Run The City
Thomas the Great Lyrics

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Fresh Prince
Yeah
I used to run three bad b's
Two overseas
One in my hood
I ain't got peace
Chasing for ps
Cash in pounds

Respek and power
And some Spliff ounce
Trapping on the low with my Gang,
Ekorso ewc trap house
With my dabro, that's Benk
Money move
Then we move
Straight to the bank
Ama se memma no attention
I'm not romantic
Mennye caring
Mehia correction
Serwaa says our relationship on suspension
Cos I streak a lot of ladies
Memma no tension
Adwoa se Menfa no mpiee
Daa mehyer fieee
Nso me ne gang gang gang
We run the city
Yewo abonten
Eyyy
We run the City
We run the City
Yabu asim
Eyyy
We run the City
We run the City
yewo abonten
Eyyy
Me and my gang gang gang gang
Yabu asim
Eyyy

Uhh uhh
Late night phone calls yo
I just can't trust you
You on the phone with
That old ass nigga goddamn
You ain't pulling that stress
Hope for your best
You know that I
Been getting that cash from the grind
Your ass couldnt even stay less
Talk to me nicely
When I pull up that rover
I gotta show ya
I gotta put you in a place to make you sober
So safe with the boys and I don't know why you got me in the trap, you never loyal
Never act sober
I gotta show ya
I gotta put you in ya place, never local
So safe with the boys and I don't know why you got me in the trap never loyal

We outside
Don't try
Me ne me set y3 ba for the ride
Bad bitch no se ofeeli me swag
Ey3 abocden you can't even buy
We outside
Herh men try
Fly shit y3 tu te s3 kite
Y3 ne girls no 3wc abonten
S3 y3 ba a 3y3 gang

Yey3 asocden
Goddamn it

Overall Meaning

In the song "Run The City" by Thomas the Great featuring Jay Bahd, the lyrics tell a story of chasing money, running the city with a gang and experiencing relationship issues. The first verse starts with Thomas the Great reminiscing about his past when he would run three bad b's, two overseas and one in his hood, but he is now chasing money and constantly under pressure. He mentions trapping on the low with his gang, referring to selling drugs. The lyrics in the chorus re-emphasize his message of running the city with his gang and not letting anything get in their way.

In the second verse, Jay Bahd sings about relationship issues and trust. He mentions receiving late-night phone calls and not trusting his partner, referring to them talking to an old guy. He then switches the focus to the money he's receiving from his grind and how his partner is hindering his progress. Jay Bahd tells his partner to talk to him nicely before he pulls up in his car and puts her in her place, which means telling her the truth about her loyalty. Again, the chorus comes in to emphasize that they run the city with their gang and nobody can stop them.

Overall, the song is about living big and running the city with the people closest to you. It touches on the possibility of relationship issues and the pressure of chasing money. The lyrics are thought-provoking and reflect the lifestyles of young people in Ghana.

Line by Line Meaning

Fresh Prince
I am wealthy, successful, and popular, like Will Smith in the show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Yeah
Agreement with the previous statement and enthusiasm for the upcoming lyrics

I used to run three bad b's
I used to have relationships with three beautiful women

Two overseas
Two of them were from other countries, which made me feel sophisticated and worldly

One in my hood
One of them was from my neighborhood or local area, which made me feel connected to my roots

I ain't got peace
I am not content or satisfied with my life, despite my success

Chasing for ps
I am pursuing money and seeking financial gain

Cash in pounds
I am earning money in the form of pounds, a currency used in the UK

Respek and power
I desire respect and power, which I see as correlates of success and wealth

And some Spliff ounce
I am smoking marijuana, a drug that is associated with relaxation and freedom from worries

Trapping on the low with my Gang,
I am engaging in illegal activity with my group of friends

Ekorso ewc trap house
I am involved with a specific trap house or location in Ekorso where illegal activities take place

With my dabro, that's Benk
I am with my friend named Benk, who is also my associate in criminal activities

Money move
I am making moves to earn more money

Then we move
My gang and I continue to pursue financial gain and illegal activities

Straight to the bank
We are successful in our endeavors and are able to deposit our earnings into a bank account

Ama se memma no attention
I am not interested in romantic relationships, and I do not pay attention to these matters

I'm not romantic
I do not have romantic feelings or desires

Mennye caring
I am not concerned with the feelings or well-being of others

Mehia correction
I do not accept criticism or suggestions for improvement

Serwaa says our relationship on suspension
Someone named Serwaa has suspended our relationship, indicating that I am not a good partner

Cos I streak a lot of ladies
I am unfaithful and engage in sexual relationships with many women

Memma no tension
I do not care about the negative consequences of my actions

Adwoa se Menfa no mpiee
Another person named Adwoa has rejected me or is not interested in me

Daa mehyer fieee
I focus on myself and my own success, rather than my relationships with others

Nso me ne gang gang gang
I prioritize my relationships with my criminal associates, who give me a sense of belonging and power

We run the city
My gang and I are dominant and influential in our city, likely due to our success in illegal activities

Yewo abonten
We are moving forward and prospering

Eyyy
Expressing excitement, enthusiasm, or approval

Me and my gang gang gang gang
I reiterate the importance of my criminal associates in my life and success

Yabu asim
We are unstoppable and unchallenged by others

Late night phone calls yo
I receive phone calls from others at late hours of the night

I just can't trust you
I do not trust the person on the other end of the phone

You on the phone with
The person is speaking with someone else

That old ass nigga goddamn
The other person is speaking with an older man, which I find unappealing or undesirable

You ain't pulling that stress
You are not causing me worry, stress, or anxiety

Hope for your best
I hope that you are successful and happy

You know that I
I want to emphasize my importance and power in this situation

Been getting that cash from the grind
I have been working hard to earn money

Your ass couldnt even stay less
You could not even stay away from me

Talk to me nicely
I demand to be treated with respect or kindness

When I pull up that rover
I will arrive in my luxury vehicle, which I see as a symbol of my success and wealth

I gotta show ya
I need to demonstrate my power or influence over others

I gotta put you in a place to make you sober
I will force the other person to realize the truth of my power and influence, which will make them feel more alert and aware

So safe with the boys and I don't know why you got me in the trap, you never loyal
I trust my criminal associates more than I trust the person on the phone, who has not been loyal or trustworthy in the past

Never act sober
You are not clear-headed or rational

We outside
We are outside, perhaps in public or in a social setting

Don't try
Do not attempt to challenge us or cause trouble

Me ne me set y3 ba for the ride
My gang and I are on a mission or adventure, and we invite others to join us

Bad bitch no se ofeeli me swag
An attractive woman is interested in me because of my style, charisma, or power

Ey3 abocden you can't even buy
My success and style are unattainable or unavailable to most people

Herh men try
Other people are attempting to challenge us or undermine our success

Fly shit y3 tu te s3 kite
We are stylish, impressive, and well-respected

Y3 ne girls no 3wc abonten
My gang and I are accompanied by women, who give us a sense of power and popularity

S3 y3 ba a 3y3 gang
The women are attracted to us specifically because of our involvement in criminal activities and sense of power

Yey3 asocden
We are unstoppable or unchallenged by anyone else

Goddamn it
Expressing frustration, annoyance, or anger