
Written by: Aurora Aksnes
Produced by: Magnus Skylstad
Album: All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend
Release Date: February 7, 2015
Label: Decca / Glassnote
“Runaway”is more than a pop song—it’s a spiritual plea. Aurora conjures a landscape of oceans, rain, paintings, and dreams to express the disconnection from self and others. Each section deepens our understanding of emotional displacement, grief, and the soul’s search for safe harbor.
Press References
NME: "Runaway is a modern hymn for sensitive souls. Aurora whispers truths many are afraid to say."
Rolling Stone: "An emotionally fractured lullaby that found its home years after release."
The Guardian: "Aurora's haunting ballad offers a glimpse into the future of introspective pop."