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Runaway
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- Album
- Bon Jovi
- Released
- 1984
- Genres
- glam metal
- Length
- 3:51
- Tempo
- 152 BPM
- Label
- Island Records
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About this song
Jon Bongiovi has said the song was inspired by his own experience of riding Greyhound buses often and seeing people in situations similar to the one the song describes.
What it's about
The song follows a young woman who escapes her neglectful and abusive parents to live on her own, doing whatever she must to survive while coping with the loneliness that comes with her choice.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 13 other songs, like “1984 by The Hood Internet”.
- Covered once.
- Written by George Karak and Jon Bon Jovi.
- Produced by Lance Quinn and Tony Bongiovi.
- Recorded at Power Station.