Runaway (Kanye West song)

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"Runaway" is a song by American rapper Kanye West featuring fellow American rapper Pusha T. It was released on October 4, 2010, as the second single from the former's fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010). The song was written by the artists alongside Emile Haynie, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean, and Malik Yusef, with the first three providing additional production. A progressive rap song with pop, R&B, and art rock elements, "Runaway" begins with an isolated piano melody that repeats one note. Lyrically, the song expresses West's thoughts on his failed relationships and his acceptance of the media's perception of him. Pusha T provides a second verse, which provides a harsher tone compared to West's heartfelt and melodic verse. Before the song's premiere at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, "Runaway" generated substantial public interest due to its lyrical relation to West's interrupting of Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. West's performance at its premiere...

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