Runaway
Urban Lament: Legendary Nedge's Powerful Reflection on Life and Loss
Lyrics
Woke up cold sweats, turn the TV on and guess what I see
Awakening with cold sweats, turning on the TV to witness a disturbing scene
A neighborhood near the 'Jets, on the ground was a brown skinned nigga lookin' like me
Observing a neighborhood, noticing a person resembling the narrator with a chest wound
Had a hole in his chest, with blood pouring out all on the concrete
Describing a person with a gunshot wound and blood on the ground
Paramedics on site, think he went into the light when they heard that this heart had a dead beat
Paramedics on the scene, speculating on the person's transition to the afterlife due to a failing heart
So the channel I switch, like why Fox 5 showing this shit
Switching the TV channel, questioning the broadcast choice by Fox 5
Had my stomach feelin' sick, come to find out that his name was Nick
Learning the victim's name (Nick) and feeling physically affected by the news
And I'm like wait, gotta let this shit all sink in
Reacting to the shocking news, needing time to process
17 years all gone in the blink of an eye, Just another case wrong place wrong time
Reflecting on the sudden loss of 17 years, emphasizing the randomness of the incident
What a coincidence, everybody walking around like they innocent
Noticing the irony of people appearing innocent despite the prevalence of violence
With 30 round drums just like the instrument in different increments
Commenting on the widespread possession of weapons, drawing a comparison to musical instruments
Most people part of the problem, I'm tryna be part of solutions
Expressing a desire to be part of solutions instead of contributing to problems
Yelling out, I'm a G, don't fuck with me, when them be the main ones shooting
Highlighting the contradiction of those claiming toughness being involved in violence
Maybe it's something I'm missing, or maybe I'm trippin
Expressing uncertainty or confusion about the situation
Why would I kill a nigga that look just like me? Just cause he boolin' or crippin
Questioning the senseless violence against someone with a similar background
It could be me up in that cast, throw my name in eulogies
Contemplating the possibility of being a victim and having one's name in eulogies
But the saddest part about it is this shit ain't new to me
Acknowledging the sad reality that such incidents are not new to the narrator
I'm working 9 to 5, tryna stay alive, In a city where too many people die
Describing the narrator's struggle for survival in a city marked by frequent deaths
Oh I'm dying to live, Yeah I'm dying to live
Expressing a strong desire to live despite the challenging circumstances
I know that any given Sunday, they'll quit all the gunplay
Recognizing the potential for change on Sundays, hoping for a reduction in gun violence
But until then, I guess there's no other way So one of these days I'll run away
Anticipating the need to escape to a better place in the absence of immediate change
To a better place I'm working 9 to 5, tryna stay alive
Reiterating the daily struggle for survival in a city marked by death
In a city where too many people die Oh I'm dying to live,
Expressing the intense desire to live despite the surrounding danger
Yeah I'm dying to live, I know that any given Sunday, they'll quit
Similar to line 19, recognizing the possibility of change on Sundays
all the gunplay But until then, I guess there's no other
Reiterating the lack of alternatives until change happens
way So one of these days I'll run away, To a better place
Repeating the desire to escape to a better place when the opportunity arises
A better place Like feet don't fail me now
Expressing a longing for a better place, using the metaphor "feet don't fail me now"
Cause I don't know how much further that I can go
Expressing uncertainty about how much longer the narrator can endure
I close my eyes and pray to God that's just the way I cope
Using prayer as a coping mechanism in challenging situations
I think back to the times when I was down bad here before
Reflecting on past struggles and finding solace in dreams
I lose and dream and float, no need for antidotes I heard that crying pain, I'm on a rod wave
Referencing the emotional pain experienced, mentioning "rod wave" as a potential artist connection
I put my heart on ice when they hit em in broad day
Mentioning protecting one's emotions by numbing oneself
Why, why do the good die young
Pondering the unfairness of good people dying young
This my battle cry, pouring out everything in my lungs
Declaring a personal battle cry, expressing intense emotions
I'm working 9 to 5, tryna stay alive In a city where too many people die
Reiterating the struggle for survival in a dangerous city
Oh I'm dying to live Yeah I'm dying to live
Expressing a strong desire to live despite the challenges
I know that any given Sunday, they'll quit all the gunplay
Similar to lines 19 and 23, acknowledging the potential for change on Sundays
But until then, I guess there's no other way So one of these days I'll run away To a better place
Reiterating the absence of alternatives until change occurs, expressing the desire to escape to a better place
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