Runaways

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About Runaways

"Runaways" is a song by American rock band The Killers. It was released in 2012 as the lead single from their fourth studio album Battle Born (2012). Carly Rae Jepsen covered the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.


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2012
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Blonde hair blowin' in the summer wind
A blue-eyed girl playing in the sand
I'd been on a trail for a little while
But that was the night that she broke down and held my hand
The teenage rush, she said, 'maybe I'll just runaway, we got time'
Well that ain't much...
We can't wait 'til tomorrow
You gotta know that this is real, baby why you wanna fight it?
It's the one thing you can choose, oh!

We got engaged on a Friday night
I swore on the head of our unborn child that I could take care of the three of us
But I got the tendency to slip when the nights get wild.
It's in my blood
She says she might just runaway somewhere else, some place good
We can't wait 'til tomorrow
You gotta know that this is real, baby why you wanna fight it?
It's the one thing you can choose

Let's take a chance baby we can't lose
And we're all just runaways
I knew that when I met you, I'm not gonna let you runaway
I knew that when I held you, I wasn't lettin' go

We used to look at the stars and confess our dreams
Hold each other to the morning light
We used to laugh, now we only fight
Baby are you lonesome now?

At night I come home after they go to sleep
Like a stumbling ghost, I haunt these halls
There's a picture of us on our wedding day
I recognize the girl but I can't settle in these walls

We can't wait 'til tomorrow
No we're caught up in the appeal, baby why you wanna hide it?
It's the last thing on my mind
(Why you wanna hide it?)
I turn the engine over and my body just comes alive and we all just runaway
I knew that when I met you, I'm not gonna let you runaway
I knew that when I held you, I wasn't lettin go, no no no!
(No no no!)
(And we're all just runaways)
Yeah runaway
(And we're all just runaways)
Yeah

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The Killers

The Killers are an American rock band that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer (bass, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) would complete the current line-up of the band in 2002. The band originated in Las Vegas, Nevada. The name The Killers is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal". more »

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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Runaways" is a single from The Killers' fourth studio album, "Battle Born," which was released in 2012.
Charting Success
It achieved commercial success by reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
Genre
"Runaways" is classified as alternative rock, heartland rock, and new wave. This combination of genres is part of what gives The Killers their signature sound.
Produced by
The song was produced by renowned producers Brendan O'Brien, Steve Lillywhite, Daniel Lanois, Damian Taylor, and Stuart Price, alongside The Killers themselves.
Songwriting
The lead vocalist, Brandon Flowers, was a significant contributor to the songwriting process of this track.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Warren Fu and produced by Sam Hollander, was released in July 2012, and it gained acclaim for its symbolic and cinematic visuals.
Live Performances
"Runaways" was performed live on numerous occasions, including at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards and on various talk shows.
Artwork
The "Runaways" single cover features a lightning bolt striking across a blue-tinted desert landscape, representing the band's Las Vegas roots and the album's overall theme of resilience.
Critical Reception
Many music critics praised the song for its anthemic quality and Flowers' impassioned vocal performance.
Inspirations
In interviews, Brandon Flowers has alluded to classic rock influences like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty in the crafting of "Runaways."
Song Meaning
The song is said to tell a love story about a couple who has run away together, portraying the challenges and emotions that come with growing up and facing reality.
International Reach
The song reached the Top 20 charts not just in the U.S., but also in the UK, Ireland, Scotland, and Japan, proving its international appeal.

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