Get Set Go is the project of singer-songwriter Michael Torres, initially fo… Read Full Bio ↴Get Set Go is the project of singer-songwriter Michael Torres, initially formed as a band in 2002 in Highland Park, Los Angeles. The group, at first being compirsed of vocalist/guitarist Michael (AKA Mike TV), bassist Patrick "Dr. Modo" Flores, and drummer Amy Wood, were signed onto 80's dance novelty label TSR Records and issued their debut full-length So You've Ruined Your Life in 2003 with little to no fanfair. By 2004, Wood and Flores left the group and Mike became a depressed drug addict. Mike eventually kicked his addiction problems though, and by 2006 the band was in full swing again with new members and issued their second full-length Ordinary World. In 2014, Mike moved out to Austin, Texas, and Get Set Go now acts as his solo bedroom project. Before this, the band had a revolving door of members. In 2011, the group set up the online digital indie label Square Tire Music. The group is mostly known for having their songs (such as "Wait") appear on shows like Grey's Anatomy and Weeds.

Mike TV - Vocals, Guitar

Former Members:
Eric Summer - Viola, vocals
Dave Palamaro - Drums
Jeremy Keeler - Bass, vocals
Shawn Malone - Guitar, vocals
Pat "Dr. Modo" Flores
Amy Wood
Jim Daley
Colin Schlitt
Sean Spillane

RACECAR
Get Set Go Lyrics

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I'm going places no one else has ever been to
There's no end to the trouble I get into when I'm with you
I'm three steps ahead of all my sorrow but I promise
By tomorrow I'll repay you all the things that I have borrowed
I'm speeding past sunrise, racing through midnight
I try to slow it down, I'll come around

I'm never gonna lose, I'm a racecar driver

The sole survivor
The pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway
I'm never gonna lose, I'm a racecar driver
The sole survivor
Pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway

I brace for an impact that I know someday must come
I've been on the run, moving faster than a freight train
No one can catch me, and they daren't even try
'Cause there's just no faster guy
I'm alone on the highway
Speeding past sunrise, racing through midnight
I try to slow it down, I'll come around

I'm never gonna lose, I'm a racecar driver
The sole survivor
The pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway
I'm never gonna lose, I'm a racecar driver
The sole survivor
Pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway

Speeding getaway
Speeding getaway
Speeding getaway
Someday I promise to surrender (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway)
Someplace, somewhere out there is better (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway)
Someday I promise to surrender (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway)
Someplace, somewhere out there is better (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway)
Someday I promise to surrender (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway)
Someplace, somewhere out there is better (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway)

I'm never gonna lose, I'm a racecar driver
The sole survivor
The pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway
I'm never gonna lose, I'm a racecar driver
The sole survivor

The pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway
The pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway

Overall Meaning

Get Set Go's song "Racecar" tells the story of someone who feels unstoppable, like a race car driver. They are going places no one else has been before and are not afraid to get into trouble with the person they are with. They are constantly looking ahead, trying to outrun their sorrow and are determined to pay back any debts they may owe. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement and rebellion, making the listener feel like they are in on the action.

The line "pedal's to the metal" is a common phrase used to describe someone who is driving at full speed, pushing the throttle all the way down to the floor. Through the use of this phrase, the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and the idea that one is willing to take risks to get where they want to go. However, the last few lines, "someday I promise to surrender, someplace, somewhere out there is better" suggests that the singer knows that this lifestyle is unsustainable and that they will eventually have to slow down and find a better path.

Interestingly, the song does not have a traditional verse/chorus structure. Instead, it is made up of four identical sections, each containing the same lyrics. This musical choice reinforces the sense of speeding through life, without slowing down or stopping.

* The song was released in 2008 on the album "Sunset Strip."
* It has been featured in several TV shows, including "The Vampire Diaries" and "Psych."
* The music video features a toy car version of the band's lead singer, Jason Nicholas.
* "Racecar" was used in a TV commercial for Buick Regal in 2013.
* The song was featured in the indie film "Diminished Capacity" in 2008.
* The album "Sunset Strip" was recorded in just ten days.
* Get Set Go has released seven studio albums and several EPs.
* The band was formed in 2002 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
* "Racecar" is one of the band's most popular songs.
* Get Set Go's music has been described as "quirky pop/rock with dark undertones."

Chords (unofficial):
Verse: E, B, A, E
Chorus: A, E, B, E

Line by Line Meaning

I'm going places no one else has ever been to
I'm exploring uncharted territory and experiencing new things that others have not.

There's no end to the trouble I get into when I'm with you
When I'm with you, I find myself in constant chaos and mayhem.

I'm three steps ahead of all my sorrow but I promise By tomorrow I'll repay you all the things that I have borrowed
I've overcome my sadness and I vow to repay any debts or obligations I owe to you by tomorrow.

I'm speeding past sunrise, racing through midnight
I'm moving rapidly through time, constantly trying to outpace the present and future.

I try to slow it down, I'll come around
Although I'm moving fast, I'm aware that I may need to slow down and change course at some point in the future.

I'm never gonna lose, I'm a racecar driver The sole survivor The pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway
I'm confident that I'll always come out on top, like a racecar driver who is the only survivor of a harrowing competition. I'm pushing forward as fast as I can to get away from anything that might try to slow me down or stop me.

I brace for an impact that I know someday must come
Although I'm aware that I'm moving too fast and there may be consequences, I'm still preparing myself for the inevitable collision that will happen someday.

I've been on the run, moving faster than a freight train No one can catch me, and they daren't even try 'Cause there's just no faster guy
I've been running from my problems and moving incredibly quickly, so fast that no one can even try to catch up with me. There's no one faster than me.

I'm alone on the highway
I'm by myself, speeding down the road with no one around me.

Speeding getaway
I'm trying to escape as quickly as possible.

Someday I promise to surrender (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway) Someplace, somewhere out there is better (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway) Someday I promise to surrender (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway) Someplace, somewhere out there is better (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway) Someday I promise to surrender (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway) Someplace, somewhere out there is better (Speeding getaway, speeding getaway)
Although I'm currently in a hurry to leave, I promise that I will eventually give up and find someplace better.

The pedal's to the metal as I make my getaway
I'm pushing the accelerator as hard as I can in order to make my escape.

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