The track was produced by Juergen Wind and Frank Hassas (known as Freshline ) and written by Olaf Jeglitza (O-Jay), Wind, and Frank Fenslau.
For those interested in the 90s dance scene, you can find various versions like the Club Attack Mix on TikTok or the Top Of The Pops performance on YouTube.
is a quintessential 1990s Eurodance anthem by the German project Real McCoy (originally known as M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy ). Released in 1994, it became a global sensation, reaching #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #6 in the UK . Key Production & Performance Facts
The lyrics capture a desperate longing for freedom from toxic relationships or painful situations, symbolized by the repeating plea, "Just like a child, I wanna run away".
Directed by Nigel Dick, this version is set in a dark factory where O-Jay plays a "Big Brother" figure monitoring "slave-like" workers. It was initially considered too dark for public broadcasting by the label. Chart Legacy Peak Position Certification United States United Kingdom Australia Finland
It was a standout single from the album Another Night (1995), which was the US re-release of their German album Space Invaders . Lyrical Themes & Meaning
To cater to different audiences, two distinct music videos were produced:
