Run Runaway

Great Big Sea · UP [1995]

I like black and white

Dream in black in white

You like black and white

Run runaway



Chorus:

See chameleon lying there in the sun

All things to everyone

Run runaway



If you're in the swing

Money ain't everything

If you're in the swing

Run runaway



Chorus



If you got it sussed (figured out)

Don't beat around the bush

If you got it sussed

Run runaway



Chorus(x2)



Oh, now can't she wait?

No, no come on and wait

Oh, now can't she wait?

Run runaway



Chorus



I like black and white

Dream in black in white

You like black and white

Run runaway

Run Runaway

Great Big Sea's 'Run Runaway' stands as a defining track from their 1995 album UP, capturing the raw energy and melodic sensibilities that characterize their early work. Released during a pivotal era for the band, the song exemplifies their signature blend of folk-rock and indie pop, featuring driving rhythms and emotive vocals that became hallmarks of their discography. As part of their broader catalog from the mid-1990s, the recording reflects the group's ability to craft infectious hooks while maintaining a grounded, organic sound. The track remains a staple in their live performances and has been widely recognized as a key piece in their evolution toward the polished production styles seen on later releases like Road Rage and Safe Upon the Shore.