It features the duo's signature mascot, the Seafox —a creature with a human body and a cat-like head.
While uncredited on the official release, the track features distinct vocal performances from Julia Karlsson (chorus) and Cathy Dennis (verses). Dennis is a legendary songwriter known for hits like Britney Spears’ "Toxic".
"Runaway (U & I)" is the breakout hit by Swedish electronic duo , released on October 5, 2014, as the lead single from their debut album, Pharmacy . Known for its euphoric, escapist energy, the track became a global anthem and is widely considered a defining piece of the mid-2010s festival progressive house era. Production & Artistry Galantis - Runaway (U & I) [Premiere]
It is written in B-flat minor at 126 BPM, characterized by "pitched-up," androgynous vocal processing and a soaring, melodic drop. The Music Video & "Seafox" Culture
The Official Music Video , directed by Dano Cerny, premiered on January 19, 2015. It features the duo's signature mascot, the Seafox
The video follows a Seafox character navigating a cityscape, capturing themes of isolation and the longing to escape, which mirrors the song's lyrics about running away with a partner.
The song was written and produced by duo members (of Miike Snow) and Linus Eklöw (Style of Eye), alongside Jimmy Koitzsch and Anton Rundberg. "Runaway (U & I)" is the breakout hit
As of mid-2025, the music video has surpassed 450 million views on YouTube. Galantis - Runaway (U & I) (Official Video)