Run It Back
Run It Back: A Tale of Redemption and Retribution
Lyrics
The path of a righteous man is beset on all sides
The journey of a righteous person is surrounded by challenges from all directions.
By the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men
They face injustices from selfish individuals and the oppression of evil men.
Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will
Blessed is the person who, in the spirit of charity and goodwill,
Shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness
Guides the vulnerable through difficult times in the metaphorical valley of darkness.
For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children
Such an individual is a true caretaker of their fellow human beings, including lost children.
And I will strike down upon thee
Reference to a biblical passage with a theme of divine retribution.
With great vengeance and furious anger
A warning of severe punishment for those who try to harm the speaker's brothers.
For those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers
Expressing a determination to retaliate against those who attempt to poison and destroy.
And you will know my name is the Lord
Claiming authority in the name of the Lord.
When I lay my vengeance upon thee
Asserting that the name of the Lord will be known when vengeance is enacted.
When I'm sad I be dreaming bout a hundred racks
During moments of sadness, the speaker dreams of acquiring a substantial amount of money.
I'm paper chasing, ain't no faking, where them hundreds at
Actively pursuing wealth, with a disdain for deception, seeking hundred-dollar bills.
Said I'm gon get it on a bad day I know that's a fact
Confident in achieving success even on challenging days.
It ain't enough, so sure enough, know we gon run it back
Acknowledging that current success is insufficient; determined to achieve more.
Little hoodlum but I always been a classy act
Despite a rebellious demeanor, the speaker maintains a sense of class and sophistication.
If it ain't paying then, what's the point in laughing back
Questioning the purpose of laughter if it doesn't lead to financial gain.
We move in silence, peace or violence, if it's that it's that
Operating discreetly, whether in peaceful or forceful actions, depending on the situation.
Eazy E and my boy Harlow got me sporting black on black
Referencing Eazy E and a friend, possibly indicating shared values and style.
There I go switching the flow of things
Changing the established order or pattern of things.
Like I control the scene
Exerting influence as if in control of the situation.
I hit my shoulder lean
Recalling a dance move ("shoulder lean") to emphasize a confident attitude.
They used to skip me
Experiencing neglect in the past, but now gaining recognition.
And now they notice me
Others are now noticing the speaker's presence.
If you want my undivided then you pay the open fee
Emphasizing the need for undivided attention, requiring payment for exclusive focus.
Check the debt, I showed respect and now I feel it's owed to me
Referring to past actions with respect and expecting a corresponding acknowledgment or reward.
We bout action I ain't known to speak
The speaker is more inclined towards taking action than engaging in verbal communication.
Just putting over T
Supporting someone or something, possibly referred to as "T," without excessive talk.
I got a dream, that my babies know and respect the older me
Expressing a dream about future generations respecting the speaker's older self.
That's the difference being a king, with just a look we know the sheep
Highlighting the difference in demeanor between a king and sheep, implying leadership.
Life's a game to these cowards, when we see em you know it's beef
Viewing life as a game, identifying confrontations with cowardly individuals as conflicts.
When I'm sad I be dreaming bout a hundred racks
Reiteration of the desire for wealth during moments of sadness.
I'm paper chasing, ain't no faking, where them hundreds at
Continued pursuit of money without resorting to deception.
Said I'm gon get it on a bad day I know that's a fact
Confidently stating the intention to succeed even on challenging days.
It ain't enough, so sure enough, know we gon run it, run it, run it
Emphasizing determination to achieve more, repeating the idea of running it back.
When I'm sad I be dreaming bout a hundred racks
Reiteration of the theme of dreaming about wealth during moments of sadness.
I'm paper chasing, ain't no faking, where them hundreds at
Continued pursuit of money without resorting to deception.
Said I'm gon get it on a bad day I know that's a fact
Confidently stating the intention to succeed even on challenging days.
It ain't enough, so sure enough, know we gon run it, run it, run it back
Emphasizing determination to achieve more, repeating the idea of running it back.
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