Frasco (http://andyfrasco.com) is an LA-native singer/songwriter/band maestro/entrepreneur/party starter/everyday hustler. His band of gypsies “The U.N.” has been dubbed “Party Blues with a touch of Barefoot Boogie.” Frasco’s shows have been described as infectious, entertaining, and feel good. His performances are recognized as orchestrated chaos, inciting frenzied, undeniable good times, dancing, and perhaps even a good ole fashion freak out.
Touring independently across the U.S. and Europe since he was 18 years old, Frasco first got his taste of the music industry managing and promoting bands when he was 16 years old -booking bands like Hello Goodbye, and working with labels such as Drive Thru and Atlantic Records, as well as venues like The Key Club in Hollywood, CA.
Since his start, Frasco has embraced a DIY attitude and work ethic, making the road his home; averaging 200+ dates a year over the past seven years, trekking over 200,000 thousand miles spanning the country dozens of times over, blowing minds and building a loyal following everywhere he goes. In 2011, Frasco was named the "New Artist to Watch" at Hatch Fest European Independent Film Festival, Orion Music Festival and Sundance Film Festival.
To date, Andy has shared the stage and jammed with artists such as Leon Russell, Galactic, Jackie Greene, Gary Clark Jr, Jakob Dylan, Butch Walker, The Flobots, Deer Tick, John Mayer, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Fishbone, Luke Nelson, Corey Smith, and more.
In 2013, Frasco graced some of the finest clubs and festivals in the U.S. & Europe including Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Festival, String Cheese Incident’s Festival at Horning’s Hideout, Hatch Festival, Seattle’s Fremont Fair, and Sundance Film Festival to name a few.
In 2014 he released his third, full-length studio album, produced by Grammy Award winning producer Charles Goodan (Santana “Supernatural”), who has also produced such artists/albums as Beck “Odelay” and “Midnight Vultures”, the Rolling Stones, Primus, and No Doubt to name a few, as well as composed the scores to Fight Club and Blow.
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Getaway
Andy Frasco & the U.N. Lyrics
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Grades up
But you're always on my mind
Headphones in
And I shut my eyes
But I see you all the time
When nothing goes right
With sleepless nights
Your smile so bright
When you hold me tight
You're my getaway
Hey, you're my getaway
I've been broken before
But I'll open up my doors
For you, for me, for us
The love, the care
The hope, the trust
Hey
You're my getaway
The chords I strum
And the songs I hum
All relate to you
Schools a stress
My life's a mess
I haven't got a clue
All my fears
And wasted tears
Let's just runaway
Close our eyes till morning light
You're my getaway
Hey
You're my getaway
I've been broken before
But I'll open up my doors
For you, for me, for us
The love, the care
The hope, the trust
Hey, you're my getaway
Just because I'm letting you in
Woah
Don't make me shut you out again
I've been broken before
But I'll open up my doors
For you, for me, for us
The love, the care
The hope, the trust
Hey, you're my getaway
In Andy Frasco & the U.N.'s song Getaway, the lyrics describe a person who is struggling with stress and pressure in their life. The first verse begins with the line "Head down, grades up", implying that the person is dedicated to their studies, but it's not enough to escape their problems. They turn to music as a source of comfort, but even then, they can't stop thinking about their loved one. The chorus emphasizes this, with the person singing that their partner is their "getaway" from their worries.
The second verse goes into more detail about the person's struggles, including their fears and wasted tears. They feel lost and don't know what to do, but they find solace in the presence of their partner. The bridge is a plea to their partner to stay, as the person has been hurt before and is afraid of getting hurt again. However, they are willing to take a chance and open up their doors to let the person in.
Overall, the lyrics of Getaway convey the idea that love can be a powerful source of comfort and escape from the stresses of life. It is a tribute to the idea that we all need someone to lean on when the going gets tough, and that by finding that person, we can find hope and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Head down
I'm feeling down and focused on my problems
Grades up
I'm doing well in school, but that doesn't change my mood
But you're always on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you, even when I'm busy with other things
Headphones in
I'm trying to block out the world with my music
And I shut my eyes
I'm trying to escape reality
But I see you all the time
Even in my dreams, you're always there
When nothing goes right
Life can be tough sometimes
With sleepless nights
I can't sleep because I'm worried or stressed
When all my clouds are grey
Everything seems dull and depressing
Your smile so bright
But you bring joy into my life
When you hold me tight
And when we're together, everything feels better
You're my getaway
You're my escape from reality
Hey, you're my getaway
You're the one I turn to when I need to feel better
I've been broken before
I've been hurt in the past
But I'll open up my doors
But I'm willing to let you into my life
For you, for me, for us
For our relationship
The love, the care
The feelings I have for you
The hope, the trust
The things I want from our relationship
The chords I strum
My music is a reflection of my emotions
And the songs I hum
Songs help me express my feelings
All relate to you
They're all about my love for you
School's a stress
School is causing me anxiety
My life's a mess
My life feels chaotic and disordered
I haven't got a clue
I don't know what to do
All my fears
I'm scared of what the future holds
And wasted tears
I've cried over things that don't matter
Let's just runaway
Let's escape our problems together
Close our eyes till morning light
Let's forget about everything and just enjoy each other's company
Just because I'm letting you in
I'm being vulnerable with you
Woah
An expression of surprise or emphasis
Don't make me shut you out again
But I'm afraid of getting hurt again, so please don't betray my trust
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Amy Barnett, Emma Dawson
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