While Pink's third studio album, Try This (2003), sold fewer copies than her previous work, it earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the single "Trouble". She returned to the top of record charts with her fourth and fifth studio albums, I'm Not Dead (2006) and Funhouse (2008), which generated the top-ten entries "Who Knew" and "U + Ur Hand", as well as the number-one single "So What". Pink's sixth studio album, The Truth About Love (2012), was her first album to debut atop the Billboard 200 chart and spawned her fourth number-one single, "Just Give Me a Reason". In 2014, Pink recorded a collaborative album, Rose Ave., with Canadian musician Dallas Green under a folk music duo named You+Me. Her seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma (2017), became the third best-selling album of the year and saw the success of its lead single, "What About Us".
Recognized for her distinctive, raspy voice and acrobatic stage presence, Pink has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her career accolades include three Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award and seven MTV Video Music Awards, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. In 2009, Billboard named Pink the Pop Songs Artist of the Decade. Pink was also the second most-played female solo artist in the United Kingdom, during the 2000s decade, behind Madonna. VH1 ranked her number 10 on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music, while Billboard awarded her the Woman of the Year award in 2013. At the 63rd annual BMI Pop Awards, she received the BMI President's Award for "her outstanding achievement in songwriting and global impact on pop culture and the entertainment industry."
It was announced in September 2014, that Pink and Dallas Green, lead singer of City and Colour, worked together on a collaborative album, under the band name You+Me. The album, titled Rose Ave., was released on October 14, 2014. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and at number one on the US Folk Albums chart.
In August 2015, Pink recorded the theme song for the 13th season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The song, "Today's the Day", was performed during the show's premiere week in New York City on September 10, 2015.
On August 27, 2017, Pink received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. She also performed a medley of some of her hits, including her new single, "What About Us", before accepting the award, which was presented to her by Ellen DeGeneres. The album was released on October 13, 2017, and became the third best-selling album of the year worldwide. The album received the nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album earned Pink's 20th nomination at the Annual Grammy Awards.
Although sick with influenza, Pink sang the United States national anthem before Super Bowl LII, a dream she had had since, as a child. On March 1, 2018, Pink started her seventh concert tour, the Beautiful Trauma World Tour, which was scheduled to visit North America and Oceania until September 8, 2018. She later decided to extend the tour until May 2019 including Europe.
On February 5, 2019, Pink received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. she released of her eighth album, Hurts 2B Human, on April 26, 2019. On the release date, Pink performed the song alongside a medley of her biggest hits at the BRIT Awards, including "Try", "Just Give Me a Reason", with Fun. lead singer Nate Ruess, and "What About Us". She was also awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the ceremony. In December 2019, Pollstar named her Artist of the Year. Pink confirmed that in 2020 she will take a break from music to focus on her family.
On February 12, 2021, she released the song "Cover Me in Sunshine", a duet with her daughter Willow Sage Hart. On April 9, 2021, she released the song "Anywhere Away from Here", a duet with Rag'n'Bone Man. On April 29, she announced a live album, titled All I Know So Far: Setlist, which was released on May 21. The album contains the live versions of previous Pink songs, live covers and "Cover Me in Sunshine". It also includes the title track, released as a single on May 7. All I Know So Far: Setlist serves as the companion album to the documentary film covering Pink's life of the same name, which was released simultaneously with the album through Amazon's Prime Video platform.
In April 2021, Pink confirmed to ET Canada that a ninth studio album was in the "very early days, but I will tell you, it will be very honest".
On November 4, 2022, Pink released the single "Never Gonna Not Dance Again", which serves as the lead single from her upcoming album Trustfall. Pink is set to perform the song at the American Music Awards on November 20.
