Runaway (OneRepublic song)

"Runaway"
Single by OneRepublic
from the album Artificial Paradise
Released	May 26, 2023
Length	2:23
Label	Mosley Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Ryan Tedder Brent Kutzle Ben Samama Johnny Simpson Nolan Sipe Josh Varnadore
Producer(s)	Loren Ferard Kutzle John Nathaniel Samama
OneRepublic singles chronology
"I Ain't Worried" (2022) "Runaway" (2023) "Mirage" (2023)
Music video
"Runaway" on YouTube

"Runaway" is a song by American pop band OneRepublic, released a single through Mosley and Interscope Records on May 26, 2023.[1] An acoustic version of the song was released on August 18, 2023. It is included as the fourth single from the band's sixth studio album Artificial Paradise.

Background and composition

"Runaway" was written by band members Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle as well as Ben Samama, Johnny Simpson, Nolan Sipe, and Josh Varnadore. It was also produced by Kutzle, Samama, Loren Ferard, and John Nathaniel. The lyrics of the song describe letting go of fears and struggles to enjoy and lose yourself in new things and experiences. In the days prior of its release, the band posted teasers on social media to promote the song.[2]

Music video

A music video for "Runaway" premiered on May 26, 2023, and was directed by Tomás Whitmore.[3] The video features the band members relaxing, recording, and performing in various Asian cities like Manila, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo. A performance video was recorded and performed atop the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and released July 20.[4] The music video for the acoustic version of the song was released August 23 and features similar clips as the original.[5]

Track listing

• Digital download[6]

1. "Runaway" – 2:23

• Digital download – Acoustic[7]

1. "Runaway" (Acoustic) – 2:22

Personnel

Musicians Ryan Tedder – lead vocals Zach Filkins – lead guitar Drew Brown – rhythm guitar Brent Kutzle – bass guitar, programming Eddie Fisher – drums, percussion Brian Willett – keyboards Additional musicians Joe Henderson – percussion John Nathaniel – backing vocals, programming Ben Samama – backing vocals Will Vaughan – guitar

Production Loren Ferard – production Henderson – engineering Kutzle – production Nathaniel – production, mixing, engineering Samama – production Thomas Wolseley – engineering

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Runaway" Chart (2023) Peak position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] 9 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[9] 9 France (SNEP)[10] 57 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 26 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 6 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 6 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[14] 3 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[15] 26 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[16] 8 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[17] 29

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Runaway" Chart (2024) Position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[18] 84

Certifications

Certifications for "Runaway"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[19]	Gold	20,000^‡
France (SNEP)[20]	Gold	100,000^‡
Poland (ZPAV)[21]	Gold	25,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Cafe, The Sound (May 30, 2023). "Grammy Nominated OneRepublic Release Their New Single 'Runaway'". The Sound Cafe. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
2. Okechukwu, Nmesoma (May 30, 2023). "OneRepublic – Runaway". Euphoria. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
3. OneRepublicVEVO (May 25, 2023). OneRepublic – Runaway (Official Music Video). Retrieved May 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
4. OneRepublic - RUNAWAY (Performance Version). OneRepublicVEVO. July 20, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
5. OneRepublic – Runaway (Acoustic). OneRepublicVEVO. August 23, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
6. "Runaway – Single by OneRepublic". May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
7. "Runaway (Acoustic) – Single by OneRepublic". August 18, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
8. "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
9. "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
10. "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
11. "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
12. "Nederlandse Top 40 – OneRepublic" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved July 07, 2024.
13. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
14. "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 20/08/2023" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. August 20, 2023. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
15. "OneRepublic Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
16. "OneRepublic Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
17. "OneRepublic Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
18. "Jaaroverzichten 2024" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
19. "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2024". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
20. "French single certifications – OneRepublic – Runaway" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
21. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 3, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Runaway in the search box.