The song was produced by Lipsey, McVey and Simm. It received strong reviews from music critics. The track is one of the group's darkest and most haunting singles to date. The lyrics describe escaping from the reality and harshness of the world, possibly an abusive relationship (you never seem to wonder/how much you make me suffer). It was released as the third single from the group's debut album One Touch in April 2001 and sold 64,242 copies. In 2007, Czech singer Tereza Kerndlová covered the song as "Zhasis" for her album Orchidej.
According to tunebat.com, the song is in the key of E minor and played at a tempo of 106 BPM.[2]
One Touch 20th Anniversary Edition
On 11 May 2021, the Sugababes released a reworking of "Run for Cover" featuring singer MNEK.[3][4][5]
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^Ryan, Gary (11 May 2021). "Sugababes tell us about celebrating 20 years of 'One Touch' and plans for new music - Check out the new remix of 'Run For Cover' by MNEK from the upcoming reissue of their debut, as the pop icons talk to us about their early days, Little Mix, racism and "going to work on something fresh"". NME. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
^"Sugababes Announce 'One Touch' 20th Anniversary Edition / Premiere MNEK 'Run For Cover' Remix". thatgrapejuice. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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^Run for Cover (UK DVD single liner notes). Sugababes. London Records. 2001. LODVD459, 8573 88022 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Run for Cover (Australian CD single liner notes). Sugababes. London Records. 2001. 8573 88020 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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