The Great Escape
P!nk Lyrics
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And they cut you like the tiny slivers of glass
And you feel too much
And you don't know how long you're gonna last,
But everyone you know, is tryna smooth it over,
Find a way to make the hurt go away,
But everyone you know, is tryna smooth it over,
Like you're trying to scream underwater,
But, I won't let you make the great escape,
I'm never gonna watch you checkin' out of this place
I'm not gonna lose you
'Cause the passion and the pain
Are gonna keep you alive someday
Gonna keep you alive someday
I feel like I could wave my fist in front of your face
And you wouldn't flinch or even feel a thing
And you retreated to your silent corner
Like you decided the fight was over for ya,
Everyone you know, is tryna smooth it over,
Find a way to make the hurt go away,
Everyone you know, is tryna smooth it over,
Everyone needs a floor they can fall through
I won't let you make the great escape,
I'm never gonna watch you checkin' out of this place
I'm not gonna lose you
'Cause the passion and the pain
Are gonna keep you alive someday
They're gonna keep you alive someday
Oh, terrified of the dark, but not if you go with me
And I don't need a pill to make me know
And I wrote the book already,
But that chapter of my life will soon be done
I'm the king of the great escape
You're not gonna watch me checkin' out of this place
You're not gonna lose me
'Cause the passion and pain
Are gonna keep us alive, someday
Yeah the passion and the pain
Are gonna keep us alive someday,
Someday, yeah
In "The Great Escape," P!nk and Lily Rose Cooper (formerly known as Lily Allen) deliver a message of hope and support to someone who feels overwhelmed by the challenges of life. The lyrics express empathy for the pain and difficulty of the situation, acknowledging that it can feel like everyone is trying to make it go away or ignore it. However, the song argues that it's important to face the challenges head-on rather than trying to smooth them over, and that the passion and pain that come with the struggle can ultimately keep us alive and moving forward.
The song begins by acknowledging that life can be difficult and painful, and that it can feel like we're underwater, screaming for help but unheard. The singer promises not to let the person they're speaking to "make the great escape" by checking out of life or giving up because of the pain. Instead, they will offer support and companionship to help weather the storm.
The second verse switches to the singer's own perspective, suggesting that they've been through tough times as well. They offer encouragement and solidarity by saying that they understand what the other person is going through and will be there to face it together. The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of facing fears and challenges with someone who cares about us, rather than relying on pills or other means of escape. Ultimately, the passion and pain that come with these struggles will keep us alive and moving forward, leading to a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I can understand how the edges are rough
I empathize with how difficult and painful your situation is
And they cut you like the tiny slivers of glass
It hurts you so much that it feels like you're being cut by sharp glass pieces
And you feel too much
You are overwhelmed by emotions that are hard to handle
And you don't know how long you're gonna last,
You are losing hope that things will get better and unsure if you can endure it anymore
But everyone you know, is tryna smooth it over,
People around you are trying to fix your problems and make you feel better (but it's not working)
Find a way to make the hurt go away,
They're looking for solutions to ease your pain
Like you're trying to scream underwater,
It seems like you're trying to express yourself but no one can hear you
But, I won't let you make the great escape,
I won't let you give up or give in to your struggles
I'm never gonna watch you checkin' out of this place
I won't let you give up on life or yourself
I'm not gonna lose you
I'm not going to let you go, abandon you or give up on you
'Cause the passion and the pain
Both your positive and negative emotions
Are gonna keep you alive someday
Your feelings are what makes you human and one day will give you strength for the future
I feel like I could wave my fist in front of your face
You're so numb and disconnected that nothing seems to affect you
And you wouldn't flinch or even feel a thing
You feel emotionally detached and unresponsive
And you retreated to your silent corner
You've gone into hiding, internalizing everything and being silent about what you really feel
Like you decided the fight was over for ya,
It seems like you've given up and let your struggles win
Everyone you know, is tryna smooth it over,
People around you are trying to help you but you feel like it's not enough
Everyone needs a floor they can fall through
