Runnin'

Machine Gun Kelly · Lace Up (Album) [2012]

[Chorus]

Runnin' I ain't running away(3x)

Cuz, i'm so tired of Runnin'



MGK [Verse:1]

I'm so tired of running,

that i've worn my soles out,

to the point that my toes is out,

to the point that i cant look back

and even if i did i still couldn't see where i started out,

cant see home for miles,

i'm lost like another orphan child,

i'm only grinning cuz i'm supposed to smile,

so i do it for the ones that are down and out

proud one of their's is gonna be a spokesman now,

and i'm still running, running, but i don't know where,

all i got to my name is one pair,

of laced up chucks, 5 bucks,

and a chip on my shoulder thats so big that i cannot bare,

i done lost my friends, family,

and home for this, and for that i have lost my mind,

kept my faith, lost my direction,

I'm just hoping that i haven't lost my time, Go!



[Chorus]

I keep my head up,

with my feet on the ground,

From the bottom so up is the only place that i'm going,

Ready to face what's in front of me now,

Cuz, I'm so tired of Runnin'

I'm walking through the fire,

cuz their is no way around,

Moving in the same direction wherever the wind is blowing

Ready to face what's in front of me now,

Cuz, I'm so tired of Runnin'

Runnin I ain't running away(3x)

Cuz, i'm so tired of Runnin'



MGK [Verse: 2]

I'm so tired of struggling,

I'm so tired of hustlin,

I can feel my heart fill with hate,

I'm so tired of loving,

I was supposed to be great,

I'm so tired of duckin,

Tired of coming home from my job being fired from nothing,

And shit i'm tired,

from the nights a muthafucka took that ride,

to make that dream come alive,

then wake up in the morning to a 9 to 5,

but i gotta do it if i wanna survive,

because in the city where i'm from its either do or die,

so choose it wise because you could lose it in the blink of an eye

but even in the darkest times its proven I,



[Chorus]

I keep my head up,

with my feet on the ground,

From the bottom so up is the only place that i'm going,

Ready to face what's in front of me now,

Cuz, I'm so tired of Runnin'

I'm walking through the fire,

cuz their is no way around,

Moving in the same direction wherever the wind is blowing

Ready to face what's in front of me now,

Cuz, I'm so tired of Runnin'

Runnin' I ain't running away(3x)

Cuz, i'm so tired of Runnin'

Runnin'

Runnin' stands as a defining track from Machine Gun Kelly's 2012 album Lace Up, capturing the artist during a pivotal moment of stylistic evolution. The song showcases the rapid-fire delivery and energetic flow that would later become hallmarks of his broader discography. Emerging from a period where Kelly was establishing his identity within the hip-hop landscape, the recording reflects the high-octane production values characteristic of the era. It serves as a testament to his ability to blend traditional rap techniques with a modern, pop-inflected sensibility. As part of a cohesive body of work, the track highlights the artist's growing confidence and his commitment to crafting dynamic, rhythm-driven music that resonates with listeners seeking both intensity and melodic accessibility.