Jamie N Commons, Skylar Grey - Runaway Train ft. Gallant

[@use-oc4mj6n]

Great remake for a new generation. Soul Asylum leaving a powerful legacy behind. Remember bad times don't last forever ❤

[@Blue_26]

I'm so glad one of the missing teen is reunited with her family

[@ZeroDrizzy]

It was fake and publicity prank

[@Blue_26]

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[@cheez1375]

Blue Panda who was the teen from Inside Edition?

[@FalafelLover]

Even though I liked the original song way more than this remake I think it's extremely important to communicate this song's INCREADIBLE MESSAGE in a new and modern way. Never forget

[@kingcrimson1916]

Agreed.

[@fiddz8426]

I'm all for covering this song if they continue the message and video purpose. Soul Asylum's OG version will be the 🐐 in my opinion.

[@sarahwales6276]

Yes, the original was much better.

[@michaelshaneyfelt9765]

Completely agree, the message needs to continue but the original is so much better

[@JoshuaBrown-qx9if]

To anyone listening to this song pay attention to kids u see if u get a bad feeling chance it's right and so what if yr wrong let's teach r children not treat them the devil is real he or she wants r children the children r yr future yr legacy don't set them aside Hope

[@anniew5277]

This song needs to be done on a “we are the world” scale. So many kids were found from the first version and hopefully this one. Imagine if artists would just show even one missing child or adult per video.

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

I love it more than We Are The World. We Are The World is always seems superficial to me. Like a white savior thing to do. (This is just my opinion. I don't mean to belittle great effort and good intention and compassion behind that song). But this song, and March March from The Chicks, somehow much more touching for me.

[@naomihogg5209]

A lot of them were found dead. It wasn't all happy.

[@dang2226]

Whos here in 2024, and hope more of our missing Children come back!❤❤❤❤

[@JeremyMulnix]

I do wish they showed more than 6 missing people!

[@helendavies5252]

Same, Im sure there were more kids shown in the original video. 6 kids is nothing.

[@christiegido389]

The message is awesome however, it could have had more missing children in the video to push the point across more. The original had a missing child every .5 seconds

[@cgulbronsen]

There are multiple places to watch this video and depending on where you're viewing it, it will show you missing kids from your area. So while there aren't a ton of kids shown, it does help a lot by showing people kids that are missing in an area near them, which makes it more likely they could be spotted. I know the version on Twitter and their main site has the geolocation tagging to do that. I don't believe that's the case here on KZbin but it's still a positive thing they're doing. The original didn't feature that many kids either, try going back and watching it now. It's about the same amount.

[@TheNinjasmommy]

Interesting. Showed 0 from my area and only 1 from my entire state.

[@lovemyboys626]

@@TheNinjasmommy You have to watch it from the actual site of missing and exploited children and then it shows the ones that live around your area.

[@cindys6775]

@@lovemyboys626 I didn't know that, thank you!

[@clintjohannsen4721]

@@cgulbronsen They are using kids to make money. They suck and you suck for being ok with it

[@maryrose8478]

As a mother my heart is breaking for all those missing children.

[@ψευδάνερ]

Im sad that they felt they had to runaway from home, if it was THAT BAD, maybe they needed to runaway, dont get me wrong im not trying to pick a fight, im sure some kids do regret running away since they went from bad to worse, but some kids ran away for a reason hopefully to a better situation

[@Takillama]

I was one of the 'kids on the milk carton' when I was really young. I was one of the lucky few who were found. This song always hits me hard, no matter who sings it. It should go international again, it should be updated and everyone needs to see it. Hopefully it'll help find even more kids.

[@anitadhm_]

it should! the original version found 26 children🥹

[@Alabamaslim52]

I'm glad you were located

[@alliechenevert5308]

​@@anitadhm_21

[@tremor1127]

Welcome back ❤

[@Takillama]

@@tremor1127Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@holly4059]

Here is to the kids who never made it back home. 😭

[@layeyaperez4904]

Wow this song keeps hitting hard! I was homeless at one point in life! I’m in a better place in life and time now but just the thought of other kids. I have my own kids now and can’t imagine them alone in the streets! I’ve hit rock bottom and can appreciate the little things a little better!

