Running for You

"Running for You" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Kip Moore. It was released to radio on October 12, 2015, as the second and final single from his second studio album Wild Ones (2015). Written by Moore, Troy Verges and Blair Daly, the song is about a relationship that's run its course but they wish each other well. "Running for You" peaked at numbers 13 and 25 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. The song has sold 99,000 copies in the United States as of July 2016. An accompanying music video for the single, directed by P. J. Brown, follows a couple's relationship ending because of their careers.

"Running for You"
Single by Kip Moore
from the album Wild Ones
Released	October 12, 2015 (2015-10-12)
Recorded	2015
Genre	Country
Length	3:35
Label	MCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Kip Moore Troy Verges Blair Daly
Producer(s)	Brett James
Kip Moore singles chronology
"I'm to Blame" (2015) "Running for You" (2015) "More Girls Like You" (2017)

Background and development

"Running for You" was written by Moore, Troy Verges and Blair Daly, and is about a relationship that's run its course but they wish each other well.^[1] Moore had originally written the track for his debut album Up All Night but cut it from the final track listing and scrapped the original version.^[2] The inspiration for the song came from two previous relationships Moore was in: one that treated him fairly and the other that didn't. He had also went against his team's wishes of letting other big name country singers record the track.^[2]

Music video

The song's music video was directed by P. J. Brown and premiered in February 2016.^[3] The video revolves around a couple, an aspiring dancer and her musician boyfriend, with the former's career keeping her away from him. As they work in their respective fields, a montage of clips features them together in a hotel room, a snow-filled forest, and the empty streets of downtown Nashville.^[3] Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Jinelle Esther plays Moore's girlfriend.^[4]

Live performance

On February 22, 2016, Moore performed a "stripped-down version" of "Running for You" on The Talk.^[5][6]

Chart performance

"Running for You" has sold 99,000 copies in the US as of July 2016.^[7]

Weekly charts Chart (2015–2016) Peak position US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] 11 US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 13 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 25

Year end charts Chart (2016) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] 54 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] 68

References

1. Carr, Courtney (October 15, 2015). "Kip Moore Selects 'Running for You' as Next Single [LISTEN]". The Boot. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
2. Dukes, Billy (February 22, 2016). "Lyrics Uncovered: Kip Moore, 'Running for You'". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
3. Leahey, Andrew (February 12, 2016). "Watch Kip Moore's Cinematic 'Running for You' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
4. Jinelle Esther [@JinelleEsther] (February 15, 2016). "So grateful to be part of this project! @KipMooreMusic, was such a blast! Thanks everyone for such sweet messages" (Tweet). Retrieved May 19, 2020 – via Twitter.
5. "Tune In: Kip Performs On "The Talk" On Monday - 2/22". kipmoore.net. February 19, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
6. Freeman, Jon (February 23, 2016). "See Kip Moore's Stripped-Down 'Running for You' on 'The Talk'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
7. Bjorke, Matt (July 26, 2016). "Top 30 Digital Singles Sales Report: July 26, 2016". Roughstock. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
8. "Kip Moore Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
9. "Kip Moore Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
10. "Kip Moore Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
11. "Country Airplay: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
12. "Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 5, 2017.