Runaway Baby

"Runaway Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). It was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Brody Brown. The former three produced the track under their alias, the Smeezingtons. "Runaway Baby" is a funk, pop rock, doo-wop and soul record. Its lyrics detail a playboy who is willing to break a woman's heart regardless of their feelings. Instrumentally, the track relies on finger snaps, police sirens, hand claps and guitar. It received mixed reviews from music critics, who considered it one of the standouts in the album, but criticized its lyrical content.

"Runaway Baby" debuted and peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart after The X Factor performance, and it peaked at number 35 and 50 in New Zealand and on Billboard Hot 100, respectively. It was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The singer performed "Runaway Baby" at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show and on all his concerts since 2010. The performances included an extra break with a James Brown dance and singing through a megaphone.