Escape the Season
Go Periscope Lyrics

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It's two lungs full of oxygen
I'm not ready to speak to you yet
Bright lights pass
Now and again
As we color in our silhouettes...

Don't you look, don't you go
Don't you look, don't you go

Don't you look back, don't you go
Don't you look, don't you go
Don't you look, don't you go
Don't you look, don't you go
Don't you look, don't you go

Two lungs full of oxygen
I'm not ready to speak to you yet
Bright lights pass
Now and again
As we color in our silhouettes

Lonely ends don't mend
We depend on each other
Press your hands to mine
We'll leave here together

Don't you look back
I want to take you on, I want to take you on
Don't you look back
I want to take you on

Don't you look back
We'll drive until the dawn, we'll drive until the dawn
Don't you look back
We'll drive until the dawn

Lonely ends don't mend
We depend on each other
Press your hands to mine
We'll leave here together

Don't you look back
I want to take you on, I want to take you on
Don't you look back
I want to take you on

Don't you look back
We'll drive until the dawn, we'll drive until the dawn
Don't you look back
We'll drive until the dawn

Don't you look, don't you go
Don't you look, don't you go

Don't you look, don't you go
Don't you look, don't you go

Overall Meaning

"Escape the Season" by Go Periscope is a song that explores the idea of escape and moving forward. The lyric "It's two lungs full of oxygen, I'm not ready to speak to you yet," suggests that the singer needs time to gather their thoughts and composure before tackling whatever situation they are facing. The "bright lights passing now and again" represent moments of clarity or realization in the midst of chaos, where the singer is able to focus on themselves and their own needs. By "coloring in our silhouettes", the singer is embracing self-expression and individuality in a world that can often feel monotonous.

The repeated refrain of "Don't you look back, don't you go, don't you look back, we'll drive until the dawn" further emphasizes this idea of escape and moving forward. The singer is urging their companion to keep their eyes ahead and focus on their journey rather than dwelling on the past. The line "lonely ends don't mend, we depend on each other" suggests that the singer is not alone and has a support system in their companion. By "pressing their hands together," they are reaffirming their commitment to each other and their shared journey.

Overall, "Escape the Season" is a song about self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. It encourages the listener to focus on themselves and their own journey, while also acknowledging the importance of having a support system along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

It's two lungs full of oxygen
I am filled with new energy and a sense of life

I'm not ready to speak to you yet
I am hesitant to communicate with you at the moment

Bright lights pass, now and again
We are transient in this life and only experience moments of brightness occasionally

As we color in our silhouettes
We are defining ourselves and creating our identities as we go along

Lonely ends don't mend
Isolation does not heal us

We depend on each other
Our relationships with others are crucial for our well-being

Press your hands to mine
Physical touch and connection helps us feel closer to one another

We'll leave here together
We will not face our challenges alone

Don't you look back
Do not dwell on the past or what has been left behind

I want to take you on
I am eager to embark on this journey with you

We'll drive until the dawn
We will keep going until a new day begins