The Jackie Boyz are an American multi-platinum singer/songwriter tandem that consists of two brothers, Carlos Battey (born August 2, 1981) and Steven Battey (born June 16, 1985). The Jackie Boyz were acquired by Universal Music Publishing as songwriters in 2009.
The Jackie Boyz were born and raised in Savannah, Georgia where they began their music careers at the pier on River Street performing for the local people in their hometown. Their inspiration and love for music was instilled in them by their mother Jackie, hence the name. The Jackie Boyz was created by the brothers to recognize and carry on the name of their beloved mother. Devastated by the death of their father in 2003, tragedy lurked right around the corner as their mother Jackie died the following year. The loss of their parents influenced and motivated Carlos and Steven to leave Savannah, Georgia and pursue their music careers. The brother duo arrived in LA three years ago and they have been making a name for themselves in the music industry ever since.
[Verse 1:]
I'm tired of being stuck here with no way out.
I think it's time for me to hit the road
Got a car with a full tank of gas yehh.
It's just my love I guess runnin low
[Hook:]
Just got out on the windy city
Going through the desert
Gettin away from your love, baby
No more excuses I'm already on my way out
I know that you never change baby
[Chorus:]
Got to get outta here, far away from you
Now I'm going, cross country
I'm not lookin back oh no
All the miles in my car are keep movin on (cross country)
I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away (cross country)
Leavin it all behind, can't carry you and I (cross country)
[Verse 2:]
I'm not expectin no traffic to make me slow down
Cause with you I was always the last to come
I'm livin my life the way I planned it
Without your baggage on the road
[Hook:]
Just got out on the windy city
Going through the desert
Gettin away from your love, baby
No more excuses I'm already on my way out
I know that you never change baby
[Chorus:]
Got to get outta here, far away from you
Now I'm going, cross country
I'm not lookin back oh no
All the miles in my car are keep movin on (cross country)
I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away (cross country)
Leavin it all behind, can't carry you and I (cross country)
[Bridge:]
Baby our love has ran it's course
And I'd rather lose you than myself
[Chorus: x2]
Got to get outta here, far away from you
Now I'm going, cross country
I'm not lookin back oh no
All the miles in my car are keep movin on (cross country)
I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away, I'm gettin away (cross country)
Leavin it all behind, can't carry you and I (cross country)
[Ending:]
Gotta get away.