The Great Escape
Nelson Lyrics


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(Look up) There`s no man on the moon tonight
Guess he`s turned his back on me (once again)
The wicked walls of this dead-end town are closing in and I can`t breathe
(Sail away) Down the river of shattered dreams;
My destiny`s disguised (but I will find it)
Empty promises flow my way, adrift in shame; do you feel the same?

[Chorus]
Another time, another place we won`t be prisoners of fate
Somehow, we`ll find a way to get out of here
Oh, why don`t we make the great escape and set our sites on higher ground?
We`re taking the ride all the way to the other side

(Step inside) See the man with the cracked guitar
Selling tales of sonic gray (the skies are falling)
No one gathers to sympathize or pay tribute to his fading flame
Tattoo girl on a butterfly
Sowing seeds of boundless hope (and devotion)
Follow me through a leap of faith; I know the way, I heard her say

[Chorus]

I know why you cry
Just let go; it`s easy if you try

Another time, another place we won`t be prisoners of fate
Somehow, we`ll find a way to get out of here
Oh, why don`t we make the great escape and set our sites on higher ground?
We`re taking the ride all the way to the other side. Whoa, yeah!
We`ve got to make the great escape and leave behind what can`t be saved
We`re taking the ride all the way to the other side

Don`t look back, don`t look back...
Come on, come on, come on and take my hand.
Whoa! Sail away!




Do you feel the same like I do?
Don`t look back

Overall Meaning

The Great Escape by Nelson is a song that reflects the theme of hope and liberation. It speaks of how the singer is feeling trapped and suffocated in their mundane existence, and how they are yearning for a chance to break free and start anew. The opening lines of the song, "There's no man on the moon tonight, guess he's turned his back on me," articulate a sense of isolation and abandonment. The singer feels that he is alone in his struggles, and even the moon, which is supposed to be a source of comfort and inspiration, has deserted him. The bleakness of his situation is further highlighted by the fact that he cannot breathe due to the walls of his town closing in around him.


The chorus is a cathartic release from these feelings of oppression. It represents the singer's desire to escape from his current situation, to break free from the chains that are holding him back, and to find a better life. The lyrics, "Somehow, we'll find a way to get out of here, oh why don't we make the great escape and set our sights on higher ground," are a call to action. The singer is urging the listener to join him on this journey towards freedom and self-discovery. He wants them to take a leap of faith and trust that there is a better life waiting for them on the other side.


Overall, The Great Escape is a song that speaks to the human desire for liberation and hope. It is a reminder that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, there is always a chance to break free and start anew.


Line by Line Meaning

(Look up) There`s no man on the moon tonight
I'm feeling alone and deserted, even the moon has abandoned me


Guess he`s turned his back on me (once again)
I feel like even the moon has betrayed me, it's a recurring feeling


The wicked walls of this dead-end town are closing in and I can`t breathe
I'm feeling suffocated by the negative environment and lack of opportunities in this town


(Sail away) Down the river of shattered dreams;
I want to escape my current situation and go towards my dreams


My destiny`s disguised (but I will find it)
I may not know what my destiny is yet, but I'm determined to figure it out


Empty promises flow my way, adrift in shame; do you feel the same?
I'm tired of being let down by others, I wonder if anyone else shares this feeling


[Chorus]
We will escape and break free from fate


Another time, another place we won`t be prisoners of fate
We won't be held captive by the outcome of events in a different time and place


Somehow, we`ll find a way to get out of here
We will find a way to escape this situation


Oh, why don`t we make the great escape and set our sites on higher ground?
Why not aim for bigger and better in life, and make a great escape from our constraints?


We`re taking the ride all the way to the other side
We are going to escape to freedom, no matter what it takes


(Step inside) See the man with the cracked guitar
Let's take a look inside and see the man playing with what little he has


Selling tales of sonic gray (the skies are falling)
He's selling stories that are grey, dull and in some ways threatened - with the sky about to collapse


No one gathers to sympathize or pay tribute to his fading flame
People have stopped caring about his story and performance, and his popularity is fading


Tattoo girl on a butterfly
A girl with a butterfly tattoo


Sowing seeds of boundless hope (and devotion)
She's spreading hope and devotion, promoting a positive and optimistic outlook


Follow me through a leap of faith; I know the way, I heard her say
She's asking us to take a chance on her, and trusts that she knows the way towards a better life


I know why you cry
I understand the reason for your sadness


Just let go; it`s easy if you try
Let go of your past, it's not as hard as you might think


We`ve got to make the great escape and leave behind what can`t be saved
We need to escape and leave behind any part of our lives that can't be changed


Don`t look back, don`t look back...
Don't dwell on the past, it's time to move forward


Come on, come on, come on and take my hand.
Let's do this together, take my hand and we will escape


Whoa! Sail away!
Let's leave our old life behind and set sail towards a new future


Do you feel the same like I do?
Do you share the same feelings as me?


Don`t look back
Again, don't focus on the past and what can't be changed. Keep moving forward.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON, MARC TANNER

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Flavio Renan

Banda: NELSON


Origem: SANTA MONICA (Califórnia/Estados Unidos)


Álbum: BECAUSE THEY CAN (PORQUE ELES PODEM)


Lançamento: 16/07/1995


Produção: NELSON/JOHN BOYLAN/DAVID HOLMAN


Composição: GUNNAR NELSON/MATTHEW NELSON/MARC TANNER


Gravadora: GEFFEN



Vocal/baixo/violão 12 cordas/guitarra base: MATTHEW NELSON


Vocal/violão elétrico/guitarra base/pandeirola: GUNNAR NELSON


Guitarra solo: BRETT GARSED


Violão: JOEY CATHCART


Piano/órgão Hammond: PAUL MIRKOVICH


Bateria: BOBBY ROCK



A GRANDE FUGA

(Olhe para cima) Não há nenhum homem esta noite na lua
Acho que ele virou as costas para mim (mais uma vez)
As paredes ensadecidas desta cidade de zumbis estão se fechando e eu não posso respirar
(Navegue para longe) descendo o rio de sonhos despedaçados;
Meu destino é disfarçado (mas eu vou encontrá-lo)
Um fluxo de promessas vazias em meu caminho, à deriva em vergonha; você sente o mesmo?

Refrão:
Outra época, outro lugar que não seremos prisioneiros do destino
De alguma forma, vamos encontrar uma maneira de sair daqui
Oh, por que não fazer a grande fuga e definir nossa morada em terrenos mais elevados?
Nós estamos fazendo nosso caminho até o outro lado

(Caminhe para dentro) veja o homem com a guitarra quebrada
Venda de contos sônicos deprimentes (o céu está caindo)
Ninguém se simpatiza ou paga tributo para sua chama fadigada
A tatuagem de uma menina em uma borboleta
Semeando a esperança sem limites (e devoção)
Siga-me tendo um pouco de fé, eu sei o caminho, ouvi dizer sobre ele

Ponte:
Eu sei porque você chora
Apenas se vá, é fácil se você tentar

Refrão
Outra época, outro lugar que não seremos prisioneiros do destino
De alguma forma, vamos encontrar uma maneira de sair daqui
Oh, por que não fazer a grande fuga e definir nossa morada em terrenos mais elevados?
Nós estamos fazendo nosso caminho até o outro lado. whoa, yeah!
Temos que fazer a grande fuga e deixar para trás o que não pode ser salvo
Nós estamos fazendo nosso caminho até o outro lado

Não olhe para trás, não olhe para trás ...
Venha, venha, venha e pegue minha mão.
Whoa! velejando!
Você sente o mesmo que eu?
Não olhe para trás

Ina Tay

2020 sept 10 :)

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