Runaway
The Very Best feat. Kanye West and Macc Mello Lyrics


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And I always find, yeah I always find somethin' wrong
You been puttin' up wit' my shit just way too long
I'm so gifted at findin' what I don't like the most
So I think it's time for us to have a toast

Let's have a toast for the douche bags
Let's have a toast for the assholes
Let's have a toast for the scumbags
Every one of them that I know
Let's have a toast for the jerk offs
That'll never take work off
Baby, I got a plan
Run away fast as you can

She find pictures in my email
I sent this bitch a picture of my dick
I don't know what it is with females
But I'm not too good at that shit
See, I could have me a good girl
And still be addicted to them hood rats
And I just blame everything on you
At least you know that's what I'm good at

And I always find
Yeah I always find
Yeah I always find somethin' wrong
You been puttin' up wit' my shit just way too long
I'm so gifted at findin' what I don't like the most
So I think it's time for us to have a toast

Let's have a toast for the douche bags
Let's have a toast for the assholes
Let's have a toast for the scumbags
Every one of them that I know
Let's have a toast for the jerk offs
That'll never take work off
Baby, I got a plan
Run away fast as you can

Runaway from me baby
Runaway
Runaway from me baby
Runaway
When it starts to get crazy, then run away
Babe, I got a plan, run away as fast as you can
Runaway from me baby
Runaway
Runaway from me baby
Runaway
When it starts to get crazy
Why cant she just runaway?
Baby I got a plan
Run away fast as you can

Twenty four seven, three sixty five
Pussy stays on my mind
I-I-I-I did it
All right, all right, I admit it
Now pick your best move
You could leave or live wit' it
Ichabod Crane with that mothafuckin' top off
Split and go where?
Back to wearin' knockoffs, ha ha
Knock it off, Neiman's, shop it off
Let's talk over mai tais, waitress, top it off
Hoes like vultures wanna fly in your Freddy loafers
You can't blame 'em they ain't never seen Versace sofas
Every bag, every blouse, every bracelet
Comes with a price tag, baby face it
You should leave if you can't accept the basics
Plenty bitches in the baller-nigga matrix
Invisibly set, the Rolex is faceless
I'm just young, rich, and tasteless
P!

Never was much of a romantic
I could never take the intimacy
And I know it did damage
'Cause the look in your eyes is killin' me
I guessin' you're at an advantage
'Cause you could blame me for everything
And I don't know where I'ma manage
If one day you just up and leave

And I always find, yeah I always find somethin' wrong
You been puttin' up wit' my shit just way too long
I'm so gifted at findin' what I don't like the most
So I think it's time for us to have a toast

Let's have a toast for the douche bags
Let's have a toast for the assholes
Let's have a toast for the scumbags
Every one of them that I know
Let's have a toast for the jerk offs
That'll never take work off




Baby, I got a plan
Run away fast as you can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Runaway" by The Very Best feat. Kanye West and Macc Mello revolve around the singer's struggles with a relationship that he cannot seem to fully appreciate or commit to. He admits to always finding something wrong, even though his partner has put up with his flaws for too long. He believes that he is gifted at finding faults and dislikes. The song suggests that he is in fact an asshole and douchebag, but rather than apologize, he toasts to them. He also blames everything on his partner and suggests that they should run away as fast as possible. The song highlights the flaws of a dysfunctional relationship, the inability to commit, and the desire to take the easy way out.


The song has an interesting backstory. It was first recorded by Kanye West in a hotel room with his friends, including Jay-Z and Pusha T, after the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. This impromptu session was filmed, and the footage shows Kanye freestyling the chorus of "Let's have a toast for the douchebags." The song was then further developed and included on his album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy." It later became a standalone single that featured The Very Best.