[@JMWxx]

*I heard on Inside Edition (where I heard about this song!) that 1 of the teens has reunited with their family. I’m soooo pleased. This song is BEAUTIFUL!! I was so emotional watching it tbh. Nearly cried!! May many many more of these be found one day. Thank you for making this. Truly, thank you!! Sending my thoughts and best wishes from me here in England.*

[@williammesser9478]

This song needs way more veiws

[@JamesFromTexas]

As a kid I loved this song for the help they were trying to get those kids. As an adult I love this song because it reflects my depression so perfectly. Knowing Dave Pirner wrote this about his own depression just shows I'm not alone even though it feels like it. Great cover/remix too. I'd say hauntingly beautiful.

[@reachtrita]

Keep growing strong and be at peace. I hope you find positive ways to solve the challenges and become happy and content.

[@katis999]

Soul Asylum. For those who are too young to know.

[@nhamthongnhat8777]

As a mother my heart is breaking for all those missing children. I enjoyed both versions. Yes, please feature more lost angels. I cried when they showed pictures of missing people. It’s so heartbreaking

[@benanderson3029]

One day, we will bring them home. All of them. One day.

[@monauralsnail0669]

Ben Anderson you know that the point of the original song was to also raise awareness for the “runaway” kids that ran from to escape abuse. Also let’s face facts some of these kids are gone, we need to start focusing on preventing these horrible acts from happening instead of just mopping it up after the crap hit the fan.

[@gambler942]

@@riskaputriana2390 true, there's a reason why kid's runaway from home Neglected Abusive Labor Emotionally and physically hurt Parents fighting Survive @Ben Anderson if you want to help those children listen to their side of the story first

[@shimmers024]

I’m just gonna be real Some of them are dead

[@CG-bo6jn]

wow lots of comments of the remake. Look at the message, focus on that. Help find these missing kids. I'm a mom to 3 kids & could never imagine the pain a parent of a missing child must feel every single day. I honestly don't think I'd be able to go on without my child! I pray these children are found safe & returned to their families. I pray for strength and answers to the parents, families.🙏💕

[@d_payperbag]

This song needs to be reborn every now and then. It's a tool that we can't lose. Much like how it's essential for us to have sympathy and empathy.

[@reachtrita]

❤

[@kitsunelee007]

Nothing WILL EVER top Soul Asylum's original version. I was a honeless between the ages of 12-15 and the things i went thru and saw other children far yonger thmself still gives me nighterrors to this day.

[@naomihogg5209]

❤ agreed. This version is very sugary in comparison, although I think the message was trying to be the same.

[@reachtrita]

❤❤ so sad. I hope you keep staying strong!

[@Hope-sf4ji]

I ran away about the time the original came out. Was trying to get to my grandmother. An older, very creepy man was showing way too much attention to me(15 years old) at the bus station.I was naive. Thanks to 2 older, very alert and kind women who made me come sit with them until my bus came, I made it safely to my grandmother. No telling what that man had in mind.

[@anthonystrohm54]

This should be a daily thing the amount of people that got found just off the original with today's social media we could find so many more this should be daily

[@mssolomito]

For everyone saying "focus on the message of the song," I think you mean "focus on the message of the video." The original song wasn't about missing children.

[@aprildrummond8457]

Look at the original video, it is basically the same video, it shows missing children as well

[@meghanhixon3241]

...yes it was lol

[@MsBadJedi]

It was about Dave Pirner's take on depression. They gave the director of the original video full creative freedom, and this is the direction they chose to go with.

[@AgentLB]

yes it was. Literally says it during the first second.

[@jacobmicallef2946]

The song is about depression. It isn't about missing children. But they wanted the video to have a good social cause so they put pictures of missing children in it. The song and the video are unrelated.

[@cindyblankfield1961]

Jamie thanks for setting this song to send an important message that's one reason why I am such a fan

[@alanasikes6058]

As a mother my heart is breaking for all those missing children. I cried when they showed pictures of missing people. It’s so heartbreaking

[@stacymetcalf6018]

i remember the original video when it was on mtv at the time i was 13 or 14 and on the verge of running away because of family issues i cried when i watched it and it actually convinced me to not run away

[@LaurenMioducki]

RIP all the missing children even my daughter

[@xbrandi12345x]

This should have been bigger! I never even heard of it til now. This is the type of thing that should hit #1 just for the video alone. This is a good cover too!! Different than the original but I like it!

[@kitsunelee007]

Go listen to the original. I saw Soul Asylum in concert and 70% of the crowd was crying during this song. I even broke a wrist fighting over a drum stick that I have to this day.

