Story Behind The Song
I wrote this in college over a boyfriend who literally told me to go away from him, constantly insulting me and breaking up. It was finally time to leave.
Song Description
Vintage original early 80's Punk, analog recording, keyboard focused. Classic, now vintage, keyboards used: Moog Prodigy, Farfisa Mini Compact.
Up-tempo, angsty female vocals, unique style and keyboard programming, breakup song.
| Song Length |
2:41 |
Genre |
Rock - Punk, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed, Annoyed |
Subject |
Anger, Breaking Up |
| Similar Artists |
The Pretenders |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Away From You
You think that I don't really care, you think that I'm a jerk
I sit and watch the sun come up, I oversleep for work
My jeans are ripping at the seams, my shirt is cut too low
I think I need a haircut, you think I need to go
Go away from you
I take up too much space
Go away from you
Away from the human race, way from the human race, way from the human race!
You said you heard my mother call, sorry she's not home
You said you lost your toothbrush, I'll let you use my comb
You think that I'm no good for you, well you're no good for me,
If you call me one more name you're just a memory
Please, quit telling me to
Go away from you
I take up too much space
Go away from you, away from the human race, way from the human race, way from the human race!
(Solo)
I have more friends that you do cuz no one likes your face
It cracks me up to see it exposed in a public place
You act like such a moron, you think I have no brain
If you were two feet shorter I'd flush you down the drain
I'm leaving, you can't tell me to
Go away from you
I take up too much space
Go away from you
Away from the human race, way from the human race, way from the human race!
©?1983 Mandy Bajek (AKA Mandy Keez)
-original analog recording