Running Mate
Kelis · Other Songs - Kelis
(Unreleased Track. Exclusively from UltimateKelis.com)
I stay on your arm
You never leave me alone
I cater to you that's how I do my boo
I ride when you ride
You always have a surprise
I'm like one of the guys I'm down no matter the time
Chorus:
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
Verse 2
Just say I'm your doll
We
Now look what we must do
Can't agree or disagree
We're not trying to compete
Your passenger seat is reserved for me
Hook:
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
Bridge
Don'think I wont tell them
Hold on Hold on
I'm not talkin about them
Don'think I wont tell them
Hold on Hold on
Quit talkin' about my man
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I stay on your arm
You never leave me alone
I cater to you that's how I do my boo
I ride when you ride
You always have a surprise
I'm like one of the guys I'm down no matter the time
Chorus:
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
Verse 2
Just say I'm your doll
We
Now look what we must do
Can't agree or disagree
We're not trying to compete
Your passenger seat is reserved for me
Hook:
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
Bridge
Don'think I wont tell them
Hold on Hold on
I'm not talkin about them
Don'think I wont tell them
Hold on Hold on
Quit talkin' about my man
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
I am your running mate
If you're straight I am straight
Till the gate we relate
I'm with you day to day
Running Mate
Kelis's 'Running Mate' stands as a defining track from her mid-2000s era, blending R&B sensibilities with hip-hop influences that characterized her signature sound. Released alongside hits like 'Milkshake' and 'Lil Suzie', the song exemplifies her ability to merge danceable rhythms with soulful vocal delivery. As part of her discography during a period of significant commercial success, the recording reflects the genre-blending approach that established her as a prominent figure in contemporary music. The track remains a staple of her catalog, showcasing her versatility and the enduring appeal of her work from that specific time in her career.