[@perezynkrs1]

Although I liked the original I like this version as well we need to keep this song alive and we need to keep spreading this message across this great country as well as other countries

[@simonetherese4530]

Very good R&B cover of an amazing song 👍🙌👋

[@beckydemon9553]

I heard the original when it came out and loved it, I'm surprised this came out 5 years ago and I'm just now seeing it, I want to thank you for doing a great remake and showing more missing kids! I hope they are all found!

[@SaxyLament]

I can't believe it's been 25 years! I like both the original and this one.

[@chrismoon8853]

this is jam is more relevant than ever! #savethechildren

[@gailcarey3597]

I enjoyed both versions. Yes, please feature more lost angels.

[@chrislynch5233]

Thank you to a special someone for turning me on to this song 🖤

[@FamousNya]

I fell in love with this song after 1 time of hearing it

[@EmersonSpeakerBRAZIL]

Heartbreaking, pretty deep and alarming song!

[@РегинаНемцова]

Stunning

[@sumeetsahota1069]

Got really emo when the pictures of the missing children came on, a really great song with a message!

[@corshawnhughes1858]

@Textual Predator thank you generation x made some good music and made their own music and it was meaningful these millennials Singers I don't understand how you and cover a good ass song and do so bad like just ✋ stop and make your own music dumbass generation

[@laiii5195]

@Textual Predator IT DOESN'T FUCKING MATTER WORRY ABOUT THE KIDS WHO'S MISSING

[@reedabrat1165]

@Textual Predator how is this trash

[@mrfrank3387]

@@reedabrat1165 listen to the original and youll see. Keep in mind the song was about depression and they turned it into this upbeat garbage that makes it seem happy. They just used the video to find kids in the original.

[@ireviewmovies4fun]

Needed way more cases included tbh

[@WallStreetWill86]

Heres to all the kids who have had enough of their home situations and decided to leave. I left home years ago and made it thousands of miles away. I been in shelters, bounced back and forth between jobs and back to shelters then went to school, graduated and now have my own apartment. It works if you work it because we are all worth it.

[@ColorMeIn]

When you’ve never heard the original so you don’t give a shit about how good it is and can focus on the overall point.

[@Kevin-tz2lv]

I love the original also, but I like this comment because you are looking at it with fresh eyes and ears. A lot of times people who know an original version of something will write off a remake without giving it a chance.

[@mrfrank3387]

The original poijt of the song was about falling into a deep depression not finding kids tho. People always forget about that

[@laiii5195]

Thank you like stop worrying about the remake idgaf if you don't like it worry about the kids who is missing.

[@Kevin-tz2lv]

@@laiii5195 (the post is not saying they don't like it)

[@reedabrat1165]

Fr

[@NEDMKitten]

History is Art. Art is History.

[@jessirose]

Thank you for bringing this back

[@mikeahuja]

great take on a classic

[@zaniaazizar.3798]

I think more of the missing could have been featured. Also, there are so many missing kids and young adults ID Channel or Oxygen should dedicate ore air time to this matter.

[@sherryjanecooke9347]

Yes, I agree on that zaza but there is only so much time on a video. Runaway Train25 is the perfect song for NCMEC's new program (with constantly updated) with missing kids for everyone's areas. And yes, there should be a specific channel that covers all missing everywhere.

[@deannchristian323]

More of the missing should have been featured smh I fell in love with this song after 1 time of hearing it

[@davidapodaca2904]

Nothing is ever as good as the original.... but remaking this song with the same message and idea is a great idea! With the power of social media today, hopefully they will be brought home🤞🏽

[@thedevilpluto]

The names and pics make me Insanely sad. One was missing the year and month I was born. Sadness.

[@Hallucination]

When Soul Asylum released the original version of this song and video, apparently 21 of the missing children featured in their video were reunited with their families. Hopefully this video has/had a similar impact.

[@z.s.7761]

I had no idea there was a remake until I saw it on the voting list for the VMA's and here I am.

[@jvstizzy]

I liked it! Thank you for helping out on kids returning to their home! I hope I find a kid on the news who has gained hope to come back! Made me cry, to! 😭❤

[@trinity8288]

I can't believe people are actually complaining about this song. meanwhile they're probably the same ones who worship ariana grande and halsey. this was was supposed to have a more mainstream sound to it and they did that effectively with the beats & harmonies. it attracts today's generation which is important because of the message of this video. they're raising awareness for these missing children and what they may have gone through or are going through. how are you going to complain about that? i think this is wonderful. if you're that worried about this video not doing enough, become an activist for the missing. there's a link in the description to help with that.

