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Slip Away
Clarence Carter Lyrics


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What would I give
For just a few moments
What would I give
Just to have you near

Tell me you will try
To slip away somehow
Oh, I need you, darling
I want to see you right now

Can you slip away
Slip away
Slip away
Oh, I need you so

Love, oh, love
How sweet it is
When you steal it, darling
Let me tell you somethin' now how sweet it is

Now I know it's wrong
The things I ask you to do
But please believe me, darling
I don't mean to hurt you

But could you just slip away
Without him knowing you're gone
Then we could meet somewhere
Somewhere where we're both are not known

And guess can you slip away
Slip away
Slip away
I need you so

Oh, can you slip away, baby
I'd like to see you right now, darling
Can you slip away now, baby
'Cause I got to, I got to see you
I feel a deep burning inside

Overall Meaning

The song Slip Away by Clarence Carter is a plea from a man to his lover to sneak away and spend time together. He yearns for her company and is willing to risk going against societal norms for just a few moments with her. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer implores the woman to slip away from wherever she is and come to him. He acknowledges that what he is asking is not right, but his desire for her is so profound that he cannot help but ask.


The lyrics also touch on the theme of forbidden love. The man knows that what he is asking is frowned upon and could potentially hurt both him and his lover if caught. However, his desire for her outweighs the risk of getting caught. The song ends on a passionate plea for the woman to slip away and be with him, as he feels a deep burning inside that can only be quelled by her presence.


Overall, the lyrics of Slip Away are a heartfelt and emotional plea from a man blinded by his love for a woman. The desperation in his voice and the urgency in his words paint a vivid picture of a man yearning for just a few moments of happiness with the one he loves.


Line by Line Meaning

What would I give
I would sacrifice a lot


For just a few moments
Just for a short duration of time


Just to have you near
To be close to you physically


Tell me you will try
Please try to do this for me


To slip away somehow
To leave without being noticed


Oh, I need you, darling
I desire to be with you


I want to see you right now
I yearn to meet you immediately


Can you slip away
Do you have the ability to leave unnoticed


Slip away
Disappear calmly


Slip away
Disappear without anyone noticing


Oh, I need you so
I crave to be around you


Love, oh, love
Affection between two people


How sweet it is
How wonderful it feels


When you steal it, darling
When you take it away from someone else


Let me tell you somethin' now how sweet it is
I want to convey how amazing it feels


Now I know it's wrong
I realize it's not the right thing to do


The things I ask you to do
The favors I request from you


But please believe me, darling
I am honest about my feelings


I don't mean to hurt you
I don't intend to harm you


But could you just slip away
Would you be able to leave unnoticed


Without him knowing you're gone
Without attracting attention of the other person


Then we could meet somewhere
Then we could rendezvous somewhere


Somewhere where we're both are not known
Somewhere nobody recognizes us


And guess can you slip away
I hope you can leave unnoticed


Slip away
Disappear quietly


Slip away
Vanish without being detected


Slip away
Fade out gently


I need you so
I require your presence terribly


Oh, can you slip away, baby
Oh, can you leave quietly, baby


I'd like to see you right now, darling
I really want to meet you, my love


Cause I got to, I got to see you
I have to meet you


I feel a deep burning inside
I feel a strong passion deep within me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL PUTTNAM, MICHAEL LAWRENCE DUNPHY

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Comments from YouTube:

@adaweston9660

I am in my 80's and I still remember this kind of music. It's wonderful.

@grantsmythe8625

Yes it is. Brings back good memories.

@MsCatslady

I wish all these songs were back again. Love them Remember dancing to them. in different places. Can remember all of them. Those were the days.

@user-bd4qy5lq2h

I'm in my 70s and I'm right next to you 😅

@mic982

Well, I should hope so, how could (or would) anyone forget it? It's wonderful that you still have your memories, I'm only 70s and I hope I keep mine as long as you!

@jessiecrawford6836

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@steelmank4771

I'll be 70 yrs of age soon, but this song has never lost it's appeal to me, nor failed to resonate - taking me back to my teen years. My best friend Gene and I tore up the roads of SW Wisconsin, playing this tune on the radio and 8 track. Gene has gone home now, having surrendered to dementia in Nov 2019. RIP Gene, and thank you for your friendship. You were genuine. Blessings on you.

@richardpetrey1400

I am turning 70 and I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

@lisamartin2210

Hellyea

@colewho8913

LONG LIVE GENE

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