"Now I Run" is a song by Australian singer Shannon Noll

Shannon Noll

Shannon Noll first came to prominence as runner-up of the first series of Australian Idol which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. Since then he has released five Top 10 albums and ten Top 10 singles. His first two albums That's What I'm Talking About in 2004 and Lift in 2005 debuted at No...

. Released in 2006, it was the third single from Noll's second album, Lift

Lift (Shannon Noll album)

Lift is the second album by Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. It was released by Sony BMG in Australia on 16 October 2005. Noll co-wrote eleven out of the thirteen songs in the album. The album debuted at number 1 on the Australian Recording Industry Association album chart on 23 October...

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The song is written in honour of Noll's father, who was killed in a tragic farming accident. Their close relationship is clearly evident, with the lyrics of the chorus including the words: "Everything that I am, comes from a better man." It was praised by music critics, with influential Australian music reviewer Cameron Adams naming "Now I Run" as one of his top singles of 2006, describing it as "So soaked in raw emotion you can imagine the goose bumps on his arms as he's singing".

The single peaked at number six on the Australian Singles Chart

ARIA Charts

The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...

. Noll performed the song during a special episode of the Nine Network

Nine Network

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's The Footy Show

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in Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield, Tasmania

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, Tasmania

Tasmania

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, to celebrate the rescue of trapped miners Todd Russell

Todd Russell

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 and Brant Webb.

The B-side, "What Does It Do to Your Heart", was later included on Noll's UK debut album, What Matters the Most.

Track listing

CD single

1. "Now I Run" – 3:46
2. "What Does It Do to Your Heart" – 3:16
3. "I'll Be Around" – 3:29

Digital EP

1. "Now I Run" – 3:46
2. "What Does It Do to Your Heart" – 3:16
3. "I'll Be Around" – 3:29
4. "Now I Run" (acoustic version) – 3:46

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
Australian ARIA ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... Singles Chart	6
Australian ARIA Australian Artists Singles Chart	3
Australian ARIA Digital Track Chart	18
Australian Airplay Chart	1