Story Behind The Song
Based on a dream.
Song Description
A song about a getaway driver in a poorly planned robbery. He has been caught and is being sent to prison for life.
| Song Length |
4:10 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Tranquil |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Justice |
| Similar Artists |
R.E.M., Blind Faith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Getaway Driver
Music and Lyrics by Elliot Patton
I leave you on the outside
To deal with all my problems
I'm losing it on the inside
It wasn't me who shot them
But you know
It's the way it goes down every time we go down to the city
Some men's lives hit the fan every time they make plans for that city
I didn't bring the ski masks
It wasn't me who brought the guns
But I didn't argue when they donned them
It's how we had our fun
But you know
It's the way it goes down every time we go down to the city
Some men's lives hit the fan every time they make plans for that city
Now I'm the lucky guy who gets to stare at the walls
While the world rolls on and has their picnics and balls
My boys grow up and my girl finds a new man
My Charger rots on the blocks
It'll never be the same again
Parole board says get comfy
I can't slip past'em this time
My pen will make me penitent
Till I hear the angel's chimes
But you know
It's the way it goes down every time we go down to the city
Some men's lives hit the fan every time they make plans for that city
Those who turned and ran can make plans and cause trouble again in that city