[@IOUZIP]

Does it sound as good as the original? No, but these kids need to be brought home. Whatever you feel about this song as I remember the original one (yes, I am that old) we need to get these kids back safely. Let's put what we think is "music" and focus on the kids as they need our help!

[@911_In_Real_Time]

If this song/video doesn’t make you cry, you have no soul.

[@dennismuller4746]

I think their should be a remake off the video every few (either this one or the original version) With new missing people, so it can keep helping the search

[@Djdclight]

I hope all of them gets found

[@stephaniealzghoul380]

LOVE THIS VIDEO - GREAT MESSAGE!

[@cellogirl20]

Vote for this song as song for good at the VMAs!

[@lesliesauceman8093]

I've never heard this version!

[@JokaaBu]

Watching this is hurting me so much...

[@timliao5362]

Original one made me cry and feel something. This version makes me want to fall asleep

[@maga-hat709]

Me it makes to vomit.

[@leandagomez2663]

This song is actually older than 25. It came out in 1992 and I think I did see the video until the following year in 1993 and that video scared me! I wish they would make another video like this but for song about human trafficking and maybe another one about drug addiction or suicide. So that way kids and teens get the message about going through those issues. Adults could also benefit from them. Bless all of The Runaways and may they be found and returned home safely.

[@mrfrank3387]

The song is about depression not runaway children. People just take the lyrics too literally

[@AgentLB]

Plus, this video came out on the 25th anniversary of the original Soul Asylum vid.

[@lindseymorgan458]

I love the original so much better but I love how they still kept the message the same instead of just redoing the song for fun

[@amyjc9291]

When they care about these then the world will change. Cameras on every street corner but Jesse smoulett videos out on 24 hrs. Jesus is the only answer. He does care.

[@oscarmiller4746]

Thank you so much for this important initiative. Respect ♥ The original was much better, then the remake

[@AbdulhakemAmri]

POWERFUL!

[@PhotoStoryChannel]

Cool❤ i love this song

[@KTShea]

Adagio is still missing. We won't give up hope

[@SashaMilov]

Thank you so much for this important initiative. Respect ♥

[@anjolina7258]

people need to stop hating on the remake.. its for a good cause!! im glad one of the missing children came back home safely

[@taeganwiles1122]

I wanna cry 😭

[@zstleger]

Love the message but not liking the remake, it feels oddly upbeat for such a serious matter.

[@jordanatara1993]

Karasu tizuchi I think it gives off a hopeful vibe. I don’t think it needs to be a slow, sad song to get the point across. The original was fairly upbeat too. But it definitely has a great message, regardless.

[@altonbutler9588]

Karasu tizuchi love it, life is great, life sucks , bitter sweet, I was a street kid for a while there is some romance to it , it sucks but it you can get used to anything

[@Ronin____5000]

Agreed. It seems almost like Lofi hiphop, not a hard hitting message, like the original.

[@theunknowndarkpassenger5632]

People's bad opinion of the song is so shallow vs the goal they are trying to achieve with it.

[@gimmeafreeknusername]

You know what..... I don't agree with all the hate about this song. I Love the remix more than the original honestly...but you have a point about how upbeat this song is so yes on that! But it does draw attention to the fact that four hundred thousand and children go missing in the us alone EACH yr And awareness is a lot. I respect their attempt and I love that they used country and pop and Hip-Hop and Rock. I was going to turn it off in the beginning because I hate country. LOL but there's a genre in there for everybody I suppose. But u def have a point

[@jolowitzer2122]

Thank you for the awareness of this epidemic. #HopeForAli

[@ArleenJanice]

Jo Lowitzer I hope you find your daughter soon! Stay strong 💪🏼

[@allanhope7018]

Wow, this brings a tear to my eye. Before I heard this, I wouldn't have believed anyone could so thoroughly butcher the original song.

[@antoinettemickey8263]

This would be amazing to do annually with new bands current covering it. This cover was not great but I love the original so much, it being a part of growing up, I might be biased.

[@cristinabarberis4279]

Great voice Jamie

[@brigettekellyramos-murray4960]

Love the remake a lot

[@kellikocha7733]

You should’ve put more pictures

[@jaclynlee6386]

Kelli Kocha you know you can look up missing people independent of this video if you want to be helpful.

