They formed in 1994 releasing their self-titled debut album, The Getaway People, in the US in 1998. This was followed by a long US tour that influenced their second album, Turnpike Diaries, both lyrically and musically.
The band split up in 2002, canceling their deal with Columbia Records. The lead singer, Ottestad, has since released a solo album, Ottestad, which was somewhat successful in Norway.
Getaway
The Getaway People Lyrics
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So you say you've tried but just can't find the measure
People around you are giving you pressure
Try to resist, all the bad things all around you
If you taste them, they will haunt you
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
What ya, what ya, what ya, what ya know?
Watch all the stars, they lead in the right direction
Not to heed them is a bad reflection
They'll show you the way to what you have been seeking
To ignore them you're only cheating
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land
Why don't you get away? Get away
Lay awake at night till the sun comes up in the morning
Never excited; it all seems boring
Make up your mind which way to go about it
Choose your road, just don't doubt it
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land
I know we can. I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
Ah. Get away, let's leave today, let's get away!
Let's leave today, let's get away
The lyrics of "Getaway" by The Getaway People are an invitation to escape from the pressures and negativity of the world we live in. The song's message is simple yet powerful: if you feel trapped by your circumstances, if you're surrounded by people who bring you down, if you're lost and don't know where to turn, the solution is to get away. The singer urges the listener to take his hand and leave this troubled land behind, to follow the stars that lead in the right direction, and to make up their mind about which road to take.
The verses suggest that the world is full of bad things that can haunt you if you let them. The pressure to conform, to fit in, to be like everyone else is overwhelming. But succumbing to that pressure is a mistake, as it will only make you feel more trapped and unhappy. The chorus repeats the phrase "Get away, let's leave today, let's get away" as a mantra, an affirmation that it is possible to escape and start anew.
Overall, "Getaway" is a song about hope and possibility. It acknowledges the difficulties of life but also offers a way out. It reminds us that we have the power to change our circumstances and to choose our own path.
Line by Line Meaning
Get away, let's leave today, let's get away!
Let's escape the pressures of life and go on an adventure
So you say you've tried but just can't find the measure
You feel lost and unable to find your purpose
People around you are giving you pressure
Those around you are pressuring you to conform or to do things their way
Try to resist, all the bad things all around you
You must resist temptation and negativity in your environment
If you taste them, they will haunt you
Indulging in those negative things will have lasting consequences
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land
Let's stick together and leave behind our problems and worries
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
We have the confidence and ability to succeed
Ah, get away, let's leave today, let's get away!
Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and freedom
Watch all the stars, they lead in the right direction
Observe the world around you and follow what feels right for you
Not to heed them is a bad reflection
Ignoring your instincts or intuition can lead to poor outcomes
They'll show you the way to what you have been seeking
Your inner guidance system will lead you to what you truly desire
To ignore them you're only cheating
Ignoring your inner voice means missing out on opportunities and experiences
Why don't you get away? Get away
Why not take a break from your routine and explore something different?
Lay awake at night till the sun comes up in the morning
Feeling restless and uncertain about the future
Never excited; it all seems boring
Feeling unmotivated and unenthusiastic about life
Make up your mind which way to go about it
Make a decision about how you want to approach life
Choose your road, just don't doubt it
Believe in your choices and stick to your path
Let's leave today, let's get away
Let's embark on a journey of personal growth and fulfillment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Cor, Bernard Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Nasher5150
The perfect getaway song doesn’t exi……
@calebaguilar4880
I know, people can't find that song anywhere. Only on Amazon DVD Soundtrack.
@viczilla24dreamer51
This song slaps real good
@calebaguilar4880
Yes! I know I couldn't find that song anywhere on YouTube or elsewhere, they can only find it on Amazon DVD Soundtrack.
@viczilla24dreamer51
@@calebaguilar4880 ah I see
@calebaguilar4880
@@viczilla24dreamer51 Yeah! That's why I posted that song so that people can find it. I saw the comments on Muppets From Space clip the of the muppets are trying to escape before the police officers catch them.
@viczilla24dreamer51
@@calebaguilar4880 yeah and soundtrack goes really well with it, the chase scene was fun to watch until the door in he jar was the best and funniest part of the movie 😂😂😂
@viczilla24dreamer51
@@calebaguilar4880 I mean, QUICK FOZZIE THE DOOR IN THE JAR!
@FormalFilmsProductions
The instrumentation is very nice!
@calebaguilar4880
Thank you, people couldn't find that song anywhere.