Alanna A. Love has released her first single, “Running Away” — an honest and reflective song about the temptation to leave problems behind by starting over somewhere new. The track combines a pop edge with thoughtful lyrics, drawing from Allana’s wide range of musical influences, including Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Linkin Park, Calvin Harris, Rihanna, Coldplay, and Billie Eilish.

In Alanna’s words: “I wrote this song because sometimes I feel like life is easier when you start somewhere fresh. It’s fun and you get to meet new people. There are no expectations on who you have to be and you feel free. However, as you get to know people and they get to know you, the problems you thought you left behind start to come back. Your fear and anxiety start up again. Then you start to wonder if it would just be easier to run away again. This song is honestly about that cycle. About how tempting it is to avoid the hard stuff in life. It’s not brave. It’s not pretty. But it’s real.”

“Running Away” would fit well on playlists like Fresh Finds, Sad Bops, Indie Pop Chillout, Pop Right Now, Life Sucks, Sad Hour, Alternative Beats, and Young & Free. It’s a track that feels personal but relatable, especially for anyone who’s faced the urge to start over while knowing the past can follow you anywhere.