Getaway
Escape to Innocence: Stereophonics' Getaway Chronicles Nostalgic Freedom
Lyrics
Remember, when we were Angels?
Reflecting on a time when innocence and purity were prevalent, possibly referring to a past state of being "angels."
Folks thought, it was all sex and drugs
Addressing misconceptions about the past, acknowledging that people may have perceived it as a life filled with sex and drugs.
But you're in my world
Expressing a sense of exclusivity, suggesting a personal and intimate connection.
Not a care in the world
Describing a carefree state, emphasizing the absence of worries.
I can see the kiss in the morning
Recalling a moment of intimacy, possibly a morning kiss, indicating a strong emotional connection.
So you were outta breath in the late day sun
Describing a moment of physical exertion in the sun, possibly highlighting a carefree and playful lifestyle.
Until your mama called you home
Reference to a maternal figure calling someone home, potentially indicating a transition from carefree activities to responsibilities.
And you didn't wanna go
Expressing reluctance to leave the carefree world, resisting the call to return home.
Fly, be my getaway
Repetition of the plea to "fly" and be a "getaway," suggesting a desire for escape and freedom.
Gotta getaway
-Fly, be my getaway
-Gotta getaway
-Cops, robbers, cowboys and Indians
Mentioning childhood games and activities, evoking a sense of nostalgia and simplicity.
Hanging around the corner of the street where we live
Describing the location where childhood activities took place, emphasizing familiarity and community.
How come you felt so far away?
Expressing a feeling of emotional distance despite physical proximity.
Just a stone throw away
Using the metaphor of a "stone throw away" to emphasize how close something is, possibly alluding to missed connections.
Your best friend wasn't someone you work with
Highlighting the significance of best friends and the separation between personal and work relationships.
The money from your own would burn
Noting the ephemeral nature of money, suggesting it doesn't hold lasting value.
A hole in your pocket all day
Describing the experience of having money burning a hole in one's pocket, implying a desire to spend freely.
Not a single debt to pay
Emphasizing financial freedom with no debts to pay, contributing to the carefree atmosphere.
Fly, be my getaway
Repetition of the plea to "fly" and be a "getaway," reinforcing the theme of seeking escape and freedom.
Gotta getaway
-Fly, be my getaway
-Gotta getaway
-Fly, be my getaway
-Gotta getaway
-Fly, be my getaway
-Gotta getaway
-Fly, be my getaway
-Gotta getaway
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