"Runaway Love" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, featuring American rapper Ludacris. It was released in 2006 as the lead single from Blige's seventh studio album, The Breakthrough. The song, produced by Polow da Don, is a mid-tempo ballad that addresses the issue of child abuse and the importance of parental love and guidance.
The lyrics of "Runaway Love" tell the story of a young girl who is neglected and mistreated by her parents. She is forced to fend for herself and eventually runs away from home, seeking refuge and love elsewhere. Ludacris' rap verse adds a powerful and emotional element to the song, as he speaks about the struggles and hardships faced by young people who are forced to grow up too fast due to a lack of love and support from their families.
"Runaway Love" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising its powerful message and Blige's emotive vocals. The song became a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and earning Blige a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
In addition to its success on the charts, "Runaway Love" has also been praised for its ability to shed light on the important issue of child abuse. The song serves as a reminder of the importance of providing love and support to young people, and encourages listeners to be there for those who may be struggling.
Overall, "Runaway Love" is a powerful and moving song that highlights the importance of love and support in the lives of young people. It serves as a reminder that, no matter what struggles we may face, we are never alone and there is always someone who cares about us.
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My 14 year old daughter asked me to listen to this on my 42nd Birthday today. I luv u luda Posted by: Tori at January 7, 2007 10:53 AM that song wasw a inspiration ta all od da peops that have gone through that like me so i needed that song, that song showed that i am not the only one. The song takes us through three fictional stories of different young girls struggling in domestic contexts. Ludacris is know for mostly being like a party song type of rapper, but this showed he should be respected as someone whos passionate and loves kids and feels their struggle. Abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, violence and teen pregnancy are among the reasons youth runaway or are put out of their home. .
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JONES, KERI LYNN HILSON, RICKY M. All of these things are true hope that this opens people's eyes to these issues. I was suicidal since I was 13 and never experienced being loved by anyone. . Posted by: Erin at January 28, 2007 3:02 PM VIDEO: Entourage Season 6 Episode 1 ---------------------------------------- The New "Autotune the News" ---------------------------------------- LL Cool J Joins NCIS Los Angeles ---------------------------------------- Queen Elizabeth II to Sell Poinsettias for Greenhouse! Stay strong, use your voice, get help. . One thing I can say is having a therapist is helping me get through those times.
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. I started to listen this song after a long time. Blige - "Runaway Love" Video Posted at November 30, 2006 4:25 PM This is what I call positive and I applaud this. Retrieved June 26, 2012. Kim Delaney, who plays Lisa's mother, guest starred as Captain Julia Millfield in season 8. It's been 3 years since I told everyone what happened to me and why I was they way I was.
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. . Lastly, Erica is an eleven year old girl who takes drugs to try to mask the pain from living her miserable life. Finally, the girls are fed up with the lives they are forced to live and decide to pack up their things and run away. In the first verse, Lisa is victim of a missing dad and a junkie mother, who brings home men who finally abuse the little girl.
