Runaway
Linkin Park
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Graffiti decorations Under the sky of dust A constant wave of tension On top of broken trust The lessons that you taught me I learned were never true Now I find myself in question They point the finger at me again Guilty by association You point the finger at me again I wanna run away Never say goodbye I wanna know the truth Instead of wondering why I wanna know the answers No more lies I wanna shut the door And open up my mind Paper bags and angry voices Under a sky of dust Another wave of tension Has more than filled me up All my talk of taking action These words were never true Now I find myself in question They point the finger at me again Guilty by association You point the finger at me again I wanna run away Never say goodbye I wanna know the truth Instead of wondering why I wanna know the answers No more lies I wanna shut the door And open up my mind I'm gonna run away, and never say goodbye Gonna run away, gonna run away Gonna run away, gonna run away I'm gonna run away and never wonder why Gonna run away, gonna run away Gonna run away, gonna run away I'm gonna run away and open up my mind Gonna run away, gonna run away Gonna run away, gonna run away Gonna run away, gonna run away Gonna run away, gonna run away I wanna run away Never say goodbye I wanna know the truth Instead of wondering why I wanna know the answers No more lies I wanna shut the door And open up my mind I wanna run away and open up my mind I wanna run away and open up my mind I wanna run away and open up my mind I wanna run away and open up my mind
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Written by: Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson Brad Delson, Chester Charles Bennington, Mark Wakefield, Robert G. Bourdon, Joseph Hahn
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Runaway" is a song by American rock band, Linkin Park. Known for their blend of alternative metal, nu-metal, alternative rock, and electronic music, the group started gaining fame in the early 2000s.
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Album DetailsThis song is part of their debut album "Hybrid Theory," which was released in the late 2000s. The album was a massive commercial success, calling attention to the band's distinctive sound.
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Tracklist Position"Runaway" is the sixth track on "Hybrid Theory." The album consists of 12 songs in total. It follows the song "Crawling" and precedes "By Myself."
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Song LengthThe song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 4 seconds.
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Songwriting CreditsThe band's members Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell, and Rob Bourdon, contributed to the song's writing and production. The band's teamwork was a key element in creating their unique musical style.
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Themes and LyricsThe lyrics of "Runaway" touch on themes of isolation, frustration, and desire for escape. These themes were quite common in many of Linkin Park's songs, as they often focused on personal struggles and emotional turmoil.
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Popularity and Critical ReceptionUpon its release, "Runaway" was a favorite among many fans. However, it was never released as a single and hence did not receive as much radio play or mass recognition as some of their other tracks from "Hybrid Theory."
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Live Performances"Runaway" was a common feature in Linkin Park's setlists for their concerts and tours in the early 2000s. However, it was gradually phased out of regular rotation in their performances after the mid-2000s.
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Merging StylesMuch like the rest of the Hybrid Theory album, "Runaway" exemplifies Linkin Park's genre-blending style. The song combines elements of heavy rock and electronic music, showcasing the band's innovative approach to creating music.
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Influence and LegacyDespite not having the same level of recognition as some of Linkin Park's other early songs, "Runaway" still holds a special place in the band's discography. The song showcases the raw emotion and powerful sonic qualities that would come to define their sound and influence a generation of alternative rock and nu-metal musicians.
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