The song (Lithuanian for "I'm Running") is a landmark pop hit by Latvian singer Lauris Reiniks that became a massive cultural phenomenon in Lithuania after its release in 2010. Originally recorded in Latvian as "Es skrienu," the Lithuanian version helped Reiniks bridge the musical gap between the two Baltic nations, eventually winning "Song of the Year" in Lithuania in 2011. Origin and Concept
In April 2011, "Aš Bėgu" won the "Song of the Year" award at the "Vaikų balsas 2011" (Children's Voice) ceremony broadcast by TV3 Lithuania.
Lithuanian (also recorded in Latvian, Estonian, English, and more) Song of the Year (Lithuania, 2011) Genre Lauris Reiniks - AЕЎ BД—gu - LITHUANIA
The track first appeared as "Es skrienu" in Latvia (2010), where it was a chart-topping success.
The music video set a Baltic record at the time, becoming one of the first regional videos to reach over 1 million views on YouTube in just two months. The song (Lithuanian for "I'm Running") is a
The lyrics describe a sense of urgency and longing, with the narrator "running" through the night to reach a loved one before they disappear into a crowd or a dream. Success in Lithuania
Following the single's success, Reiniks released a full Lithuanian-language album titled Aš Bėgu in June 2011, featuring adaptations of his other popular Latvian tracks like "Pasaka" . Key Musical Facts Artist Lauris Reiniks Release Year 2010 (Single), 2011 (Album) Language(s) Lithuanian (also recorded in Latvian, Estonian, English, and
To connect with his neighbors, Reiniks recorded the song in Lithuanian. The lyrics were adapted by Lithuanian TV writer Justinas Jankevičius , who also coached Reiniks on his accent.