Escape
Rupert Holmes Lyrics

I was tired of my lady
The singer was bored with his long-term partner

We'd been together too long
The relationship had lasted a significant amount of time, leading to monotony

Like a worn-out recording of a favorite song
The relationship had become a repetitive routine

So while she lay there sleeping, I read the paper in bed
The singer was dissatisfied with his current relationship and looking for an escape

And in the personal columns, there was this letter I read
He stumbled upon a personal advertisement that caught his attention

"If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain
The advertisement specified characteristics the author was looking for in a partner

If you're not into yoga, if you have half a brain
Additional characteristics of the desirable partner

If you like making love at midnight in the dunes on the cape
The author painted a romantic scene that appealed to the singer

Then I'm the love that you've looked for, write to me, and escape
The author encouraged individuals who matched the description to write and escape their current lives

I didn't think about my lady, I know that sounds kind of mean
The singer acted on impulse, not considering the feelings of his current partner

But me and my old lady had fallen into the same old dull routine
The relationship lacked spontaneity and excitement, leading to discontent

So I wrote to the paper, took out a personal ad
The singer followed through with responding to the advertisement

And though I'm nobody's poet, I thought it wasn't half bad
The singer was not a great writer but believed his advertisement was decent

"Yes, I like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain
The singer responded to the advertisement in a way that aligned with the author's desires

I'm not much into health food, I am into champagne
The singer shared additional information about himself

I've got to meet you by tomorrow noon and cut through all this red tape
The singer wanted to meet the person soon and avoid complications

At a bar called O'Malley's where we'll plan our escape
The singer chose a location to meet with the responder

So, I waited with high hopes
The singer had positive expectations of the meeting

And she walked in the place
The responder appeared at the meeting location

I knew her smile in an instant, I knew the curve of her face
The singer realized that the responder was actually his current partner, whom he didn't recognize until then

It was my own lovely lady, and she said, "Aw, it's you"
The singer's partner recognized him as well

Then we laughed for a moment, and I said, "I never knew"
The situation was comical, and the singer was surprised by the realization

"That you liked piña coladas and getting caught in the rain
The singer found out that his current partner also had similar interests to what he believed he wanted in a partner

And the feel of the ocean and the taste of champagne
Additional similarities were discovered that further connected them

If you like making love at midnight in the dunes on the cape
The desirable romantic setting was actually something they both enjoyed

You're the lady I've looked for, come with me, and escape
The situation was a wake-up call that led to a renewed appreciation for their relationship

"If you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain
Reprise of the initial advertisement

If you're not into yoga, if you have half a brain
The desired characteristics of a partner that the singer initially sought

If you like making love at midnight in the dunes on the cape
The romantic setting that brought the couple together

Then I'm the love that you've looked for - write to me and escape
Overall message of the song and advertisement, encourages people to be honest and take risks in relationships