Discover the story of the song > Tired Of Runnin – Akon

The protagonist is sitting on his porch and watching the police drive by in their patrol cars. He feels like the police see him as an enemy, even though they are supposed to protect him. He realizes that he may have contributed to making their job harder by selling drugs to people in his community. He reflects on how far he has come from his past, and he no longer wants to be involved in the gangster lifestyle. He is tired of running from the law and wants his partner to believe that he is ready to change. He acknowledges that he could have made better choices and regrets ending up in jail. He remembers the days when he had fancy cars and women by his side, and he is grateful that he didn't end up dead.