Getaway
Joseph Milauskas Lyrics


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Clocked out, ten to two, with the traffic on the way down
There′s sun in Malibu, burning daylight on the one-o-one

I've been jumping over fences
Breaking my back just to get off the ground
Think I′m running out of chances
Beat around time just to slow it down
I need a getaway
I need a place to clear my mind
I need a getaway
I need a west coast sunset paradise

I need a getaway
I need a place to clear my mind
I need a getaway
I need a west coast sunset paradise

I need a getaway
Bonfire, here with you, crashing waves on the shoreline
Come here, the skyline views, haven't seen them in a long time

I've been jumping over fences
Breaking my back just to get off the ground
Think I′m running out of chances
Beat around time just to slow it down

I need a getaway
I need a place to clear my mind
I need a getaway
I need a west coast sunset paradise

I need a getaway
I need a place to clear my mind
I need a getaway
I need a west coast sunset paradise
I need a getaway

I′ve been jumping over fences
Think I'm running out of chances

I need a getaway
I need a place to clear my mind
I need a getaway
I need a west coast sunset paradise

I need a getaway
I need a place to clear my mind
I need a getaway




I need a west coast sunset paradise
I need a getaway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joseph Milauskas' song "Getaway" paint a vivid picture of someone who is feeling the weight of their everyday life and is in desperate need of a break from it all. The first stanza references the daily grind ("clocked out, ten to two") and the struggle of commuting in traffic, all while the sun shines in Malibu and beckons the singer to escape. The following stanzas continue this theme of feeling trapped, jumping over fences and breaking their back just to get by. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the need for a "getaway," a place to clear their mind and find peace in a west coast paradise.


The song captures the universal feeling of wanting to escape the stress and monotony of everyday life and find refuge in a beautiful, idyllic setting. The idea of a "sunset paradise" on the west coast is especially appealing, as it conjures up images of palm trees, ocean views, and a laid-back lifestyle. The desperation in the lyrics is palpable, as the singer feels like they are running out of chances and needs a break before it's too late.


Overall, "Getaway" is a relatable and emotionally charged song that captures the universal desire for a respite from the daily grind. It paints a vivid picture of the singer's longing for escape and the comfort they hope to find in a beautiful setting.


Line by Line Meaning

Clocked out, ten to two, with the traffic on the way down
I am leaving work at ten minutes to two and battling traffic on my way down from work.


There's sun in Malibu, burning daylight on the one-o-one
The sun is shining in Malibu and it's a beautiful day on Highway 101.


I've been jumping over fences
I've been facing obstacles and overcoming them.


Breaking my back just to get off the ground
I'm putting in a lot of hard work just to make progress.


Think I'm running out of chances
I feel like I don't have many more opportunities left.


Beat around time just to slow it down
I'm wasting time to try and stretch it out and make it feel slower.


I need a getaway
I need a break from my current situation.


I need a place to clear my mind
I want to go somewhere where I can relax and clear my head.


I need a west coast sunset paradise
I want to be in a beautiful location on the west coast where I can watch the sunset.


Bonfire, here with you, crashing waves on the shoreline
I want to spend time with someone I care about, sitting by a bonfire and listening to the waves.


Come here, the skyline views, haven't seen them in a long time
I want to see the beautiful skyline views that I haven't experienced in a while.




Writer(s): Joseph Milauskas

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