McMahon announced the moniker in a blog post in July 2014, stating, "as I embark on yet another musical adventure, I will be traveling with my band to many of those same stages, this time as “Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness”. I suppose my wilderness is mostly an abstract one. Since putting Jack’s behind me, I have forced myself into strange spaces seeking new stimulus..."
The first song recorded under the moniker, 'Cecilia and the Satellite', received official radio play on the 17th July 2014. An album is expected to follow.
Maps for the Getaway
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Lyrics
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And there's a light left on inside
Think of all the days we spent
Orchestrating accidents
Lights that used to blind us
Somehow they will guide us through the night
Following the outline of your face
Through all the autopilot years
The tears of joy, the face of fear
Now that we're not hiding
Somehow you're still riding in my car
No cash in the bank, no paid holidays
All we have, all we have is
Gas in the tank, maps for the getaway
All we have, all we have is time
Parked outside the house we used to live
Staring down the green roof and the walls
The balcony, the hills, the pain
The years of hope, the months of rain
Now that we're outside it
I guess we survived it after all
No cash in the bank, no paid holidays
All we have, all we have is
Gas in the tank, maps for the getaway
All we have, all we have is time
All we have is time
All we have is time
No white picket fence, no job with the government
All we have, all we have are
Mornings in bed, coffee and aspirin
All we have
No cash in the bank, no sign of yesterday
All we have, all we have
Is gas in the tank, maps for the getaway
All we have, all we have is time
All we have is time
All we have is time
All we have is time
The song "Maps For The Getaway" by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness is a reflection on the past as well as the present. The singer is parked outside the house he used to live in, looking back on the memories that were created there. He remembers the times spent with his loved ones and the moments that made life fulfilling but also the pain and struggles endured. Despite it all, he knows that he and his loved ones have made it through and all they have is time.
As the singer follows the outline of his loved one's face and watches their breath move in the dark, he thinks back to the years spent on autopilot. He remembers the emotions of joy and fear and how they have come this far, surviving it all. They may not have much, but they know they have each other and time. He acknowledges that life is not perfect as they may not have a white picket fence or a job with the government, but all they need are mornings spent in bed together and coffee with aspirin.
The song communicates a sense of gratitude, hope, and contentment in the present moment. It encourages listeners to reflect on their lives and appreciate the people and experiences that have made them who they are today. The simple yet powerful lyrics and upbeat melody create a feeling of nostalgia and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Parked outside the house we used to live
Sitting in the car outside the old house where we lived before
And there's a light left on inside
The inside lights are still turned on
Think of all the days we spent
Remembering all the days we stayed in this house
Orchestrating accidents
Planning and causing fake accidents
Lights that used to blind us
Bright lights that used to dazzle us
Somehow they will guide us through the night
Those bright lights will somehow help us on this journey through the night
Following the outline of your face
Watching the shape of your face in the dark
I can see your breath move in the dark
I can see you breathing
Through all the autopilot years
During all the years we just went through the motions
The tears of joy, the face of fear
Experiencing both happiness and fear
Now that we're not hiding
Now that we're facing things head-on
Somehow you're still riding in my car
Despite everything, you're still with me on this journey
No cash in the bank, no paid holidays
We don't have much money and we don't get paid holidays
All we have, all we have is
But all we really have is
Gas in the tank, maps for the getaway
Enough gas to keep going and a map to help us get away
All we have, all we have is time
The only thing we truly have is time
Staring down the green roof and the walls
Looking at the roof and walls of the old house
The balcony, the hills, the pain
Recalling the balcony, hills, and all the pain we went through
The years of hope, the months of rain
Remembering the years of hope and the months of rain and hardship
Now that we're outside it
Now that we've left that place behind
I guess we survived it after all
We must have survived it somehow, despite everything we went through
No white picket fence, no job with the government
We don't have the traditional markers of success like a white picket fence or a steady government job
Mornings in bed, coffee and aspirin
Our mornings consist of relaxing in bed, coffee, and medicine
No cash in the bank, no sign of yesterday
We still don't have much money, and we're not hung up on the past
Is gas in the tank, maps for the getaway
All we really need is gas and a map to guide us on our journey
All we have, all we have is time
In the end, time is really all we have
All we have is time
Time is our most valuable asset
All we have is time
We can only make the most of the precious time we have
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: James Flannigan, Mike Viola
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ChimneySwift11
One of my favorite songs on this album!
@aaronnladronka8848
Very underrated artist. He's got many more songs that deserve more recognition.
@BugsyBugYT
Couldn't agree more!
@saralynncampbell
This is literally a masterpiece. The way his songs sound is what it feels like happiness and nostalgia sounds like.
@gianna9061
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@JerryCurl34
Yup.. majestic song.
@BugsyBugYT
agreed i love this song so much
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@zackmild8954
How this song only has 300k views is beyond me. All we have is time
@tkmangham
Was just reading a book that mentions your music and had to check you out. So thankful I did. ❤