Everyone needs someone or something to support them when they have nowhere else to go
Oh, terrified of the dark, but not if you go with me
You're scared of facing your problems alone, but I'll be there for you
And I don't need a pill to make me know
I don't need drugs or medication to understand what you're going through
And I wrote the book already,
I've been through struggles just like you and have experience in dealing with it
But that chapter of my life will soon be done
I've learned from my struggles and I'm moving on to a new chapter of my life
I'm the king of the great escape
I refuse to let my struggles take control of me
You're not gonna watch me checkin' out of this place
I'm not going to let you lose faith in me or let myself give up
Yeah the passion and the pain
The ups and downs of life
Are gonna keep us alive someday,
Together, both our positive and negative emotions will give us the strength we need to face the future
Someday, yeah
One day, things will get better and we'll overcome our struggles
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, DAN WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Meriale46
This song can be interpreted in several ways. If someone relates to suicide than they words may speak to them helping them rethink that options. And can also be relatable to those with addictions and find drugs as their Great Escape. Many people are lost to addiction... lost to their friends and families, but more so lost to themselves. Many people give up on their loved ones when they are addicted to drugs or alcohol or any other type of issue that makes people over indulge themselves until they destroy themselves and their lives...then there are some that never let go and continue to hold on and encourage them to never give up trying to survive without the help of drugs and so. It can also pertain to people with Chronic or terminal illnesses that suffer every day of their lives wanting and needing their pain and suffering to end...
My favourite verse in this song is the last-
I'm the king of the great escape
You're not gonna watch me checking out of this place
You're not gonna lose me
'Cause the passion and pain
Are gonna keep us alive someday
Yeah the passion and the pain
Are gonna keep us alive someday, someday
This verse is the most important as it shows a person's will to overcome whatever plagues their lives. Rather than falter, they grasp onto the hope that someday they'll be free and learn to appreciate the love that someone freely gives to them. Giving them faith that their pain and suffering is coming to its end as long as there is someone there to hold you when your down, lift you up when your weak and never let you go. It's a ride they take together.
The beauty of music is how it affects every individual that truly listen to the lyrics and find some comfort in them. Pink has a way of opening herself to people and by doing this she helps so many others. That's a gift...
@44SweetEscape44
This song was such a deep deep song at a time when no one knew I was suffering. This song connected me to P!NK on another level. I felt like someone understood. This song is so important. Please do not be afraid to reach out for help. Please don't be ashamed for struggling. You are so important.
@JeniferCooley
@sweetescape
Sometimes the only option is to go it alone.
@JeniferCooley
If you're anywhere on the North American continent, please reach out. I could use an ear if only virtually
@evri21
2 of my favourites are: The Great Escape and Beam Me Up! Amazing Ballads! Incredible Vocals by P!nk!!!! Beautiful Lyric Videos!
@croppydoodle3730
2022 and I still listen to those songs
@melanieking2117
I dedicate this song to my best friend mckayla. I'm sorry I didn't know you were planning on making the great escape. But you escaped and you're in no pain anymore. I love you too 3
@abouteverything2654
Wow, Sorry for your lost. RIP yo your friend.
@bethleinicke6436
Melanie King-I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I lost one of my best friends to the pain that she could no longer bear. I found out from a fellow friend-since I was trying to get the funds together to travel to get to Orlando. I miss Lisa every day. As a singer myself; I sang this song to her outloud over & over for weeks. Lisa visited me once, speaking my name & saying goodbye. I am dying from Stage 4, Metastasizing Endometrial Cancer in my bones, Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and a few other fatal illnesses. I know I will get to see, speak & embrace Lisa again soon.
@shannon2228
Christmas Eve many years ago my baby brother decided to leave this plane of existence but I believe the Hindus and reincarnation and my baby brother is my new puppy dog and you should see how loyal he is, the same as he was in human form! Always with me follow me around and bugging me LOL but I couldn't live without him! Thank you baby brother for coming back to me
@z0wie0
@@shannon2228 ✨💕