Get Away
Stevie Ann Lyrics


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Did you take them
The things I
Left when you weren't there
Are you pleased with
All your fortune
Well I think it's time to crawl back into your cage
But baby
Watch your step
I didn't mean to catch
All the butterflies you wanted to have
I gave them back and what else can I do
Than feel o so sorry for you

Started all over again
I still have my doubts about it but
We can reach that far baby
You just kinda screw it up
You've got places to heel cause
All that remains is one big lie
I know cause it hurts inside
So you better
Get away
Get away

Like I told you
Stay out of my sight cause you
Only bring trouble with you
Now you know me
You can tell all your friends just
What you think about me
But baby
Watch your breath
I didn't mean to say
All the words you wanted to tell her
I gave them back and what else can I do
Than feel o so sorry for you

Started all over again
I still have my doubts about it but
We can reach that far baby
You just kinda screw it up
You've got places to heel cause
All that remains is one big lie
I know
I know

All that remains is one big lie
I still have my doubts about it but
We can reach that far baby
You just kinda screw it up
You've got places to heel cause
All that remains is one big lie
I know cause it hurts inside
So you better
Get away




Get away
Get away...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stevie Ann's song "Get Away" speak of heartbreak and disappointment in a former lover who has betrayed the singer's trust. The song opens with an accusatory tone, as the singer questions whether the person took the things she left behind when he wasn't there. She expresses her displeasure at his fortune and notes that it's time for him to "crawl back into [his] cage." Despite this anger, the singer also warns the person to "watch [his] step" and acknowledges that she didn't mean to catch all the butterflies he wanted to have. Ultimately, she feels sorry for him.


The second verse begins with the singer stating that she has started over again but still has doubts about it. She acknowledges that they could have reached great heights together if the person hadn't "screwed it up." She advises him to go to places where he can heal because "all that remains is one big lie." The song ends with the repeated refrain of "get away," which sums up the singer's desire to distance herself from the person.


Overall, "Get Away" is a song that conveys a sense of frustration and hurt as the singer comes to terms with a failed relationship. While angry at times, she also shows a degree of empathy, recognizing the flaws and shortcomings of both herself and the person she is addressing.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you take them
Did you take the things I left behind when you weren't there?


The things I
The things I left behind when you weren't there.


Left when you weren't there
The things I left behind when you weren't there.


Are you pleased with
Are you happy with


All your fortune
All the good things you have in life


Well I think it's time to crawl back into your cage
I think it's time for you to go back to where you came from


But baby
But my dear


Watch your step
Be careful of what you do/say


I didn't mean to catch
I didn't intend to catch


All the butterflies you wanted to have
All the things that made you happy


I gave them back and what else can I do
I returned them to you and I don't know what else I can do


Than feel o so sorry for you
Than to feel really sorry for you


Started all over again
Started anew


I still have my doubts about it but
I'm still unsure about it but


We can reach that far baby
We can go that far my dear


You just kinda screw it up
You just messed it up


You've got places to heel cause
You have places to heal because


All that remains is one big lie
All that's left is a big lie


I know cause it hurts inside
I know because it hurts inside


So you better
So you should


Get away
Go away from me


Like I told you
As I already told you


Stay out of my sight cause you
Stay away from me because you


Only bring trouble with you
You only bring trouble with you


Now you know me
Now you know who I am


You can tell all your friends just
You can tell all your friends exactly


What you think about me
What your opinion of me is


Watch your breath
Be careful of what you say


I didn't mean to say
I didn't intend to say


All the words you wanted to tell her
All the words you wanted to say to her


I gave them back and what else can I do
I returned them to you and I don't know what else I can do


Than feel o so sorry for you
Than to feel really sorry for you


Get away
Go away from me


Get away
Go away from me


Get away
Go away from me




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