Run This Town

Urban power declaration

"Run This Town" is a 2009 hip-hop song by Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West, known for its aggressive production and anthemic chorus.

The phrase itself means to dominate or control a city or scene—to be the most powerful or influential force in a place: We run this town tonight.

Often used boastfully to assert dominance over rivals or territory.

Related

Jay-Z · power moves · crown · throne · king of the hill · streets · concrete jungle · hustle · swagger · dominance · nightlife · late nights · night owls · takeover · boss · kingdom · reign · control

Opposites
power and dominance

Run This Townpowerlessness

Inability to affect outcomes

subservience · subordination · taking orders · losing control · second fiddle

ambition and drive

Run This Towngiving up

Choosing to stop trying

surrender · resignation · complacency · defeat · settling

Family

run, town, runs, running, ran, runner, runners, runny, runoff

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Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG