Escape
Niko Walters Lyrics

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I've been on the sideline, watch you start to slide away
You've been in your mind, yeah, keeping it inside your space

Give up control
Loosen your hold
One day you'll know
Don't think too much

Cos I'm higher when I do this but I know it's OK
Usually I don't do this but I know it's OK
I know this is confusing but it's feeling so great
I'll always try escape for you

I keep photos of your smile close, only to remind we've grown
Through all the highs and the lows, it's
Gonna take some time but every single night we've shown
That it's all coming close

You're my Mona Lisa smile girl mystery
All around the world seen history
But it's all in the past, and I know we gotta ask what's the missing piece?
Are you missing me?

Give up control
Loosen your hold
One day you'll know
Don't think too much

Cos I'm higher when I do this but I know it's OK
Usually I don't do this but I know it's OK

I know this is confusing but it's feeling so great
I'll always try escape for you

Overall Meaning

In "Escape," Niko Walters expresses his concern for a loved one who is struggling with their emotions and keeping them bottled up inside. He has been watching from the sidelines as this person starts to "slide away" and is urging them to let go of their need for control and to stop overthinking. He believes that one day they will realize that it's okay to loosen their hold and just let things happen.

Niko also talks about his own struggles with letting go and trying new things. He admits that he might not usually do this, but in this situation, it's important to him. He wants to do all he can to help this person through their troubles and escape with them. He cherishes the memories of their past and believes that they have grown stronger through the highs and lows.

The song is a heartfelt plea for communication and openness in a relationship, as well as a reminder that it's okay to take a chance and step out of one's comfort zone. Niko Walters captures the complexity of relationships and the importance of being there for those we love.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been on the sideline, watch you start to slide away
I've been observing from a distance as you slowly drift away

You've been in your mind, yeah, keeping it inside your space
You've been in your own thoughts, keeping everything to yourself

Give up control
Relinquish your hold on things

Loosen your hold
Stop holding onto things so tightly

One day you'll know
Eventually, you will understand

Don't think too much
Don't overly analyze things

Cos I'm higher when I do this but I know it's OK
I feel better when I let go, even though it may be uncomfortable

Usually I don't do this but I know it's OK
Normally I wouldn't do this, but I know it's fine

I know this is confusing but it's feeling so great
This situation may be bewildering, but it feels amazing

I'll always try escape for you
I will always attempt to escape from my own mind for you

I keep photos of your smile close, only to remind we've grown
I keep pictures of your smiling face near to remind us of how far we've come

Through all the highs and the lows, it's
Despite all the ups and downs, it is

Gonna take some time but every single night we've shown
It will take some time, but every night we have demonstrated

That it's all coming close
That everything is drawing nearer

You're my Mona Lisa smile girl mystery
Your smile is enigmatic and captivating, like the Mona Lisa

All around the world seen history
People from all over the world have witnessed your impact

But it's all in the past, and I know we gotta ask what's the missing piece?
However, all of that is in the past and we need to figure out what's missing

Are you missing me?
Do you miss me?

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