"We Run the Night" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of 1,000,000 copies.
It was certified platinum by Recorded Music New Zealand (RMNZ) for sales of 15,000 copies of the single.
The song was included on the EP When The Lights Go Out as well as Brown's debut studio album Flashing Lights.
The song peaked at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart and certified triple platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
The RedOne remix of the song, featuring American rapper Pitbull, peaked at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.