Get Out of Town
Escape Love's Bindings with Jane Monheit's "Get Out of Town
Lyrics
Get out of town before it's too late, my love
Expressing urgency for the lover to leave the town before it's too late.
Get out of town, be good to me please
Requesting the lover to leave while asking for kindness.
Why wish me harm? Why not retire to a farm
Questioning why the lover would wish harm and suggesting a peaceful alternative like retiring to a farm.
And be contented to charm the birds off the trees?
Suggesting that the lover should find contentment elsewhere without causing disturbance.
Just disappear, I care for you much too much
Expressing a strong emotional connection and the difficulty of letting go.
And when you are near close to me, dear we touch too much
Describing the intense physical closeness when together, emphasizing the emotional impact.
The times when we meet is so bittersweet
Highlighting the bittersweet nature of their meetings, causing emotional distress.
That darling it's getting me down so on your mark, get set, get out of town
Expressing the emotional burden and urging the lover to leave with a sense of readiness.
Get out of town before it's too late, my love
Reiterating the urgency for the lover to depart before it's too late.
Get out of town, be good to me please
Repeating the plea for the lover to leave while emphasizing the importance of being good.
Why wish me harm? Why not retire to a farm
Asking why the lover would harm and suggesting a peaceful alternative like retiring to a farm (repeated theme).
And be contented to charm the birds off the trees?
Reiterating the suggestion for the lover to find contentment elsewhere without causing disturbance (repeated theme).
Just disappear, I care for you much too much
Reiterating the difficulty of accepting the strong feelings and the need for the lover to disappear.
And when you're near close to me, dear we touch too much
Highlighting the intense physical closeness when together, emphasizing the emotional impact (repeated theme).
The times when we meet is so bittersweet that
Emphasizing the bittersweet nature of their meetings, causing emotional distress (repeated theme).
Darling, it's getting me down so on your mark, get set, get out of town
Expressing the ongoing emotional distress and reiterating the urgency for the lover to leave.
Get out of town, get out of town
Repeating the final plea for the lover to get out of town.
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