Runaway (OneRepublic song) explained

Runaway
Cover:	Runaway OneRepublic cover art.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	OneRepublic
Album:	Artificial Paradise
Released:	May 26, 2023
Length:	2:23
Label:	Mosley Interscope
Producer:	Loren Ferard Kutzle John Nathaniel Samama
Prev Title:	I Ain't Worried
Prev Year:	2022
Next Title:	Mirage
Next Year:	2023

"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.

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

• Digital download^[6]

1. "Runaway" – 2:23

• Digital download – Acoustic^[7]

1. "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

Chart (2023)! scope="col"

Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[8]	6
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)^[9]	3

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cafe . The Sound . 2023-05-30 . Grammy Nominated OneRepublic Release Their New Single 'Runaway' . 2024-05-25 . The Sound Cafe . en.
2. Web site: Okechukwu . Nmesoma . 2023-05-30 . OneRepublic – Runaway . 2024-05-26 . Euphoria. . en-US.
3. OneRepublic – Runaway (Official Music Video) . 2023-05-25 . OneRepublicVEVO . 2024-05-25 . YouTube.
4. OneRepublic - RUNAWAY (Performance Version) . 2023-07-20 . OneRepublicVEVO . 2024-05-25 . YouTube.
5. OneRepublic – Runaway (Acoustic) . 2023-08-23 . OneRepublicVEVO . 2024-05-25 . YouTube.
6. Web site: Runaway – Single by OneRepublic . 2023-05-26 . 2024-05-25 . en-US.
7. Web site: Runaway (Acoustic) – Single by OneRepublic . 2023-08-18 . 2024-05-25 . en-GB.
8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2023. May 23, 2024.
9. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 20/08/2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230820080759/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2023-08-20 . it . . 20 August 2023 . 19 July 2024.