I Ran (So Far Away), also known simply as I Ran, is a song by the new wave band A Flock of Seagulls. It was released on their self-titled debut album in 1982. The song became an international hit and is one of the bands most recognized songs. It is noted for its cutting-edge synthesizers, jangly guitar, and Mike Scores distinctive vocals. The music video, with its futuristic aesthetic and the bands distinctive hairstyles, is often remembered as a ... See more [+] n icon of the 80s.
I walked along the avenue I never thought I'd meet a girl like you, meet a girl like you With auburn hair and tawny eyes The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through, hypnotize me through
And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I ran all night and day N.C.
A cloud appears above your head A beam of light comes shining down on you, shining down on you The cloud is moving nearer still Aurora borealis comes in view, Aurora comes in view
And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I ran all night and day N.C. F % G N.C.
Reached out a hand to touch your face You’re slowly disappearing from my view; ‘pearing from my view Reached out a hand to try again I’m floating in a beam of light with you, A beam of light with you
And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I ran all night and day And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I couldn’t get away