Running with the Boys

"Running with the Boys"
Single by Lights
from the album Little Machines
ReleasedJanuary 26, 2015 (2015-01-26)
GenreNew wave
Length4:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Drew Pearson
Lights singles chronology
"Up We Go"
(2014) 		"Running with the Boys"
(2015) 		"Giants"
(2017)

"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]

Composition

"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]

Music video

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 performance

Chart (2014) Peak
position
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 and personnel

Credits adapted from Little Machines liner notes.[12]

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
Canada September 9, 2014 Digital download LIGHTS Music [1]
United States Warner Bros. Records
Canada January 26, 2015 Contemporary hit radio [2]
Hot adult contemporary

References

  1. ^ a b c Lipshutz, Jason. "Lights Single Premiere: Listen to 'Running With the Boys'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Canada Hot AC National Airplay". Nielsen N.V. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  3. ^ Collar, Matt. "Little Machines – Lights". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  4. ^ "LIGHTS - Running With The Boys [Behind the Scenes]". Youtube. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  5. ^ Commisso, Erica (26 January 2015). "WATCH: Lights Releases Music Video for "Running With The Boys"". Music News. Indie88. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  6. ^ lights. "LIGHTS - Running With The Boys [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  7. ^ Nesbitt, Cherylann. "Lights Get Sentimental in New Video for 'Running With The Boys'". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  8. ^ "Lights Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "Lights Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  10. ^ "Lights Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  11. ^ "Lights Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  12. ^ Little Machines (Compact disc liner notes). Lights. LIGHTS Music. 2014. B00M2D7HFY.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)