Runaway
Bon Jovi
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On the street where you live girls talk about their social lives They're made of lipstick, plastic and paint A touch of sable in their eyes All your life all you asked When is your Daddy gonna talk to you But we're living in another world Tryin' to get your message through No one heard a single word you said They should have seen it in your eyes What was going around your head Oh, she's a little runaway Daddy's girl learned fast All those things he couldn't say Ooh, she's a little runaway A different line every night Guaranteed to blow your mind See you out on the streets Call me for a wild time So you sit home alone 'Cause there's nothing left that you can do There's only pictures hung in the shadows Left there to look at you You know she likes the lights At night on the neon Broadway signs And she don't really mind Its only love she hoped to find Oh, she's a little runaway Daddy's girl learned fast All those things he couldn't say Ooh, she's a little runaway No one heard a single word you said They should have seen it in your eyes What was going on your head Oh, she's a little runaway Daddy's girl learned fast All those things he couldn't say Ooh, she's a little runaway
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Written by: George Nick Karakoglou, Jon Bon Jovi
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Runaway" was released as a single in 1984. It was included in Bon Jovi's self-titled debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song marked Bon Jovi's first significant hit, peaking at number 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song LineupInterestingly, when "Runaway" was recorded, the band Bon Jovi was not fully formed yet. Jon Bon Jovi recorded the song with studio musicians, who later became known as 'The All-Star Review'.
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Radio FameIt first gained fame after being included in a compilation tape by a New York radio station.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a young girl from a privileged family who lives in a rebellious manner, making it popular among youthful audiences.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released in 1984, features a young Jon Bon Jovi performing with the band in front of a live audience.
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Live PerformancesBon Jovi frequently includes "Runaway" in the set lists for their live performances, indicating its enduring popularity among fans.
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CollaborationsProfessional session musician Tim Pierce performed the guitar solo for this track.
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Recording Location"Runaway" was recorded at the Power Station, a recording studio in New York City.
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Song CompositionThe song is written in the key of B minor with a tempo of 152 beats per minute.
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Commercial SuccessIt received a Gold certification in Italy for selling 25,000 copies.
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SongwritersJon Bon Jovi and George Karakoglou, also known as George Karak, are the writers of "Runaway".
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Awards & RecognitionDespite not receiving any awards, "Runaway" is seen as an iconic rock song, and it is often played on classic rock radio stations to this day.
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