Running

"Running" is a synthpop song written by Tony Kanal and Gwen Stefani for No Doubt's fourth studio album Rock Steady (2001) and was released worldwide as the album's fourth and final single on July 1, 2003. The song received mixed reviews from music critics and was compared to Depeche Mode-style songs. The song only charted on the official charts of the United States, where it became the band's lowest charting single, and in Germany, where it had longest charting period. The song was accompanied by a music video which was directed by Chris Hafner, which featured many old and new pictures as well as clippings of the band members.

[Verse 1] Run, running all the time Running to the future With you right by my side Me, I’m the one you chose Out of all the people You wanted me the most And I’m so sorry that I’ve fallen Help me up, let’s keep on running Don’t let me fall out of love [Chorus] Running, running, as fast as we can Do you think we’ll make it? We’re running, keep holding my hand So we don’t get separated [Verse 2] Be, be the one I need Be the one I trust most Don’t stop inspiring me Sometimes it’s hard to keep on running We work so much to keep it going Don’t make me want to give up [Chorus] Running, running, as fast as we can Do you think we’ll make it? We’re running, keep holding my hand So we don’t get separated [Post-Chorus] Running as fast as we can I really hope we make it We’re running as fast as we can I really hope we make it We’re running, keep holding my hand So we don’t get separated The future… [Chorus] Running, running, as fast as we can Do you think we’ll make it? We’re running, keep holding my hand So we don’t get separated [Post-Chorus] Running as fast as we can I really hope we make it We’re running, running, keep holding my hand So we don’t get separated