The highly anticipated collaboration between Asia’s megastar Lay Zhang and American pop sensation Lauv made waves globally with their collaboration single, “Run Back to You”, which was released last February 23 alongside with its music video.
The track “Run Back to You” presents a captivating blend of contemporary pop melodies and nostalgic retro vibes, promising to resonate with audiences worldwide. Playing on romantic themes including the complications of relationships, Lay croons “All I do is run back to you / Why do we keep making the same mistakes?” over top Lauv’s sweet and heartfelt harmonies, intertwined with catchy building pop synths.
Lay Zhang shared his enthusiasm for the project remarking, “‘Run Back To You’ is a new song that I made with my friend Lauv – It’s about learning from your past and growing from it all. We had so much fun making this together, and hope everyone can dance along.” And from Lauv’s own words: “I met Lay on my first trip to Mainland China, he was the absolute best, and we made a song together. I can’t believe it’s finally coming out, let’s hope the world is ready for us!”
As a testament to its magnitude, the accompanying music video features a special appearance by Twitch streamer and digital sensation, Valkyrae, who brings joy and spirit to the video creative. This collaboration between Lay Zhang, Lauv, and Valkyrae marks a convergence of talent from disparate realms within the entertainment industry, promising an unparalleled synergy that will undoubtedly captivate audiences.
From left: Lauv, Valkyrae, and Lay Zhang. Photo from @layzhang | Instagram
The release of “Run Back to You” signifies a significant milestone in Lay Zhang’s global music journey, as it sets the stage for his highly anticipated album.
