Getaway
The Rossington Collins Band Lyrics


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I'm feeling the strain of getting nowhere again
Of living my life in the fast lane
And I'm feeling so tired, dreaming in vain
And watching my hopes in flames

I got to getaway
I got to getaway from the madness, yeah
I got to getaway
I got to getaway by myself
I got to getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
Now I got to getaway from the fakers who try so hard to please
Getaway from the city life and all the charade
Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Getaway, I got to getaway from here

In the darkest of hours when the world is asleep
I lay here and wonder what's in store for me
'Cause you say that you want me and then you say that you don't
Today I believe you need me, probably tomorrow I think you won't

I got to getaway
I got to getaway from the madness, yeah
I just got to getaway
I got to getaway by myself
I got to getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
I got to getaway from the fakers who try too hard to please
Getaway from the city life and all the charade
Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Getaway, I got to getaway from here

Come this time tomorrow I'll be far from here
I'm gonna find me a mountain, gonna breathe the air
I'm gonna shake off the sorrow, gonna shake off the gloom
I'm gonna leave behind the sadness, I'm gonna be better soon

But now I got to getaway
I got to getaway from the madness and lies
I got to getaway
I got to getaway by myself, ooh
I got to getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
I got to getaway from the fakers who try too hard to please
Getaway from the city life and all the charade




Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Getaway, I got to getaway from here

Overall Meaning

The Rossington Collins Band's song "Getaway" is a song about feeling trapped and exhausted in a fast-paced life that has taken a toll on the singer. The lyrics speak to the pressures of trying to please everyone and the feeling of being pulled in different directions, causing confusion and frustration. The singer expresses their desire to escape the madness and find space to be alone and recharge.


The song begins with the singer feeling overwhelmed and exhausted in their fast-paced life. They dream of escaping and getting away from everything that is pulling them down. They feel tired and hopeless, watching their dreams crumble before their eyes. The chorus emphasizes this feeling of desperation to escape, to leave behind the noise and pretenses of city life and find peace in solitude.


In the middle of the song, the singer questions the sincerity of those around them, unsure of who to trust and where they stand. They feel confused and uncertain about their place in the world, expressing a desire to find clarity, and escape the lies and pressure around them. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing their determination to leave their problems behind and find a better future.


Overall, "Getaway" is a song about the need for a break, the desire to find peace and clarity, and the struggle to navigate a confusing world. It speaks to the universal feeling of exhaustion and the need for space and time to recharge.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm feeling the strain of getting nowhere again
I am experiencing the pressure of not making progress in my life


Of living my life in the fast lane
Of leading a busy and stressful life


And I'm feeling so tired, dreaming in vain
I feel exhausted and my hopes aren't coming true no matter how much I imagine


And watching my hopes in flames
Seeing my aspirations go up in smoke


I got to getaway
I have to escape my current situation


I got to getaway from the madness, yeah
I have to leave from the craziness of my life


Getaway from the takers and the soap opera scenes
I need to escape people who always take from me and dramatic situations


Now I got to getaway from the fakers who try so hard to please
Now I have to distance myself from people who pretend to like me for their own benefit


Getaway from the city life and all the charade
I should get away from urban environments and fake situations


Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Now, I need to escape the hectic lifestyle and everything that has a facade


Getaway, I got to getaway from here
I have to take off from this place


In the darkest of hours when the world is asleep
During the most difficult moments when everybody is resting


I lay here and wonder what's in store for me
I lie here thinking about what is waiting for me in the future


'Cause you say that you want me and then you say that you don't
Because you always change your mind about wanting me or not


Today I believe you need me, probably tomorrow I think you won't
Today I trust that you depend on me, but tomorrow I might think otherwise


Come this time tomorrow I'll be far from here
By this time tomorrow, I will be away from this location


I'm gonna find me a mountain, gonna breathe the air
I will search for a mountain and inhale the fresh air


I'm gonna shake off the sorrow, gonna shake off the gloom
I am going to discard my sadness and negativity


I'm gonna leave behind the sadness, I'm gonna be better soon
I will abandon sorrow altogether and start recovering soon


I got to getaway
I have to escape my current situation


I got to getaway from the madness and lies
I need to distance myself from the insanity and deceitfulness of my life


I just got to getaway
I simply have to leave


I got to getaway by myself, ooh
I need to take some time for myself


Now I got to getaway from the fakers who try too hard to please
Now, I need to escape from people who overdo it in trying to please me


Getaway from the city life and all the charade
I should leave behind urban settings and all of the pretense


Now I got to getaway from the busy life and all the masquerade
Now, I have to distance myself from the hectic lifestyle and everything that is not genuine


Getaway, I got to getaway from here
I must escape from this place




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Comments from YouTube:

Kim Main

Still have this album. So many memories of good times when I was young. It's been many years and it's weird how the words came right back to me as I played this song!❤

Nitin Chhabra

Beautiful song her voice is is so great

Kimberely Brandenburg

I went to see them in 1981 and they were one of the best concerts I have ever seen.

Valerie Perry

I also saw them in 1981, and Mother's Finest opened for them. What a great show!

THANASIS KNISOVITIS

This edition is, of a vinyl record. I have a copie of it. Much better than the digital one , which seems sterilized. EXCELLENT SONG !!! Thank you for uploading it .

Marina Martinez

The whole album is great.

Jeannie Martin

My teenage years was awesome, thank you!

Tina Hansen

I was at this 80 show then again in 81. It seemed I saw them every 6 months for a short time. With Point Blank, Blue Oyster Cult.... Love RCB

Dale sings like a broken angel

Thiago Correa

Claaaassic total👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘🍺🥃🌿😎🎸🏀♥️🖤

perkyman

I had no way of knowing who played the few seconds of this song that I heard in the nightclub scene in the 1980s movie Nighthawks. I always saw it on commercial TV where they would just cut off the end credits that showed the info for the movie's music. It took me until 25 years later to finally find this song on Youtube ha ha. Better late than never, right? WULFGAR!

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