Hide Away
Gary B.B. Coleman Lyrics


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Hide away folk family
Or else someone's gonna get ya (Someone's gonna get ya)
Someone's gonna get ya
Hide away folk family
Better hide away
Better hide away

Tippy-toe to the front door, Mother,
'Cause there's a guy with a long, long fuse
And the one thing you can't hide is all the fear you feel inside
As the fuse is spelling out these words

Hide away folk family
Or else someone's gonna get ya (Someone's gonna get ya)
Someone's gonna get ya
Hide away folk family
Better hide away
Better hide away

Tippy-toe to the flat-bed, Father,
Because they're pouring out our gasoline
And sadly the cross-eyed bear's been put to sleep behind the stairs
And his shoes are laced with irony

Hide away folk family
Or else someone's gonna get ya (Someone's gonna get ya)
Someone's gonna get ya
Hide away folk family
Better hide away
Better hide away

Hello. This is Leslie Down with the daily home astrology report.
Taurus: Contemplate domestic turmoil.
Aquarius: Abandon hope for future plans.

Hide away folk family
Or else someone's gonna get ya (Someone's gonna get ya)
Someone's gonna get ya
Hide away folk family
Better hide away
Better hide away (hide away)

Hide away (folk family) folk family (Or else someone's gonna get ya)
Someone's gonna get ya




Hide away
Hide away

Overall Meaning

The song "Hide Away" by Gary B.B. Coleman is a cautionary tale about a family that is in danger and needs to hide away from perceived danger. The lyrics are cryptic and use metaphorical language to convey a sense of urgency and fear. The term "folk family" refers to the family unit that needs to stick together and stay hidden to avoid being caught by whoever is threatening them. The repeated phrase "hide away" is an urgent plea for the family to stay safe and avoid danger.


The verse about the "guy with a long, long fuse" is likely referring to someone who is ticking time bomb or having a short temper. The line "the one thing you can't hide is all the fear you feel inside" suggests that the family must maintain a facade of calmness and composure, even when they feel threatened. The reference to the "cross-eyed bear" and his "shoes laced with irony" adds to the cryptic nature of the lyrics and creates a sense of unease and sadness.


The inclusion of the astrology report in the middle of the song adds to the surreal and dreamlike atmosphere of the song. The horoscopes for Taurus and Aquarius are ominous and suggest that something bad is about to happen. Overall, the song "Hide Away" is a haunting blues ballad that creates a sense of unease and paranoia.


Line by Line Meaning

Hide away folk family
The people of this community should hide away to avoid danger


Or else someone's gonna get ya (Someone's gonna get ya)
If you don't hide away, someone will hurt you


Someone's gonna get ya
Someone is going to harm you if you don't hide away


Hide away folk family
Hide away to stay safe


Better hide away
It is best to hide away


Better hide away
The safest option is to hide away


Tippy-toe to the front door, Mother,
Walk quietly to the front door, Mother


'Cause there's a guy with a long, long fuse
Because there is a man with an unpredictable temper


And the one thing you can't hide is all the fear you feel inside
You cannot hide the fear you feel inside


As the fuse is spelling out these words
As the man's temper is building and he is about to act out


Tippy-toe to the flat-bed, Father,
Walk quietly to the flat-bed, Father


Because they're pouring out our gasoline
Because they are pouring out our gasoline supply


And sadly the cross-eyed bear's been put to sleep behind the stairs
Unfortunately, the bear with crossed-eyes has been put to sleep behind the stairs


And his shoes are laced with irony
In an ironic twist, his shoes have been tied together


Hello. This is Leslie Down with the daily home astrology report.
Introducing the daily astrology report


Taurus: Contemplate domestic turmoil.
Advice for Taurus to consider their family's troubles


Aquarius: Abandon hope for future plans.
Advice for Aquarius to give up on their hopes for the future


Hide away folk family
Stay in hiding to stay safe


Or else someone's gonna get ya (Someone's gonna get ya)
If you don't hide away, someone will harm you


Someone's gonna get ya
Someone will hurt you if you don't hide away


Hide away folk family
Stay in hiding to avoid danger


Better hide away
It is best to stay in hiding


Better hide away (hide away)
It is best to remain in hiding to avoid danger


Hide away (folk family)
Remain in hiding, community


Someone's gonna get ya
If you don't stay in hiding, someone will hurt you


Hide away
Remain in hiding to stay safe




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL, JOHN C. FLANSBURGH, JOHN S. LINNELL

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