I Ran

The story behind

A Flock of Seagulls released I Ran in 1982, as their third single from their debut album. The song was recorded in a London studio, with a fast tempo and a melody that moves between A minor chords. The track has a synthesized sound and a repetitive structure, with a chorus that stands out for its uniqueness. In the video, the singers wear strange clothing, as if they were in a science fiction movie. The song's story seems to tell of a woman who appears before a man, as if coming from space, and he runs away from her, but in the end, he cannot escape. The song became a hit in Australia, reached the Top 10 in New Zealand and the United States.