Run This Town
Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna
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Feel it comin' in the air (yeah) Hear the screams from everywhere (yeah) I'm addicted to the thrill (I'm ready) It's a dangerous love affair (what's up? Come on) Can't be scared when it goes down Got a problem, tell me now (what's up?) Only thing that's on my mind (what's up?) Is who's gon' run this town tonight? (Ah, what's up?) Is who's gon' run this town tonight? (Yeah, what's up? Yeah) We gon' run this town We are, yeah, I said it, we are This is Roc Nation, pledge your allegiance Get your fatigues on, all black everything Black cards, black cars, all black everything And our girls are blackbirds ridin' with they Dillingers I get more in depth if you boys really real enough This is la Familia, I'll explain later But for now, let me get back to this paper I'm a couple bands down and I'm tryna get back I gave Doug a grip and lost a flip for five stacks Yeah, I'm talkin' 5 commas, 6 zeros, dot zero, here Doug Back to runnin' circles 'round niggas, now we squared up Hold up Life's a game, but it's not fair (yeah) I break the rules, so I don't care (uh-huh) So I keep doin' my own thing Walkin' tall against the rain (what's up?) Victory's within the mile Almost there, don't give up now (what's up?) Only thing that's on my mind Is who's gon' run this town tonight? (What's up?) Hey, hey, hey, hey (what's up?) Is who's gon' run this town tonight? We are, yeah, I said it, we are You can call me Caesar, in a dark Caesar Please follow the leader, So Eric B We are Microphone fiend, it's the return of the god Peace, God, ah, ah, and ain't nobody fresher I'm in Maison, ah, Martin Margiela On the table, screamin', "F*ck the other side, they're jealous" We got a banquette full of broads, they got a table full of fellas Yeah, and they ain't spendin' no cake They should throw they hand in 'cause they ain't got no spades Yeah, my whole team got dough So my banquette is lookin' like Millionaires' Row Life's a game, but it's not fair I break the rules, so I don't care (what's up?) So I keep doin' my own thing (uh, uh) Walkin' tall against the rain (yeah) Victory's within the mile (what's up?) Almost there, don't give up now (uh) Only thing that's on my mind Is who's gon' run this town tonight? (What's up?) Hey, hey, hey, hey (yeah, yeah, yeah, what's up?) Is who's gon' run this town tonight? It's crazy how you can go from bein' Joe Blow To everybody on your dick, no homo I bought my whole family whips, no Volvos Next time I'm in church, please, no photos Police escorts, everybody passports This the life that everybody ask for This a fast life, we are on a crash course What you think I rap for, to push a fucking Rav4? But I know that if I stay stunting All these girls only gon' want one thing I could spend my whole life Good Will Hunting Only good gon' come is this good when I'm cumming She got a ass that'll swallow up a G-string And up top, uh, two bee stings And I'm beasting off the Riesling And my nigga just made it out the precinct We give a damn about the drama that your dude bring I'm just tryna change the color on your mood ring Reebok, baby, you need to try some new things Have you ever had shoes without shoe strings? "What's that 'Ye?" "Baby, these heels" "Is that a May- what?" "Baby, these wheels" You trippin' when you ain't sippin', have a refill You feelin' like you runnin', huh? Now you know how we feel (what's up?) Hey, hey (yeah, yeah) Hey, hey (what's up?) Hey, hey Hey, we gon' run this town tonight What's up?
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Written by: Jeff Bhasker, Robyn Fenty, Kanye West, Shawn Carter, Dion Wilson, Athanasios Alatas, Niko Grapsas, Marinos Giamalakis, Christos Vlachakis, Nikos Dounavis
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Run This Town" was released on July 24, 2009, as the second single from Jay-Z's 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3.
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CollaborationThe song features major contributions from two renowned artists— Barbadian singer Rihanna and Kanye West. Rihanna provided the hooks, while Kanye West was involved in both production and vocals.
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Producers"Run This Town" was produced by Kanye West, No I.D., and Jeff Bhasker.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song topped the charts in the United Kingdom and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Grammy AwardsIn 2010, "Run This Town" won two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, capping off its immense critical success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Run This Town," directed by Anthony Mandler, features Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West in a post-apocalyptic setting, surrounded by a rebellious crowd.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the collaboration and the production, but criticizing the song's lack of Jay-Z's presence.
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Cultural Impact"Run This Town" has been featured in various media, including movies and video games. For instance, it was used in the trailer for the 2010 film "The Town," and was included in the soundtrack of the video game, "Battlefield 4."
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Live PerformancesJay-Z, Kanye West, and Rihanna performed "Run This Town" live at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
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LyricsThe song is a bold anthem of victory and power, with lyrics referring to the trio's dominance in the music industry.
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Certified PlatinumThe song was certified platinum in the United States, selling over a million copies.
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Debate About Song MeaningSome listeners and critics have speculated that "Run This Town" might have a deeper, possibly political, meaning, relating to themes such as power, society, and control. However, the artists themselves have not commented on these speculations.
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