Away
The Feelies Lyrics

Over in the corner
The song starts by setting the scene of the singer in a crowded space, maybe a concert or a party, where someone or something is tucked away from their sight

Causing a commotion
This line hints that whatever is happening in the corner has sparked people's interest and maybe even created a little chaos

Driving me away
The singer feels like they're being pushed away from the center of attention due to what's happening in the corner. This could mean that they're unable to fully enjoy the moment because their focus is being diverted

Driving me backwards
The situation may be affecting the artist to the extent that they're going backward in their thoughts and emotions, feeling less present and more detached

Baby's getting uptight
The artist notices someone, maybe a romantic interest, getting uneasy or agitated, which could be related to what's been happening in the corner

Listen to her holler
The music or noise from the surroundings is making it hard to hear clearly, but the singer can still pick up the sound of the woman shouting, which suggests a sense of urgency

Listen to her heartbeat
The singer may be trying to connect with the woman by tuning in to her physical rhythm, or it could mean that the situation is affecting the woman's heart rate and it's something alarming

Really getting louder
The commotion is becoming more intense, either because people are getting more worked up about it or because it's nearing a climax

Burning with desire
This line could refer to either the artist or the woman they mentioned earlier, and suggests that someone is feeling a strong, passionate urge in the midst of the crowd and chaos

Taking me higher
The commotion is starting to have an impact on the artist's emotional state or energy levels, making them feel like they're being lifted to a different plane of consciousness

Taking me away
The situation or the burning desire is starting to consume the singer, leading them down an unfamiliar path or making them lose touch with reality

Set me on fire
This line further emphasizes the idea of the artist feeling intensely aroused, passionate or excited, potentially due to something happening in the corner

Messing my mind up
The situation is affecting the singer's mental state, making them feel confused, scattered, or disoriented. There might be something about the event that is challenging their beliefs or expectations

Blowing my mind out
The intensity of whatever's happening is causing upheaval in the singer's mind, potentially making them feel like they're losing grip and heading towards a breakdown

Blowing me away
This could mean that the singer is caught up in a rush of emotions or sensations that are overpowering them, leading them towards an unknown, surreal place

Taking me away
The repetition of this line highlights the artist's feeling of being pulled out of reality and entered into an altered state of consciousness or emotion

Going round in circles
The situation is starting to feel repetitive or cyclic, with the artist potentially losing sight of the initial attraction or purpose of the event that brought them there

Here we go again
The singer might be reaching a point of exasperation or resignation, realizing that they're stuck in a loop of similar experiences or emotions

Really going nowhere
Despite the intensity and passion of the moment, the singer is recognizing that everything is leading to a dead end, bringing no real fulfillment or meaning

Now we're really in deep
The artist might be starting to realize the gravity of the situation, recognizing that things are getting more serious, complicated or dangerous

Blowing me away
The repetition of this line serves as a refrain, reminding the artist (and the listener) that they're still caught up in a surreal, unpredictable situation that they have no control over, potentially leading towards an uncertain end

Taking me away
The song ends by reiterating the sense of being pulled away from reality and towards an elusive, enigmatic destination