Get out of town
George Shearing & Peggy Lee Lyrics

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The farce was ended,
The curtains drawn,
And I at least pretended
That love was dead and gone.

But now, from nowhere,
You come to me as before
To take my heart,

And break my heart once more.

Get out of town
Before it's too late, my love.
Get out of town,
Be good to mr please!

Why wish me harm?
Why not retire to a farm
And be contented to charm
The birds off the trees?

Just disappear,
I care for you much too much,
And when you are near,
Close to me dear,
We touch too much!

The thrill when we meet
Is so bitter-sweet
That, darling, it's getting me down;
So on your mark,

Get set,
Get out of town!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Shearing and Peggy Lee's song "Get Out of Town" expresses the feeling of longing, regret, and heartbreak. The first part of the song talks about the end of a romantic relationship without any hope of reconciliation or redemption. The singer tries to convince herself that she has moved on from the love she once had. However, she is unsuccessful as the person who broke her heart returns, and she feels the rush of emotions that once consumed her. The lyrics switch between addressing herself and the person who hurt her. She asks the person to leave, to be good to her, and to retire somewhere else where they won't be a reminder of the past. There is an understanding that being together is too painful for her to bear, but the emotional connection is too intense for her to let go of them entirely.

The song is relatable to anyone who has gone through a breakup, and is still struggling with the pain or longing for an ex-lover. It conveys the message that no matter how much we wish to move on, sometimes, the pull of our emotions and memories can be too overwhelming. The lyrics show that it's okay to admit that the heartbreak is still affecting you, and sometimes the best thing to do is ask the former lover to leave for the sake of our mental and emotional well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

The farce was ended,
A deceptive, fake show has concluded

The curtains drawn,
The act is over and the stage is empty

And I at least pretended
Despite knowing better, I forced myself to act as if

That love was dead and gone.
My heart was broken and I convinced myself I can't love again

But now, from nowhere,
Unexpectedly, you reappear

You come to me as before
You approach me much as you did before

To take my heart,
You return seeking my heart

And break my heart once more.
Like the previous time, you will hurt me again

Get out of town
You must leave immediately

Before it's too late, my love.
You still have time to go and for me to recover

Be good to me please!
Be kind to me, walk away and spare me one more heartbreak