Running

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"Running" is a song by the American ska band No Doubt from their fifth studio album Rock Steady (2001). Written by band members Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal, the song and was released worldwide as the album's fourth and final single on July 1, 2003 by Interscope Records. The song was also in 2003 used on the last episode of the US TV series Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. "Running" received mixed reviews from music critics and was compared to Depeche Mode-style songs. The single only charted on the official charts of the United States, where it became the band's lowest charting single, and in Germany, where it had longest charting period. The song was accompanied by a music video which was directed by Chris Hafner, which featured many old and new pictures as well as clippings of the band members. 


Year:
2001
4:01
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Run, Running all the time
Running to the future
With you right by my side

Me, I'm the one you chose
Out of all the people
You wanted me the most

And I'm so sorry that I've fallen 
Help me up, let's keep on running
Don't let me fall out of love

[Chorus]
Running Running as fast as we can
Do you think we'll make it 
(Do you think we'll make it)
Running, keep holding my hand
So we don't get separated

Be, Be the one I need
Be the one I trust most
Don't stop inspiring me

Sometimes it's hard to keep on running
We work so hard to keep it going
Don't make me want to give up

[Chorus: Repeats]

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No Doubt

No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, that formed in 1986. Since 1989 the group has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist and keyboardist Tom Dumont, bassist and keyboardist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young. Since the mid-1990s in live performances, they have been supported by trumpeter Stephen Bradley and trombonist Gabrial McNair. more »

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Written by: Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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9 facts about this song

Album Launch
"Running" is a song by the American rock band No Doubt from their fifth studio album, Rock Steady (2001).
Genre
The song falls under the synth-pop and new wave genre, reflecting the band's shift from their ska punk roots.
Songwriting
The song was written by band members Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal. Interestingly, they were in a relationship for seven years before the formation of No Doubt.
Inspiration
The song's lyrics center around Stefani's relationship with Kanal, as well as their platonic bond after their break-up.
Influence
"Running" possesses musical influences from Depeche Mode, The Police, and The Cars.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Chris Hafner. The video set was designed to recreate No Doubt's interior design and it features Stefani mimicking iconic images from the 1980s.
Review
Critics have praised the song for its stylistic approach. Rolling Stone remarked that "Running" commits to its eighties inspiration.
Live Performances
Among other songs, "Running" has been performed live during No Doubt’s Rock Steady Tour in 2002.
Commercial Performance
Although it was not released as a single, "Running" has managed to reach number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, signifying its popularity.

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