(Intro) (Staccato electric guitar riff drops with a crisp rimshot) [Laid-back West Coast spoken intro] Yeah, you know what time it is. Top of the morning. Get up, man. (Verse 1) [Smooth laid-back flow, Snoop style] The alarm goes off and it's time to start You roll over, stretch and let out a fart. You didn't sleep well - yeah you've done it again. The very last thing you feel like is the gym But you've made a promise that you're going to keep You strap your shoes on and you hit the street Just a few blocks over and you'll earn your breakfast Lift those knees and start to step fast. Laps up, laps down, thighs burning like a fire Breathing heavy in the cold, with the strength to inspire. Give up and turn back? NAH. You're here for your soul You're stronger than you feel and you're taking back control. (Chorus) [G-Funk chorus, rhythmic vocal bounce, Male Vocal] Get up off your ass, Run the Stairs, Run the Stairs! Get up off your ass and run those stairs! (run 'em up) When the weight of the world is getting too heavy to bear, Get up off your ass and run those stairs! (Verse 2) [Punchy delivery, Dr. Dre style flow, Male Vocal] Walk in to the building, hit the lobby on the run Your Inbox blowing up - yeah the day has just begun Colleagues heading up to floor ten for the call And they're piling in to the lift down the hall They say, "Come on in, man, there's still room inside" You just smile and say "Thanks I've got my own ride" (nah) Turn to the door that says "Stairs" on the frame 'Cause taking easy shortcuts ain't part of your game Flight one, flight two, flight three and to tha four. You did a few flights and you almost want some more. Refusing to settle, refusing to slow Every step up's a statement, a proof that you'll grow. (yeah) (Chorus) [G-Funk chorus, rhythmic vocal bounce, Male Vocal] Get up off your ass, Run the Stairs, Run the Stairs! Get up off your ass and run those stairs! (run 'em up) When the weight of the world is getting too heavy to bear, Get up off your ass and run those stairs! (Bridge) [Laid-back melodic flow, heavy bass groove, Male Vocal, Dr. Dre style flow] It ain't about the sweat, it ain't about not getting fatter. It’s the energy you give to the people that matter. Clock out, hit the drive home, pulling in the space No fatigue in my step, got a smile on my face You're present for your kid, playing games on the floor Got the strength in my tank to give 'em even more. (Verse 3) [West Coast Verse, Dre flow, Male Vocal, steady rhythm] Tuck the little one in, read a story till they sleep House goes quiet, feel the promises you keep Walk into the kitchen, feeling strong, feeling clear Wifey sneaks up from behind, grabs your rear She gives a tender kiss, looks you dead in the eye Smiles real quick, yeah she loves a strong guy: [Female MC, fast aggressive rap flow, rhythmic chant, no singing, on beat] All those stairs are paying off my guy! Kids fast asleep—got that look in your eye! With your new spark here’s what I’m thinking of: If your ass ain't tired mine could use some love! You put in the work—this is no time to sleep! Let’s run upstairs to our bedroom retreat! [Male Vocal, Dr. Dre style flow] (Chorus) [G-Funk chorus, rhythmic vocal bounce, Male Vocal] Get up off your ass, Run the Stairs, Run the Stairs! Get up off your ass and run those stairs! When the weight of the world is getting too heavy to bear, Get up off your ass and run those stairs! (Outro) [Spoken outro, guitar groove rides out, Male Vocal] Yeah... Upstairs, downstairs, every step counts. Show up for yourself. Don't take the easy way out. Get up off your ass and run those stairs. [Nate Dogg style vocal harmony] Run stairs every day... (Bass and crisp rimshot fade out)
