Getaway
J-Sin Lyrics
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Tainted city light up for you
I guess I could confess, I could
Spill out my guts and tell the truth
She said, "I know you need a getaway
But you don't get to tell me that
Not when I'm halfway out the door
My getaway's been barren deserts
So much for last ditch efforts
She said, "I know you need a getaway
But you don't get to tell me that"
She can't keep on a leash now
Just to calm my nerves and keep me honest
I think it's been three times now so
Where's the charm that I was promised?
She said, "I know you need a getaway
But you don't get to tell me that
Not when I'm halfway out the door
Without a moment to think back"
My getaway's been barren deserts
So much for last ditch efforts
She said, "I know you need a getaway
But you don't get to tell me that"
Scorching June, she's on my tail again
I can't pretend
Where's the time go? I don't know, it's been
Flying since we met
You don't get to tell me
You don't get to tell me that
You don't get to tell me
You don't get to tell me that
She said, "I know you need a getaway
But you don't get to tell me that
Not when I'm halfway out the door
Without a moment to think back"
My getaway's been barren deserts
So much for last ditch efforts
She said, "I know you need a getaway
But you don't get to tell me that"
She said, "I know you need a getaway
But you don't get to tell me that"
The lyrics to J-Sin's song "Getaway" capture the inner turmoil and dissatisfaction of the singer in a relationship. The opening lines suggest that the singer is searching for something or someone to bring light and excitement to their life in a city that feels tainted. They contemplate confessing their true emotions and vulnerability, potentially hoping it will make a difference.
The first verse introduces a conversation between the singer and their partner. The partner acknowledges the singer's desire for an escape but refuses to hear it, indicating that the partner is already mentally or physically leaving the relationship. The line "Not when I'm halfway out the door, without a moment to think back" implies that the partner is in a rush to move on, disregarding the singer's feelings. The mention of "barren deserts" symbolizes the emptiness and disappointment the singer has encountered in previous attempts to have a getaway, possibly indicating failed attempts to salvage the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their partner's behavior, criticizing how their partner's efforts to keep them in check have lost their charm. The singer questions why the promised charm in their relationship seems to be missing. It suggests that the relationship has lost its spark and become a burden for the singer, with their partner's attempts to control them becoming tiresome.
As the song progresses, the chorus is repeated, emphasizing the partner's resistance to acknowledge the singer's desire for a getaway. The recurring line "You don't get to tell me that" reinforces the power dynamic in the relationship, where the singer feels silenced and unheard by their partner.
In the final verse, the singer mentions "scorching June," which could be a metaphor for the intensity of their partner's pursuit. The singer realizes that time has slipped away since they met, possibly highlighting the fleeting nature of their connection and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of dissatisfaction.
Overall, "Getaway" delves into the singer's frustration and longing for escape in an unfulfilling relationship. The lyrics depict a struggle for autonomy and expression of emotions, but the partner's resistance to understanding or acknowledging the singer's needs ultimately leaves them feeling silenced and trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder what would make this
I'm curious about what could transform this situation
Tainted city light up for you
Cause the corrupted city to illuminate for you
I guess I could confess, I could
I suppose I could admit, I could
Spill out my guts and tell the truth
Reveal everything and speak honestly
She said, "I know you need a getaway
She mentioned, "I understand you require an escape
But you don't get to tell me that
But you aren't allowed to inform me of that
Not when I'm halfway out the door
Especially when I'm already leaving
Without a moment to think back"
Without any time to reminisce"
My getaway's been barren deserts
My escape has been empty wastelands
So much for last ditch efforts
Those desperate attempts were futile
She said, "I know you need a getaway
She said, "I know you need an escape
But you don't get to tell me that"
But you do not have the authority to say that"
She can't keep on a leash now
She can no longer be controlled
Just to calm my nerves and keep me honest
Just to soothe my anxiety and ensure my honesty
I think it's been three times now so
I believe it's been three occasions now so
Where's the charm that I was promised?
Where is the allure that was assured to me?
Scorching June, she's on my tail again
In sweltering June, she's pursuing me once more
I can't pretend
I am unable to pretend
Where's the time go? I don't know, it's been
Where does the time disappear to? I don't know, it has vanished
Flying since we met
Elapsed rapidly since we first encountered
You don't get to tell me
You are not permitted to inform me
You don't get to tell me that
You do not have the right to say that
She said, "I know you need a getaway
She said, "I understand you require an escape
But you don't get to tell me that
But you aren't allowed to inform me of that
She said, "I know you need a getaway
She said, "I know you need an escape
But you don't get to tell me that"
But you do not have the authority to say that"
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Justin Brodersen
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