Poet Voices - Getaway Lyrics
Lyrics
I can't make sense, I can't find a reason
There ain't no rhythm, there sure ain't no rhyme
I can find peace, I sure could use some answers
I used to have them but not this time
I think it's time I made my getaway
To bid farewell to broken days
I'm starting over now, I'll find the strength somehow
I sure could use some help from you
For my getaway
Yesterday in the darkness
I heard a whisper, "keep up the fight"
Now, I'm not free yet but I must remember
Where there's a shadow there must be some light
I think it's time I made my getaway
To bid farewell to broken days
I'm starting over now, I'll find the strength somehow
I sure could use some help from you
For my getaway
Free from all this hurt, Free from all these chains
Free to live, yea, really live again
Oh, to be that free again
I think it's time I made my getaway
To bid farewell to broken days
I'm starting over now, I'll find the strength somehow
I sure could use some help from you
For my getaway
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2. Gonna Walk - Poet Voices
Meaning & Inspiration
Poet Voices' "Gonna Walk," released on October 5, 2023, offers a profound exploration of the journey toward freedom and renewed purpose, resonating deeply with themes of overcoming adversity and embracing a new beginning. The song opens with a raw admission of confusion and disorientation, acknowledging a lack of clarity and a desperate need for answers that have seemingly vanished. This vulnerability is powerfully expressed through lines that speak of a disconnect from understanding and a yearning for something more substantial. The lyrics, "I can't make sense, I can't find a reason," and "I used to have them but not this time," echo the Psalmist's lament in Psalm 42:11, "Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." The song then pivots towards a declaration of intent: "I think it's time I made my getaway." This isn't a physical escape, but a spiritual and emotional departure from past struggles and "broken days." It speaks to the transformative power of a deliberate decision to move forward, a sentiment found in Proverbs 4:26, "Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways." The plea for support, "I sure could use some help from you," is not a sign of weakness but a recognition of our interdependence and the divine provision of community and guidance.
The middle section of "Gonna Walk" delves into a moment of profound encouragement received in a time of despair. The "whisper" in the darkness, urging to "keep up the fight," is reminiscent of the words of encouragement found throughout Scripture. It brings to mind Hebrews 12:1, which urges believers to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us." The acknowledgment that "where there's a shadow there must be some light" is a powerful affirmation of faith, reflecting the promise in Isaiah 9:2: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of shadow, a light has dawned." This line embodies the hope that even in the most challenging circumstances, a divine light and truth persist. The chorus, reiterating the desire for a "getaway" and to "bid farewell to broken days," underscores the commitment to a fresh start and the belief in finding inner strength, a testament to God's grace empowering us to begin anew.
The song culminates in an anthem of liberation, with lines like "Free from all this hurt, Free from all these chains" and "Free to live, yea, really live again." This freedom is not merely an absence of negative experiences but an active embracing of true life. This vision of freedom aligns with the words of Jesus in John 10:10: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." The repeated desire "to be that free again" signifies a deep spiritual yearning for the unburdened existence that Christ offers. "Gonna Walk" is a compelling call to action, encouraging listeners to recognize their capacity for change and to actively pursue the freedom and abundant life promised in faith, reminding us that with God's help and the pursuit of His truth, a new and brighter path is always within reach.