Jon Oliva is a singer / pianist / songwriter famous from his years with 80's metal band Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Jon Oliva's Pain and Doctor Butcher. He is regarded as one of the first musicians to mix heavy metal with opera influences and though not as big in his home country of America, he is quite popular in Europe as well as his band Savatage.
Under the name Oliva, he released a solo album in June 2013, titled, 'Raise The Curtain'.
The tracks played for this artists, are actually mistags of his solo band, Jon Oliva's Pain
Can't Get Away
Jon Oliva Lyrics
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Since you put your spell on me
You're always right
I'm always wrong
And I can't take it anymore
But I...
Never could stop on a dime
To tell you...
I'm still holding on to you
I'm still holding on to you
I'm still holding on to you
And somehow oh yeah baby
Sadness now is all I feel
You know these feelings are so real
How much longer can I go on
Before my feelings for you are gone
But I...
Never could stop on a dime
Never could quite find the time
To tell you...
I'm still holding on to you
I'm still holding on to you
I'm still holding on to you
And somehow oh yeah baby
And I know deep inside
I'm fool for your love
I can't hide from the truth
So I guess I'll give up
And I got to get stronger inside
Got to start changing the tide
Stop drinking away my life
But I know...
I can't get away
No, I can't get away
No, I can't get away
No, I can't get away
In "Can't Get Away," Jon Oliva sings about being stuck in a toxic relationship, unable to break free even though he knows it's not good for him. He describes feeling as if he's under a spell, unable to resist the power his partner has over him. He acknowledges that he's always wrong and his partner's always right, which only makes him feel even more helpless. He's gone through so much that he's not sure if he even wants to try to move on, despite feeling sad all the time. His love for his partner is so strong that he considers himself a fool, unable to hide from his true feelings.
The chorus repeats the lines "I'm still holding on to you" over and over, emphasizing the singer's inability to let go. He recognizes that he needs to get stronger and take control of his own life, but he feels trapped in his own emotions. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that he can't escape the hold his partner has over him.
Overall, "Can't Get Away" paints a picture of someone stuck in a difficult and painful relationship, feeling powerless and unable to move on. It speaks to the universal experience of being drawn back to the people and situations that aren't good for us, and the struggle to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Darkness now is all I see
I am overwhelmed by despair and sadness.
Since you put your spell on me
Your influence over me is strong, as if I am under a magical spell.
You're always right
You believe that you are always correct and I am always wrong.
I'm always wrong
You see me as constantly mistaken and misinformed.
And I can't take it anymore
I have reached my limit and cannot continue to endure this treatment.
But I...
Despite everything that has happened, I still...
Never could stop on a dime
I have always had a difficult time making sudden changes or decisions.
Never could quite find the time
I have struggled to make the effort to communicate with you.
To tell you...
To express my feelings and thoughts to you clearly and honestly.
I'm still holding on to you
I have not been able to let go of my attachment to you.
And somehow oh yeah baby
Despite everything, I still feel a connection to you.
Sadness now is all I feel
I am consumed by feelings of melancholy and sorrow.
You know these feelings are so real
My emotions towards you are genuine and profound.
How much longer can I go on
I am struggling to continue existing in this state of emotional turmoil.
Before my feelings for you are gone
I fear that my strong emotions for you will dissipate over time.
And I know deep inside
I am aware at a fundamental level...
I'm fool for your love
I am foolishly infatuated with you.
I can't hide from the truth
I cannot deny the reality of my feelings and situation.
So I guess I'll give up
I am resigned to the idea that I cannot change the outcome.
And I got to get stronger inside
I need to become emotionally resilient and self-sufficient.
Got to start changing the tide
I have to modify my approach and perspective in order to improve my situation.
Stop drinking away my life
I have been using alcohol to numb my pain and escape reality.
But I know...
Despite the obstacles and hardships I face, I am aware that...
I can't get away
I cannot break free from the cycle of pain and attachment.
No, I can't get away
There seems to be no escape or reprieve from this situation.
No, I can't get away
I remain trapped in my emotional and mental state.
No, I can't get away
No matter what happens, I cannot seem to find a path forward or a way out.
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.