Gotta Get Away
The Offspring · Greatest Hits [2005]
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 just 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.
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 friends 'cause
They all bug.
Life is like 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
Creeping on the ground.
About Gotta Get Away
"Gotta Get Away" by The Offspring serves as a high-energy anthem from their 2005 *Greatest Hits* compilation, capturing the band's signature blend of punk rock and pop-punk sensibilities. Released during a period where the group solidified their status as a defining voice in the alternative rock landscape, the track exemplifies their ability to fuse aggressive guitar riffs with catchy, radio-friendly melodies. As part of their extensive discography, the song reflects the band's enduring appeal and their knack for crafting tracks that resonate with audiences seeking both rebellion and escapism. The recording stands as a testament to their evolution, maintaining the raw intensity characteristic of their earlier work while delivering a polished sound that cemented their legacy in the genre.