Runnin' Down A Dream

Hit the highway with Tom Petty's iconic 1989 rock anthem, "Runnin' Down A Dream"! Driven by Mike Campbell's unforgettable guitar riff, this track from Full Moon Fever perfectly blends heartland rock sincerity with garage rock energy, creating the ultimate cruisin' classic.

Released as a major hit single from Tom Petty's acclaimed 1989 solo album Full Moon Fever, "Runnin' Down A Dream" became an instant rock radio staple. Its driving rhythm and signature guitar work, courtesy of Heartbreaker Mike Campbell, captured a feeling of freedom and pursuit, ideal for cruising.

This 1989 heartland rock classic, tinged with garage rock attitude, embodies the spirit of the open road. Petty's distinctive vocals narrate a journey of chasing aspirations, making "Runnin' Down A Dream" an enduringly popular and exhilarating cruisin' anthem for generations of rock fans.

SONG MEANING: The song captures the exhilarating feeling of freedom and possibility associated with driving while pursuing personal aspirations ("Runnin' down a dream"). It speaks to embracing the journey ("Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads") and the liberating feeling of the open road, even if the ultimate goal remains elusive.