Running with the Boys

Lights

About Running with the Boys

"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, and was later serviced to Canadian radio on January 26, 2015 as the second official single.


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We were kind of heroes, wicked little machines
Captains and Cavalries forming empires in shade of the trees
Without hesitation, kings of the forest town
Holding the ocean down
We're half this heavy and twice this loud

So turn up the noise
Just through the night
Running with the boys
Your hand in mine
Singing every song, loving every line
'Till the night is gone
Just like the old times
Just like the old times

Was what you made it
We had our friends around
All the images and sounds, super imposing to old backgrounds
We used to be clumsy, hm, lost in a thousand ways
Captivated by the craze,
Hold your hands down my favorite days

So turn up the noise
Just through the night
Running with the boys
Your hand in mine
Singing every song, loving every line
'Till the night is gone
Just like the old times
Just like the old times
Just like the old times

Suspicion rose in our head
It was only underneath the beds, beds
Saline eyes didn't have to hide
They were always open way too wide, way too wide

So turn up the noise
Just through the night
Running with the boys
Your hand in mine
Singing every song, loving every line
'Till the night is gone
Just like the old times
Just like the old times
Just like the old times
Just like the old times
Just like the old times (Just like the old times)
Just like the old times (We're gonna have it all)
Just like the old times

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Lights

Lights (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner on Apr 11, 1987) is a Canadian electropop musician, singer, and songwriter. Some of her notable singles include "Ice", "Second Go", and "Toes". In 2009, she was awarded the Juno Award for New Artist of the Year. more »

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Written by: Andrew Pearson, Drew Pearson, Lights Valerie Poxleitner

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14 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Running with the Boys" is a song by the Canadian artist Lights Poxleitner-Bokan, more commonly known as Lights.
Release Date
The single was released on January 6, 2015.
Album
The song is from her third studio album, "Little Machines," which was released in the same year.
Song Genre
Musically, "Running with the Boys" is a synth-pop track, characterized by the use of electronic instruments and a typically upbeat tempo.
Emotional Theme
It carries a nostalgic theme, reflecting back to the youthful times of freedom and innocence.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Amit Dabrai and features Lights and her friends having a fun time, reflecting the joy and innocence captured in the lyrics.
Chart Performance
It reached the top ten on the Billboard Canada Hot AC chart.
Song Length
The song has a length of 4 minutes and 13 seconds.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Running with the Boys" was also released on Lights' "Midnight Machines" album.
Live Performances
Lights has performed "Running with the Boys" in numerous concerts and music festivals, making it one of her notable songs.
Lyrics
The track explores the theme of friendship and childhood, of innocence, and the desire to remain young at heart.
Inspiration Source
In an interview, Lights stated that the song was a reflection of her teenage years when she used to hang out and explore the world with her friends.
Favorable Reviews
The song was received positively by music critics, with many praising Lights’ strong vocals, the song's catchy tune, and its nostalgic themes.
Personal Significance
Lights has mentioned in multiple interviews that "Running with the Boys" is one of her personal favorite tracks from the album "Little Machines."

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