Running Away

For the Paul Haig single, see Running Away (Paul Haig). For the Voices of Life single featuring Sharon Pass, see Runnin' Away.

Not to be confused with Runaway.

"Running Away"
Single by Hoobastank
from the album Hoobastank
Released	July 16, 2002
Format	CD
Genre	Post-grunge, alternative rock
Length	2:58
Label	Island
Writer(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 the 2001 self-titled debut album Hoobastank. The song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and became the highest charting single from the album and one of Hoobastank's biggest hits. It is also featured on Now That's What I Call Music! 11.

Music video

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

The music video was directed by Paul Fedor.

Track list

1. "Running Away" (Album Version)
2. "Running Away" (Acoustic)
3. "Up and Gone" (Acoustic)
4. "Open Your Eyes" (Previously Unreleased)

Chart performance

Chart (2002)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	44
U.S. Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks	31
U.S. Top 40 Mainstream	23
U.S. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks	9
U.S. Hot Modern Rock Tracks	2
Austrian Singles Chart	83
UK Singles Chart	100

External links

• Running Away at Discogs