Sweet Escape
Akon Gwen Stefani Lyrics


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Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo

If I could escape
I would, but first of all let me say
I must apologize for acting, stinking, treating you this way
Cause I've been acting like sour milk that fell on the floor
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold

If I could escape
And recreate a place as my own world
And I could be your favorite girl
Forever, perfectly together
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?

If I could be sweet
I know I've been a real bad girl
I didn't mean for you to get hurt
(Forever) We can make it better
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?
(Sweet escape)

Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (to our sweet escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (yeah) yee hoo

You let me down
I'm at my lowest boiling point
Come help me out
I need to get me out of this joint
Come on, let's bounce
Counting on you to turn me around
Instead of clowning around, let's look for some common ground

So, baby, times getting a little crazy
I've been getting a little lazy
Waiting for you to come save me
I can see that you're angry
By the way the you treat me
Hopefully you don't leave me
Want to take you with me

If I could escape
And recreate a place as my own world
And I could be your favorite girl
Forever, perfectly together
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?

If I could be sweet
I know I've been a real bad girl
I didn't mean for you to get hurt
(Forever) We can make it better
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?
(Sweet escape)

Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, (if I could escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (if I could escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo

Cause I've been acting like sour milk that fell on the floor
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold

If I could escape
And recreate a place in my own world
And I could be your favorite girl
Forever, perfectly together
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?

If I could be sweet
I know I've been a real bad girl
I didn't mean for you to get hurt
(Forever) We can make it better
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? (sweet escape)

Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (to our sweet escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (yeah) yee hoo




Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Akon and Gwen Stefani's song "Sweet Escape" are about a relationship that is experiencing some turbulence. The song starts off with Gwen wanting to escape the situation she's in, but first she apologizes for treating her partner poorly. She compares her behavior to sour milk that was left out too long, blaming her partner for not shutting the refrigerator. She acknowledges that her behavior towards her partner has been cold, and if she could escape and create her own world, she would want to be with her partner forever and have a sweet life together.


Gwen admits that she's been a bad girl and didn't mean for her partner to get hurt. She wants to make things better between them, hoping that they can find some common ground instead of fighting. She wants to escape the negativity and takes responsibility for her behavior. The song talks about the desire to escape a rocky relationship, but also the hope of working things out and creating a sweet life together.


Overall, "Sweet Escape" showcases the ups and downs of a relationship, the desire for a fresh start, and the hope of reconciliation. It also highlights that in order to create a perfect and sweet life, both partners need to take responsibility for their actions and work towards common goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Woo hoo, yee hoo
Expressions of excitement and enthusiasm.


If I could escape
Expressing a desire to escape from current circumstances.


I would, but first of all let me say
Acknowledging the need to apologize for past actions.


I must apologize for acting, stinking, treating you this way
Recognizing the negative impact of past behavior and expressing remorse.


Cause I've been acting like sour milk that fell on the floor
Comparing one's behavior to the unpleasant smell of spoiled milk.


It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator
Blaming another person for not preventing the negative behavior.


Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold
Suggesting that the negative behavior is a result of feeling ignored or neglected.


And recreate a place as my own world
Desiring to create a new and better reality.


And I could be your favorite girl
Hoping to earn the affection and approval of another person.


Forever, perfectly together
Desiring a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship.


Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet?
Expressing a hopeful and positive outlook on the possibility of a better future.


If I could be sweet
Expressing a desire to improve one's behavior and attitude.


I know I've been a real bad girl
Acknowledging past faults and mistakes.


I didn't mean for you to get hurt
Expressing remorse and seeking forgiveness for past actions.


(Forever) We can make it better
Believing that a positive and lasting change is possible.


(Sweet escape)
Describing the ideal outcome of escaping from current circumstances.


You let me down
Expressing disappointment in another person's actions.


I'm at my lowest boiling point
Describing a state of heightened emotional distress.


Come help me out
Appealing to another person for assistance or support.


I need to get me out of this joint
Expressing a desire to leave a negative environment.


Come on, let's bounce
Encouraging someone to leave and find a better situation.


Counting on you to turn me around
Having faith in another person's ability to help improve the situation.


Instead of clowning around, let's look for some common ground
Suggesting that a serious and constructive approach is needed to resolve the situation.


So, baby, times getting a little crazy
Acknowledging the chaotic and stressful nature of the situation.


I've been getting a little lazy
Admitting to a lack of effort or motivation.


Waiting for you to come save me
Expressing an unrealistic expectation of another person.


I can see that you're angry
Recognizing another person's negative emotions and reactions.


By the way you treat me
Describing the negative behavior and treatment of another person.


Hopefully you don't leave me
Expressing fear of abandonment and loss.


Want to take you with me
Desiring to maintain a positive and helpful relationship with another person.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, GWEN STEFANI, GIORGIO TUINFORT

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@sensualcreationistofinfini8082

You've been acting cold cuz you didn't shut the fridge. It's okay. We can rewire your fridge, turn it into a heater, then you'll emanate warmth again. ☺

@raynam7229

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@n1knak

Gwen Stefani: Akon can you sing a verse for me

Akon: Woooohoooo Yeeeehooooo

@TheJohnharrell

Bahaha!

@WilliamBerube

I want to get awayyyyyyy

@jaxbriggs3887

To our sweet escape

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