Running with the Boys

"Running with the Boys"
Single by Lights
from the album Little Machines
Released January 26, 2015
Format Digital download
Genre New wave
Length 4:12
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Drew Pearson
Lights singles chronology
"Up We Go"
(2014)		 "Running with the Boys"
(2015)

"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][3]

Composition

"Running with the Boys" is a new wave-inspired song with a duration of four minutes and twelve seconds.[4] 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 Lights's hometown of Timmins, Ontario.[5][6] It premiered via MuchMusic on January 26, 2015 and was added to her Vevo account on January 30.[2][7] Featuring the singer's real-life friends (Ashley Poitevin, Raina Douris, and Ryan Cain), the video follows a group of young women through a day of reenacting typical childhood activities.[5]

Chart performance

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Hot Canadian Digital Songs (Billboard)[8] 64
Chart (2015) Peak
position
Canada AC (Billboard)[9] 44
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[10] 47
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[11] 35

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Little Machines liner notes.[12]

  • Lights — vocals, synths, guitar, bass, drum programming, writing
  • Drew Pearson — additional synths, guitar, bass, drum programming, production, engineering, writing
  • Maurie Kaufmann — drums
  • Spike Stent — mixing
  • Pherbie Midgely, Blake Mares — engineering (assistant)
  • João Carvalho — mastering

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 [3]
Hot adult contemporary

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lipshutz, Jason. "Lights Single Premiere: Listen to ‘Running With the Boys’". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lights “Running With the Boys” (Official Single Cover)". Ultimate Music. josepvinaixa. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Canada Hot AC National Airplay". Nielsen N.V. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  4. ↑ Collar, Matt. "Little Machines – Lights". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Nesbitt, Cherylann. "Lights Get Sentimental in New Video for 'Running With The Boys'". MTV (Viacom). Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  6. ↑ Commisso, Erica (26 January 2015). "WATCH: Lights Releases Music Video for "Running With The Boys"". Music News (Indie88). Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  7. ↑ lights. "LIGHTS - Running With The Boys [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  8. ↑ "Lights Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Hot Canadian Digital Songs for Lights. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "Chart Search". Billboard Canada AC for Lights. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Chart Search". Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 for Lights. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  11. ↑ "Chart Search". Billboard Canada Hot AC for Lights. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  12. ↑ Little Machines (Compact disc liner notes). Lights. LIGHTS Music. 2014. B00M2D7HFY.