Ayra Starr’s “Running,” featuring Lojay, explores the push-and-pull dynamics of a relationship where past hurts make both parties hesitant. Ayra sings from a defensive stance, wary of getting her heart broken again, while Lojay reassures her of his commitment. The song carries the anxiety and vulnerability that come with trying to build a new connection, all while a past betrayal lingers.
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[Verse 1: Ayra Starr]
Yeah, I might be playing games
But I've been hurt before
I don't want to get my heart broken
No, I don't wanna love no more
I'm always on defense
'Cause I know you're a striker
Seen a challenge, so you want more
But me I can't give you anything 'cause
[Pre-Chorus: Ayra Starr]
I'm treading carefully
'Cause I don't wanna be a scapegoat
Once bitten, twice shy, I dey hear word
I'm treading carefully
'Cause I don't wanna be a scapegoat
Once bitten, twice shy, I dey hear word
I dey hear word oh-ah
[Chorus: Ayra Starr]
I hope you don't come running
Hope you don't come running home
When you see somebody
When you see somebody new
Hope you don't come running
Hope you don't come running home
When you see somebody
When you see somebody new
[Verse 2: Lojay]
I know you scared of my past mistakes
Oh, my baby
And I no fit pretend say you no go see girls wey go give you sure reason, darling
Oh-whoa-whoa
You know they singing my name on the streets on a daily
But na only to your song I go ever listen even if e cause issue, darling
Oh, girl, I know you need exclusive loving
Early morning cellular buzzing
It's how I know you got me falling falling
How I know you got me falling falling
And I swear to Bible
I can't breathe without you beside o
It's how I know you got me falling falling
How I know you got me falling falling
[Pre-Chorus: Lojay & Ayra Starr]
I know you're treading carefully
'Cause you don't wanna be a scapegoat
Once bitten, twice shy, you dey hear word
I'm treading carefully
'Cause I don't wanna be a scapegoat
Once bitten, twice shy, I dey hear word
I dey hear word oh-ah
[Chorus: Ayra Starr]
I hope you don't come running
Hope you don't come running home
When you see somebody
When you see somebody new
I hope you don't come running
Hope you don't come running home
When you see somebody
When you see somebody new
Uploaded by: Sifon • Upload date: 10/23/2025
