Runaway - OneRepublic - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Runaway" is a song by American pop-rock band OneRepublic. The song is a collaborative effort between Ryan Tedder, Johnny Simpson, Nolan Sipe, Brent Kutzle, and Benjamin Samama, with the latter two handling production. Stylistically, "Runaway" continues their trademark blend of infectious uptempo pop music that made them famous in the first place. Following the worldwide triumph of their 2022 hit, "I Ain't Worried," "Runaway" was eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike. The song, released on May 26, 2023, was a creative product of the band's tour through Southeast Asia, with recording sessions held in various locations throughout the region. In a wonderful homage to their journey, the music video interweaves scenes from their tour, showing OneRepublic in eight different Southeast Asian cities, capturing both the beauty of these locales and the band's electrifying performances. The lyrics of "Runaway" delve into the universal desire for escape from life's relentless pressures, longing for a clean slate while simultaneously grappling with the internal obstacles and uncertainties that such a choice involves. Despite its introspective theme, "Runaway" found commercial success, reaching Number 37 on the Dutch charts and Number 58 on the Irish charts.