Gotta Get Away )
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Baby, the truth is out so don't deny
Baby to think I believed all your lies
Darlin' I can't stand to see your face
It's the truth, you understand
I got to get away, got to get away
Gotta, gotta, gotta get away
Got to get away
Baby, I don't want to live here no more
Baby, though I tore your pictures off my walls
Darlin' this old room's falling in on me
You understand the truth now
I got to get away, got to get away
Gotta, gotta, gotta get away
Got to get away

Baby, oh, how could you take away your clothes
Baby, don't screw up this old heart of gold
Darling, this will rule my social flare
You understand me now
I got to get away, got to get away




Gotta, gotta, gotta get away
Got to get away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Gotta Get Away" describe a person who has come to the realization that their partner has been lying to them. Although they initially believed their partner's lies, they can no longer ignore the truth and must get away from the relationship. The person is filled with feelings of anger and betrayal, and can't even stand to see their partner's face anymore.


The song's chorus repeats the same phrase, "Gotta get away," emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The rest of the lyrics expand on the reasons why the person needs to break free from the relationship, including wanting to leave their current living situation and feeling hurt by their partner's actions.


Overall, "Gotta Get Away" conveys a sense of emotional turmoil and the need for a fresh start. The song's driving rock beat and Mick Jagger's powerful vocals add to the intensity of the emotions expressed in the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, the truth is out so don't deny
I know you've been lying, so don't try to deny it.


Baby to think I believed all your lies
I can't believe I fell for all of your lies.


Darlin' I can't stand to see your face
I can't even bear to look at you.


It's the truth, you understand
You know deep down that what I'm saying is true.


I got to get away, got to get away
I need to leave this situation and get away from you.


Gotta, gotta, gotta get away
I really need to emphasize how urgent it is that I leave.


Baby, I don't want to live here no more
I can't stand being in this place anymore.


Baby, though I tore your pictures off my walls
Even though I tried to erase you from my life by tearing down your pictures, I still need to leave.


Darlin' this old room's falling in on me
This place reminds me too much of you, and it's starting to feel suffocating.


You understand the truth now
You need to accept that what I'm saying is true.


Baby, oh, how could you take away your clothes
I can't believe you took your things and left me.


Baby, don't screw up this old heart of gold
Don't hurt me any more than you already have.


Darling, this will rule my social flare
Leaving you will have an effect on my social standing, but it's worth it to get away from you.


You understand me now
You need to accept that I'm leaving, and there's nothing you can do to stop me.


I got to get away, got to get away
I really need to reiterate that I have to leave this situation and get away from you.


Gotta, gotta, gotta get away
It's absolutely necessary that I leave right now.


Got to get away
I can't stress enough how important it is that I leave.




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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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DERJOG DERJOG

So many awesome songs over the years...To write the numbers of songs that Mick & Keith & company wrote is unbelievable ... Those guys don't act like it...but they are true geniuses.

Brian Harrison

Every Song of First Times has its charm! We have them all in our Hearts! These are My Stones of the Brian Jones Era! RIP

Stan Harding-Hill

It’s always interesting to think of the Stones in three separate eras back in their prime; Brian Jones years, Mick Taylor years, Ronnie Wood Years...

J. J.

And nearly half of all the Songs within that era were Covers lol. I hold a special place for that era, but from Beggars Banquet onwards they start their peak for me.

Brian Harrison

@J. J. Yes Josh at the Begining in the Rythm & Blues Era they played a lot of Covers until became Aftermath in 1966 where the Song were All Made by Jagger and Richards! I think they Changed specially in that 1966 with the Monster Song "Paint it Black"! And Of Course as you say "Beggars Banquet" is an Incredible Record I'm a Fanatic of it too!

J. J.

@Brian Harrison It's true. What I mean is, Beggars Banquet is where they reached a different level Album wise. I love Aftermath, but even there it was yet more a compilation of Songs, rather than a thought-out written Album. Either way, my favorite Band of all time. I hold nearly all eras dear.

Brian Harrison

@J. J. I know very well what you mean after Aftermath they recorded Between the Buttons the Psychedelic Satanic Majesties and in 1968 finally came Beggars Banquet a Timeless Masterpiece! And remember 2 Songs were not Included Jumpin' Jack Flash and Child of the Moon! I think they'd have recorded a Double LP!

Peter Van Beijeren Bergen en Henegouwen

My favorite group I love this song!!!!!!!

philippe minier

alll those stones earlier songs are some masterpieces .

John Potter

Always BRILLIANT.........LONG LIVE THE STONES
BJ so inspirational

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