I Ran (So Far Away)

A Flock of Seagulls

About I Ran (So Far Away)

"I Ran (So Far Away)", also released as "I Ran", is a song by English new wave band A Flock of Seagulls. It was released in 1982 as their third single and it was the second single from their self-titled debut album. It topped the chart in Australia, and reached numbers seven and nine in New Zealand and the United States respectively, although the single did not enjoy similar success in the band's home country (United Kingdom), failing to make the top 40. In an article for Rolling Stone titled, Anglomania: The Second British Invasion, Parke Puterbaugh wrote of the impact of the song's music video on its US chart success, "Fronted by a singer-synth player with a haircut stranger than anything you'd be likely to encounter in a month of poodle shows, A Flock of Seagulls struck gold on the first try. " 


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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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A Flock of Seagulls

A Flock of Seagulls (also known as Flock of Seagulls) are an English New Wave band originally formed in Liverpool by brothers Michael "Mike" Score (keyboards, vocals) and Alister "Ali" James Score (drums), with Francis Lee (Frank) Maudsley (bass) and Paul Reynolds (guitar). more »

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Written by: Alistair Michael Score, Francis Maudsley, Michael Score, Paul E Reynolds

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Release Data
"I Ran (So Far Away)" was released on 27 October 1982 and is the most successful song by A Flock of Seagulls.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
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.
Video Game Usage
The 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".
Band’s Signature Song
Although 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.
Cover Versions
Since 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.
Movie Soundtracks
The track has appeared in several film soundtracks, including "The Wedding Singer" and "La La Land."
Grammy Award
While 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)".
Songwriting
Lead vocalist Mike Score said that the song was written about an alien encounter, drawing inspiration from the popular science fiction of the time.
Live Performances
Despite 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.
Cultural Influence
The 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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