Man, I Gotta Get Out Of This Town
Beth Hart · Other Songs - Beth Hart
She's a local girl with local scars
She got home late, she got home late
She drank so hard the bottle ached
And she tried and she tried and she tried and she tried
But nothings clear in a bar full of flies
So she takes and she takes she takes and she takes
She understands when she gives it away
She says
"Man I got to get out of this town.
Man I got to get out of this pain.
Man I got to get out of this town,
out of this town, and out of LA."
She's got a gun, she's got a gun
She got a gun she call the lucky one
She left a note by the phone
Don't leave a message
Cause this ain't no home
And she cried, and she cried, and she cried, and she cried
She cried so long her tears ran dry
And she laughed, and she laughed,she laughed,and she laughed
Cause she knew she was never coming back
She said
"Man I'm gonna get out of this town.
Man I'm gonna get out of this pain.
Man I'm gonna get out of this town,
out of this town and out of LA."
Its all she loves
It all she hates
It's all too much for her to take
She can't be sure just where it ends
Or where the good life begins
So she took a train, she took a train
To a little old town without a name
She met a man
He took her in
But fed her all the same bull again
Cause he lied and he lied and he lied and he lied
He lied like a salesman selling flies
So she screamed and she screamed and she screamed and she screamed
Its a different place
But the same old thing
Its all I love
Its all I hate
Its all too much for me to take
I can't be sure
Where it begins
Oh if the good life
Flies within
So she said
"Man I gotta get out of this town.
Now I gotta get back on that train.
Man I gotta get out of this town.
I'm out of my pain,
So I'm going back to LA. (ugh)
Back to LA
Back to LA (hey ahh,ahh-II)
I'm going back to LA
I'm going back to LA
About Man, I Gotta Get Out Of This Town
Beth Hart's "Man, I Gotta Get Out Of This Town" stands as a powerful testament to her mastery of blues and jazz, capturing the raw emotion of urban struggle with her signature vocal intensity. Recorded during a period where she expanded her repertoire beyond traditional standards, the track showcases her ability to blend soulful storytelling with complex musical arrangements. The song reflects Hart's deep connection to the blues tradition while introducing her own unique voice and rhythmic drive, making it a standout piece in her discography. It resonates with listeners seeking authentic expression of resilience and the desire for freedom, characteristic of her work throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.