Getaway
Kimberly Cole Lyrics


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Too much of a good thing
Could make you go crazy
Fall apart

There was just something
That can be you least see me
From the start
Walk right
Talk right
Open my mind

This kind of means
You′re wishes are hard to find

Is really this perfect
Or am I just blind
Cause it's just too good
And it′s just ain't right

Walk to
Need to
Take myself on my escape

Can't take you
Away you
Are the reason I gotta turn

Gotta drive my getaway
My getaway
My getaway
Gotta get away

My getaway
My getaway
My getaway
Gotta get away

So what got into me
To make me decide to run so fast

Cause he was the best one
No doubts, no questions ever
Not a guess

Who I′m with?
My stubborn fright
Carrying my baggage
Never let me try

Is really this perfect
Or am I just blind
Cause it′s just too good
And it's just ain′t right

Walk to
Need to
Take myself on my escape

Can't take you
Away you
Are the reason I gotta turn

Gotta drive my getaway
My getaway
My getaway
Gotta get away

My getaway
My getaway
My getaway
Gotta get away

I gotta get away
I gotta get away
I gotta get away

I gotta get away
I gotta get away
I gotta get away

Walk to
Need to
Take myself on my escape

Can′t take you
Away you
Are the reason I gotta turn

Gotta drive my getaway
My getaway
My getaway
Gotta get away

My getaway
My getaway
My getaway
Gotta get away

My getaway
My getaway
My getaway
Gotta get away

My getaway
My getaway




My getaway
Gotta get away

Overall Meaning

The song "Getaway" by Kimberly Cole talks about the struggles of being in a relationship that may seem great on the surface, but is not fulfilling enough. The opening lines, "Too much of a good thing could make you go crazy, fall apart" sets the tone for the song as it talks about how sometimes, having everything you want may not be enough. The next line, "There was just something that can be you least see me from the start" suggests that despite being in a seemingly amazing relationship, the singer cannot see herself or be her true self, implying a lack of emotional connection.


The singer then talks about needing to take herself on an escape and "drive her getaway." This can be interpreted as her leaving the relationship to find herself and happiness, as she cannot find it within the relationship. The lines "Can't take you away, you, are the reason I gotta turn" suggest that the singer cannot blame her partner for the relationship not being enough but needs to take responsibility for having to find her own happiness.


The chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the need for escape and the desire to get away from a relationship that is uncertain. The repetitive lyrics, combined with the music that has a catchy beat, make this song an excellent choice for someone who needs to rewind and recharge.


Line by Line Meaning

Too much of a good thing
Having too many good things at once can be overwhelming and cause mental instability and breakdown.


Could make you go crazy
Excessive positivity can cause negative outcomes and lead to irrational thoughts and actions.


Fall apart
The possibility of disintegrating due to an abundance of favorable things that could result in a state of disorder and despair.


There was just something
An undisclosed factor, a hint of uncertainty or doubt, present from the beginning of an association or relationship.


That can be you least see me
A facet of someone that may not be immediately visible or noticeable.


From the start
The feeling of encountering an issue or entering an arrangement from the very beginning or initial phase.


Walk right
To be in the correct direction or on the correct path.


Talk right
To communicate in an appropriate way that conveys a clear message.


Open my mind
To explore new perspectives or ideas with a receptive attitude and without bias.


This kind of means
This can be interpreted or perceived in a certain way.


You′re wishes are hard to find
It is challenging to fulfill an individual's desires or hopes.


Is really this perfect
This situation or person is indeed ideal and flawless.


Or am I just blind
Is it possible that I am overlook flaws or issues in this situation or person?


Cause it's just too good
This person or situation seems too good to be true.


And it′s just ain′t right
Deep down, there's something off about this person or situation that doesn't feel right.


Walk to
Striving to reach an objective or destination.


Need to
Feeling a strong desire or requirement to achieve something or seek relief.


Take myself on my escape
Choosing to embark on a journey or path in order to create separation and distance from a previous situation or relationship.


Can't take you
It is impossible to remove this person from my life or thoughts.


Away you
This person, seen as the cause of the stress or chaos, cannot be eliminated.


Are the reason I gotta turn
This individual is the impetus for shifting course or changing focus.


Gotta drive my getaway
It is necessary to take control of the situation and drive towards a better outcome or experience.


My getaway
The journey taken to establish a new beginning or distance oneself from a negative situation or person.


I gotta get away
It is crucial to take action and create space in order to put an end to a toxic situation or person.




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