You Get What You Give
New Radicals Lyrics

Wake up, kids
It's time to wake up and see the world for what it really is.

We got the dreamers disease
We have a desire to do something great with our lives.

Age fourteen, they got you down on your knees
At such a young age, people are expected to behave in a certain way and are often oppressed.

So polite, we're busy still saying please
We are respectful, but we are still fighting for change.

Frienemies, who when you're down ain't your friend
Some people are only our friends when we're doing well; they aren't there for us when we need them.

Every night we smash a Mercedes-Benz
We're rebelling against the wealthy by causing chaos in their world.

First we run, and then we laugh 'til we cry
We're running from something, but we can't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all.

But when the night is falling
When things seem hopeless.

You cannot find the light (light)
You can't seem to find a way out of your troubles.

You feel your dreams are dying
You feel hopeless and discouraged about your future.

Hold tight
Hang in there.

You've got the music in you
You have the strength and talent to get through this.

Don't let go
Don't give up.

One dance left
You only have one shot at this.

This world is gonna pull through
Things will get better eventually.

You've got a reason to live
You have a purpose and a future.

Can't forget
Remember this, it's important.

We only get what we give
We get what we deserve based on our efforts and actions.

4 AM, we ran a miracle mile
We were determined and worked hard, even during the early hours of the morning.

We're flat broke
We don't have much money and are struggling financially.

But hey, we do it in style
We don't let our financial struggles hold us back; we still make the most of it.

The bad rich
The wealthy who don't care about others and only think of themselves.

God's flying in for your trial
The idea of divine judgement for one's actions and choices.

You cannot find a friend (friend)
You feel lonely and isolated in your struggles.

You feel your tree is breaking
You feel like your support system is failing you.

Just bend
Stay strong and resilient.

This whole damn world could fall apart
The world is far from perfect and could crumble at any moment.

You'll be okay, follow your heart
Trust your inner voice and intuition to guide you through tough times.

You're in harm's way, I'm right behind
I'll always have your back, even in dangerous situations.

Now say you're mine
Let me be there for you and support you through anything.

I feel the music in you
I can sense your inner strength and resilience.

Fly high, high
Reach for the stars and don't hold back.

What's real can't die
Authenticity and truth will always prevail.

Health insurance, rip off lying
The healthcare system is corrupt and full of deception.

FDA, big bankers buying
Even powerful organizations like the FDA can be bought off by wealthy individuals and corporations.

Fake computer crashes dining
People are more concerned with superficial things than important issues like social and economic justice.

Cloning while they're multiplying
Society is focused on advancing technology and science, but sometimes at the cost of morality and ethics.

Fashion shoots with Beck and Hanson
Celebrity culture and superficiality are prioritized over more pressing issues.

Courtney Love and Marilyn Manson
People who are culturally subversive or controversial are celebrated rather than condemned.

You're all fakes
Most people are inauthentic and lack genuine empathy or concern for others.

Run to your mansions
The wealthy and powerful are fearful and run to their gated communities when things get tough.

Come around, we'll kick your asses
We're not afraid to challenge and take down corrupt or inauthentic individuals or systems.