It was first released in Germany in July 1994. "Run Away" reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it was certified gold, and number six in the United Kingdom.
The release of "Run Away" in Germany in July 1994 led to its recognition on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, where it achieved a top three position and was certified gold.  In the UK, it reached number six on the charts.