# Running for You

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"**Running for You**" is a song co-written and recorded by American [country music](/source/Country_music) artist [Kip Moore](/source/Kip_Moore). It was released to radio on October 12, 2015, as the second and final single from his second studio album *[Wild Ones](/source/Wild_Ones_(Kip_Moore_album))* (2015). Written by Moore, [Troy Verges](/source/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](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [Country Airplay](/source/Country_Airplay) and [Hot Country Songs](/source/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.

## Background and development

"Running for You" was written by Moore, [Troy Verges](/source/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](/source/Up_All_Night_(Kip_Moore_album))* 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](/source/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](/source/The_Talk_(talk_show))*.[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

### Year end charts

Chart (2016) Position US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] 54 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] 68

## References

1. Carr, Courtney (October 15, 2015). ["Kip Moore Selects 'Running for You' as Next Single \[LISTEN\]"](https://theboot.com/kip-moore-running-for-you-single/). *The Boot*. Retrieved April 28, 2016.

1. Dukes, Billy (February 22, 2016). ["Lyrics Uncovered: Kip Moore, 'Running for You'"](https://tasteofcountry.com/kip-moore-running-for-you-lyrics/). *Taste of Country*. Retrieved May 18, 2020.

1. Leahey, Andrew (February 12, 2016). ["Watch Kip Moore's Cinematic 'Running for You' Video"](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/watch-kip-moores-cinematic-running-for-you-video-240639/). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Retrieved May 19, 2020.

1. Jinelle Esther (February 15, 2016). "So grateful to be part of this project! @KipMooreMusic, was such a blast! Thanks everyone for such sweet messages". No. 699470938190905344. Retrieved May 19, 2020.

1. ["Tune In: Kip Performs On "The Talk" On Monday - 2/22"](https://www.kipmoore.net/node/9416). *kipmoore.net*. February 19, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2020.

1. Freeman, Jon (February 23, 2016). ["See Kip Moore's Stripped-Down 'Running for You' on 'The Talk'"](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/see-kip-moores-stripped-down-running-for-you-on-the-talk-96640/). *Rolling Stone*. Retrieved May 19, 2020.

1. Bjorke, Matt (July 26, 2016). ["Top 30 Digital Singles Sales Report: July 26, 2016"](http://roughstock.com/news/2016/07/40646-top-30-digital-singles-sales-report-july-26-2016). *Roughstock*. Retrieved August 3, 2016.

1. ["Country Airplay: Year End 2016"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/country-airplay-songs). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. [Prometheus Global Media](/source/Prometheus_Global_Media). Retrieved January 5, 2017.

1. ["Hot Country Songs: Year End 2016"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2016/hot-country-songs). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. [Prometheus Global Media](/source/Prometheus_Global_Media). Retrieved January 5, 2017.

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