The band is entirely run by the members themselves. They created their own website (graphics, designs and everything else), designed every article of merchandize, promoted their hearts out (the band has been featured on www.emotionalpunk.com, www.absolutepunk.net, www.frequencyreviews.com, received a contract to be on the Drive-Thru Records/ Purevolume unsigned bands compilation and a feature article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal- to name a few), and is now starting to draw in larger crowds in their central Florida venues (House of Blues, The Social, Backbooth) one show at a time. Their live show has been said to be an excellent display of raw emotion, bursting with enthusiasm.
The band recorded a demo in the fall of 2004, which featured six songs; they have been demoing songs ever since and now have well over 25 songs recorded under their belt. Their plays on purevolume have hit
the 85,000 mark ā an incredible feat for a band that has not been signed to any record label, nor received any professional promotion of any sort. The band plans to keep the demos coming, recording on
average six a month. They have also begun to record other local acts in their makeshift "bedroom studio" just to stay sharp.
My Getaway's rock machine has just gotten started. They plan to contine the barrage of demos and continue to wreak havoc on the Florida countryside, playing one show at a time.
Chutes and Ladders
My Getaway Lyrics
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When your lungs cave in, will you try this one last time before you close your eyes.
Those lines you open up with, I've become so sick of it. the makeup that you wear won't cover up the taste you left in your mouth again.
The smell of your clothes matched the scent of what's left, you pressed your lips against that cigarette and your gasping for breath. just stop no it's not worth the fight. just stop no its not worth the fight.
Those lines you open up with, I've become so sick of it. the makeup that you wear won't cover up the taste you left in your mouth again
The song "Chutes and Ladders" by My Getaway explores themes of addiction, self-destruction, and the frustration of watching someone you care about spiral out of control. The opening lines "The stains on your shirt matched the stains on your floor" and "The smell of your clothes matched the scent of what's left" paint a picture of a scene of someone who has clearly hit rock bottom. The singer is observing someone who is begging for more, likely in reference to a substance that they're addicted to. They're searching for a way to escape reality and find temporary relief. The repetition of "another round should help you sleep tonight" reinforces this idea that they're using alcohol or drugs to try and make their problems go away.
The chorus, "When your lungs cave in, will you try this one last time before you close your eyes," suggests that the singer is worried about the person's wellbeing and fears that they might take things too far. They're struggling to watch as this person they care about self-destructs, but at the same time, they can't force them to change. The lines "Those lines you open up with, I've become so sick of it. The makeup that you wear won't cover up the taste you left in your mouth again" highlight the frustration and disappointment of watching this person repeatedly make the same mistakes and try to hide them with excuses and lies.
Overall, "Chutes and Ladders" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that delves into the complexities of addiction and the toll it takes on those who care about the person struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
The stains on your shirt matched the stains on your floor, you've got your head between your knees and your begging for more. another round should help you sleep tonight, another round should help you sleep tonight.
You're wallowing in misery, drowning in alcohol to cope with your problems. The stains and scents of your environment and clothing reflect the mess you're in, and you're desperate for any kind of relief, even temporary.
When your lungs cave in, will you try this one last time before you close your eyes.
You're slowly destroying yourself and your body, and you're faced with the choice of either continuing down this path or making a change before it's too late. It's a question of whether you'll risk everything to keep going or take one last chance to make things right.
Those lines you open up with, I've become so sick of it. the makeup that you wear won't cover up the taste you left in your mouth again.
Your attempts at charm and deception are transparent and tiresome to those around you, and the negative impact of your actions and words cannot be erased by any superficial means. You can't hide your true self forever.
The smell of your clothes matched the scent of what's left, you pressed your lips against that cigarette and your gasping for breath. just stop no it's not worth the fight. just stop no its not worth the fight.
Your addiction and self-destructive behavior have taken a toll on your body and your relationships, and the consequences are catching up to you. It's time to face reality and stop fighting against the inevitable change that's needed for your own sake.
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.