Get Out Off My Way
Paul McCartney Lyrics


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Crash bang wallop, I'm a lover again
I've got my eyes on the road and I'm feeling no pain
I've found a real fine woman
I'm heading to see her

Bye bye, melancholy, listen to me
We had a long long ride
But it isn't to be
I've found a real fine woman
I'm heading to see her

Get out of my way, get out of my life
I don't need anybody to tell me how to be right
Don't try to stop me, I've got the answer

I won't need anybody except my woman tonight
I can't help it if I'm starting to smile
I've got a full gas tank and it's only a mile
'Til I'll be with my little woman
I'm ready to see her

So I say
Bye bye, melancholy, listen to me
We had a long long ride
But it isn't to be
I've found a real fine woman
I'm heading to see her

Get out of my way, get out of my life
I don't need anybody to tell me how to be right




Don't try to stop me, I've got the answer
I won't need anybody except my woman tonight

Overall Meaning

In "Get Out of My Way," Paul McCartney sings about his newfound happiness and freedom to love again. The lyrics "Crash bang wallop, I'm a lover again" depict his sudden excitement and passion after a period of melancholy. He's found a "real fine woman" and is determined to see her, leaving his old sorrows behind. The lines "I don't need anybody to tell me how to be right/Don't try to stop me, I've got the answer" shows his determination to make his own decisions and be with the woman he desires.


The repetition of "get out of my way" emphasizes McCartney's desire to move forward and not let anyone stand in his way. The song encourages listeners to pursue their own happiness and not let others dictate their lives. Overall, "Get Out of My Way" is a triumphant and optimistic tune about seizing the moment and following one's heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Crash bang wallop, I'm a lover again
With a sudden force, I have become a lover again


I've got my eyes on the road and I'm feeling no pain
I am completely focused on the road and feel no pain


I've found a real fine woman
I have discovered a truly great woman


I'm heading to see her
I am going to see her now


Bye bye, melancholy, listen to me
Goodbye sadness, pay attention to what I'm saying


We had a long long ride
We have been on a long journey


But it isn't to be
But it wasn't meant to be


Get out of my way, get out of my life
Move aside, and leave my life


I don't need anybody to tell me how to be right
I don't require anyone to instruct me on what's right


Don't try to stop me, I've got the answer
Don't attempt to impede me, I know the solution


I won't need anybody except my woman tonight
I won't require anyone except my woman tonight


I can't help it if I'm starting to smile
I cannot prevent myself from beginning to smile


I've got a full gas tank and it's only a mile
I have a tank full of gas and it's just a mile to go


Til I'll be with my little woman
Until I'm with my beloved woman


I'm ready to see her
I am eager to see her




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY

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