In this energetic anthem, Boys Like Girls capture the essence of youthful rebellion and the desire to break free from societal constraints. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and liberation as the protagonists prepare for one last night of freedom, leaving behind their past burdens symbolized by "paper bags and plastic hearts." They embrace spontaneity, seeking solace in each other's company while defying external judgments. The recurring theme of "throwing it away" and "forgetting yesterday" underscores their determination to escape from a mundane existence and seize the moment. Ultimately, the song celebrates the exhilarating feeling of living in the present and finding empowerment through shared experiences, regardless of others' opinions.
The Great Escape
Lyrics
Paper bags and plastic hearts
All our belongings in shopping carts
It's goodbye
But we got one more night
Let's get drunk and ride around
And make peace with an empty town
We can make it right
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Watch it burn
Let it die
'Cause we are finally free tonight
Tonight will change our lives
It's so good to be by your side
We'll cry
We won't give up the fight
We'll scream loud at the top of our lungs
And they'll think it's just 'cause we're young
And we'll feel so alive
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Watch it burn
Let it die
'Cause we are finally free tonight
All of the wasted time
The hours that were left behind
The answers that we'll never find
They don't mean a thing tonight
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Throw it away
Forget yesterday
We'll make the great escape
We won't hear a word they say
They don't know us anyway
Watch it burn
Let it die
'Cause we are finally free tonight
Writer(s): David Katz, Martin Johnson, Sam Hollander
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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