I Ran (So Far Away)
A Flock of Seagulls
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I walk along the avenue I never thought I'd meet a girl like you Meet a girl like you With auburn hair and tawny eyes The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through You hypnotize me through And I ran I ran so far away I just ran I ran all night and day I couldn't get away A cloud appears above your head A beam of light comes shining down on you Shining down on you The cloud is moving nearer still Aurora Borealis comes in view Aurora comes in view And I ran I ran so far away I just ran I ran all night and day I couldn't get away Reached out a hand to touch your face You're slowly disappearing from my view Disappearing from my view Reached out a hand to try again I'm floating in a beam of light with you A beam of light with you And I ran I ran so far away I just ran I ran all night and day And I ran I ran so far away I just ran I ran all night and day
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Written by: Alistair Michael Score, Francis Maudsley, Michael Score, Paul E Reynolds
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Data"I Ran (So Far Away)" was released on 27 October 1982 and is the most successful song by A Flock of Seagulls.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and it reached number 1 in Australia, making it an international success for the band.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, which features the band performing in mirrors and running through a maze, was one of the videos to be frequently played on the new MTV channel, thus contributing significantly to the band's visibility in America.
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Classic Synth-pop"I Ran (So Far Away)" is considered one of the iconic synth-pop songs of the 1980s, characterized by its heavy use of electronic keyboards, repetitive bassline, and catchy lyrics.
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Video Game UsageThe song has been used in several video games, including Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, where it's included on the in-game radio station, "Wave 103".
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Band’s Signature SongAlthough A Flock of Seagulls had other hits, "I Ran (So Far Away)" is often considered their signature song and remains a staple of 1980s music compilations and playlists.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, the song has been covered by a variety of artists, from punk bands like Bowling for Soup to electronic groups like Hidden Citizens.
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Movie SoundtracksThe track has appeared in several film soundtracks, including "The Wedding Singer" and "La La Land."
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Grammy AwardWhile the song itself did not win a Grammy, A Flock of Seagulls won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1983 for their song "D.N.A.", which was on the same album as "I Ran (So Far Away)".
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SongwritingLead vocalist Mike Score said that the song was written about an alien encounter, drawing inspiration from the popular science fiction of the time.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's initial break up in 1986, "I Ran (So Far Away)" continues to be performed by versions of the band featuring one or more of the original members.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song's introspective lyrics and distinctive synthesizer lines helped define the new wave era of pop music and continue to be influential for modern pop and electronic artists.
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