[@jamesmuldowney2782]

You could always just update the pics in Soul Asylum version. Sounds a lot better than whatever tf this is supposed to be as well 😅

[@Ogbod127]

Yes I think the original music and video is just as powerful today. Updating the pics would have worked imo. This version is missing the emotion and simplicity of the original music, but obviously it’s great that this heartbreaking issue is getting much-needed attention. Perhaps it’s a blessing that the new version is so poor - more people will talk about it and it’ll get more exposure?

[@user-cm3je9sb1l]

If they went missing and they’re still in the city all those years (4 years) I honestly don’t think they’re alive.....

[@Stanbeomgyu]

Alpha_B3astz true most likely if they are young they will be sold into prostitution or they will be drugged and killed

[@penso758]

Hey in the original it was made a couple of years (more than 4 years, some were missing for more than 8) it was able to save 26 missing people and that’s what I believe to be over or about half of the people on the song. There’s always hope.

[@cindyblankfield1961]

Great music and message---please help these "throw away " children BTW I don't care for that expression help the children protect them from exploitation keep them safe ģ-d help them save them

[@AteezheadlinesMAWAZINE]

Gallant is the definition of soul. Hoping these children will go home someday safe and sound.

[@OnizukaSenseSay]

You need a different dictionary...

[@catherinehardin6286]

It was good but I thought you could have included more pictures.

[@sksksk859]

Blah blah blah the message is in the video. They’re raising awareness to the matter. You can’t make a whole video with pictures of those missing.

[@vickychaseling7356]

omg.. love it so hard 😍

[@sistareangel1748]

Beautiful remake! Thanks guy's for bringing back such an important issue.. God bless these poor beautiful children.. Please keep them safe..

[@gingerale718]

People that like this song and it's message: "this song is amazing" Those people: "WhO CaMe hErE FrOm InSidE EdiTioN"

[@2bluemoonalpha]

Oddly enough it’s modern technology that is responsible for a huge percentage of the runaways. It should also be true that it works the other way around. More videos like this should be released. 👍🏼

[@molIymawk]

alright so a lot of people are commenting that the original song was better and while i’ve personally never heard it i think there was a reason they used a cover instead. making it more upbeat and “pop”-y gets it stuck in your head (especially younger viewers, who typically enjoy this kind of music) this is important to get you coming back to the video & seeing their faces again. it also appeals to younger people which is very important because a 16 y/o girl was literally found using this video- because her friend saw her and encouraged her to go home. while the original may be better (i’ll admit i have not heard it) the main idea of this video is that it shows you missing children and it’s raising awareness to get them found. you don’t need to comment that the song is bad.

[@m3nac32s0c13ty]

Haven't been moved by a song and video so much since Seether's Rise Above This. Very good cover by those three artists

[@kevinadams1752]

Good song but soul asylum will still be the best version of this song

[@aidanmccarthy6483]

Who came here from inside edition! Lol

[@officialjda4114]

Yup

[@laiii5195]

Me

[@fiberraptz7038]

Yup

[@KeenanWilsonFlawless1]

ME

[@DeliciousWing]

me

[@LisaMarieParadee]

The only thing this video is missing, Soul Asylum collaborating with them.

[@georgenarmi]

The whole video should have been the missing. Very few were shown. Aren’t they the point of the whole song?

[@strongman4981]

It was really about depression, but they changed it for the video.

[@strongman4981]

Soul asylum of course

[@Faith-M]

I knew Kristopher Lewis (2:38). He's my God brother and I remeber my mom telling me he had ran away😔. There's was missing posters all over Dorchester where he had lived. We haven't heard any news of or from him since. He has 3 younger brothers then and his family has moved out of Boston. I haven't talked to my God brothers or their mom since 2014, 2015 or so.😓 Kris was an awesome kid from what I can remember. I want to thank Inside Edition because I would've never known this video was made🙇‍♀️ and Kris was in it! I still hope he's OK and he should be 20 or so now. 🙂

[@w00dm31st3r]

This video hits deep, and always loved this song

[@relentlessseeker5958]

Just seems cold and not felt but i couldn't put myself on here like that so i give you respect on that

[@yebo9044]

Its actually 1 million + the ones you don't get notified about

[@elgaboanimador]

I cant believe, very nice cover song work, is a big good surprise. Is a magic song of your voices plays in the same time. i am apreciate so much, make this video with the images of missing childrens, what was the second version of the video of this soul asylum song. i Give five stars for your cover, from this heaven side!! Congratulations... @elgaboanimador

[@starlady8244]

Leeanna Warner from Chisholm mn missing since June 14th 2003 she would be 26 years old today