Runaway
Wyclef Jean feat. Earth Wind & Fire and The Product G&B Lyrics
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To my people rest in peace (y'all ready for the refugee camp?)
Introducing Earth, Wind & Fire
Yah yah yah
Come on come on come on
No money in my pocket
Gotta get a no limit
All I ever wanted was a fancy car
A crib for my mom and a mastercard
Baby you know it's in Hollywood
New cop flicks with Clint Eastwood
Went from a teen to a young adult
No excuses aint't my fault
Runaway
We living like runaways
Wake up
Stretching in the morning
Trying to make it through the day
Brush my teeth
Hit the streets
Where there's heat
We afford to beef
Hoping one day
We don't have to run away
(Gotta Escape)
I didn't want to runaway
But I had to get a way yo (gotta get away)
We didn't want to runaway
But we had to get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to leave astray
But sometimes I gotta get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to go away
But I had to go away yo
Yo G&B where you at?
Momma came home from a hard days work
At day time a maid at night time a nurse
Work so hard to make sure we survived
Living a ghetto paradise
Sometimes I wake up screaming in the middle of the night
Hoping that darkness brings me light
Praying for that better day where we won't have to runaway
Runaway
We living like runaways
Wake up
Stretching in the morning
Trying to make it through the day
Brush my teeth
Hit the streets
Where there's heat
We afford to beef
Hoping one day
We don't have to run away
I didn't want to runaway
But I had to get a way yo (gotta get away)
We didn't want to runaway
But we had to get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to leave astray
But sometimes I gotta get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to go away
But I had to go away yo
Ladies and gentleman Earth, Wind & Fire
Ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo
(da da da da da da ) (Feeling melly y'all)
Ba dow bo Ba dow bo
(More peace y'all)
Ba dow bo Baw dow bo
Ba dow bo Baw dow bo
Bow da da da da
Runaway
We living like runaways
Wake up
Stretching in the morning
Trying to make it through the day
Brush my teeth
Hit the streets
Where there's heat
We afford to beef
Hoping one day
We don't have to run away
I didn't want to runaway
But I had to get a way yo (gotta get away)
We didn't want to runaway
But we had to get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to leave astray
But sometimes I gotta get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to go away
But I had to go away yo
I didn't want to runaway
But I had to get a way yo (gotta get away)
We didn't want to runaway
But we had to get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to leave astray
But sometimes I gotta get away yo (gotta get away)
I didn't want to go away
But I had to go away yo
Yo y'all gonna make me do it I don't want to do it but here we go
ba y ya bay y ya bay y ay y ay y ay y ay y ya
ba da ba ba ba
(Ain't no samples this is original baby)
ba y ya bay y ya bay y ay y ay y ay y ay y ya
(Put em up y'all)
ba da ba ba ba
(Refugees)
Ba da ba ba ba ba ba
Ba da ba ba ba ba ba da
Ba da ba ba ba ba ba
(I want to see everybody's hand in the air right now)
y ay y ay y ay y ay y ya y ya (recognize the legends up in here)
Uh!
The song "Runaway" by Wyclef Jean featuring Earth Wind & Fire and The Product G&B tells the story of individuals who are living in a difficult situation and have the desire to escape their present circumstances. The song begins with a dedication to those who are incarcerated or who have passed away. Wyclef then introduces Earth Wind & Fire, and the song's hook "Runaway" repeats throughout the track, emphasizing the theme of wanting to escape.
Wyclef's verses detail his desire for material possessions such as a fancy car, a house for his mother, and a credit card, which led to him becoming America's most wanted. He mentions Hollywood and action movies with Clint Eastwood, which signify a departure from reality and a desire to escape. Meanwhile, The Product G&B reflects on his upbringing in a difficult environment, mentioning how his mother worked hard to keep the family afloat. He also expresses a yearning for a better future and an end to the need to escape. Earth, Wind & Fire's contribution to the song is mainly instrumental, with their signature horns and percussion, energizing the track with their distinct sound.
Overall, "Runaway" is a song that is reflective of the desire to escape difficult situations, whether through material possessions or a change in circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
To my people doing time
Shoutout to all the people who are serving time in prison
To my people rest in peace (y'all ready for the refugee camp?)
Shoutout to all the people who have passed away, and are now resting in peace. Are you ready to join the refugee camp?
Introducing Earth, Wind & Fire
Introducing the legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire.
Yah yah yah
Just an exclamation sound, without any meaningful context.
Come on come on come on
An expression of eagerness, inviting someone to move forward with them.
No money in my pocket
I am broke.
Gotta get a no limit
I need to become successful without any limitations.
So I became America's most wanted
I did what I had to do to become famous and successful, even if I have a bad reputation.
All I ever wanted was a fancy car
I always dreamt of owning a luxurious car.
A crib for my mom and a mastercard
I want to be able to provide a comfortable home for my mother and have a Mastercard credit card.
Baby you know it's in Hollywood
You know that it's all about the glamour and fame in Hollywood.
New cop flicks with Clint Eastwood
There are always new cop movies being made, starring famous actors like Clint Eastwood.
Went from a teen to a young adult
I grew up from being a teenager to a young adult.
No excuses ain't my fault
I take full responsibility for my actions and don't make any excuses for myself.
Runaway
We are running away from our troubles.
We living like runaways
Our lifestyle is similar to that of a runaway.
Wake up
Getting out of bed in the morning.
Stretching in the morning
Stretching our bodies after waking up in the morning.
Trying to make it through the day
We are struggling to survive each day.
Brush my teeth
We are maintaining proper hygiene by brushing our teeth.
Hit the streets
We are going outside and entering society.
Where there's heat
We are going to the places where there is tension and conflicts.
We afford to beef
We have the capacity to enter into arguments and conflicts with others.
Hoping one day
We are wishing and praying for a better future.
We don't have to run away
We don't want to continue living as runaways, always fleeing our problems.
Gotta Escape
We need to find a way to escape our current situation.
I didn't want to runaway
I didn't want to leave, but I had no choice.
But I had to get a way yo (gotta get away)
But I had to find a way to escape my problems.
Ladies and gentleman Earth, Wind & Fire
Announcing that the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire is about to perform.
Ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo ba dow bo(da da da da da da) (Feeling melly y'all)Ba dow bo Ba dow bo(More peace y'all)Ba dow bo Baw dow boBa dow bo Baw dow boBow da da da da
This is a part of the music piece, it has no exact meaning to the song's lyrics but aims to provide a tuneful experience to the listener.
Uh!
Just an exclamation, without any meaningful context.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK EUGENE NESLER, DARIUS C. RUCKER, PHILLIP BRIAN WHITE
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