Becoming the creative force behind his own band was a significant change for Lakis. In his previous incarnation, he was merely the Ringo of the group. "One thing I love about playing drums is that you can sit back there, and if you know your parts, you'll be holding the rhythm and it's really fun," he says. "Sip your beer in between songs and you don't have to worry about the voice. But after I got out of Half Film, I slowly began singing again, and I was thinking, 'OK, maybe I'll do an instrumental band with just a little bit of singing, and then all of a sudden, all of these songs just kept coming and getting finished."
In 2004 the band put themselves back on the road with like-minded artists Neko Case and the underrated Bay Area band Swell. Positive tour press, and two strong albums lead to packed gigs in the Midwest and Southwest areas of the US.
The Red Thread disbanded in the summer of 2007. Jason formed a new band called Mist and Mast http://www.mistandmast.com/ and Dan and Joe play in This Isn't It.
Getaway
The Red Thread 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 song "Getaway" by The Red Thread is a call to escape from the pressures and negativity of everyday life. The lyrics encourage the listener to resist the temptation of bad things and to follow the guidance of the stars, which represent hope and positivity. The singer urges the listener to take action and choose a direction, rather than remaining stagnant and unexcited.
The repeated phrase "get away, let's leave today" signifies a desire for immediate change and a break from the monotony of everyday life. The lyrics suggest that the singer's current situation is "troubled," and that they are feeling pressure from the people around them. However, the singer offers a solution: take their hand and leave this troubled land. The chorus repeats this message of hope and escape, emphasizing the urgency to take action and leave behind negativity.
Overall, "Getaway" is a song about taking control of one's life and choosing a direction that will lead to positivity and fulfillment. It encourages the listener to resist negative influences and to follow the guidance of hope and positivity represented by the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Get away, let's leave today, let's get away!
The singer suggests escaping current problems and leaving the current place immediately.
So you say you've tried but just can't find the measure
The singer acknowledges someone's struggle in finding a solution to their problems.
People around you are giving you pressure
The singer acknowledges that the people surrounding the listener are causing stress and tension.
Try to resist, all the bad things all around you
The singer advises to resist the temptation of bad things present in the situation.
If you taste them, they will haunt you
The singer warns that indulging in bad things will have a negative effect on the listener.
So come, take me by the hand, we'll leave this troubled land
The singer encourages the listener to follow him and escape from the current situation.
I know we can, I know we can, I know we can, I know we can
The singer has faith in both himself and the listener to successfully leave their current troubles behind.
What ya, what ya, what ya, what ya know?
The singer questions what the listener knows about getting away, and suggests they follow his lead.
Watch all the stars, they lead in the right direction
The singer advises the listener to look to the stars for guidance and inspiration.
Not to heed them is a bad reflection
The singer believes ignoring the guidance of the stars is a missed opportunity.
They'll show you the way to what you have been seeking
The singer believes that the stars will show the listener the direction to their desires.
To ignore them you're only cheating
The singer believes ignoring the stars is cheating oneself out of the opportunity to find what they seek.
Why don't you get away? Get away
The singer reiterates their suggestion to escape the current situation.
Lay awake at night till the sun comes up in the morning
The singer describes the listener's current state of restlessness.
Never excited; it all seems boring
The singer acknowledges the listener's lack of enthusiasm towards the current situation.
Make up your mind which way to go about it
The singer advises the listener to think and decide which direction they will take in solving their problems.
Choose your road, just don't doubt it
The singer advises the listener to make a decision and be confident in the chosen path.
Let's leave today, let's get away
The singer once again urges the listener to leave the current place and situation behind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TEDDY RILEY, TONY HAYNES, THOMAS REYES, GEORGE CLINTON, BERNARD BELLE, GARRY SHIDER, DAVID SPRADLEY, BOBBY BROWN, PHILIPPE WYNN, LOUIL SILAS
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