Runaway
Love and Theft
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It's been a long week, I've got a slow leak, in my left front tire. I'm sick of where I work, my boss is such a jerk, don't care if I get fired. My backs about to break, no money in the bank, and she don't call me anymore. I'm down to my last ring, it's time to sell my things And pack my bags, and never look back, Run a parallel line with the railroad tracks, and make my get away. I put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down. Leave everybody sleepin' in this sleepy town tonight, And at the break of day, I'll be a runaway! A hundred miles in, I got a stupid grin on my scruffy face. With every cigarette, I'm burning my regrets. Don't want to leave a trace. And from the rear-view, I've got clear view of who I used to be. A little bit faster now, don't wanna turn around. I'm gonna pack my bags, and never look back. Run a parallel line with the railroad tracks, and make my get away. I put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down. Leave everybody sleepin' in this sleepy town tonight. And at the break of day, I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway, I'll be a runaway! (I'll be a runaway!) It's crazy, I know, to count on this road and give me what I need. But with every state line, somehow I find, another part of me. Yeah-e-yeah! I'm gonna pack my bags, and never look back. Run a parallel line with the railroad tracks, and make my get away. I put the pedal to the metal as the sun goes down. Leave everybody sleepin' in this sleepy town tonight, And at the break of day, I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway! I'll be a runaway!
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Written by: JAMES TODD SMITH, ASHANTI S. DOUGLAS, SHARIF EMIL SLATER, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, JARAMYE JAEL DANIELS, AKIL KING, JAMES BROWN, LYNNE COLLINS
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Runaway" was released on November 29, 2008, as a single by the band Love and Theft.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of their debut album, "World Wide Open," which was released on August 25, 2009.
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Billboards' Rank"Runaway" peaked at No.10 on the Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and at No.65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating its popularity across genres.
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson along with Robert Ellis Orrall and Jeff Coplan.
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Grammy Nomination"Runaway" was among the selected songs that helped Love and Theft earn a nomination for the Top New Vocal Duo at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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GenreThe song is classified under the country rock genre and stands as a definitive piece in Love and Theft's discography.
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Band CompositionAt the time "Runaway" was released, Love and Theft was a trio composed of Brian Bandas, Stephen Barker Liles, and Eric Gunderson. The band later became a duo after Bandas left in 2011.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Runaway" was directed by Kristin Barlowe and features the band singing while various people "runaway" for various reasons.
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Song ReceptionFans and critics were positive about "Runaway," praising its catchy tune, meaningful lyrics, and the band's harmonies.
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Inspirational ThemeThe song explores the theme of leaving behind the known to chase dreams and a sense of freedom, reflecting an escapist sentiment popular in country music.
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Signature Song"Runaway" is considered one of Love and Theft's signature songs and a fan favorite during their live performances.
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