"Runaway" is a song by American pop band OneRepublic, released a single through Mosley and Interscope Records on May 26, 2023. 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.
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. A common misconception is that the track features a sample from Daft Punk's Doin' It Right. In actuality, Runaway features an interpolation of the Daft Punk song.
Music video A music video for "Runaway" premiered on May 26, 2023, and was directed by Tomás Whitmore. 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. The music video for the acoustic version of the song was released August 23 and features similar clips as the original.
Track listing Digital download "Runaway" – 2:23
Digital download – Acoustic "Runaway" (Acoustic) – 2:22
Personnel
Musicians Ryan Tedder – lead vocals Zach Filkins – lead guitar Drew Brown – rhythm guitar Brent Kutzle – bass guitar, programming Eddie Fisher – drums, percussion Brian Willett – keyboards
Additional musicians Joe Henderson – percussion John Nathaniel – backing vocals, programming Ben Samama – backing vocals Will Vaughan – guitar
Production Loren Ferard – production Henderson – engineering Kutzle – production Nathaniel – production, mixing, engineering Samama – production Thomas Wolseley – engineering
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Runaway" Chart (2023) Peakposition Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 9 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 6 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50) 3
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "Runaway" Chart (2023) Peakposition Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 14
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Runaway" Chart (2023) Position Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 35
+ Year-end chart performance for "Runaway" Chart (2024) Position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 84 Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 141
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