Gotta Get Away
First Choice Lyrics


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Gotta Get away from you Yes I do




Overall Meaning

First Choice's song "Gotta Get Away" tells the story of a woman who is tired of being in a toxic relationship and wants to escape from it. She knows that she needs to distance herself from her partner because he is causing her emotional pain and distress. The lyrics suggest that despite the passion and love she once felt for the person, she cannot stay any longer because she is sacrificing her own well-being. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes her urgency to leave and start anew.


The first line, "Gotta Get away from you Yes I do," sets the tone for the entire song. The word "gotta" implies that leaving her partner is not a choice, but a necessity for her own mental and emotional health. The lyrics also suggest that her partner may be toxic, controlling or emotionally abusive in some way, causing her to need to escape the relationship. The song's emotional intensity is heightened by the singer's emotional delivery, which helps draw the listener into the story.


In summary, First Choice's "Gotta Get Away" is a song about the importance of prioritizing our mental and emotional health, even if it means leaving someone we love. In some instances, this is the only solution to break free from a toxic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta Get away from you
I have an urgent need to distance myself from you


Yes I do
I am certain of my desire to leave you




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