"Running with the Boys" is a song recorded by Canadian electropop artist Lights for her third studio album, Little Machines (2014). It was co-written by Lights and the album's producer, Drew Pearson. The song was first released September 9, 2014 as the album's second countdown single through iTunes,[1] and was later serviced to Canadian radio on January 26, 2015 as the second official single.[2]
| "Running with the Boys" | ||||
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| Single by Lights | ||||
| from the album Little Machines | ||||
| Released | January 26, 2015 (2015-01-26) | |||
| Genre | New wave | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Drew Pearson | |||
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"Running with the Boys" is a new wave-inspired song with a duration of four minutes and twelve seconds.[3] Its instrumentation features prominent percussion beats, and additionally consists of synthesizers, guitars, and bass. The song's nostalgic lyrics express a feeling of freedom and "being a kid again," according to Lights.[1]
The video for "Running with the Boys" was directed by Amit Dabrai and was shot in Stouffville, Ontario.[4][5] It premiered via MuchMusic on January 26, 2015 and was added to her Vevo account on January 30.[6] Featuring the singer's real-life friends (Ryan Cain, Ashley Poitevin and Raina Douris), the video follows a group of young women through a day of reenacting typical childhood activities.[7]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| Hot Canadian Digital Songs (Billboard)[8] | 64 |
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
| Canada AC (Billboard)[9] | 36 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[10] | 47 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[11] | 35 |
Credits adapted from Little Machines liner notes.[12]
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| Canada | September 9, 2014 | Digital download | LIGHTS Music | [1] |
| United States | Warner Bros. Records | |||
| Canada | January 26, 2015 | Contemporary hit radio | [2] | |
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