About the song
## We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Animals’ Anthem for Escapism
Released in 1965, “We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place” by The Animals became a timeless anthem for those seeking to break free from the constraints of their circumstances. This raw, energetic track perfectly captures the youthful desire for adventure and the yearning to escape the mundane.
The Animals, a British rock band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, quickly gained notoriety for their gritty sound and powerful vocals. Their lead singer, Eric Burdon, delivered a passionate performance that resonated with listeners worldwide. Burdon’s voice, filled with both urgency and despair, conveyed the intense longing to escape the confines of everyday life.
The song’s driving rhythm and memorable guitar riff immediately grab the listener’s attention. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a society trapped by conformity and disillusionment. Phrases like “We’ve got to get out of this place, if it’s to save our souls” and “We’ve got to get out of this race, before we’re too old” convey a sense of desperation and a need for change.
The Animals’ rendition of “We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place” is a testament to the band’s ability to connect with their audience on a deep emotional level. The song’s themes of rebellion, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness have made it a timeless classic. It continues to inspire listeners of all ages, reminding us of the importance of breaking free from societal expectations and embracing our own individuality.
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Lyrics
In this dirty old part of the city
Where the sun refused to shine
People tell me there ain’t no use in tryin’
Now my girl you’re so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true
You’ll be dead before your time is due, I know
Watch my daddy in bed a-dyin’
Watched his hair been turnin’ gray
He’s been workin’ and slavin’ his life away
Oh yes I know it
(Yeah)
He’s been workin’ so hard
(Yeah)
I’ve been workin’ too, baby
(Yeah)
Every night and day
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We gotta get out of this place
If it’s the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
‘Cause girl, there’s a better life for me and you
Now my girl you’re so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true, yeah
You’ll be dead before your time is due, I know it
Watch my daddy in bed a-dyin’
Watched his hair been turnin’ gray, yeah
He’s been workin’ and slavin’ his life away
I know he’s been workin’ so hard
(Yeah)
I’ve been workin’ too, baby
(Yeah)
Every day, baby
(Yeah)
Whoa
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We gotta get out of this place
If it’s the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
Girl, there’s a better life for me and you
Somewhere baby, somehow I know it
We gotta get out of this place
If it’s the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
Girl, there’s a better life for me and you
Believe me baby, I know it baby, you know it too