Get-A-Way

Maxx

About Get-A-Way

"Get-A-Way" is a European hit single by the German Eurodance project Maxx. The song was first released on October 1993 as the debut single from the project. In Germany, the single reached Gold status for selling over 250,000 units. It peaked within the top 10 in 11 countries; Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Get-A-Way" reached number 10. By mid-1994, it sold over 1.1 million in Europe. Outside Europe, the song peaked at number 3 on the dance music chart in Canada and number 11 in Israel. 


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COME WITH ME DID YOU FEEL SO FULLY IRATE
ME PUT UNDER ARREST IN A NEW YORK CITY
IN A DANCE HALL IN A DANCE HALL ON A DANCE FLOOR
WE DO A RUM DANCE MAN
RAGGAMAN YES IT'S A RAGGAMAN JUMP
PEOPLE DRINKING CHAMPAGNE UP
MUM-DO-LAFASHA
PUMP IT UP START TO SWING ABOUT DAY
WHILE YOU LISTEN TO THE MUSIC JUMP UP AND PARTY.
RAGGA THIS RAGGA THAT AND A RUB-A-DUB STYLE
FEELING OKAY YEAH FEELING SO IRATE
I'M A WHITE MAN I'M A WHITE MAN
RAGGA WITH ME AND GET READY TO DANCE MAN
BOOM-SHUG-A-LUG GIRL OPEN YOUR MIND
I'M A WHITE RAGGAMAN MAYBE ONE OF A KIND
I'M A RAGGAMAN YES GOING TO MAKE MY DAY
OPEN YOUR MIND I'M YOUR GET AWAY.
GET AWAY GET AWAY YOU'RE MY GET AWAY
GET AWAY BABY I WANT TO BREAK OUT
GET AWAY GET AWAY YOU'RE MY GET AWAY
GET AWAY GET AWAY.
BRL BRL BEY ME FEELING IRATE
COME BACK AGAIN WITH A SOUND OF KARATE
ON THE PARTY I'M THE DANCEMAN
FLIPPING AROUND TO A ROCK ABOUT STYLE
DRINKING CHAMPAGNE UP FULL A FASHION
PARTY PEOPLE DO THE WRONG DANCE MANNER
IN THE CLUB MAN ON THE DANCE FLOOR
EVERYBODY DO THE WRONG DANCE MANNER.
GET AWAY GET AWAY YOU'RE MY GET AWAY
GET AWAY BABY I WANT TO BREAK OUT
GET AWAY GET AWAY YOU'RE MY GET AWAY
GET AWAY GET AWAY.
I NEED YOU NIGHT AND DAY BABY I NEED YOU
YOU'RE STILL MY GET AWAY
TAKE YOU NIGHT NIGHT AND DAY
I WANT TO BREAK OUT NOW YOU'RE MY GET AWAY
I NEED YOU NIGHT AND DAY
GET AWAY GET AWAY.
DO IT DO IT BABY DO IT NIGHT AND DAY
DO IT DO IT BABY YOU'RE MY GET AWAY.
GET AWAY GET AWAY YOU'RE MY GET AWAY
GET AWAY GET AWAY YOU'RE MY GET AWAY

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Maxx

Maxx was a German Eurodance act who had major, albeit brief, international success in 1993-1994. more »

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Written by: JAMES SMITH, JOSEPH A. BEREAL JR.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp., Songtrust Ave

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Get-A-Way" by Maxx was initially released on March 21, 1993.
Genre classification
The song is primarily classified under the Eurodance- and techno-genre.
Chart Performance
"Get-A-Way" was a major international hit, reaching the top 10 in many European countries. It peaked at number 4 in the UK and number 6 in Germany.
Success in Euro Charts
In terms of the Eurochart Hot 100, "Get-A-Way" reached the number 1 spot.
Single Sales
The single has sold over 1.1 million copies worldwide, making it one of the biggest dance hits of the 90s.
Music Video
The song's music video featured singer Linda Meek and rapper Gary B.
Original Album
"Get-A-Way" was the lead single from Maxx's debut album "To the Maxximum."
U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Despite its huge success in Europe, the song only reached number 80 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
2021 Remix
In 2021, an updated remix of "Get-A-Way" was released, demonstrating the long-lasting popularity of the song.
Signature Song
Many consider "Get-A-Way" to be Maxx's signature song and it is the hit they are best remembered for.
Performances
Although Maxx disbanded in 1995, Linda Meek has continued to perform "Get-A-Way" at various 90s music festivals.
Reggae Influence
The song has reggae music infused elements, as evident in its rhythm and trends.
Label Partners
The song was produced under the collaboration of two labels: Blow Up and Intercord.
Music Producers
The song was co-written and produced by The Hitman (Dawhite) and The Movement.
Remixes
Over the years, various remixes of "Get-A-Way" were produced including versions by Airplay, DJ David Marque, and DJ Shame.

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