Getaway
Efya Lyrics


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ooh yeah trynna get a way yeah
whooaa whoooa oooooh ooo yh
trynna get a way yhh
So Accra living no be easy
time of weekend fucked up busy
trynna make that money
trynna make that honey
thats all we do
charlie no be easy
sometimes you getta go
somewhere to cool yourhead
breeze in the air
sounds so clear
no worries to bother you there
said even on a beach per day
on an island yeaah
go to a lake house
baby break out n make out
feeling free, like the way
I'm suppose to be
apparently this beat ws meant for me for me eeeh

I don't know where to go (lets go)
as long as we're alone, lets go)
come lets get away (lets go) Repeat
volta, sunyani, bolga koforo
I don't care where we go (lets go)
come on lets getaway

Nti bra h3n k)
come don't stop
don't worry about your work
you will get another job
let's go, h3n k)
let's go h3n k)
let's go h3n k)
let's go h3n k)

Nti bra h3n k)
come don't stop
don't worry about your work
you'll get another job
l's go h3n k)
let's go h3n k)
lt's go h3n k)
lt's go h3n k)

this place is amazing
breath taking you
never ever seen like this before
never ever seen like this before
so glad I'm here with you
it wouldn't be nobody else




but my baby my baby
oh kwesi babbby

Overall Meaning

Efya's song Getaway is all about longing for an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in Accra, where life is not easy, and weekends are so busy that there is hardly time for anything else. The lyrics depict the daily struggle for survival, where making money and finding love are the only things that matter. The singer is clearly fatigued by the stress of city life, and all she desires is to get away from it all, even for a moment.


The song is filled with words of encouragement to just leave everything behind and take a break from the monotonous routine. She suggests taking a trip to the beach, an island, or a lake house to free one's mind and body. At these locations, there would be nothing to worry about, just the sound of soothing waves, the smell of fresh air, and a chance to be just the way you want to be. The song paints a picture of a relaxing environment for a short period of time just to recharge one's batteries before going back to the grind.


Efya's soulful voice accompanied by a beat that is both soft and electrifying makes for an enchanting record. The singer captures the feeling of escapism through her soothing voice, and the song is a perfect reminder to take a moment and appreciate the little things life has to offer when things become overwhelming.


Line by Line Meaning

ooh yeah trynna get a way yeah
The singer wants to escape the difficulties of life and find a place where she can relax and be free.


So Accra living no be easy
The singer comments on how difficult it is to live in Accra, Ghana.


time of weekend fucked up busy
The weekends are busy, which makes it difficult to take time off and relax.


trynna make that money
People in Accra are constantly trying to earn money to survive.


trynna make that honey
People are also trying to maintain relationships with loved ones.


thats all we do
The two main goals in life are to earn money and maintain relationships.


charlie no be easy
Life in Accra is challenging.


sometimes you getta go
Sometimes you need to take a break and escape from the city.


somewhere to cool yourhead
The purpose of escaping is to find a place to relax and clear one's mind.


breeze in the air
The air in the escape location is refreshing and cool.


sounds so clear
The environment in the escape location is peaceful and free of distractions.


no worries to bother you there
In the escape location, there are no worries or troubles to cause stress or anxiety.


said even on a beach per day
Even spending one day on a beach can help relieve stress and provide a sense of peace.


on an island yeaah
Fantasizing about escaping to a tropical island.


go to a lake house
Suggesting another place to escape to instead of a beach or island.


baby break out n make out
Inviting the listener to engage in romantic activities in the escape location.


feeling free, like the way
The escape location provides a sense of freedom and liberation.


I'm suppose to be
The escape location is where the singer is meant to be.


apparently this beat ws meant for me for me eeeh
The singer feels like the beat of the song was made for her and her desire to escape.


I don't know where to go (lets go)
Whoever the singer is talking to, she suggests they escape together, but doesn't know exactly where to go.


as long as we're alone, lets go)
The key factor in determining where to go is just being alone with each other.


volta, sunyani, bolga koforo
Listing off various locations in Ghana, suggesting that any of them would suffice as an escape destination.


I don't care where we go (lets go)
The location doesn't matter as long as they go and escape together.


come on lets getaway
An overall invitation to escape and find some peace and relaxation.


nti bra h3n k)
Encouraging the listener to not give up and to continue striving to escape.


come don't stop
Urging the listener to continue seeking an escape.


don't worry about your work
Assuring the listener that taking a break is important and their work will wait for them.


you will get another job
Even if the listener loses their job, they will be able to find another one.


let's go h3n k)
Repeating the message to continue seeking an escape.


this place is amazing
The escape location is wonderful and remarkable.


breath taking you
The singer is in awe of the location and its beauty.


never ever seen like this before
The singer has never encountered a location like this before.


so glad I'm here with you
The singer is happy to be sharing the experience with her companion.


it wouldn't be nobody else
The experience would not be the same with anyone other than her companion.


but my baby my baby
Referring affectionately to her companion as 'baby'.


oh kwesi babbby
Mentioning the name of her companion.




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@daredevil1189

Has Efya received any world renowned award yet? if not she really needs to. Her musical sense is worldwide. She knows how to do music. She's high up there in my opinion.

@sarahboakye7691

I was bathing and remembered this tune.... can't forget such a song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Who else is here in 2021?

@nanakwamebaah530

Timeless classic!

@davidadablah7427

who's still jamming to this song as at now ???
nice song by all standard

@WinnieAmos05

One of ghana's most underrated female artists. Cool summer tune 😊

@skerrysniper8901

She's not underrated

@abenanessa5845

Touring Ghana with this tune on repeat feels awesome 👌🏾 🇬🇭

@ahigherpower1988

2023 and I still love this Jam. ❤

@jacobofori7012

2023 and this track still a vibe

@alhajiishak2924

It's 9yrs and I'm still loving this track 🎶. Whenever I think of unwinding or a holiday, this track comes to mind. It's evergreen.

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