Discover the story of the song > Run Joe – maya angelou

The song is about a man named Joe who runs a candy store with his friend Mo and they tell fortunes behind a secret door. When the police come and arrest Mo, Joe runs away but is chased by the police. The protagonist encourages Joe to run faster and hide their crystal ball so they won't get caught. They also suggest that Joe gets someone to lie for him and bail him out of jail. Joey, their partner, advises Joe to plead not guilty in court. The song ends with a warning that if Joe gets caught, he should run faster next time.