Runaway (U & I)

"Runaway (U & I)" is a song by Swedish electronic music duo Galantis. It was released on 5 October 2014 as the lead single from their debut studio album Pharmacy (2015). The song features uncredited production work by Svidden, as well as Julia Karlsson performing the chorus and Cathy Dennis performing two verses on heavily processed and uncredited vocals.

"Runaway (U & I)"
Single by Galantis
from the album Pharmacy
Released	5 October 2014
Recorded	2014
Genre	Progressive house[1]
Length	3:47
Label	Big Beat WMG
Songwriter(s)	Julia Karlsson Anton Rundberg Christian Karlsson Linus Eklöw Cathy Dennis Jimmy Koitzsch
Producer(s)	Galantis Svidden
Galantis singles chronology
"You" (2014) "Runaway (U & I)" (2014) "Gold Dust" (2015)
Music video
"Runaway (U & I)" on YouTube

"Runaway (U & I)" became Galantis' biggest hit single to date. In early 2015 it achieved chart success on the Australian Singles Chart reaching number four, and on the New Zealand Singles Chart, where it peaked at number six. It also debuted at number four on the UK Singles Chart and has since sold over 600,000 units to date, giving it a Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry.

The song was written by Anton Rundberg, Julia Karlsson, Linus Eklöw, Christian Karlsson, Jimmy Koitzsch and Cathy Dennis. Billboard ranked the song at number five on its "The 10 Best Electronic/Dance Songs of 2014" list.[2] "Runaway (U & I)" received a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 58th Grammy Awards.[3]

The song is written in B-flat minor at a tempo of 126 beats per minute.[4]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Runaway (U & I)" was first uploaded onto YouTube on 19 January 2015 at a total length of four minutes and twenty-three seconds. As of 3 October 2020, the video has accumulated over 350 million views.[5]

Remixes and samples

"Runaway (U & I)" has been remixed by several high-profile producers. Dillon Francis, DJ Mustard, Ansolo, KSHMR, Kaskade, Gioni and Quintino are among the artists who have remixed the track. Dillon Francis' version in particular has grabbed the highest praise with a trap version of the song. An additional remix by electronic artists Svidden and Jarly was featured in the film Paper Towns.[6]

The song was sampled in the Shades remixed version of Canon's "Grow Up" featuring Tragic Hero.

Uses in pop culture

The song was used in a 2016 commercial for Absolut Vodka's #absolutnights ad campaign, in the theatrical trailer and TV spots for the animated film Ratchet & Clank and in the racing video game Forza Horizon 3. The song is also featured in the dance rhythm game, Just Dance 2021.

Track listing

Digital download[7]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Runaway (U & I)"	3:47

Digital download – remixes[8]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Runaway (U & I)" (Quintino Remix)	4:45
2.	"Runaway (U & I)" (Ansolo Remix)	5:16
3.	"Runaway (U & I)" (East & Young Remix)	4:34
4.	"Runaway (U & I)" (Kaskade Remix)	5:15[9]
5.	"Runaway (U & I)" (KSHMR Remix)	3:19

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2014–15) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[10] 4 Australia Dance (ARIA)[11] 2 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[12] 39 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[13] 6 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[14] 6 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[15] 6 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[16] 70 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[17] 9 France (SNEP)[18] 23 Germany (Official German Charts)[19] 58 Ireland (IRMA)[20] 6 Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[21] 35 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 1 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 3 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 6 Norway (VG-lista)[25] 12 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[26] 16 Poland (Polish TV Airplay Chart)[27] 1 Scotland (OCC)[28] 2 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[29] 46 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[30] 48 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[31] 58 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32] 25 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] 42 UK Singles (OCC)[34] 4 UK Dance (OCC)[35] 1 US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[36] 14 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[37] 9

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position Australia (ARIA)[38] 44 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[39] 26 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[40] 30 France (SNEP)[41] 64 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[42] 14 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[43] 21 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[44] 29 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[45] 92 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[46] 31 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[47] 24 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[48] 2× Platinum 140,000^^ Belgium (BEA)[49] Platinum 30,000^* Canada (Music Canada)[50] 2× Platinum 160,000 Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[51] Gold 30,000^^ Germany (BVMI)[52] Gold 200,000 Mexico (AMPROFON)[53] Gold 30,000^* New Zealand (RMNZ)[54] Platinum 15,000^* Norway (IFPI Norway)[55] 2× Platinum 20,000 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[56] Gold 20,000 Sweden (GLF)[57] 2× Platinum 80,000 United Kingdom (BPI)[58] Platinum 600,000 United States (RIAA)[59] 2× Platinum 2,000,000 ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Sweden	5 October 2014	Digital download	WMG

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External links

• "Runaway (U & I)" music video on YouTube