"Runaway"
Single by Janet Jackson
from the album Design of a Decade 1986-1996
Released	1995
Format	CD single Cassette single 7" Single
Genre	Pop
Length	3:35
Label	A&M
Writer(s)	Janet Jackson James Harris III Terry Lewis
Producer(s)	Janet Jackson James Harris III Terry Lewis
Peak chart positions
#2 (CAN) #3 (U.S.) #6 (UK) #8 (AUS)
Janet Jackson singles chronology
"Scream" (1995) "Runaway" (1995) "Twenty Foreplay" (1995)
Design of a Decade 1986/1996 track listing
	"Runaway" (1)	"What Have You Done For Me Lately" (2)

"Runaway" is a 1995 single by Janet Jackson, and the first single from Janet's greatest hits album, Design of a Decade 1986/1996. The song was written and produced by Janet, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis. It was one of two new songs included on the greatest hits album Design of a Decade 1986/1996. Janet described the song Asian, Indian, and African influenced with a hard hip hop beat. Janet keeps her fun-loving spirit alive. It is similar to her hits "Escapade" and "Whoops Now". Toward the end Janet breaks the fourth wall with the lyric 'Wait, I didn't quite hit the note/that wasn't such a good time'. Image File history File links Janet-Jackson-Runaway-84407. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. ... Design of a Decade: 1986/1996 was the first greatest hits compilation released by pop/R&B singer Janet Jackson. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... Insert from the Winter cassette single by Tori Amos The cassette single was a music recording format that debuted in the 80s. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A&M Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Universal Music Group. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. ... It has been suggested that Childhood (song) be merged into this article or section. ... Twenty Foreplay is the second and final single released from Janet Jacksons first greatest hits album, Design of a Decade 1986/1996. ... Design of a Decade: 1986/1996 was the first compilation released by pop/R&B singer Janet Jackson. ... What Have You Done for Me Lately is the first single from Janet Jacksons third album Control. ... Design of a Decade: 1986/1996 was the first compilation released by pop/R&B singer Janet Jackson. ... James Jimmy Jam Harris III (born on June 6, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) and Terry Lewis (born November 21, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska) are an American R&B and pop songwriting and record production team. ... Escapade was the third single by pop music singer Janet Jackson from the album Rhythm Nation 1814. ... Whoops Now and Whatll I Do are the eighth and ninth singles, respectively, from the album janet. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Places mentioned in the song

• Africa/Nairobi
• Tuscany
• Australia
• Mexico
• Paris
• Spain

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Music Video

Janet beginning her international adventure.

The music video for "Runaway" was directed by Marcus Nipsel. It starts from in New York City where Janet is in her apartment. She walks in the living room and puts her dog on the floor. She climbs out the window and jumps out, landing on a telephone pole. Janet travels away the world and sees many places such as India, China, Africa, Tuscany, Paris, Australia and many other countries. After her amazing trip, Janet climbs back in her apartment to be greeted by her dog. Image File history File links Runawayvid. ... Image File history File links Runawayvid. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Tuscany (Italian: ) is one of the 20 Regions of Italy. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) The Eiffel Tower in Paris, as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ...

Charts

The song was another major hit in the U.S. and Canada. It was a top ten hit in UK and Australia and it was a moderate success in Europe reaching the top thirty in most countries.

Tracklistings

U.S. CD Single

1. Runaway (LP Version) (3:36)
2. Runaway (Junior's Factory Mix) (9:06)
3. When I Think Of You (Extended Morales House Mix '95) (7:43)
4. When I Think Of You (Heller & Farley Project Mix) (10:48)
5. Runaway (Junior's Unplugged Mix) (3:40)

U.S. Cassette Single

A1.Runaway (G.Man's Hip Hop Mix featuring Coolio) (4:14)

A2.Runaway (Silk's Old Skool Radio Mix) (4:12)

A3.Runaway (Jam & Lewis Street Mix Edit) (3:24)

B1.Runaway (G.Man's Hip Hop Extended) (4:21)

B2.Runaway (LP Version) (3:35)

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Australia 5" CD Single Remxies

1. Runaway (Junior's Unplugged Mix) (3:42)
2. Runaway (Junior's Radio Remix) (3:44)
3. Runaway (G.Man's Hip Hop Mix featuring Coolio) (4:14)
4. Runaway (G.Man's Hip Hop Mix) (3:41)

Official Versions/Remixes

• Album Version (3:35)
• Junior's Unplugged Mix (3:39)
• Junior's Factory Mix (9:08)
• Junior's Factory Dub (6:57)
• Junior's Chant Mix (9:20)
• Junior's Tribal Mix (4:39)
• Junior's Tribal Dub (4:39)
• Junior's Radio Mix (3:42)
• Jam & Lewis Ghetto Mix (4:54)
• Jam & Lewis Street Mix Edit (3:23)
• G. Man's Hip Hop Mix w/o rap (3:41)
• G. Man's Hip Hop Mix w/ rap ft. Coolio (4:14)
• G. Man's Hip Hop Extended Mix (4:21)
• G. Man's Club Mix (3:51)
• Silk's House Mix (6:58)
• Silk's Housy Mix (6:54)
• Silk's Old Skool Radio/A/C Remix (4:11)
• Silk's Old Skool 12" (4:56)
• Kelly's "Bump & Run" Edit (4:31)
• Kelly's "Bump & Run" Mix (8:08)
• Indasoul Mix (3:38)
• J.A.M. Sessions Mix (3:39)
• Torin's Chicago Mix (8:45)
• Torin's Chicago Underground (4:34)
• Maestro 95th & Ashland House Dub (6:06)