Running Away

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This article is about the song by Hoobastank. For the song by Sly and the Family Stone, see Runnin' Away (Sly and the Family Stone song). For the song by Voices of Life, see Runnin' Away.
Not to be confused with Runaway.

"Running Away"
Single by Hoobastank
from the album Hoobastank
B-side
  • "Up and Gone" (acoustic)
  • "Open Your Eyes"
ReleasedApril 1, 2002 (2002-04-01)
GenreNu metal[1]
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Dan Estrin
  • Chris Hesse
  • Markku Lappalainen
  • Doug Robb
Hoobastank singles chronology
"Crawling in the Dark"
(2001) 		"Running Away"
(2002) 		"Remember Me"
(2002)
Music video
"Running Away" on YouTube

"Running Away" is a single recorded by Hoobastank. It was the second single released from their self-titled debut album on April 1, 2002. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Music video[edit]

In the music video for "Running Away", Hoobastank appears playing on a background depicting a woman who tries to run away from their problems.[2] It was directed by Paul Fedor.[3]

Track listings[edit]

UK CD single[4]

  1. "Running Away" (album version)
  2. "Crawling in the Dark" (acoustic)
  3. "Up and Gone" (acoustic)
  4. "Running Away" (video)

Australian CD single[5]

  1. "Running Away" (album version)
  2. "Running Away" (acoustic)
  3. "Up and Gone" (acoustic)
  4. "Open Your Eyes"

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States April 1, 2002
Island [17]
June 24, 2002 Contemporary hit radio [18]
United Kingdom July 15, 2002
  • CD
  • cassette
 Mercury [19]
Australia July 22, 2002 CD Island [20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Top 10 Nu Metal Songs to Listen to While Telling Your Mom You Don't Want to Clean Your Room". Rock Feed. August 10, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "Running Away" Official music video on YouTube
  3. ^ "Paul Fedor: Credits". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  4. ^ Hoobastank (2002). Running Away (UK CD single liner notes). Mercury Records. 582 969-2.
  5. ^ Hoobastank (2002). Running Away (Australian CD single liner notes). Mercury Records. 5829872.
  6. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  12. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  13. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  14. ^ "Most-Played Adult Top 40 Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 16.
  15. ^ "Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 12.
  16. ^ "The Year in Music 2002: Hot Modern Rock Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 52. December 28, 2002. p. YE-87.
  17. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1446. March 29, 2002. p. 32. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  18. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1458. June 21, 2002. p. 33. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  19. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 15 July 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. July 13, 2002. p. 23. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  20. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 22nd July 2002" (PDF). ARIA. July 22, 2002. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 6, 2002. Retrieved May 2, 2021.

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