You Get What You Deserve
Big Star Lyrics


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Try to understand what I'm going through
And don't blame me for what folks will do
For some of us it's not a good time
But you're going to get used to and you'd better resign yourself

You get what you deserve
You ought to find out what it's worth
And you've gotta have a lotta nerve

You just do what pleases you
And go on and try out every move
You're going to get place in the scene
All god's orphans get face in the dream, now

You get what you deserve
You ought to find out what it's worth
And you've gotta have a lotta nerve

Oh

Too bad, such a drag, ow
So much pain down the drain
And a lot of us ain't got many friends

Try to understand what I'm going through
And don't blame for what folks will do
For some of us it's not a good time
But you're going to get used to and you'd better resign yourself

You get what you deserve
You ought to find out what it's worth




And you've gotta have a lotta nerve
You get what you deserve

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Star's song "You Get What You Deserve" speak to the idea of karma and the consequences that come with one's actions. The first verse addresses the difficulties that the singer is facing and implores the listener to understand what they're going through. It also acknowledges that there will be people who blame the singer for things that they haven't done. Despite these challenges, the chorus emphasizes that everyone gets what they deserve, and that it's important to figure out what that is and have the courage to pursue it. The second verse encourages the listener to do what makes them happy and to take risks, as eventually they'll find their place in the world. The bridge provides a bit of commentary on the state of things, with the lines "Too bad, such a drag, ow/So much pain down the drain/And a lot of us ain't got many friends" painting a picture of a society where it's tough to get ahead, and some people are left behind.


The message of this song is quite simple - do what you want, take risks, and face the consequences with courage. The song is about believing in yourself and pursuing what you believe in, even if it's difficult or if people try to bring you down. The line "You get what you deserve" suggests that if you're true to yourself and your desires, eventually you'll come out on top. This is a powerful message that's relevant to anyone, as we all face challenges in life and need the courage to keep going.


Line by Line Meaning

Try to understand what I'm going through
I want you to empathize with my situation


And don't blame me for what folks will do
Don't hold me responsible for other people's actions


For some of us, it's not a good time
Life is tough for some of us right now


But you're going to get used to and you'd better resign yourself
You'll eventually adapt to the situation, and you should accept it


You get what you deserve
You'll receive the outcome you earned


You ought to find out what it's worth
You should determine the value of what you desire


And you've gotta have a lotta nerve
It takes courage to pursue your desires


You just do what pleases you
Do what makes you happy


And go on and try out every move
Experiment with different approaches


You're going to get place in the scene
You'll eventually find your place in the world


All god's orphans get face in the dream, now
Everyone, even those who feel lost, can achieve success


Too bad, such a drag, ow
It's unfortunate and stressful


So much pain down the drain
Experiencing a lot of pain for nothing


And a lot of us ain't got many friends
Many of us don't have a lot of social support




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Chilton

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Comments from YouTube:

James Kovacic

A great sinister track about karma and revenge

Keith Plunk

Wonderful time to be a young artist with high hopes. In my world they made it and still are 50 years later. Lots of no talents sell millions of records. McDonalds sells alot of hamburgers...doesn't mean they are any good. BIG STAR IS LIKE A GOOD STEAK. No hype or clowns needed!

ledsith

Love .

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