I Ran
A Flock of Seagulls
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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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Written by: Alistair Michael Score, Francis Maudsley, Michael Score, Paul E Reynolds
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date & Popularity"I Ran (So Far Away)" was officially released by A Flock of Seagulls in 1982 and subsequently achieved major success in multiple countries.
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InspirationThe song's lyrics were apparently inspired by a poster the lead singer Mike Score had at his childhood home.
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Commercial SuccessIn the US, "I Ran" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart.
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Music Video NoveltyThe music video for "I Ran" was one of the most aired videos in the early days of MTV, contributing significantly to the band's popularity and the song's success.
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Band FormationThe band A Flock of Seagulls were originally formed in Liverpool, England in 1979.
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Unique Music StyleThe band's style is characterized as New Wave; a genre of music popular in the late 70s and 80s blending punk rock, funk, disco, and ska features.
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Lead Singer's Iconic HairdoMike Score, the band's lead vocalist, was known for his eye-catching, seagull-inspired hairdo.
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Album Success"I Ran" was part of the band's self-titled debut album, which ended up reaching no. 10 in the US album charts.
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RecognitionThe song is recognized as one of the greatest New Wave songs ever written and has been included in multiple "best of" lists over the years.
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Legacy and Cover VersionsSince its original release, "I Ran" has been covered numerous times by different artists and featured in numerous films, video game soundtracks and commercials, solidifying its legacy in pop culture.
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