Runnin'
Visioneers Lyrics

Can't keep runnin' away
The chorus emphasizes that the singer can't keep running away from his problems and challenges in life.

I must admit on some occasions I went out like a punk
The singer admits that he acted cowardly or weak on some occasions in the past.

And a chump or a sucker or something to that effect
The singer describes himself as someone who was easily taken advantage of or picked on in the past.

Respect I used to never get when all I got was upset
The artist reflects on how he never received respect from others and only got upset or angry in response.

When niggas use to be like 'What's up fool!' and tried
The artist remembers being confronted by people who tried to intimidate or provoke him in the past.

To seat a nigga like the Lip for no reason at all I can
The singer suspects that people tried to control or dominate him for no clear reason.

Recall crip niggas throwin' c in my face down the hall
The singer remembers being threatened or insulted by gang members in his school.

I'm kickin' it in the back of the school eatin' chicken at
The artist remembers a specific time and place where he felt safe or relaxed.

Three, wonderin' why is everybody always pickin' on me
The artist wonders why he is always singled out or targeted by others.

I tried to talk and tell tham chill I did nothing to deserve
The artist attempted to negotiate or reason with others to stop harassing him.

This But when it didn't work I wasn't scared just real
The singer didn't feel scared in the face of adversity but are simply unprepared to deal with it.

Nervous and unprepared to deal with scrappin' no doubt
The artist is afraid and unsure of how to handle physical confrontations.

Cause my pappy never told me how to knock a nigga out
The singer didn't learn how to fight from his father or any positive male role models.

But now in 95 I must survive as a man on my own Fuck
The singer is forced to face his problems and challenges as an adult in the year 1995.

Around with Fatlip yes ya get blown I'm not trying to show
The singer warns others that they will face consequences if they mess with him, but he's not trying to show off his strength.

No macho is shown but when it's on, if it's on, then it's on!
The artist doesn't try to act tough, but will defend himself if provoked or attacked.

There comes a time in every mans life when he's gotta
The song shifts to another protagonist who reflects on the inevitable challenges that every man faces.

Handle up on his own Can't depend on friends to
The singer realizes that he can't always rely on his friends to help him in difficult times.

Help you in a squeeze, please they got problems of their
The singer acknowledges that his friends have their own issues to deal with.

Own Down for the count on seven chickens shits don't
The artist feels vulnerable and helpless in a situation where he has no support.

Get to heaven til they faced these fears in these fear
The artist believes that facing one's fears is necessary to reach a state of peace or contentment.

Zones Used to get jacked back in high school I played
The artist remembers being robbed or taken advantage of in high school and tried to play it cool to avoid further harm.

It cool just so some real shit won't get full blown Being
The singer tried to avoid escalating situations or conflicts in order to maintain his safety and avoid further harm.

Where I'm from they let the smoke come quicker than an
The artist comes from a place where violence and danger are a common part of life.

Evil red-neck could lynch a helpless colored figure And
The singer compares the danger he faced to the brutal violence of racist lynching in America's history.

As a victim I invented low-key til the keyhole itself got
The singer became skilled at being unnoticed or unseen as a way of protecting himself.

Lower than me So I stood up and let my free form form
The singer finally decides to stand up for himself and express his true self.

Free. Said I'm gonna get some before they knockin' out me.
The artist wants to enjoy life and accomplish his goals before he succumbs to his fears or doubts.

I don't sweat it I let the bullshit blow in the breeze
The artist doesn't let negativity or distractions bother him and instead chooses to focus on positive things in life.

In other words just freeze
The singer advises others to stay calm and unreactive in difficult situations.

It's 1995 now that I'm older stress weighs on my shoulders
The song shifts to another protagonist who reflects on the stress and challenges of growing older in the year 1995.

Heavy as boulders but I told ya
The artist acknowledges the weight of his stress but insists that he can handle it.

Till the day that I die I still will be a soldier and that's all I told
The artist sees himself as a fighter who will persevere until the end of his life.

Ya and that's all I showed ya
The artist has demonstrated his resilience and strength to others.

And all this calamity is rippin' my sanity
The singer feels like his life is in chaos and that it's affecting his mental state.

Can it be I'm a celebrity
The artist wonders if his fame and success are contributing to his stress and mental health issues.

Whose on the brink of insanity
The singer fears that he may be losing his sanity or control over his life.

Now don't be wishin's of switchin' any positions with me
The singer warns others not to envy his life or position, because it's not as easy as it seems.

Cause when you in my position, it ain't never easy
The singer acknowledges that fame and success come with their own challenges and difficulties.

To do any type of maintaining cause all this gaming and famin' from
The artist struggles to maintain his success and popularity while dealing with the demands of his job.

Entertainin' is hella straining to the brain and
The artist finds the demands of being an entertainer to be mentally and emotionally exhausting.

But I can't keep running I just gotta keep keen and cunnin'
The singer realizes that he can't avoid his problems forever and must be smart and strategic in dealing with them.

Cant keep runnin' away
The chorus reiterates the message that the singer can't keep running away from his problems.