My Getaway

Show Me The Skyline

You got me tearin' at the seams,
I know you came out of my dreams
But I just wish that you could see
How much you've taken over me.

Oh, you've got everything I need,
You ripped my heart right off my sleeve.
And now I'm beggin' you: believe in me.

Let's dance on city rooftops,
Shout out all our favorite songs...
I know it might sound crazy,
Just close your eyes and sing along.
Tell me it's the right time,
Tell me, everything's okay.
Won't you come with me tonight?
You can be my getaway.
(You can be my getaway.)

We can walk the city-
No matter where we go.
If it takes all night,
I just want you to know...

Oh, you've got everything I need,
You ripped my heart right off my sleeve.
And now I'm beggin' you: believe in me.

Let's dance on city rooftops,
Shout out all our favorite songs...
I know it might sound crazy,
Just close your eyes and sing along.
Tell me it's the right time,
Tell me, everything's okay.
Won't you come with me tonight?
You can be my getaway.

The night's not half-way over,
No, we could be much closer now.
I'm feelin' so outrageous,
Maybe someone could save us now.
Will you be my escape?

(Tell me it's the right time)
(Tell me, everything's okay)
(Won't you come with me tonight?)
(You can be my getaway)

Let's dance on city rooftops,
Shout out all our favorite songs...
I know it might sound crazy,
Just close your eyes and sing along.
Tell me it's the right time,
Tell me, everything's okay.
Won't you come with me tonight?
You can be my getaway.
You can be my getaway.
You can be my getaway.


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    This song is about when going on a date with a girl and asking her to come to your home. I guess it's pretty obvious - great song.

    nickjonas2ndon November 02, 2010   Link

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