Johnny Run Away
Tones and I
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Johnny was a young boy, he liked playing at the park And Johnny said "Oh oh oh, dad can you take me now?" Johnny was young, never hurt no-one, too early for that He was at the park, he met a boy named Jimmy He's a cutie And he chose him oh Take my heart, take my soul, share my crayons, share my goals His daddy walked by with a sigh said Johnny sit by my side I'm gonna give you the best advice you've ever heard in your life See that boy named Jimmy, yeah, he's a cutie But oh no Johnny no no no no ah ah ow Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now You get picked on by another Better go and run for cover yeah Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now You get picked on by another Better go and run for cover Johnny started high school at the front of the bus Some boys yelled oh oh-oh man come sit with us Johnny found a seat with a boy named Pete and felt it again As he was trying to play pretend the feeling came rushing in And he thought Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now You get picked on by another Better go and run for cover Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now You get picked on by another Better go and run for cover And I don't want to talk about the trap, I've dreamed big Real big since I've been on daddy's lap Got my dreams by my side Keep them in my pocket so that when I get the chance I can rip it out and rock it It's like my golden ticket, it's the reason that I'm here Everybody has a dream, but they're frozen by fear We won't dance in the rain, we go and run for cover All that is to blame is getting picked on by another So we go and find someone that will love and support us Says they adore us, maybe fought for us Then, we forget about ambitions and decisions have changed I think that I was only seven when oh Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now You'll get picked on by another Better go and run for cover, nah no nah no Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now You'll get picked on by another Better go and run for cover Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Getting picked on by another Better go and run for cover, nah no nah no Johnny run away, run away, now, Johnny now Getting picked on by another Better go and run for cover, nah no nah no
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Written by: Toni Watson
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13 facts about this song
Writer and Performer"Johnny Run Away" is a song written and performed by Australian singer-songwriter Tones And I (real name Toni Watson).
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Release DateThe track was first released on 1 March 2019 as the debut single of Tones and I.
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Inspired by True StoryThe song was inspired by the real-life story of a close friend of the singer who faced rejection from his family after coming out.
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Genre"Johnny Run Away" falls under the genre Indie pop.
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Music ChartsIt reached number 12 on the Australian Singles Chart in 2019, cementing Tones and I's presence in the Australian music industry.
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CertificationThe song was certified triple Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association, signifying over 210,000 sales.
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Spotify SuccessWithin a week of its release on Spotify, "Johnny Run Away" was combined to over 100,000 plays, displaying its early success on streaming platforms.
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Triple J UnearthedThe song was uploaded to the Australian independent music website Triple J Unearthed and gained a lot of traction, thrusting Tones and I into the spotlight.
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YouTubeThe official video of "Johnny Run Away" on YouTube has over 9.5 million views, as of mid-2021.
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LGBTQ+ ThemesThe song’s narrative revolves around a young gay boy named Johnny, exploring themes of acceptance and self-love.
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Debut EP"Johnny Run Away" later featured in Tones and I's debut EP, "The Kids Are Coming", released in August 2019.
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LyricsTones and I's lyrics captured the struggle of coming out in an unsupportive environment, highlighting issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
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RecognitionThe track’s success paved the way for Tones And I's more popular subsequent release, “Dance Monkey,” which broke numerous records worldwide.
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