City Escape was formed in August 2007 and immediately started writing songs and hit the stage. A few months later in January 2008 they released a 4 song demo which appeared on Myspace and could be downloaded for free.
As the months have gone on since the demos release the band has gone on to play a substantial number of shows across Australia and has supported acts such as: Thrice, Closure In Moscow, All Time Low, Elora Danan, Craig Owens, House Vs. Hurricane, Set Your Goals and Forgiven Rival.
The band released their debut EP titled 'Avalanches' in 2009 through Taperjean and Shock Records and is a huge step up from the bands 4 song demo. They spent the majority of that year touring Australia and promoting their release.
Discography:
2015 - Last Words (Single)
2009 - Avalanches
2008 - Demo
Members:
Jarrod Salton - Vocals/Guitar
Ross Wallbank - Guitar/Vocals
Chris Winstone - Guitar (Rest In Peace)
Matt Millard - Bass
Andrew Richey - Drums/Vocals
The Wake Up Call
City Escape Lyrics
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Lets make the right dosage for a chemical carnival now.
She starts a fire and it's time to burn the city down
And she wont stop until she's got what is painted around her head.
This is not my fault but the matter under it all
I never wanted such great expectations
(Just put your love down, just put your love on the ground)
Give it up, give it up baby get off the ride
Woah oh oh
Lets make the right dosage...
Lets make the right dosage for a chemical carnival now.
And I won't even close my eyes,
'Cause I want to see what you've got in store.
And I won't need to run again,
'Cause I'm ready for this.
'Cause I'm ready for this.
As you started to tie it around your neck,
You took the easy way out
And I won't be coming back for you,
Cos this town just ain't big enough.
As you started to tie it around your neck,
You took the easy way out
And I won't be coming back for you,
Cos this town just ain't big enough.
As you started to tie it around your neck,
You took the easy way out
And I won't be coming back for you,
Cos this town jsut ain't big enough.
Close my eyes,
'Cause I want to see what you've got in store.
And I won't need to run again,
'Cause I'm ready for this.
'Cause I'm ready for this.
Close my eyes,
'Cause I want to see what you've got in store.
And I won't need to run again,
'Cause I'm ready for this.
'Cause I'm ready for this.
The lyrics of City Escape's The Wake Up Call suggest a sense of urgency and recklessness. The first few lines talk about making the right dosage for a chemical carnival, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a night of partying and indulging in substances. The mention of a fire and burning the city down could also signify a desire for destruction and chaos. The line "And she won't stop until she's got what is painted around her head" can be interpreted as a refusal to back down until a goal or desire is achieved, even if it may be harmful or dangerous.
The chorus of "give it up baby get off the ride" can be interpreted as a call to wake up from the reckless behavior and indulge in something else, perhaps love or a more positive influence. The following lines "I never wanted such great expectations" suggest that the singer may have been pressured into this lifestyle, perhaps by society or friends.
The last verse talks about someone tying something around their neck and taking the easy way out. This can be interpreted as a reference to suicide or self-harm, and the singer's decision to not come back for them suggests a sense of finality and closure.
Overall, The Wake Up Call portrays a sense of recklessness and self-destruction, but also a desire for change and escaping from negative influences.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets make the right dosage for a chemical carnival now.
Let's find the perfect way to mix and match different chemicals to create a party atmosphere.
She starts a fire and it's time to burn the city down
She is causing a lot of chaos and destruction, and it's time for everything to change.
And she wont stop until she's got what is painted around her head.
She is completely focused on achieving her goals and won't give up until she has accomplished them.
This is not my fault but the matter under it all
I may not be responsible for the situation, but it's important to understand the underlying issues behind it.
I never wanted such great expectations
I don't want to set my standards too high and be disappointed in the end.
Give it up, give it up baby get off the ride
Stop holding on and let go of whatever is causing you to feel stuck.
(Just put your love down, just put your love on the ground)
Stop wasting your energy on something that isn't worth it and focus on something more fulfilling.
And I won't even close my eyes, 'Cause I want to see what you've got in store.
I refuse to turn a blind eye to what's happening because I want to be aware of everything that's going on.
And I won't need to run again, 'Cause I'm ready for this. 'Cause I'm ready for this.
I don't need to run away from this situation because I'm capable of handling it and moving forward.
As you started to tie it around your neck, You took the easy way out
You chose to end your own life instead of facing your problems and working through them.
And I won't be coming back for you, Cos this town just ain't big enough.
I won't waste my time going back to someone who isn't worth it, this small town can only hold so many people.
Close my eyes, 'Cause I want to see what you've got in store.
I want to be cautious of what's coming next and take the time to carefully evaluate the situation.
And I won't need to run again, 'Cause I'm ready for this. 'Cause I'm ready for this.
I'm not afraid of what's coming next because I'm prepared to face it head on and move forward.
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.