"Runaway" captures that eerie, cinematic tension The Weeknd does best—paranoia creeping in, headlights cutting through the fog, and a feeling that no matter how fast you go, something’s always catching up. The production feels like motion and stillness at the same time, blending ghostly synths with a beat that pulses like a racing heartbeat. The lyrics paint a picture of escape that isn’t really escape at all, with lines like "they will always find a way" turning a simple plea into something darker. It’s a track that nods to the past, echoes the moodiness of "Echoes of Silence," and fits seamlessly into the existential spiral of "Hurry Up Tomorrow." The real question is, what’s he running from—fame, love, himself? Maybe all three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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