Gotta Get Away
The Offspring
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I'm getting edgy all the time There's someone around me just a step behind It's kinda scary, the shape I'm in The walls are shakin' and they're closing in Too fast or a bit too slow I'm paranoid of people and it's starting to show There's one guy that I can't shake Over my shoulder is a big mistake Sitting on the bed Or lying wide awake There's demons in my head And it's more than I can take [Chorus] I think I'm on a roll But I think it's kinda weak Saying all I know is I gotta get away from me I tell you something just ain't right My head is on loose but my shoes are tight Avoiding my friends cause they all bug Life is a riddle and I'm really stumped If you reason, don't you know Your own preoccupation is where you'll go I think I'm being followed, I look around It's only my shadow creepin' on the ground [Chorus]
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Written by: HENRY KAPONO KAAIHUE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Gotta Get Away" was released by the American rock band, The Offspring, as the third single from their successful 1994 album, "Smash."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number six on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Songwriting Credits"Gotta Get Away" was co-written by all the band members, Dexter Holland, Noodles, Ron Welty, and Greg K.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified under the punk rock and grunge genres.
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Inspirational BackgroundThe song's lyrics came to lead vocalist Dexter Holland in a dream, where he felt pressures from life and felt the need to escape, leading to the central theme of the song.
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Reception"Gotta Get Away" was praised by critics for its catchy chorus and powerful lyrics that resonated with many listeners.
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Music VideoThe music video shows the band performing the song in a car junkyard, symbolizing the search for escape.
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International RecognitionOutside of the US, the song also became a top ten hit in several countries including Australia, New Zealand, and Norway.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed to the overall success of the album, "Smash," which became the best-selling independent label album of all time.
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Live Performances"Gotta Get Away" has become one of The Offspring's staple songs in their live performances.
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AwardsAlthough it didn't win any specific awards, the song's success contributed to "Smash" winning the 'Best Album' award at the California Music Awards in 1995.
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Cover versionsSeveral bands and artists have covered "Gotta Get Away," proving its prominence in the rock music realm.
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LegacyEven after decades, "Gotta Get Away" maintains its popularity, often being played on rock radio stations and used in various media, contributing to the enduring legacy of The Offspring.
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