Runaway (OneRepublic song)

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"Runaway"
Runaway OneRepublic cover art.jpg
Single by OneRepublic
from the album Artificial Paradise
ReleasedMay 26, 2023
Length2:23
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Loren Ferard
  • Kutzle
  • John Nathaniel
  • Samama
OneRepublic singles chronology
"I Ain't Worried"
(2022)		"Runaway"
(2023)		"Mirage"
(2023)
Music video
"Runaway" on YouTube

"Runaway" is a song by American pop band OneRepublic, released a single through Mosley and Interscope Records on May 26, 2023. [1] An acoustic version of the song was released on August 18, 2023. It is included as the fourth single from the band's sixth studio album Artificial Paradise .

Contents

Background and composition

"Runaway" was written by band members Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle as well as Ben Samama, Johnny Simpson, Nolan Sipe, and Josh Varnadore. It was also produced by Kutzle, Samama, Loren Ferard, and John Nathaniel. The lyrics of the song describe letting go of fears and struggles to enjoy and lose yourself in new things and experiences. In the days prior of its release, the band posted teasers on social media to promote the song. [2]

Music video

A music video for "Runaway" premiered on May 26, 2023, and was directed by Tomás Whitmore. [3] The video features the band members relaxing, recording, and performing in various Asian cities like Manila, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo. A performance video was recorded and performed atop the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and released July 20. [4] The music video for the acoustic version of the song was released August 23 and features similar clips as the original. [5]

Track listing

  1. "Runaway" – 2:23
  1. "Runaway" (Acoustic) – 2:22

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Runaway"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA) [20] Gold20,000‡
France (SNEP) [21] Gold100,000‡
Poland (ZPAV) [22] Gold25,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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