| Running with the Boys | |
| Cover: | Lights - Running with the Boys single.png |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Lights |
| Album: | Little Machines |
| Genre: | New wave |
| Producer: | Drew Pearson |
| Prev Title: | Up We Go |
| Prev Year: | 2014 |
| Next Title: | Giants |
| Next Year: | 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]
"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]
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]
Credits adapted from Little Machines liner notes.[9]
| Country | Date | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | September 9, 2014 | Digital download | LIGHTS Music | |
| United States | Warner Bros. Records | |||
| Canada | January 26, 2015 | Contemporary hit radio | ||
| Hot adult contemporary | ||||