The Great Escape
■We Are Scientists Lyrics
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I tell myself that everything's in shape
Everything's in shape, but me
How long can we stay, how long can we stay?
I tell myself that everything is great
Everything is great, well how am I doing?
I've got a great idea
I've got a great idea
I'm going to wait right here
While everything is adding
Up, up, up
Everything is adding
Up, up, up
Breaking both my hands, breaking both my hands
Telling me to 'take it like a man'
Take it like a man, I can't
I don't understand, I don't understand
Please repeat whatever you just said
Nothing's making sense, well how am I doing?
I've got a great idea
I'm going to wait right here
I've got a great idea
I'm going to wait right here
While everything is adding
Up, up, up
Everything is adding
Up, up, up
They're breaking both my hands, they're breaking both my hands
They're telling me to 'take it like a man'
Take it like a man, well fuck that
I don't understand, said, I don't understand
So please repeat whatever you just said
'Cause nothing's making sense, well how am I doing?
I've got a great idea
I'm going to wait right here
I've got a great idea
I'm going to wait right here
While everything is adding
Up, up, up
While everything is adding
Up, up, up
The lyrics of "The Great Escape" by We Are Scientists talk about the pressure of trying to keep everything together in one's life, even when things are falling apart. The singer is making his escape mentally from the chaos of his life while telling himself that everything is fine. The repetition of the line "everything is in shape/everything is great" suggests that the singer is trying to convince himself that things are under control, but he knows they are not, indicated by his repetitive questioning of "how am I doing?".
The song's tone is somewhat sarcastic, as the singer uses phrases like "take it like a man" and "well, how am I doing?" to mock the idea that we should just endure our difficulties without seeking help or support. The chorus emphasizes the theme of feeling overwhelmed and waiting for things to add up, perhaps hoping that they will improve eventually.
Overall, "The Great Escape" is a commentary on the pressure to maintain a facade of perfection and control in our lives while facing difficult circumstances. It encourages listeners to seek help and support when needed, rather than trying to go it alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm making my escape, making my escape
I am trying to get away from a situation or environment that is uncomfortable or unpleasant.
I tell myself that everything's in shape
I try to convince myself that everything is alright even though it is not.
Everything's in shape, but me
Although everything else appears to be fine, I am not okay.
How long can we stay, how long can we stay?
I wonder how much longer we can endure this situation.
I tell myself that everything is great
I attempt to convince myself that everything is fantastic.
Everything is great, well how am I doing?
Even though everything else seems to be perfect, I am not feeling good.
I've got a great idea
I have come up with an excellent plan.
I'm going to wait right here
I will remain in this position for a while.
While everything is adding up, up, up
I will take advantage of the opportunity and prepare for what is yet to come.
Breaking both my hands, breaking both my hands
I am struggling with a physical and emotional battle.
Telling me to 'take it like a man'
People are encouraging me to face the problem with courage and determination.
Take it like a man, I can't
I am trying, but I am not strong enough to deal with it.
I don't understand, I don't understand
I am having a hard time grasping whatever is happening.
Please repeat whatever you just said
I am requesting them to clarify what they just told me because I did not get it.
They're breaking both my hands, they're breaking both my hands
The situation is causing me both emotional and physical pain.
Take it like a man, well fuck that
I do not appreciate or agree with the tough love approach.
While everything is adding up, up, up
I will take advantage of the opportunity and prepare for what is yet to come.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SEAN CHAPMAN, ANDRE DAVIS, MOISES JUAREZ, MATTHEW RYAN MCEWAN, PATRICK SALMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vxiennqa
Story 1:
Ok so I had a cat names misty, she was an outside cat. She hates being inside for too long and would scratch us if we didnt let me go outside. We gave her the eight care too. We had a little room for her where we gave her food, bed, toys and other things. I went in there to feed her and I was petting her as she ate BUT THEN.. I started to feel itching all over my legs. I didnt think much of it so I scratched my legs. The itching kept coming back but I felt it on my thighs too. I looked down and saw like 200 fleas ALL OVER MY LEGS- I LET OUT TUE LOUDEST SCREAM AND RAN INTO THE SHOWER
At this point my mum heard me scream and rushed upstairs I had to tell her what happened while in the shower
She brang me new clothes thankfully.
Omg ok so I have no idea how but the fleas kinda spread through the house and one day I woke up a lil itchy, went to shower and in the water was dead fleas. We had to call somewhere that gets rid of them 😭
Story 2: When I was younger, I used to play outside a lot with my brother and my nejghbours. Our garden isnt really like other gardens. It's really big but theres tall grass and thorns and broken things everywhere. Although it sounds bad, it was like a jungle to us kids. Theres was a place at the far back that we called "The foxes home" That's because in the summertime, they would stay in the shade over there. Me and my neighbours usually went there too.
One day, we were walking through the thorns and grass to get there. When we got there, WE SAW AN INFESTATION OF LARGE SPIDERS- THERE WERE LIKE 20 SCURRYING ON THE FENCE- I didnt notice they were there so I was up to the fence to try and look over. I didnt realise they were crawling all over my body until my neighbours and brother started screaming- I finally saw what was happening and I was in shock to try and get away 😬 I was trying to run back through the thorns to get home but I was so scared I was being stung by the thorns and bitten by the spiders that i fell over face first into the thorns and the tall grass and hit my head on something really hard and woke up in a hospital bed🤧
@_zycm
The thumbnail gives me goosebumps
@Bl00dy_murd3r
Same gurl
@prophecybydefault4708
Search up blood flies
@TheReal_Steene
Same
@skidandpumpgacha6805
Bruh samee
@Temprahh
It’s photoshopped
@unobrunoboi1499
I ain't gonna lie, when I was watching this video I continued to check my legs because I kept feeling like bugs were crawling on my legs lol
@arisbiggestfan3052
Ikrr
@davido247
Fuck now ur making me feel it too
@muffinV136
God damn now I feel the same, but including on my ears, hair, and arms too