Rossington Collins Band, as they came to be called, were more than a cash-in effort. With three powerful guitarists and a rhythm section the envy of anyone in rock, a strong singer fronting them, and the combined talents of several good in-house songwriters, they were a solid hard rock outfit with a soulful edge. Fans flocked to them in the second half of 1980 when they issued their first LP, Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere, which made it to the Top 20 and earned a gold record award with help from the single "Don't Misunderstand Me." The group might have been able to build on that beginning but for events in Allen Collins' life starting late that same year -- the loss of his wife was only the beginning of a tragic series of events that ultimately destroyed his career and took his life; it was enough to remove him from most of the creative aspects of the band's music, and he was barely visible as a composer on the group's next album, This Is the Way (which was dedicated to Katy Collins' memory). The album was surprisingly good considering the circumstances behind its recording and release, rising into the Top 30.
The group lasted only until the early months of 1982. In its place, Rossington and Krantz, who had married by then, formed the Rossington Band with Hess still on drums, in the mid-'80s. This offshoot group was short-lived as well, and was eclipsed by the various reunited incarnations of Skynyrd that began manifesting themselves by the late '80s, which included Wilkeson and Rossington, while Rossington's wife took the role of backing vocalist. Their history cut short, Rossington Collins Band never had a chance to live up to their potential, but they were successful enough to rate CD releases of their two albums in the late '80s, and in 2000 got a belated release of both albums on CD in England. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
Getaway
Rossington Collins Band Lyrics
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Of living my life in the fast lane
And I'm feeling so tired, dreaming in vain
And watching my hopes in flames
I got to getaway
I got to getaway from the madness, yeah
I got to getaway
I got to getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
Now I got to getaway from the fakers who try so hard to please
Getaway from the city life and all the charade
Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Getaway, I got to getaway from here
In the darkest of hours when the world is asleep
I lay here and wonder what's in store for me
'Cause you say that you want me and then you say that you don't
Today I believe you need me, probably tomorrow I think you won't
I got to getaway
I got to getaway from the madness, yeah
I just got to getaway
I got to getaway by myself
I got to getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
I got to getaway from the fakers who try too hard to please
Getaway from the city life and all the charade
Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Getaway, I got to getaway from here
Come this time tomorrow I'll be far from here
I'm gonna find me a mountain, gonna breathe the air
I'm gonna shake off the sorrow, gonna shake off the gloom
I'm gonna leave behind the sadness, I'm gonna be better soon
But now I got to getaway
I got to getaway from the madness and lies
I got to getaway
I got to getaway by myself, ooh
I got to getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
I got to getaway from the fakers who try too hard to please
Getaway from the city life and all the charade
Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Getaway, I got to getaway from here
The Rossington Collins Band's song "Getaway" is a classic rock song that expresses the singer's desire to escape the stresses of modern life. The opening lines illustrate the singer's frustration with having to live life at such a fast pace, which results in his dreams and aspirations fizzling out like flames. This highlights the fact that the pace of modern life can be overwhelming and suffocating.
The chorus makes the singer's desire to escape clear by expressing his need to get away from the madness, takers, soap opera scenes, fakers, city life, and busy life. The singer wants to find some peace and solitude. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the singer's need to get away and highlights the song's central theme.
The final verse shows the singer's perseverance in the face of adversity by stating his intent to leave behind the sadness and be better soon. The song's lyrics portray the desire to break free from the constraints of modern society and find some peace alone. Overall, "Getaway" is a timeless tune that remains as relevant today as it was when it was written.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling the strain of getting nowhere again
I'm experiencing the stress of not making progress in my life.
Of living my life in the fast lane
I've been living a fast-paced life, always in a rush and busy.
And I'm feeling so tired, dreaming in vain
I'm so exhausted and my dreams and goals seem almost unattainable.
And watching my hopes in flames
I'm seeing my dreams and aspirations getting destroyed.
I got to getaway
I need to escape from this daily stress.
I got to getaway from the madness, yeah
I have to take a break from this crazy world.
I got to getaway by myself
I must break out alone and find my peace.
I got to getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
I need to leave the people who take advantage of me and avoid unnecessary drama.
Now I got to getaway from the fakers who try so hard to please
I have to distance myself from the people who are fake and only trying to impress me or others.
Getaway from the city life and all the charade
I have to escape from the deceitful urban life and its pretense.
Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
I should break from the fake and robotic routine of my rushed lifestyle.
Getaway, I got to getaway from here
I need a massive break from everything in this place.
In the darkest of hours when the world is asleep
When the world is in its darkest state and quiet hours, I ponder on my life.
I lay here and wonder what's in store for me
I contemplate the uncertainty of my future.
'Cause you say that you want me and then you say that you don't
People keep changing their minds concerning their relationship with me.
Today I believe you need me, probably tomorrow I think you won't
Sometimes I'm convinced that people need me, but other times, I doubt it.
I just got to getaway
I need to go away for a while.
Come this time tomorrow I'll be far from here
I'll have departed to another place by this time tomorrow.
I'm gonna find me a mountain, gonna breathe the air
I'm searching for peace and relief that will be found in a mountain location.
I'm gonna shake off the sorrow, gonna shake off the gloom
I'm gonna rid myself of anguish and bleakness.
I'm gonna leave behind the sadness, I'm gonna be better soon
I will recover and overcome sadness in due time.
I got to getaway from the madness and lies
I have to breakaway from the dishonesty and the chaos that surrounds me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEX POWELL, JORDAN HICKMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kim Main
Still have this album. So many memories of good times when I was young. It's been many years and it's weird how the words came right back to me as I played this song!❤
Nitin Chhabra
Beautiful song her voice is is so great
Kimberely Brandenburg
I went to see them in 1981 and they were one of the best concerts I have ever seen.
Valerie Perry
I also saw them in 1981, and Mother's Finest opened for them. What a great show!
THANASIS KNISOVITIS
This edition is, of a vinyl record. I have a copie of it. Much better than the digital one , which seems sterilized. EXCELLENT SONG !!! Thank you for uploading it .
Marina Martinez
The whole album is great.
Jeannie Martin
My teenage years was awesome, thank you!
Tina Hansen
I was at this 80 show then again in 81. It seemed I saw them every 6 months for a short time. With Point Blank, Blue Oyster Cult.... Love RCB
Dale sings like a broken angel
Thiago Correa
Claaaassic total👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘🍺🥃🌿😎🎸🏀♥️🖤
perkyman
I had no way of knowing who played the few seconds of this song that I heard in the nightclub scene in the 1980s movie Nighthawks. I always saw it on commercial TV where they would just cut off the end credits that showed the info for the movie's music. It took me until 25 years later to finally find this song on Youtube ha ha. Better late than never, right? WULFGAR!