101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening sym… Read Full Bio ↴101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening symphonic music organization, with a discography exceeding a hundred albums and a creative lifetime of roughly thirty years. Their LPs were individualized by the slogan "The Sound of Magnificence", a puffy cloud logo and sepia-toned photo of the orchestra. According to the photograph, the 101 Strings orchestra was composed of 124 string instruments (all male except for the harpist) and was conducted by Wilhelm Stephan. The orchestra's famous official photograph was taken in the Musikhalle Hamburg. In reality, of course, the recordings also featured a full brass, woodwind and percussion section, and not quite as many strings as are shown in the photograph. In later years (right up to the 80's), the recordings were made by a session orchestra in London, with a line-up including a modern "pop" rhythm section. In the late 1990's, the 101 Strings Orchestra was revived with "The New 101 Strings Orchestra" for a series of modern recordings.

I'll Get By
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics

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I'll get by
As long as I have you
Though there be rain
And darkness too
I'll not complain
I'll see it through

Poverty

May come to me, it's true
But what care I
Say, I'll get by
As long as I have you.

But what care I

Say, I'll get by
As long as I have you.

Overall Meaning

The song "I'll Get By" by 101 Strings Orchestra is a tender and romantic love song that speaks about the devotion, loyalty, and dedication between two people. The lyrics of the song, written by Fred Ahlert and Roy Turk, says that the singer will get through any hardship, difficulty or poverty, as long as he or she has the love and support of the person that he or she loves. This statement is repeated throughout the song, lending to its reassuring quality. There is a sense of calm and courage in the lyrics, as the singer knows that even in the face of hardship, they will not complain and will see it through. There is also an acceptance of the fact that difficulty may come, but it is met with the confidence that they will get by.

The song has a simple and calming melody, which is perfect for creating a soothing atmosphere. It is the kind of song that one might play to ease anxiety or create a feeling of warmth and contentment. The lyrics complement the melody and have a poetic and musical quality, creating an overall sense of romance and devotion. The song is symbolic of two persons in love standing by each other and supporting each other through thick and thin.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll get by
I'll survive and keep going.

As long as I have you
As long as I have your support, love, and presence, I can face whatever comes my way.

Though there be rain
Even when times are tough and difficult.

And darkness too
And when things seem bleak or hopeless.

I'll not complain
I won't whine, cry or become negative about my situation.

I'll see it through
I'll overcome it, persevere, and come out on top.

Poverty
The condition of having little or no money, possessions or resources.

May come to me, it's true
It's possible that I may find myself in a state of poverty at some point in my life.

But what care I
But why should I worry or be concerned?

Say, I'll get by
I'll still manage to survive and keep going, regardless of my financial state.

As long as I have you.
As long as I have your love, support, and presence, I'll always find a way to get by.