Getaway
Mallory Knox Lyrics


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hold on darling you're not alone
And there's a piece of me everywhere you go
You'll be fine here as you sit still
You got to let me in or let me go before you drown
You got to let me in or let me go before you drown

Cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Baby tell me you're okay, that you're okay, cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Baby tell me you're okay, that you're okay, cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Well there's a place in the hallway (in the hallway) where you left me (where you left me)
Where our lies will fall on top of our love
Baby tell you're okay (are you okay?) that you're okay (are you okay?)
Cause you're dying just to tell me

You said darling I'm not alone
That there will be a piece of you everywhere I go
I won't be fine here even sat still
I got to let you in or let you go before I drown
I got to let you in or let you go before I drown

Cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Baby tell me you're okay, that you're okay, cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Baby tell me you're okay, that you're okay, cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Well there's a place in the hallway (in the hallway) where you left me (where you left me)
Where our lies will fall on top of our love
Baby tell you're okay (are you okay?) that you're okay (are you okay?)
Cause you're dying just to tell me

You got to get away, you got to get away
You got to get away, you got to get away

We'd pretend that I wasn't lying when it's all a game
And now you are playing God
You're playing with me
Is it over now?
We'd pretend that I wasn't lying when it's all a game
And now you are playing God
You're playing with me
Is it over now?

Baby tell me you're okay, that you're okay, cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Baby tell me you're okay (are you okay?) that you're okay (are you okay?)
Cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Baby tell me you're okay (are you okay?) that you're okay (are you okay?)
Cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
There's a place in the hallway (in the hallway) where you left me (where you left me)
Where our lies will fall on top of our love
Baby tell you're okay (are you okay?) that you're okay (are you okay?)
Cause you're dying just to tell me
You got to get away, you got to get away




You're dying just to tell me you're not
You got to get away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mallory Knox's song Getaway describe the push and pull of a failing or complicated relationship. The singer in the song seems to be pleading with the other person to either let them in or let them go, indicating that they are struggling to find a clear direction in the relationship. They assure their partner that they are not alone and that there is a piece of them everywhere they go, but they also need to hear that their partner is okay because they are "dying just to tell me [them] you're not." The mention of "our lies fall[ing] on top of our love" suggests that there may be issues of trust or dishonesty at play.


The chorus of the song repeats the plea for the other person to affirm that they are okay, with the repetition of "you're dying just to tell me you're not" emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The final lines of the song, "you got to get away, you got to get away," suggest that the relationship may be so deeply troubled that separation is the only viable option.


Overall, the lyrics of Getaway convey a sense of emotional turmoil and lack of clarity in a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The repeated plea for reassurance and the mention of lies and playing games suggest that trust and communication may be the root of the problems.


Line by Line Meaning

hold on darling you're not alone
Don't worry, I'm here for you and you're not alone in this


And there's a piece of me everywhere you go
A part of me is always with you, no matter where you go


You'll be fine here as you sit still
It's okay to be still and not do anything, you'll be okay


You got to let me in or let me go before you drown
You need to give me a chance to help you, or let me go if I'm not helpful, before things get worse


Cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
You're struggling to tell me that you're not okay, even though you're dying to tell me


Baby tell me you're okay, that you're okay, cause you're dying just to tell me you're not
Please tell me you're okay, because I know you're struggling to do so


Well there's a place in the hallway (in the hallway) where you left me (where you left me)
There's a memory of you leaving me in the hallway that I can't ignore


Where our lies will fall on top of our love
Our dishonesty will damage our love and cover it like a veil


You said darling I'm not alone
You assured me that I'm not alone


That there will be a piece of you everywhere I go
You promised that you'll always be with me, wherever I go


I won't be fine here even sat still
I won't be okay just sitting still, I need to do something


You got to let you in or let you go before I drown
I need to decide whether to let you help me or let you go before things become too difficult for me to handle


You got to get away, you got to get away
You need to leave this situation to protect yourself


We'd pretend that I wasn't lying when it's all a game
We used to act like I wasn't lying, but it was just a game we played


And now you are playing God
You're trying to control everything in this situation, like a god would


You're playing with me
You're toying with my emotions and manipulating me


Is it over now?
Are we done with this game now?


You're dying just to tell me you're not
You're struggling to tell me that you're not okay, even though it's hurting you




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Comments from YouTube:

@MASSIVESTARS1

Dios. Mallory Knox hasta ahorita no me ha dado de que quejarme. Todas sus canciones son hermosas, susΒ Γ‘lbumes tan perfectos c: <3
Los amo

@spacepineapples99

Been listening for 2 years, never disappoint xx

@asmin9927

One of my favourite bands for just over a year now, since your announcement for Reading & Leeds 2014. I don't think there's a single song I don't like. I like the concept of the video too ❀

@felicity2391

So happy my favorite song from this album has a video now <3 Thank you. I love you guys. This song and video is amazing

@misspippaferguson

This song speaks to me so much I've been listening to it most days for years❣

@TheGreatToe

Have Ben my favorite band since there first EP. Most likely to stay my favorite of all time

@cassandratingey5431

They just keep getting better and better πŸ’œ

@alexandrapappel1414

Absolutely beautiful i love the song and the video !!!! ❀

@kaylissap.5362

The video is amazing! So excited to see you guys play live again at warped, can't wait until the day you guys headline the usa. Keep up the great work guys cx

@MrLewisBones

Big up Mallory Knox you boys are smashing it! Been a fan since 'Oceans'.

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