Getaway Car
Aesop Rock Lyrics

Cage
Introducing Cage as the singer of this song or as a reference to Christian Cage, a former wrestler who is a friend of the artist.

Yo, I'll send this to alla my corporate corpses
Cage announces that he will share this song with all his colleagues who feel that their job is suffocating them or turning them into corporate zombies.

Trying to abort the thoughts, coming out wilin'?
Cage is having violent and disturbing thoughts that he wants to get rid of, but they keep coming back.

Time to off the office, I was surely sort of twisted
Cage decides to quit his job as an audio assistant at a TV studio because he realizes that it's affecting his sanity negatively.

Worked at a TV studio, an audio assistant
Cage worked as a sound engineer for a television station, assisting with sound recording, editing, and mixing.

Easy, do my duty, though at times was in a 'me' mood
Cage found it easy to do his job most of the time, but sometimes he felt selfish or uncooperative.

Hot I gotta be cool
Cage feels the pressure to stay calm and composed, even when he's upset or angry about something.

I was on the brink of fiends truth
Cage was about to discover the harsh reality of his job and the industry it belongs to.

Livin in the green room
Cage is referring to the backstage room at the TV studio where he often stayed, probably waiting for his next task.

Made a brother the same color but beyond neon
Cage worked with a fellow African-American colleague who was very different from him in terms of personality and character.

Pushing me to peon
Cage's co-worker was belittling him and treating him like an inferior.

Barking at dreams to be gone
Cage's colleague was discouraging him from pursuing his dreams and ambitions.

'Talent and many they haven't any,'
Cage and his co-worker were dealing with performers, artists, or musicians who lacked talent or skills.

Was especially a challenge
Cage and his co-worker found it particularly difficult to work with untalented or difficult people.

When you be like goddamnit
Cage expresses his frustration or annoyance with a certain situation or person.

Can he lift his vocal
Cage is questioning the quality or ability of a singer or rapper he's working with.

As he's cuffing it, how my mic sound?
Cage is asking his co-worker or sound engineer how his microphone sounds or if it needs any adjustments.

Thinking on the low, it's perfect when he put the mic down
Cage is secretly happy or satisfied with his performance, especially when he listens to it later on.

Clown stand steady, willing wanting subservient
Cage is describing himself or his co-worker as someone who is acting like a clown or a fool, but still following orders and being obedient.

Sound man blurting in thinking I'd fucking murder them
Cage imagines himself or his co-worker getting so angry or frustrated with the performers or the environment that he wants to harm someone.

Steaming when I'm watching duke
Cage is getting angry or upset when he's seeing someone else do well or succeed.

Scheming on some hot pursuit
Cage is plotting or planning his escape or his revenge against his job or the situation he's in.

Gotta win as these cats be modelin' what not to do
Cage wants to succeed and excel in his field or art, despite the lack of talent or potential he sees in others.

Six in the morning
Cage refers to a time of day when he's probably waking up or starting his day with anxiety or dread.

And the walls close in
Cage feels trapped or suffocated by the routine, the stress, or the environment he's in.

High noon calls
Cage reaches another point in his day when he needs to perform or work, probably in a stressful or challenging capacity.

And the walls on him
Cage is experiencing even more pressure, tension, or anxiety, like the walls of a structure or a maze are closing in on him.

Kings at the ready
Cage is referring to himself and possibly others as powerful, talented, or successful people who are ready to take action.

Now the walls won't win
Cage feels more confident, empowered, or determined to break free from his limitations, doubts, or fears.

Aesop Rock
Introducing Aesop Rock as a musician and poet who contributed to this song as a guest or collaborator.

Storms on the harbor, like a harbinger of bore
Aesop Rock is describing a storm at sea, nearby a harbor, as a sign or a warning of something that's boring or monotonous.

Gore's my harbinger, pardon the art of war
Aesop Rock is referring to gore or violent images as his sign or warning of something related to war or conflict, but he also apologizes for mixing different themes.

Get your door's darkened by the house of card carpenters
Aesop Rock is saying that someone's reputation or image is damaged by corrupt or deceitful people who build structures or systems that are fragile and unstable.

