Run It – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the energy and rhythm of Chris Brown's breakout hit, 'Run It!' This Crunk&B anthem, featuring Juelz Santana, is not just a dance-worthy track but also a playful exploration of youthful romance and confidence. Learn how the lyrics and beats blend to create a signature sound that launched Chris Brown into stardom.

[English]

(metal fence noise)

(club music)

(background singing)

♪ Let me talk to you ♪

♪ Tell you how it is ♪

♪ I was thinkin''' when I saw that body gotta get shawty ♪

♪ Tell her what the young boy gon do ♪

♪ Damn them chicks wit chu gotta be okay ♪

♪ Babe pretty thick wit the kick ♪

♪ That's sick that need to be hit ♪

♪ So tell me what ya'll gon 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 ya man on the flo ♪

♪ If he ain't ♪

♪ Let me know ♪

♪ Let me see if you can run it, run it ♪

♪ Girl indeed I can run it, run it ♪

♪ Is ya man on the flo ♪

♪ If he ain't ♪

♪ Let me know ♪

♪ Let me 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 ♪

♪ Don't believe my age is gonna slow us down ♪

♪ I can definitely show you things ♪

♪ That's gon have you sayin I can't be 16 ♪

♪ Once I get in you won't wanna go ♪

♪ And I ♪

♪ I'll have yo girls wishin they were you ♪

♪ And I ♪

♪ I know your heard about 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 ya man on the flo ♪

♪ If he ain't ♪

♪ Let me know ♪

♪ Let me see if you can run it, run it ♪

♪ Girl indeed I can run it, run it ♪

♪ Is ya man on the flo ♪

♪ If he ain't ♪

♪ Let me know ♪

♪ Let me see if you can run it, run it ♪

♪ Girl indeed I can run it, run it ♪

♪ Girl you feel right ♪

♪ Feel right ♪

♪ Make me feel like ♪

♪ Feel like ♪

♪ I wanna do a little somethin ♪

♪ Ain't no thing let you do it fo sho ♪

♪ Girl the way that your wearin them jeans is turnin me on ♪

♪ I'm the hottest thing that's ♪

♪ In these streets so baby won't you rock me ♪

♪ Is ya man on the flo ♪

♪ If he ain't ♪

♪ Let me know ♪

♪ Let me see if you can run it, run it ♪

♪ Girl indeed I can run it, run it ♪

♪ Is ya man on the flo ♪

♪ If he ain't ♪

♪ Let me know ♪

♪ Let me see if you can run it, run it ♪

♪ Girl indeed I can run it, run it ♪

(upbeat club music)

(crowd screams)

(club music)

(metal fence noise)

(club music)

(music stops)

(beat drops)

(club music continues)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to say words to somebody
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have an opinion about something
saw /sɔː/ A1	verb - past tense of see; to notice with your eyes
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
get /ɡɛt/ A1	verb - to receive or obtain something verb - to become
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful adverb - fairly; quite
thick /θɪk/ A2	adjective - having a large distance between two opposite sides
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to hit or push something with your foot noun - an act of kicking
sick /sɪk/ A2	adjective - ill; not in good health adjective - cool or impressive (slang)
hop /hɒp/ A2	verb - to jump on one foot
look /lʊk/ A2	verb - to direct your eyes in a particular direction
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings adjective - stylish and attractive (slang)
jockin /ˈdʒɒkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to tease or make fun of someone (slang, colloquial for 'joking')
drop /drɒp/ A2	verb - to fall or let fall verb - to produce or release something, like music or a beat
pop /pɒp/ A2	verb - to make a sudden, short, sharp sound noun - a sudden short sound
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being
floor /flɔː/ A2	noun - the surface of a room that you walk on
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about something
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to operate or manage something (e.g., 'run it')
set /sɛt/ A2	verb - to cause something to start verb - to cause someone to become excited or energetic (e.g., 'set you off')
slow /sləʊ/ A2	verb - to move or proceed at a reduced pace adjective - moving or happening at a low speed
show /ʃəʊ/ A2	verb - to allow someone to see something
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to wish for or desire something
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive sound with your ears
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from a place
down /daʊn/ A1	adverb - towards a lower place or position adjective - not active or not working (e.g., 'going down')
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
do /duː/ A1	verb - to perform or carry out an action
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an action, situation, or idea
wear /weər/ A2	verb - to have clothing or accessories on your body
jeans /dʒiːnz/ A2	noun - trousers made of denim
turn /tɜːn/ A2	verb - to move or cause to move so as to face or be directed in a different way verb - to change to a different state or condition (e.g., 'turn on')
hottest /ˈhɒtɪst/ B1	adjective - superlative of hot; most attractive or exciting
rock /rɒk/ A2	verb - to move gently back and forth or from side to side

Key Grammar Structures

• I was thinkin''' when I saw that body gotta get shawty

  ➔ Contraction & Modal Verb + Infinitive

  ➔ The contraction "thinkin'" is a colloquial shortening of "thinking". "Gotta" is a contraction of "got to", expressing obligation. The phrase uses a modal verb ('gotta') followed by an infinitive ('get').

• That's sick that need to be hit

  ➔ Exclamatory Sentence & Passive Voice

  ➔ "That's sick" is an exclamatory sentence expressing strong approval. "Need to be hit" is a passive construction, indicating something *should* be acted upon.

• I look fly, and they jockin

  ➔ Coordinating Conjunction & Slang

  ➔ The conjunction "and" connects two independent clauses. "Jockin" is slang meaning to imitate or admire someone's style.

• The way you drop, drop makes me wanna pop

  ➔ Noun Clause & Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ "The way you drop, drop" functions as the subject of the sentence, a noun clause. The repetition of "drop" emphasizes the movement. "Wanna" is a contraction of "want to".

• If he ain't, Let me know

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Zero Conditional) & Imperative

  ➔ This is a shortened form of a zero conditional: "If he is not, let me know". It expresses a general truth. "Let me know" is an imperative sentence, giving a direct command.