Floor Jansen, who is currently the lead singer of Nightwish and solo artist, released her new single Run today, which showcases the darker and heavier side of Floor’s solo production. At the same time, the single points the way in a more straightforward and guitar-driven direction, without compromising on melody. The song’s themes deal with liberation, finding one’s own strength and, most importantly, the decision to stop shrinking yourself because of other people’s expectations.
“For me, Run is about no longer shrinking yourself to fit a mold that was never yours. It’s about taking off your mask, following your own direction and having the courage to be seen. Musically, the song is heavier and more direct than before, but still honest, melodic and completely my own,” Floor says.
The song was produced by Gordon Groothedde, with whom Jansen most recently worked on After Forever’s final studio album. After her successful solo debut Paragon and a sold-out Dutch theatre tour, her solo production has been streamed almost 150 million times on streaming services.