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

Stay Away
Get Set Go Lyrics

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Stay Away; Ordinary World ('06); Trk 18

I'm a criminal on Fridays; I do drugs and buy them too; stole a car to get to downtown; that's the sort of shit I pull.

(Chorus: Stay away from me; I'm only gonna pull you dow-ow-own; I am a reprobate, a hooligan, a devil's mate; and you don't want me arou-ow-ound. Stay away from me; I'm only gonna pull you dow-ow-own; I am a bitter pill, a lost cause, a ne'er-do-well; and you don't want me arou-ow-ound).

(Refrain: Stay; away from me; can't you see I'm all bad; I'm the worst you never had. Oh, stay; away from me; can't you see I'm all bad; I'm the worst you never had).

I like to drink 'til well past sunrise; and I can't afford to pay my rent; I like pills that give me some high; I like pills that get me bent.

(Chorus).

(Refrain).

(Oo, oo-oo-oo-oo) (x 8).

(Refrain).

(Oh, stay (I'm a criminal on Fridays); away from me (I do drugs and buy them too); can't you see I'm all bad (stole a car to get to downtown); I'm the worst you never had (that's the sort of shit I pull)) (x 2).

Overall Meaning

The song Stay Away by Get Set Go is a reflection of the tumultuous lifestyle of a person who is addicted to drugs and alcohol, and how the singer is fully aware of his problematic ways. The opening lines establish that the person indulges in drug use and also steals cars in order to fulfill his vices. He warns others to stay away from him because he thinks he will be a terrible influence on them. The chorus highlights his self-awareness, where he calls himself a reprobate, a hooligan, a devil's mate, a lost cause, and a ne'er-do-well, essentially accepting his flaws and warning others about them. The refrain is a plea for the person to be left alone as he considers himself an all-around bad influence.

The verses portray the singer's fondness for drinking till sunrise, his inability to pay rent, and his love for pills that get him high. These lines depict a clear and vivid picture of a struggling and self-destructive individual who wants to be left alone. The repetition of the refrain and chorus empowers the message of the song, where the singer is fighting his own inner demons and is seeking redemption. The final lines of the song declaring himself the worst the other person never had further enforce the idea that he believes that he has nothing to offer and the listener should stay away from him.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a criminal on Fridays;
I engage in criminal activities on Fridays.

I do drugs and buy them too;
I consume drugs and even purchase them.

stole a car to get to downtown;
I committed theft of a car to reach downtown.

that's the sort of shit I pull.
That's the kind of troublesome activities I indulge in.

(Chorus: Stay away from me;
I advise you to keep distance from me.

I'm only gonna pull you dow-ow-own;
I will only drag you down.

I am a reprobate, a hooligan, a devil's mate;
I am a morally low person, a trouble maker, someone who aligns with evil.

and you don't want me arou-ow-ound.
You don't want me near you.

I am a bitter pill, a lost cause, a ne'er-do-well;
I am unappealing, a hopeless case, someone who never accomplishes anything.

(Refrain: Stay; away from me;
I plead you to stay away from me.

can't you see I'm all bad;
Can't you realize that I am a person of no good.

I'm the worst you never had.
I am the worst company you could ever get.

I like to drink 'til well past sunrise;
I prefer drinking to the extent of staying awake till sunrise.

and I can't afford to pay my rent;
I don't have enough money to pay my rent.

I like pills that give me some high;
I appreciate pills that facilitate a feeling of euphoria.

I like pills that get me bent.
I desire pills that make me disoriented.

(Oo, oo-oo-oo-oo) (x 8).
Sounds of vocalizations.

(Oh, stay (I'm a criminal on Fridays);
Oh, please avoid me.

away from me (I do drugs and buy them too);
Stay away from me as I consume and purchase drugs.

can't you see I'm all bad (stole a car to get to downtown);
Can't you see that I am an undesirable person who stole a car to reach downtown.

I'm the worst you never had (that's the sort of shit I pull)) (x 2).
I am the worst company anyone could experience as I indulge in troublesome activities.

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