Getting Away With It
JAMES (live) Lyrics

Are you aching for the blade?
Do you desire to harm yourself, possibly through self-harm or suicide?

That's OK, we're insured
Even if something terrible were to happen, we have insurance that can cover the damages.

Are you aching for the grave?
Do you desire death, either through illness or other means?

That's OK, we're insured
Even if someone were to die, we have life insurance that can compensate for the loss.

We're getting away with it all messed up
We are living life recklessly, doing things that are morally questionable but getting away with it.

That's the living
This is how some people choose to live their lives, without regard for the consequences of their actions.

Daniel's saving Grace
Daniel has someone in his life who is saving him from his own destructive behavior.

She's out in deep water
This woman is in a difficult situation, possibly a dangerous one.

Hope he's a good swimmer
Daniel needs to be strong enough to handle this situation and help this woman.

Daniel plays his ace
Daniel has a plan that he believes will resolve the difficult situation that he and this woman are in.

Deep inside his temple
Within himself, Daniel has a thoughtful and complex inner world.

He knows how to serve her
Daniel knows how to take care of this woman and help her through her difficult situation.

Daniel drinks his weight
Daniel drinks alcohol excessively, perhaps as a coping mechanism or to escape reality.

Drinks like Richard Burton
Richard Burton was known for his heavy drinking, and Daniel drinks as much as or more than him.

Dance like John Travolta
Daniel is a skilled dancer, perhaps enjoying the party scene that often comes with heavy drinking.

Now Daniel's saving Grace
In spite of his destructive behavior, Daniel has someone in his life who is saving him from himself.

He was all but drowning
Daniel was very close to giving up and succumbing to his destructive behavior.

Now they live like dolphins
With the help of his Saving Grace, Daniel has overcome his destructive behavior and now lives a happy and fulfilling life.

Oh, getting away with it all messed up
We are continuing to live recklessly, getting away with things that we know we shouldn't be doing.

Getting away with it
Despite the risks and consequences, we continue to do things that are morally and ethically questionable and get away with it.

We're getting away with it
We are living our lives in a way that is not entirely honest or moral, but we are still able to avoid punishment for our behavior.

That's the living
This is how some people choose to live their lives, without regard for the consequences of their actions.