Line by Line Meaning

And I always find, yeah I always find somethin' wrong
I have a tendency to focus on the negative and find flaws in our relationship


You been puttin' up wit' my shit just way too long
You've been dealing with my bad behavior for too long


I'm so gifted at findin' what I don't like the most
I am skilled at identifying and focusing on things that bother me the most


So I think it's time for us to have a toast
I think it's time for us to celebrate our breakup and move on separately


Let's have a toast for the douche bags
Let's celebrate all the men who are arrogant and self-centered


Let's have a toast for the assholes
Cheers to all the men who are rude and inconsiderate


Let's have a toast for the scumbags
Let's raise our glasses to the men who are despicable and dishonest


Every one of them that I know
All the men I associate with fall into these categories


Let's have a toast for the jerk offs
Let's celebrate the men who are lazy and unmotivated


That'll never take work off
The men who refuse to take responsibility or put in effort


Baby, I got a plan
I have a plan for our breakup


Run away fast as you can
My plan is for you to leave quickly and distance yourself from me


She find pictures in my email
My partner discovered explicit pictures I sent to another woman through my email


I sent this bitch a picture of my dick
I sent an inappropriate photo to someone I was not in a relationship with


I don't know what it is with females
I don't understand why women react negatively to my behavior


But I'm not too good at that shit
I am not skilled at being faithful or respectful in relationships


See, I could have me a good girl
I could choose to date someone who is kind and faithful


And still be addicted to them hood rats
But I am attracted to women who are not good for me


And I just blame everything on you
I blame all of my mistakes and negative behavior on my partner


At least you know that's what I'm good at
I am skilled at deflecting blame and not taking responsibility for my actions


When it starts to get crazy, then run away
If our relationship becomes chaotic or problematic, then you should leave


Babe, I got a plan, run away as fast as you can
My plan is for you to leave quickly and distance yourself from me


Twenty four seven, three sixty five
I am always thinking about sex


Pussy stays on my mind
I am obsessed with sexual activity


Now pick your best move
You can choose to stay with me or leave


You could leave or live wit' it
You have the choice to stay in our toxic relationship or leave


Ichabod Crane with that mothafuckin' top off
I am trying to show off by driving with my car roof down


Split and go where?
I don't have a plan and am directionless


Back to wearin' knockoffs, ha ha
I might have to start wearing fake designer clothes again


Knock it off, Neiman's, shop it off
I can't afford expensive designer clothes anymore


Let's talk over mai tais, waitress, top it off
Let's discuss our problems over fancy drinks with a server who will refill them for us


Hoes like vultures wanna fly in your Freddy loafers
Women are attracted to me only for my money and status


You can't blame 'em they ain't never seen Versace sofas
The women who are attracted to me are not used to luxury and are impressed by my possessions


Every bag, every blouse, every bracelet
All of my possessions are expensive and showy


Comes with a price tag, baby face it
All of these items cost me a lot of money


You should leave if you can't accept the basics
If you can't deal with my lavish lifestyle and toxic behavior, you should leave


Plenty bitches in the baller-nigga matrix
There are plenty of women out there who are attracted to wealthy and successful men like me


Invisibly set, the Rolex is faceless
My expensive watch is not ostentatious but still signals my wealth


I'm just young, rich, and tasteless
I am immature and lack class despite my wealth


Never was much of a romantic
I am not good at being affectionate or loving in a relationship


I could never take the intimacy
I am uncomfortable with emotional closeness


And I know it did damage
I know that my negative behavior caused harm to our relationship


'Cause the look in your eyes is killin' me
I can see the hurt and disappointment in your eyes, which makes me feel guilty


I guessin' you're at an advantage
You have an advantage in our breakup because you can blame me for everything


'Cause you could blame me for everything
You have the power to place all the blame on me for the problems in our relationship


And I don't know where I'ma manage
I don't know how I will handle life without you


If one day you just up and leave
If you were to leave me suddenly, I would not know how to cope




Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Kanye Omari West, John Roger Branch, Emile Haynie, Terrence Le Varr Thornton, Mike Dean, Peter Phillips, Jeffrey Nath Bhasker

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