment in it, and also managed to combine hip hop and rock flawlessly

@blaccxxsnorlax8004

Wayne changed my life I swear no one understand how much his music affected me no matter from suicide and caring what people thought of me Wayne was him and when he's gone people really gonna see how rare Wayne is

@Bigazzwebshow

Well said

@bosslady8048

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@thelonelibra8455

His music helped me through hard times even today... Definitely today 🐐

@kestonetter5045

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Me too

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@filanike5772

Wayne has done what other rappers haven't done before especially dropping a rock album.. People should stop comparing Young Thug to this legend for real..

@eugeneboyles6611

This song sounds like shit dude...no offence

@blackflame10000

Eugene Boyles ha ha ha u funny

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