Getaway
Pearl Jam(???) Lyrics


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Everyone's a critic looking back up the river
Every boat is leaking in this town
Everybody is thinking they can all be delivered sitting in a box like lost and found

But I found my place and it's all right
We're all searching for a better way
Get this off my plate
It's all right, I got my own way to believe

Find a lighthouse in the dark stormy weather
We all could use a sedative right now
Holy rollers sitting with their backs to the middle all alone and sinking the bow

And if you want to have to pray, it's all right
We all be thinking with our different brain get this off my plate
It's all right, I got my own way to believe, it's okay

Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now, make your getaway
Science says we're making love like the lizards
Try and say that fossils ain't profound
Silence says we're not allowed to consider
Silence says stand up sit down you're out

But I found my place
And it's all right, I'm bearing witness to some better things, get this off my plate
It's all right, I've got my own way to believe
It's okay, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
There's no way, mine is mine and yours won't take its place, now make your getaway

It's okay, sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now make your getaway, it's okay
Sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
For god's sake, mine is mine and yours won't take its place





Now, make your getaway
Now, make your getaway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pearl Jam's song "Getaway" reflect the idea of individualism and the search for personal truth in a society where conformity and mass beliefs are the norm. The opening line, "Everyone's a critic looking back up the river," suggests that people tend to judge and criticize others from a position of superiority without reflecting on their own mistakes and failures. The metaphor of the leaking boat represents the idea that everyone has flaws and imperfections that they need to deal with but are often ignored or denied.


The chorus, "But I found my place, and it's all right, I got my own way to believe," emphasizes the importance of finding one's own path and not conforming to the beliefs and expectations of others. The verse, "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith, mine is mine and yours won't take its place," reflects the idea that personal beliefs and values cannot be imposed or shared with others but require individual discovery and exploration.


Furthermore, the lyrics mention the idea that science and religion can co-exist in peaceful harmony, with the line "Science says we're making love like the lizards, try and say that fossils ain’t profound." Overall, "Getaway" is a song that encourages self-discovery, critical thinking, and open-mindedness, with the underlying message that it's okay to be different and embrace one's unique perspective on life.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyone’s a critic looking back up the river
In hindsight, everyone has opinions and criticisms about the past.


Every boat is leaking in this town
There are issues and problems affecting everyone in this community.


Everybody is thinking they can all be delivered sitting in a box like lost and found
People believe that they can easily find solutions to their problems if they just look hard enough.


But I found my place and it’s all right
Despite the chaos around me, I have found my own space and I am content with it.


We’re all searching for a better way
Regardless of our differences, we are all striving for progress and improvement.


Get this off my plate
I need to move on from this burden or responsibility.


It’s all right, I got my own way to believe
I am comfortable with my beliefs, even if they differ from those around me.


Find a lighthouse in the dark stormy weather
When times are tough, we need to seek out guidance and support to find our way.


We all could use a sedative right now
Everyone is feeling stressed and could benefit from some relaxation.


Holy rollers sitting with their backs to the middle all alone and sinking the bow
Some people hold a self-righteous attitude and ignore the reality of their situation, causing problems for themselves and those around them.


And if you want to have to pray, it’s all right
If you find comfort and solace in prayer, that is perfectly acceptable.


We all be thinking with our different brain get this off my plate
We all have different ways of thinking and approaching problems - I need to let go of this responsibility and make way for someone else's perspective.


It’s all right, I got my own way to believe, it’s okay
I am at peace with my own beliefs and don't feel the need to conform to anyone else's expectations.


Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Sometimes you have to trust in the unknown or the absence of belief to move forward.


Mine is mine and yours won’t take its place
My beliefs are personal to me and cannot be substituted by someone else's.


Now, make your getaway
It's time to move on and leave behind the negativity or burden that has been weighing you down.


Science says we’re making love like the lizards
Science has interesting findings about how humans behave and interact.


Try and say that fossils ain’t profound
It's difficult to deny the significance and importance of historical artifacts and discoveries.


Silence says we’re not allowed to consider
There are societal pressures that prevent us from examining certain issues or ideas.


Silence says stand up sit down you’re out
There are societal expectations and norms that restrict us from expressing ourselves freely.


And it’s all right, I’m bearing witness to some better things, get this off my plate
Despite the challenges, I am optimistic about the future and need to let go of my current struggles to move forward.


It’s okay, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
It's not uncommon to receive criticism or pushback for being different or holding unconventional beliefs.


For god’s sake, mine is mine and yours won’t take its place
Just because someone else disagrees with my beliefs, it doesn't invalidate or replace my personal convictions.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE JEROME VEDDER

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@m0rthaus

Lyrics:

Everyone's a critic looking back up the river
Every boat is leaking in this town
Everybody's thinking that they'll all be delivered
Sitting in a box like lost and found

But I found my place and it's alright
We're all searching for our better way
Get yours off my plate
It's alright, I got my own way to believe

Find a lighthouse in the dark stormy weather
We all could use a sedative right now
Holy rollers sitting with their backs to the middle
All hands on deck, sinking is the bow

And if you wanna have to pray, it's alright
We all be thinking with our different brains
Get yours off my plate
It's alright, I got my own way to believe

It's OK, sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now, make your getaway
Science says we're making love like the lizards
Try and say that fossils ain't profound
Simon says that we are not allowed to consider
Simon says, "Stand up. Sit down. You're out!"

