Run with It
The Age of L.U.N.A Lyrics

Turn the beat up a little bit more in here, Bengineer, please!
Asking the audio engineer to increase the volume of the music.

I guess I'm doing this one by myself
Acknowledging that he is performing alone and not with anyone else.

If you can't just be good with being by yourself
Encouraging the audience to be comfortable with being alone.

How you gonna be good pairing up with somebody else?
Questioning how someone can have successful relationships with others if they are not content with themselves first.

Love your damn self first
Emphasizing the importance of self-love before pursuing relationships with others.

I was the only child till I was 13
Revealing that the artist grew up without siblings for the majority of their childhood.

Rather be lonely while dealing with earthlings
Preferring solitude to avoid the complications that come with interacting with others.

Still I am reclusive with drug and liquor abuses
Admitting to struggling with addiction and continuing to isolate themselves from others.

Having a solitary time was never the worst thing
Expressing that being alone has not been the worst experience for the artist.

Dedicating time to the craft
Referring to the time spent on perfecting their musical talent.

Levitating lines in the lab
Describing the process of creating and refining lyrics in a recording studio.

Never hesitating rhymes hit the pad
Confidently writing their lyrics without hesitation.

When they resonate N9ne get the bag
Implying that when their lyrics resonate with listeners, they will see financial success.

Then I medicate the mind is the first thing
Using drugs as a means of inspiration and coping with their mental state.

Yes I live in my encephalon
Referring to their tendency to live inside their own mind and thoughts.

I don't need all the rest of them
Expressing disinterest in other people and their opinions.

To stress the one blessing them
Emphasizing that the only thing they need to focus on is their own well-being and happiness.

They're what you insert a speculum
Comparing people to a tool used for invasive procedures to emphasize their negative impact on the artist.

Open it and hope you don't choke on something is gross in it
Implying that interacting with people is unpleasant and may result in negative consequences.

Joking this vocalist by himself when he wrote this shit
Acknowledging that the artist was alone when creating these lyrics.

I survive living in my mind
Implying that the artist has developed coping mechanisms to live with their tendency to retreat into their own thoughts.

That line is for the people serving time
Dedicating a lyric to those who may be imprisoned and forced to spend time alone.

Kickin' it wit myself created N9ne over time
Implying that the artist's success is a result of their own hard work and dedication to their craft.

That's why I'm one of the best at rippin rhymes (Nina)
Claiming to be one of the best at creating and performing rap lyrics, and invoking their stage name 'Nina.'

I done made millions living in the clouds
Implying that their success allows them to live in a dreamlike state separate from reality.

When I'm out within a crowd I am still one
Describing a sense of detachment from others and feeling like an individual within a group.

I go to a sacred place like a pilgrim
Referring to a mental safe space that the artist retreats to for inspiration and solace.

In the mind I'm on an island like Wilson
Comparing their isolated state of mind to the character Wilson in the movie Cast Away.

People see me drift away
Referencing the experience of feeling disconnected from others.

When I never hear all the shit ya say
Ignoring the negative comments and opinions of others.

Why they pissed today 'cause whatever they say to me ricochet
Suggesting that negative comments directed at the artist will only bounce back and affect the person who made them.

They don't dig the way that I laugh after a big delay
Acknowledging that their reactions and sense of humor are often misunderstood by others.

I don't need a shrink I need a sedative
Preferring to cope with their mental state using drugs instead of seeking professional help.

I just need a drink to be repetitive
Using alcohol as a way to cope and self-medicate.

Lotta people I need some etiquette
Critiquing the behavior of others and suggesting that they need to show more respect and manners.

In payin' attention I get them red a bit
Implying that others become angry or upset when they are criticized or corrected.

And that will get you nothin' but cussin' at somebody breaded bitch
Suggesting that responding with anger and insults will not lead to positive outcomes or resolution.

Sick and twisted I can kick it
Embracing their unconventional behavior and attitudes.

We're just licking, spliff just get lifted
Describing a laid-back and leisurely lifestyle centered around smoking marijuana.

Some say I'ma misfit by the way that I'm drifting
Acknowledging that their behavior and attitudes may be considered abnormal or unconventional by others.

But this get's the business, chips, bitches I'm gifted
Suggesting that their unique personality and talent allow them to succeed in the music industry.

Leave me by myself watch what I'ma do
Challenging others to see what they can accomplish when left alone.

It won't be sittin' around watching Donny Hue
Rejecting the idea of passively watching television and suggesting that they will use their time productively.

All I need is liquor plus some ganja to continue
Describing the means by which they can stay creative and inspired.

To twirl top of the world like Obama do
Aspiring to reach the highest levels of success and influence like former US President Barack Obama.

And I might need a triple X video
Humorously referencing a desire for pornography to provide further inspiration.

In case wanna see her playin with her kitty though
Expanding on the humor by referencing a specific sexual act.

I know the ladies can't relate
Acknowledging that their humor and desires may not be relatable to women.

You don't need nobody to bait
Suggesting that romantic or sexual partners are not necessary to feel fulfilled.

Gotta pretty ho's do it in my city tho
Boasting about their sexual conquests and the attractive women they have been with.

Why am I alone?
Reflecting on their solitude and questioning how they came to be alone.

Cause people stated rushing me the day after I grabbed a microphone
Explaining that their success and notoriety led to increased attention from others and a loss of privacy.

Ink a needle, drinking my patron
Referencing both getting a tattoo and drinking tequila, two activities often associated with a wild and carefree lifestyle.

You say you can't handle this, you should probably play the xylophone
Mocking those who cannot understand or handle their behavior by suggesting they switch to playing a simplistic instrument like a xylophone.

With me my music nothing could limit me
Emphasizing that their music is what allows them to express themselves freely and without limitations.

Just leave me in a baller suite with all the amenities
Describing their ideal lifestyle, which includes luxurious accommodations and amenities.

One is full throttle saloon shine from Tennessee
Referencing a specific type of moonshine from Tennessee, a region known for producing high-quality whiskey.

And don't forget the lemon, sprite plus a gallon of Hennessy
Humorously listing the ingredients for a drink they enjoy.