Vesper
The Getaway Plan Lyrics


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Straight from these arms, slip the unsurprising victims.
Down, comes the sun, in an uninspiring fashion.

You'd never let me cut to the chase baby,
because i will not let go this easy

Show me how it came to be this way,
we can't find a way out, this time
It's a fucking nightmare

You'd never let me cut to the chase baby,
because i will not let go this easy

You're putting me to shame. (x2)
And if you love me, come in and set this place on fire.
Stop taking notes and lock your doors,
paint the walls your favourite color
You know you're right in here





You'd never let me cut to the chase baby,
because i will not let go this easy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Getaway Plan's “Vesper” suggest a sense of being trapped in a relationship or a predicament that is difficult to escape. Starting with the line “straight from these arms, slip the unsurprising victims,” it seems that someone is being let go. This is followed by “down, comes the sun, in an uninspiring fashion,” which implies that something is coming to an end, but it's not a spectacular or emotionally-charged moment.


The chorus of “you’d never let me cut to the chase baby, because I will not let go this easy” shows the frustration of wanting to move on or figure out a way to make things better, but being held back by the other person. The lines “show me how it came to be this way, we can't find a way out, this time…it's a fucking nightmare” further emphasize the sense of helplessness and despair. It seems like the situation is out of their control and is more complicated than it appears.


The bridge of the song is where the tone shifts from desperation to anger or defiance. “You're putting me to shame,” is repeated twice, perhaps suggesting a feeling of not being treated fairly. And then, “and if you love me, come in and set this place on fire...stop taking notes and lock your doors, paint the walls your favorite color,” seems to be a call to action. If the other person truly cares about them and the situation, they need to do something drastic to change it. Overall, “Vesper” is a song that speaks to the feeling of being stuck and unable to move on in a relationship or circumstance.


Line by Line Meaning

Straight from these arms, slip the unsurprising victims.
People who are accustomed to being hurt by this person are leaving their embrace, as if it's a typical occurrence.


Down, comes the sun, in an uninspiring fashion.
The sunset, which often symbolizes a new beginning or a fresh start, is mundane and lacks inspiration or beauty.


You'd never let me cut to the chase baby, because i will not let go this easy
You refuse to get to the point, but I won't give up easily.


Show me how it came to be this way, we can't find a way out, this time. It's a fucking nightmare.
Help me understand how we got ourselves into this situation, because we're trapped and it feels like a living hell.


You're putting me to shame. (x2)
Your actions are embarrassing and make me feel inferior or unworthy.


And if you love me, come in and set this place on fire.
If you truly care for me, burn down everything that's holding us back from being free and happy.


Stop taking notes and lock your doors, paint the walls your favourite color. You know you're right in here.
Stop analyzing everything and just enjoy yourself, surround yourself with what makes you happy, and trust yourself.


You'd never let me cut to the chase baby, because i will not let go this easy.
You refuse to be direct, but I won't back down easily.




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