Gettaway
The Tender Idols Lyrics
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Got the spirit of a hundred lives
The cost of lovin' makes me bruised
And kills the failure
In the distance an amazing light
Pulls me closer and I hide my eyes
Where's the creature that was
Begging to be near me?
A little better than the day before
A little hungrier and wanting more
Burn away the little love
That kept us closer
Put your hands around my dying neck
Kick me baby I'm the worst one yet
I could have made it if I'd only had you near
Let me get through
Come back to you
Trace the love that never went away
The one reminder of a better day
Let me get through
Come back to you
Trace the love that never went away
The one reminder of a gettaway
Good swallows inside of me
Good samaritan you hold the key
Take a trailer to the safety of your kingdom
Just a killer with a lovin' eye
Shooting arrows at you through the sky
Make believeing that your
Heart is gonna melt
Let me get through
Come back to you
Trace the love that never went away
The one reminder of a better day
Let me get through
Come back to you
Trace the love that never went away
The one reminder of a gettaway
Like a laser ray
The freaks are tripping wires
In my head
Afraid to touch that moving skin
That crystalline
Let me get through
Come back to you
Trace the love that never went away
The one reminder of a better day
Let me get through
Come back to you
Trace the love that never went away
The one reminder of a gettaway
The Tender Idols' song "Gettaway" is a composition that reflects on the difficulties surrounding love and its emotional impact. The opening verse of the song speaks about the ghosts of previous relationships that haunt the singer's mind, as if the failures of past loves have engendered a sense of despair within him. The line "The cost of lovin' makes me bruised and kills the failure" is a powerful statement that highlights the importance of the experiences we gain from past loves - as they may either enhance our future relationships or leave us bruised and broken.
The chorus of the song continues with a desire to be with the person who is dear to him, someone that the singer had lost along the way. The lines "Let me get through, come back to you, trace the love that never went away, the one reminder of a better day" reflect on the yearning that the author has to reignite the passion he once knew. The second verse of the song talks about how he is "A little hungrier and wanting more" as if to show that the singer is trying to make himself better, but he still feels incomplete without his significant other by his side.
Overall, "Gettaway" is a contemplative piece on the emotional load that love can have, both when it ends and when it is still present. The lyrics highlight the sadness and nostalgia associated with love and the yearning for a love that once was. However, it is also an empowering message that encourages the singer to strive to become better, to grow, and to reconnect with his loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the ghost living in my eyes
I am haunted by my past experiences and they influence my current actions
Got the spirit of a hundred lives
I possess the resilience and survival instincts of many individuals who have come before me
The cost of lovin' makes me bruised
The emotional toll of caring for someone deeply can leave lasting scars
And kills the failure
The intensity of my love fuels my drive to succeed and overcome failure
In the distance an amazing light
A beacon of hope or potential for improvement is visible, but not yet within reach
Pulls me closer and I hide my eyes
The prospect of change or progress is daunting and I am hesitant to engage with it
Where's the creature that was
I am searching for a lost part of myself or someone who once had a significant impact on me
Begging to be near me?
I wonder if that person would still feel the same way about me if they were to return
A little better than the day before
I am making progress, no matter how small, in my personal growth
A little hungrier and wanting more
My ambition and drive for success are growing stronger
Burn away the little love
I am letting go of any remaining feelings of attachment that may be holding me back
That kept us closer
Those feelings of love were only serving to keep us connected, but not truly together
Put your hands around my dying neck
I am willing to risk everything for love, including my own life and well-being
Kick me baby I'm the worst one yet
Despite knowing my flaws and imperfections, I am willing to be vulnerable and let someone in
I could have made it if I'd only had you near
My previous failures may have been avoidable if I had someone to support me and believe in me
Trace the love that never went away
I am seeking to rekindle a past love that still holds a place in my heart
The one reminder of a better day
That love represents a time when things were simpler and happier for me
Good swallows inside of me
There is potential for goodness within me, but it is not currently being utilized
Good samaritan you hold the key
I am looking to someone else to unlock that potential and guide me towards doing good
Take a trailer to the safety of your kingdom
I am willing to leave behind my current life and follow someone who can offer me safety and security
Just a killer with a lovin' eye
I am a complex mix of strength and vulnerability, capable of causing harm but also desiring love
Shooting arrows at you through the sky
I am trying to make my presence and feelings known from afar, reaching out in any way possible
Make believeing that your
I am pretending, or possibly even deluding myself, into believeing that
Heart is gonna melt
My actions and words will elicit a desired emotional response from the person I am reaching out to
Like a laser ray
My thoughts and feelings are focused and intense, like a powerful beam of light
The freaks are tripping wires
My unconventional or non-traditional approach to love and relationships is causing tension or conflict
In my head
These conflicts and struggles are largely internal, existing only within my own mind
Afraid to touch that moving skin
I am afraid to explore my desires or take action on them, even though they are constantly on my mind
That crystalline
Those desires and passions are pure and clear to me, but also vulnerable and fragile
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J Jones, would you happen to have an mp3 of the original track? I can't find/buy it anywhere. Just really curious. After a decade of looking for this song, I've finally found it. :)
tarant
Please upload mp3 version of this song.
JVZ 01
Thank you for your interest. We're working on it. Got a lot to upload.
tarant
Dito kinuha ng imago band ung song na sundo