Runnin' away, runnin' away, runnin' away Runnin' away, runnin' away, runnin' away [Verse 1] Yo, around that time when Common asked could he borrow a dollar? That was the question that my uncle was askin' my momma He said he'd bring it back tomorrow, don't worry he promise And tell her that he kicked that habit, I wish he was honest See I was living with inner city that didn't show pity to anybody But really, you silly thinking you make it out it Maybe if I was lucky could make it to city college Scheming to leave these black streets like Dave Hollister