Who never thought a slave could be a Spartacus or
Aesop Rock is invoking the historical figure of Spartacus, who was a slave who led a revolt against his Roman oppressors. He's saying that people who underestimate or exploit others could be surprised by their potential.

Pencil sharpener with a resume for the carnivores
Aesop Rock is using the image of a simple office tool, a pencil sharpener, as a metaphor for someone who's sharpening their skills or their identity. He suggests that such a person might be suited for a more intense or violent environment, with 'carnivores' meaning predators or competitors.

Take important conference calls in corner office walls
Aesop Rock is describing the typical behavior and environment of corporate executives or high-ranking officials who have private meetings or calls in secluded corners or rooms.

Stealin buckets, a bunch of these punch numbers
Aesop Rock is saying that some people are stealing, manipulating, or exploiting others by simply following a simple routine or task, like punching numbers on a machine, without thinking or caring about the consequences.

Five punch just say no to company functions
Aesop Rock suggests that employees should avoid attending corporate parties or events that are meant to improve morale or loyalty, but actually waste time and energy.

And I duck into the dungeons
Aesop Rock is saying that he's avoiding or escaping the spotlight, the expectations, or the superficiality of the corporate culture by staying in the shadows or the underground.

Nothing says kill it
Aesop Rock is implying that the best way to succeed or impress others is to do something that sets you apart or makes you stand out.

Like a day of pinching paperclips and staplers for the privilege
Aesop Rock is using a mundane or trivial example, like organizing office supplies, to show how people are used to doing meaningless or irrelevant tasks as part of their job, without questioning their value or purpose.

Two lives, one is chores for whores
Aesop Rock is contrasting two lifestyles or paths: one is filled with dull and degrading work, as signified by the term 'whores,' who trade their dignity or labor for money or favors. The other life is more desirable or fulfilling, but it's also harder to achieve.

One is where I wanna be when you begin regretting yours
Aesop Rock is pointing out the irony or satisfaction of reaching a higher level of success or fame compared to someone who doubted or underestimated you before.

And I'm boredom with a large coffee
Aesop Rock is emphasizing the mundane or dull aspect of his life by describing his drink and mood in a humorous or sarcastic way.

Tardy every morning
Aesop Rock admits that he's often late or not punctual when he has to attend a meeting or a task.

To a man who authority beyond what it was for
Aesop Rock is describing someone who has more power, responsibility, or influence than necessary for their role or position, which could be seen as abusive or ineffective.

How you gonna pay the rent?
Aesop Rock is asking a rhetorical or existential question about the meaning or purpose of his life or career. How does he sustain himself financially?

Day job great, make rap records matter fact thanks!
Aesop Rock admits that his day job or the industry he's working in is enabling him to pursue his passion or his true calling, which is making rap music. He shows gratitude for this opportunity.

Peace!
Aesop Rock ends the song with a simple and positive greeting or farewell, possibly directed toward the listener or his fans.

In a getaway car
Repeating the chorus, which refers to escaping from a difficult or oppressive situation, possibly with a friend or a partner.

In a getaway car
Repeating the chorus, which refers to escaping from a difficult or oppressive situation, possibly with a friend or a partner.

In a getaway car, car, car, car
Repeating the chorus, which uses the sound of a car driving away or leaving as a metaphor for freedom or relief.

Six in the morning
Repeating the pre-chorus, which signifies the start of a new day, possibly filled with anxiety or dread.

And the walls close in
Repeating the pre-chorus, which symbolizes the pressure, tension, or claustrophobia that Cage and Aesop Rock feel in their respective jobs or environments.

High noon calls
Repeating the pre-chorus, which suggests that the middle of the day is an important or stressful time for the singers, possibly related to their job functions or responsibilities.

And the walls on him
Repeating the pre-chorus, which shows that the artists are still feeling trapped or suffocated by their situation or surroundings.

Kings at the ready
Repeating the pre-chorus, which highlights the resilience, strength, or determination of the artists when faced with adversity or challenge.

Now the walls won't win
Repeating the pre-chorus, which implies that the artists have found a way to overcome their limitations, break free from their fears, or gain some sort of victory or accomplishment.

I'm leaving
The last line of the song, spoken by Cage or Aesop Rock, indicates that they have made a decision or a plan to escape or abandon their current situation.