The band’s latest effort, Into the Shallows, is their full-length debut. Primarily recorded in their cramped LA rehearsal space, The Rare Occasions bring their northeast sensibilities with them to California. The record delves deeper into the musical and lyrical concepts which have come to define the band’s aesthetic, from buzzing highs to sulking lows.
The Rare Occasions first turned heads in their native Providence, Rhode Island when they won the WBRU Rock Hunt, headlined the Summer Concert Series at Waterplace Park, and performed in front of packed audiences at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel and The Met. Meanwhile, they tore through the Boston club circuit, building a dedicated following across the northeast.
The Rare Occasions went on to perform for festival audiences at SXSW and CMJ, as well as open for international touring acts, including Guster, Dirty Heads, and Knox Hamilton. “Dysphoric” took home the coveted ‘Song of the Year’ award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
Getaway
The Rare Occasions Lyrics
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You got me thinking I won't make it to tomorrow
You stole my mind
Wash the hands, count the spots on the ceiling
Leave it feeling all aligned
(ooh) And I shouldn't have to check the door
(ooh) Eleven times before I fall asleep and
Up, down, chase back stop and let me fall into the deep
What can I do?
What can I do?
To get away from you
What can I do?
To get away from
You
What can I do?
To get away from you
What can I do?
To get away from
You
When it's over they'll wring out all my bones
For lost is not as lost as we thought it was
And found's not as found
As that sickened soup that drips before the dawn
I don't need the word to say I know
I don't need the word to say I know
To get away from
You
The lyrics to The Rare Occasions' song Getaway tell the story of a person who feels lost and trapped in a relationship. The opening lines "You and I, we were lost in the shadows" convey a sense of being lost and disoriented. The line "You got me thinking I won't make it to tomorrow" suggests a feeling of hopelessness and despair.
The chorus "What can I do? To get away from you" is a plea for escape from the relationship. The repetition of this line highlights the desperation and urgency of this desire. The following lines "When it's over they'll wring out all my bones" suggest a sense of dread and finality, as if the only way to escape is through death.
The line "For lost is not as lost as we thought it was" is a clever play on words, suggesting that even when we feel lost, we are not truly lost. The final repetition of "To get away from you" highlights the central theme of the song, the desire for escape from a suffocating relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to Getaway are dark and introspective, yet with a glimmer of hope that escape is possible. The repetition of certain lines and phrases adds to the sense of urgency and desperation, while clever wordplay adds depth and complexity to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I, we were lost in the shadows
We were both in a difficult and confusing place with each other
You got me thinking I won't make it to tomorrow
You made me feel hopeless and unsure about the future
You stole my mind
You took control of my thoughts and emotions
Wash the hands, count the spots on the ceiling
Trying to distract myself from you and my anxiety by engaging in meaningless tasks
Leave it feeling all aligned
Despite my efforts to distract myself, I am left feeling organized and put-together
(ooh) And I shouldn't have to check the door
I am so paranoid about you and my safety that I feel the need to constantly check the door
(ooh) Eleven times before I fall asleep and
I am so consumed by anxiety that I feel an intense need to check the door multiple times before I can fall asleep
(ooh) You got me walking to the second floor
You have me so paranoid and anxious that I feel like I need to constantly be on the move and looking for a way to escape
Up, down, chase back stop and let me fall into the deep
Regardless of my attempts to escape or distract myself, I feel trapped and consumed by my anxiety
What can I do?
I am at a loss and don't know how to escape
To get away from you
I need to find a way to break free from my anxieties surrounding you
When it's over they'll wring out all my bones
If this situation doesn't change, it will completely consume and destroy me
For lost is not as lost as we thought it was
I realize that the situation is worse than I initially thought and that I am struggling more than I realized
And found's not as found
Even if I find a way to escape this negative situation, it won't necessarily solve all of my problems
As that sickened soup that drips before the dawn
Just like how a sick person's soup can be a sign of illness, my internal struggles are becoming external through various forms of expression
I don't need the word to say I know
I don't need anyone else to tell me that my situation is bad; I know it firsthand
To get away from
I need to remove myself from this situation/relationship
You
You are the source of my anxieties and struggles
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angela
on Notion
What is the meaning of this song like what's it about
v
on Notion
This songs probably about the belief of a higher being like god. I also believe it’s slightly directing to nihilism, It seems like positive nihilism too.