Get Along
Barstool Prophets Lyrics


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When the big one talks; huge, heavy, deep voice.
When he walks his feet rise six feet off the ground.
Seems indestructible and intimidating.
When he's in deep thought
You just can't tell what he's contemplating now
But the small one's smart.
Some would call him wiry.
To him it's art, and his pallet's colourful.
This man is proof that looks can be deceiving.
Confident of victory, the fun for him is in conceiving how.
They both want it, need it, love it.
It makes them feel like they belong.
When these two meet, it's back in the alley.
Neither of them strangers to the venue or the clientele.
They are unaware of any negative consequences.
Their one concern is impressing those in audience tonight
With a fight to end all fights.
With so much in common, you'd think that
They both could get along.
They both want it, need it, love it.
It makes them feel like they belong.
With so much in common you'd think that




They both could get along.
Why can't they get along?

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are a commentary on the nature of conflict and violence. The song tells the story of two men, one big and one small, who are both drawn to violence as a means of expressing themselves and gaining a sense of belonging. The big one is portrayed as an imposing figure, seemingly indestructible and intimidating in appearance. He is also depicted as a deep thinker, whose thoughts are difficult to discern. The small one, on the other hand, is described as being wiry and artistic, with a colorful palette.


Despite their physical and personality differences, both men are driven by a desire for victory and a need to prove their worth to an audience. They are portrayed as being so deeply invested in the fight that they are unaware of any negative consequences that might arise from their actions. The song poses the question of why these two men, who seem to have so much in common, can't get along.


The lyrics of "Get Along" remind us that despite our differences, we are all human beings with similar desires and struggles. While violence and conflict may seem like a way to gain power and belonging, ultimately it only leads to further division and pain. The song encourages listeners to seek understanding and empathy for others, rather than resorting to violence.


Line by Line Meaning

When the big one talks;
The big one has a huge, heavy and deep voice.


When he walks his feet rise six feet off the ground.
The big one seems indestructible and intimidating.


Seems indestructible and intimidating.
The big one appears to be an invincible and frightening person.


When he's in deep thought
The big one is contemplating something seriously.


You just can't tell what he's contemplating now
It's hard to know what the big one is thinking about at the moment.


But the small one's smart.
The small one is intelligent.


Some would call him wiry.
The small one's physical appearance may suggest he lacks strength or power.


To him it's art, and his pallet's colourful.
The small one sees their activity as a form of art, and they have a wide range of techniques.


This man is proof that looks can be deceiving.
The small one proves that physical appearance doesn't determine one's abilities or strengths.


Confident of victory, the fun for him is in conceiving how.
The small one is confident they will win, and they enjoy strategizing.


They both want it, need it, love it.
Both individuals desire and enjoy the activity they are participating in.


It makes them feel like they belong.
Participating in this activity gives them a sense of belonging or acceptance.


When these two meet, it's back in the alley.
The two individuals usually meet in a specific location (the alley).


Neither of them strangers to the venue or the clientele.
Both individuals are familiar with the location and the people involved.


They are unaware of any negative consequences.
The two individuals are not considering any potential negative outcomes.


Their one concern is impressing those in audience tonight
The main goal of their actions tonight is to impress the spectators.


With a fight to end all fights.
They intend to have an epic fight.


With so much in common, you'd think that
Given how much they share, it's logical to assume that


They both could get along.
They could have a positive relationship with each other.


Why can't they get along?
Why is it that they cannot get along despite their similarities?




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