“Run My Race” by Burna Boy is a bold, energetic anthem about self-belief and independence. From the first beat, the song radiates confidence. Burna’s voice commands attention as he reminds listeners to focus on their own journey and ignore the noise around them.
The beat is lively and infectious, carrying that unmistakable Burna groove that makes you move while still reflecting on the message. His voice cuts through with passion and attitude, showing both pride and purpose.
At its heart, “Run My Race” is simple yet powerful, also a reminder to trust your journey, stay grounded, and never let anyone rush your timing.
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[Intro: Burna Boy]
Alright
On the scene
Aristokrat Records
Ehn ehn
[Verse 1: Burna Boy]
Quen quen to roro
International label o
Quen quen to roro
International label o
Ehn ehn
Wetin dey sup
When I dey hustle you dey lick lollipop eh
Na you dey form robocop
But na today reality must come out
Ask them
[Pre-Chorus: Burna Boy]
Who no know me? Oluwa Burna?
Fun won ni flows
Won pe mi Mr. Lover Lover
Omoge meji ni backseat, ninu Hummer
Mo fe lo clubbing
Mo de gbe won lo si Aura
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[Chorus: Burna Boy]
Make you no follow me run my race
E be like say they don dey craze
You see, we no dey look their face
Right now I don feel irie
Oya na
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
[Post-Chorus: Burna Boy]
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
[Verse 2: Burna Boy]
Nigboro won ti so mi di kingpin
Nitori won gbo mi lori speaker gbin gbin
Awon omoge yapa lori blackberry pinging
Awon to ti darugbo dey say what are you singing
Uhn
Modupe lowo Jesu
Won ko mi je bi amala ati ewedu
Enemies won fe ni won pa mi
But won able
Mi o n she omo kekere
Won gbe mi ni cradle
My guy me no send whether you like me or not
If you no like me my brother no be by force
Gone are those days we dey wear the same clothes
Mo n jeun da da
Plus myself dey chop
Wetin dey sup
When I dey hustle you dey lick lollipop eh
Na you dey form robocop
But na today reality must come out
Ask them
[Chorus: Burna Boy]
Make you no follow me run my race
E be like say they don dey craze
You see, we no dey look their face
But right now, I don feel irie
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
[Post-Chorus: Burna Boy]
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy ko wa wale
[Bridge: Burna Boy]
Quen quen to ro
International label o
Ehn ehn
Quen quen to ro
International label o
Quen quen to ro
International label o
Ehn ehn
Quen quen to roro
International label o
Ehn ehn
[Pre-Chorus: Burna Boy]
Who-who-who-who no know me? Oluwa Burna
Fun won ni flows
Won pe mi Mr. Lover Lover
Omoge meji ni backseat, ninu Hummer
Mo fe lo clubbing
Mo de gbe won losi Aura
[Chorus: Burna Boy]
Make you no follow me run my race
E be like say they don dey craze
You see, we no dey look their face
Right now, I don feel irie
Make you no follow me run my race
E be like say they don dey craze
You see, we no dey look their face
Right now, I don feel irie
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
Daddy daddy, ko wa wale
Mummy mummy, ko wa wale
[Outro: Burna Boy]
Ah
Huh
To whom it may concern
Let the old things pass away
Old era la n so ba yi
Aristokrat Records
Je ko ye
Oh oh
Uploaded by: Precious • Upload date: 10/31/2025
