“Runaway” by Dakota 66 – A Song Feature

     "Runaway" thrives on bold, riff-heavy guitar and emotionally charged lead vocals. Just when it seems the song has revealed all its enticing tricks, Dakota 66 elevates the experience with choir-like backing vocals, adding elegance and enhancing texture.

     The song’s guitar work is reminiscent of another Dublin-based guitarist. During the 1980s, The Edge frequently played a Fender Stratocaster on the album “Joshua Tree.” The chiming guitar of Dakota 66 shares similar characteristics. While we did find the embedded photo of the guitarist on the Fender Strat among the promotional materials for “Runaway,” we quickly admit to being far from infallible in distinguishing among guitar sounds. Dakota 66 is composed of J Gallagher (vocals), Brian Grace (guitar), Brian Curran (bass), and Thomas Leonard (drums). The band is preparing to release its sophomore album in the Spring of 2025. 
 
     The band describes “Runaway” as an anthem that captures the spirit of unwavering friendship and the virtue of staying true to your beliefs - “While many shy away from facing tough situations, this track emphasizes the strength of standing by people we care for in times of hardship.” Thus, the song explains:

I wanted to be there

There by your side

When everything comes crashing down

Caving in

Falling to the ground

I want to be there

 
     Then, at 2:19, the lyrics promise (with punctuation from the choir):

You don’t have to make me stay

I’ll be there for you today

I’ll back you to the end of time

I won’t run away run away now

Run away run away

 
     Quoted below is a well-written and interesting description of the song:
   Blending intense guitar riffs with commanding vocals, “Runaway” delivers a sound that is both urgent and emotionally charged. The track’s driving rhythm propels its message of resilience forward, mirroring the unwavering devotion at its core. It conveys the intensity of standing by someone in their hardest moments, sticking by them through thick and thin, no matter the obstacles. With its anthemic chorus, “You don’t have to make me stay, I’ll be there for you today, back you to the end of time, I won’t run away,” the song presents a punch that is impossible to ignore. It captures the moment when a true friend stands firm against adversity, championing a cause that may make others uncomfortable,” reveals frontman J Gallagher. “It’s a tribute to the courage required to support one another and the strength to uphold our convictions, no matter the challenges we face.”
 
     “Runaway” by Dakota 66   

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