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"
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Single by Hoobastank
from the album Hoobastank
ReleasedApril 1, 2002 (2002-04-01)
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Dan Estrin
  • Chris Hesse
  • Markku Lappalainen
  • Doug Robb
Hoobastank singles chronology
"Remember Me"
(2002) 		"Running Away"
(2002) 		"Out of Control"
(2003)
Music video
"Running Away" on YouTube

"Running Away" is a single recorded by Hoobastank. It was the third 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[]

In the music video for "Running Away", Hoobastank appears playing on a background depicting a woman who tries to run away from their problems.[1]

The music video was directed by Paul Fedor.[2]

Track listing[]

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

Charts[]

Chart (2002) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[3] 83
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 100
UK Rock and Metal (OCC)[5] 13
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 44
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[7] 31
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8] 2
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[9] 9
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[10] 23

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States April 1, 2002 (2002-04-01)
Island [11]
June 24, 2002 (2002-06-24) Contemporary hit radio [12]
United Kingdom July 15, 2002 (2002-07-15)
  • CD
  • cassette
 Mercury [13]
Australia July 22, 2002 (2002-07-22) CD Island [14]

References[]

  1. ^ "Running Away" Official music video on YouTube
  2. ^ "Paul Fedor: Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  3. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  4. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "Hoobastank Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1446. March 29, 2002. p. 32. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1458. June 21, 2002. p. 33. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting 15 July 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. July 13, 2002. p. 23. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  14. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 22nd July 2002" (PDF). ARIA. July 22, 2002. p. 25. Retrieved May 2, 2021.

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