Getting away with it (messed up) – JAMES

Not a song. An anthem of struggle and resilience. James are an English rock band from Manchester, who were formed in 1982. They had popularity throughout the 1990s, with four top 10s on the UK Singles Chart and nine top 10s on the UK Albums Chart. The band’s best-known singles include “Come Home”, “Sit Down”, “She’s a Star” and “Laid”, which also became a hit on American college radio.

Are you aching for the blade? That’s okay We’re insured Are you aching for the grave? That’s okay We’re insured We’re getting away with it All messed up Getting away with it All messed up That’s the living Daniel’s saving Grace She’s out in deep water Hope he’s a good swimmer Daniel plays his ace Deep inside his temple He knows how to surf her We’re getting away with it All messed up Getting away with it All messed up That’s the living Daniel drinks his weight Drinks like Richard Burton Dance like John Travolta, now Daniel’s saving Grace He was all but drowning Now they live like dolphins Getting away with it All messed up Getting away with it All messed up That’s the living Getting away with it Getting away with it Getting away with it That’s the living That’s the living