Getaway
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Let's leave today
Let's get away
So you say you've tried, but just can't find the pleasure
People around you are giving you pressure
Try to resist, all the hurt that's all around you
If you taste it, it will haunt you
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
Get away (yeah)
Let's leave today
Let's get away (what ya, what ya, what ya, what ya know?)
What ya, what ya, what ya, what ya know?
Watch for the signs, they lead in the right direction
Not to heed them is a bad reflection
They'll show you the way to what you have been seeking
To ignore them, you're only cheating
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land (you betta come)
Why don't you get away? Get away (oh yeah)
Lay awake at night till the sun comes up in the morning
Never excited, it all seemed boring
Make up your mind which way to go about it
Choose your road, just don't doubt it
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land (you betta come)
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
Get away (would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya)
Let's leave today (would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya go?)
Let's get away (would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya)
Let's leave today
Let's get away
Let's get away
Let's leave today
Let's get away
Get away, leave today
Get away, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah
Get away, leave today
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, ooh
The Earth Wind and Fire song "Getaway" is a funk-disco anthem that encourages listeners to escape the pressures and negativity of their lives by leaving their troubles behind and getting away. The song opens with the chorus, "Get away, let's leave today, let's get away" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics advise listeners to ignore negative people and to follow the signs that point them in the right direction towards what they have been seeking.
Throughout the song, the band encourages listeners to be brave and choose their own path without doubting themselves. The song's upbeat melody and funky instrumentation create an energy that's hard not to move and groove to. The vocal harmonies are outstanding, and the song's rhythm section builds to a powerful chorus that inspires listeners to get away and leave their troubles behind.
In conclusion, the song "Getaway" is a fun, upbeat, and empowering anthem that encourages listeners to break free from negativity and find happiness by getting away. The song's powerful message is delivered through a funky disco groove that is sure to make listeners dance and sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Get away
Let's escape from our problems and be free
Let's leave today
No need to wait, let's leave right now
Let's get away
Reaffirming the desire to escape
So you say you've tried, but just can't find the pleasure
Acknowledging the difficulty of finding happiness
People around you are giving you pressure
Society's expectations are causing stress
Try to resist, all the hurt that's all around you
Don't succumb to negativity
If you taste it, it will haunt you
Negative emotions can become addictive
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land
Together we can escape our problems and find happiness
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
Reiterating that we can overcome our challenges
What ya, what ya, what ya, what ya know?
Expressing curiosity about the unknown
Watch for the signs, they lead in the right direction
Pay attention to clues that guide you towards happiness
Not to heed them is a bad reflection
Ignoring these clues reflects poorly on oneself
They'll show you the way to what you have been seeking
These clues will lead you to what you truly desire
To ignore them, you're only cheating
Not following these clues is cheating yourself out of happiness
Why don't you get away? Get away
Encouraging the listener to escape their problems
Lay awake at night till the sun comes up in the morning
Feeling restless and unfulfilled
Never excited, it all seemed boring
Unable to find joy in daily life
Make up your mind which way to go about it
Decide how to achieve happiness
Choose your road, just don't doubt it
Have confidence in your chosen path
Let's get away (would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya)
Continuing to express the desire to escape
Let's leave today (would ya, would ya, would ya, would ya go?)
Urging the listener to act now and leave
Get away, leave today
Reiterating the need to escape and leave now
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, ooh
Feelings of excitement and anticipation about the future
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Cor, Bernard Taylor
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SELAH
Earth, Wind & Fire
So you say you tried
But you just can't find the pleasure
People around you givin' you pressure
Try to resist all the hurt that's all
Around you
If you taste it, it will haunt you
So come, take me by the hand,
We'll leave this troubled land
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
Getaway
Watch for the signs
That lead in the right direction
Not to heed them is a bad reflection
They'll show you the way
Into what you have been seeking
To ignore them you're only cheating
So come, take me by the hand,
We'll leave this troubled land
I know we can getaway
Getaway
Lay awake every night
Till the sun comes up in the morning
Nothing exciting, it all seems boring
Make up your mind which way to go about it
To your road, you just don't doubt it.
So come, take me by the hand,
We'll leave this troubled land
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
Getaway
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Sabrina Phillips
This is all Charles Stepneyβs genius. Heβs the sound behind all of this. RIP Maestro
Denver Komenda
Someone not he is ewf.
Jeffrey Chandler
It was 1976, when I first listen to the 45 version. I remember this was being played, constantly in numerous venues. A pivotal time of reflection and deep thought. It was the "BICENTENNIAL" time when this was released. The album was called "SPIRIT".
Kevin McKenzie
Earth, Wind & Fire has always been a one of a kind band. When an EW&F tune starts playing, you immediately know who it is. This tune is one of my personal favorites. Love it!!
Mikey_Suze Four
You can still hear Philip Bailey's awesome falsetto vocals throughout the song!
Mr Quick
The best falsetto singer that EVER lived go listen to when Earth Wind and Fire did Mighty Mighty, unfreaking believable!
Deborah Leone
Theyβre not all falsetto.....he actually had a fantastic range ! πππππΌππΌππΌ
Guy Rivers
45 years and Still sounds Awsome , 21 century CAN'T make this knid of funk .
Carly Steffen
Thatβs because technology has been getting too smart for humans in general nowadays. I will try to fix that as I continue to stand up for myself regularly! I might not get to run for president of the United States, but I wonβt give up on life altogether!
Mileq Jameel
@Carly Steffen You better you Funkateer-U (You)!