But I found my place
And it's alright, I'm bearing witness to some stranger days,
Get yours off my plate
It's alright, I've got my own way to believe
It's OK, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
There's no way, mine is mine and yours won't take its place,
Now make your getaway - AY!~

HEYEY!~ It's OK, sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now make your getaway
It's OK, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
For God's sake, mine is mine and yours won't take its place

Now, make your getaway
Now, make your getaway



@kolbiepowell

Everyone's a critic looking back up the river
Every boat is leaking in this town
Everybody is thinking they can all be delivered sitting in a box like lost and found

But I found my place and it's all right
We're all searching for a better way
Get this off my plate
It's all right, I got my own way to believe

Find a lighthouse in the dark stormy weather
We all could use a sedative right now
Holy rollers sitting with their backs to the middle all alone and sinking is the bow

And if you want to have to pray, it's all right
We all be thinking with our different brain get this off my plate
It's all right, I got my own way to believe, it's okay

Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take it's place
Now, make your getaway
Science says we're making love like the lizards
Try and say that fossils ain't profound
Simon says we're not allowed to consider
Simon says stand up sit down you're out

But I found my place
And it's all right, I'm bearing witness to some better things, get this off my plate
It's all right, I've got my own way to believe
It's okay, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
There's no way, mine is mine and yours won't take it's place, now make your getaway

It's okay, sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take it's place
Now make your getaway, it's okay
Sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
For God's sake, mine is mine and yours won't take it's place

Now, make your getaway
Now, make your getaway


thank me later :)



@Mauriziospag

To PEARL JAM-

In a room I put the chair between my legs and my hands trembling port of exaltation to pave the way to the sky! 
There were Pearl Jam 
eight inches from my belief in the "rock" and shoot my shots ... 
On everything that left illusory. 
And the rock was over? 

For the moment it is still ROCK FIRE .... 
"The fire is the rock" 
ROCK-FIRE ...



@NoOne-jr7qp

Everyone's a critic looking back up the river
Every boat is leaking in this town
Everybody is thinking they can all be delivered sitting in a box like lost and found
But I found my place and it's all right
We're all searching for a better way
Get this off my plate
It's all right, I got my own way to believe
Find a lighthouse in the dark stormy weather
We all could use a sedative right now
Holy rollers sitting with their backs to the middle
All alone and sinking the bow
And if you want to have to pray, it's all right
We all be thinking with our different brain get this off my plate
It's all right, I got my own way to believe, it's okay
Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now, make your getaway
Science says we're making love like the lizards
Try and say that fossils ain't profound
Silence says we're not allowed to consider
Silence says stand up sit down you're out
But I found my place
And it's all right, I'm bearing witness to some better things, get this off my plate
It's all right, I've got my own way to believe
It's okay, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
There's no way, mine is mine and yours won't take its place, now make your getaway
He hey
It's okay, sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now make your getaway, it's okay
Sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
For God's sake, mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now, make your getaway
Now, make your getaway



All comments from YouTube:

@jeanfrancois125

Very underrated song

@kmotynojodas

This song never fails to make me feel better :).

@Valnjes

This song is so underrated...

@bajoespacio

I hadn't listened to it in years. It reminds me of the Yield era. But Yield is from my childhood, while this one is from my adulthood, so it feels good. Thank you guys for taking me back to the beautiful years. Ustedes siguen siendo mi banda favorita.

@darsyfernandes5860

Man I love this band so much! Thanbk you for all these years keeping yourselves true to your stuff! ;)

@treyburke3718

love this song it needs way more attention

@enabrantain5476

I agree, it's one of Pearl Jam's best songs IMO

@m0rthaus

Lyrics:

Everyone's a critic looking back up the river
Every boat is leaking in this town
Everybody's thinking that they'll all be delivered
Sitting in a box like lost and found

But I found my place and it's alright
We're all searching for our better way
Get yours off my plate
It's alright, I got my own way to believe

Find a lighthouse in the dark stormy weather
We all could use a sedative right now
Holy rollers sitting with their backs to the middle
All hands on deck, sinking is the bow

And if you wanna have to pray, it's alright
We all be thinking with our different brains
Get yours off my plate
It's alright, I got my own way to believe

It's OK, sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now, make your getaway
Science says we're making love like the lizards
Try and say that fossils ain't profound
Simon says that we are not allowed to consider
Simon says, "Stand up. Sit down. You're out!"

But I found my place
And it's alright, I'm bearing witness to some stranger days,
Get yours off my plate
It's alright, I've got my own way to believe
It's OK, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
There's no way, mine is mine and yours won't take its place,
Now make your getaway - AY!~

HEYEY!~ It's OK, sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith
Mine is mine and yours won't take its place
Now make your getaway
It's OK, sometimes you find yourself being told to change your ways
For God's sake, mine is mine and yours won't take its place

Now, make your getaway
Now, make your getaway

@GodOfVictory501

Best Pearl Jam track I've heard in years.

@DT24K

From the very first moment I heard this played when LP came out, I fell in love with it. Awesome track! I just wish to God that they could figure out a way to make it sound good live in concert. I still have yet to hear this played live and it sound anywhere near as good as it does to my ears when listening to the studio version. Not too often I have to say this about any tune in the entire PJ catalogue. Just about every one of em sound better live... except Getaway

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