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Fire Escape
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Fire Escape was released on May 9, 2025 by Verve Forecast as a part of the album Aperture
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Release DateMay 9, 2025
LabelVerve Forecast
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM106

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jonathan Russell
Jonathan Russell
Guitar
Charity Rose Thielen
Charity Rose Thielen
Vocals
Matthew Gervais
Matthew Gervais
Vocals
Chris Zasche
Chris Zasche
Bass
Kenny Hensley
Kenny Hensley
Piano
Tyler Williams
Tyler Williams
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jonathan Russell
Jonathan Russell
Songwriter
Charity Rose Thielen
Charity Rose Thielen
Songwriter
Chris Zasche
Chris Zasche
Songwriter
Matthew Gervais
Matthew Gervais
Songwriter
Kenny Hensley
Kenny Hensley
Songwriter
Tyler Williams
Tyler Williams
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Head and the Heart
The Head and the Heart
Producer
Shawn Simmons
Shawn Simmons
Recording Engineer
Michael H. Brauer
Michael H. Brauer
Mixing Engineer
Mike Reina
Mike Reina
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I woke up in the alley by the ashtray
In the pink glow of the neon exit sign
When I looked up to see you leaning over me with eyes wide
I must've just been sifting through the twilight
For that feeling I could never seem to find
When you came out to find me here exactly at the right time
I didn't know it then, but it was destiny in hindsight
[Chorus]
We went out for a smoke on the fire escape
So sure of ourselves in those early days
I thought I had my head on straight
But I'm not so sure of that now
[Verse 2]
How many years stretch out like rubber bands behind us?
Now you're standing in the doorway like a ghost
There's still time enough to talk of all the memories we piled high
It's so damn good to see you, ain't it strange the way the time flies?
[Chorus]
We went out for a smoke on the fire escape
With that feeling you get when the night's getting late
I swear I had my head on straight
But I'm not so sure of that now
[Bridge]
We settled in for the long dark night
And faded like the Stars and Stripes
We watched it all go up in flames
That morning on the fire escape
[Outro]
And I can't find the words I've been wanting to say
But my friend, rest assured it'll all be okay
I've finally got my head on straight
Let it all drift away
And let's climb to the top of the fire escape
All this time that we spent wasn't all just a waste
I swear I had my head on straight
But I'm not so sure of that now
Written by: Charity Rose Thielen, Chris Zasche, Jonathan Russell, Kenny Hensley, Matthew Gervais, Tyler Williams
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