Run It
Chris Brown
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Okay Check it, check it, check it out It's Santana again Steppin', steppin', steppin' out One of them brand new big boy toys I do big boy things I make big boy noise 'cause I know what girls want I know what they like They want to stay up And party all night So bring a friend Let me talk to you Tell you how it is I was thinkin' when I saw that body Gotta get shorty Tell her what the young boy goin' do Damn them chicks with you Gotta be okay Babe pretty thick with a kick that's sick That need to be hit So tell me what y'all goin' do I got friends and you got friends They hop out and you hop in I look fly and they jockin' The way you drop, drop Makes me wanna pop I got friends and you got friends They hop out and you hop in I look fly and they jockin' The way you drop, drop Makes me wanna pop Is yo man On the floor? If he ain't Let me know Lemme see if you can run it, run it Girl indeed I can run it, run it Is yo man On the floor? If he ain't Let me know Lemme see if you can run it, run it Girl indeed I can run it, run it You'll see Girl I can set you off I don't believe my age gonna slow us down I can definitely show you things To have you saying I can't be 16 Once I get in You won't let go (And I) I have them girls wishin' they were you (And I) I know you heard bout me But guess what's goin' down if we leave I got friends and you got friends They hop out and you hop in I look fly and they jockin' The way you drop, drop Makes me wanna pop I got friends and you got friends They hop out and you hop in I look fly and they jockin' The way you drop, drop Makes me wanna pop Is yo man On the floor? If he ain't Let me know Lemme see if you can run it, run it Girl indeed I can run it, run it Is yo man On the floor? If he ain't Let me know Lemme see if you can run it, run it Girl indeed I can run it, run it Girl you feel right Make me feel like I wanna do a little somethin' Ain't no thing let's do it fo' sho' The way that yo wearin' them jeans Is turnin' me on You're the hottest thing That's in these streets So baby won't you rock wit me Make it drop honey Make it pop honey Whip, wop Tick, tock to the clock fo' me Don't stop doin' that And shorty know what I mean when I tell her so she won't stop doin' that Plus I heard if you can dance you can bump Well dance time is up Let's go, let's go (yup) We can get it in We can get some friends Do it like he ying yang twins start whisperin' Wait till you see my (hey) Wait till you see my (hey) Let me fall back You ain't ready for all that Have you sleep late Real late yeah Takin' them long naps You tell yo friends To get wit my friends We can be friends Switch and meet friends (switch) We can do it all night long, and Until the clock hit mornin' Ya dig Is yo man On the floor? If he ain't Let me know Lemme see if you can run it, run it Girl indeed I can run it, run it Is yo man On the floor? If he ain't Let me know Lemme see if you can run it, run it Girl indeed I can run it, run it
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Written by: LARON L. JAMES, SEAN GARRETT, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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14 facts about this song
Release Information"Run It" is Chris Brown's debut single, which was released on June 30, 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe single "Run It" was a chart-topping hit. It reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making Chris Brown the first male artist to have his debut single top the chart since Montell Jordan in 1995.
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Album"Run It" is the lead single from Chris Brown's self-titled debut album, which was released later in that year.
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ProducersThis popular track was produced by prominent producers Scott Storch and Sean Garrett.
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Aimed AudienceBeing a teen artist at the time, the song was specifically aimed at young audiences.
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CollaborationsThe song also features background vocals from American rapper Juelz Santana.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Run It" was directed by Erik White, who also directed many of Brown's later videos.
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CertificationThe song received a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies in the U.S.
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Awards"Run It" earned Chris a nomination for "Best New Artist" at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Song Genre"Run It" is primarily an R&B song but has elements of Hip Hop and Dance-Pop, showcasing Brown's versatility.
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Dance PerformanceBrown's energetic dance performance in the music video played a significant role in establishing him as a noteworthy performing artist.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song focus on encouraging a woman to be more assertive in expressing her interest in a man.
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Notable SuccessThe song helped Chris Brown gain notable success and propelled him into the mainstream.
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Influence on CareerDue to the success of "Run It", Brown was quickly dubbed as the "new" Michael Jackson, Usher, and Justin Timberlake.
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