You Get What You Give
The New Radicals
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
1, 2, 1, 2, 3! Wake up kids We've got the dreamers disease Age 14 we got you down on your knees So polite, you're busy still saying please Frienemies, who when you're down ain't your friend Every night we smash their Mercedes-Benz First we run,and then we laugh 'til we cry But when the night is falling You cannot find the light You feel your dreams are dying Hold tight You've got the music in you Don't let go You've got the music in you One dance left This world is gonna pull through Don't give up You've got a reason to live Can't forget We only get what we give I'm comin' home baby You're tops, Give it to me now Four a.m. we ran a miracle mile We're flat broke, But hey we do it in style The bad rich God's flying in for your trial But when the night is falling You cannot find a friend (friend) You feel your tree is breaking Just then You've got the music in you Don't let go You've got the music in you One dance left This world is gonna pull through Don't give up You've got a reason to live Can't forget We only get what we give This whole damn world, could fall apart You'll be ok, follow your heart You're in harms way, I'm right behind Now say you're mine You've got the music in you Don't let go You've got the music in you One dance left This world is gonna pull through Don't give up You've got a reason to live Can't forget We only get what we give Don't let go I feel the music in you Don't let go Fly high What's real, can't die You only get what you give You are gonna get what you give Don't give up Just don't be afraid to leave Health insurance rip off lying FDA big bankers buying Fake computer crashes dining Cloning while they're multiplying Fashion shoots with Beck and Hanson Courtney Love, and Marilyn Manson You're all fakes Run to your mansions Come around We'll kick your ass in Don't let go One dance left Don't give up Can't forget
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
1 fan
Written by: Gregg Alexander, Rick Nowels
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
7 facts about this song
Release and Chart PerformanceThe song "You Get What You Give" was released as a single in November 1998.
- It reached the top of the charts in Canada and New Zealand, hitting number two in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- It was the first single from their album, "Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too" and the band's most successful song.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "You Get What You Give" was shot in the Staten Island Mall in New York.
- It features lead singer Gregg Alexander, who is running through the mall while various chaotic events take place.
|
Influence and LegacyThe song is often listed as one of the greatest one-hit-wonders of all time.
- Rolling Stone and MTV both named "You Get What You Give" as one of the best pop songs of all time.
- This song has been covered by artists like Felix Cartal and David Guetta, demonstrating its influence on the pop and dance music genres.
|
Lyrical SignificanceThe song is known for its uplifting lyrics, promoting the belief that one can overcome adversity.
- However, it was controversial for Alexander's spoken rant near the end of the song, calling out various popular musicians of the time by name.
|
Band Break-upDespite the song’s success, The New Radicals broke up shortly after its release.
- The band only released one album, and following the success of "You Get What You Give," Alexander disbanded New Radicals to focus on songwriting and production work for other artists.
|
In Popular Culture"You Get What You Give" has been used in several films and television series, including "Surf's Up," "Click," and "The Music of My Life."
- It was used in numerous political events, most notably when President Joe Biden chose it as his walk-off song during his 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
|
Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its catchy melody and meaningful lyrics.
- Billboard named it the number one "one-hit wonder" of the 1990s.
- It was even featured in the VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '90s," ranking at number 37.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"You Get What You Give Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/25384016/The+New+Radicals/You+Get+What+You+Give>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the You Get What You Give Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In