You Can Get By
Chic Lyrics


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You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try

Somewhere in the city
There's someone for you
Maybe in some doorway
You know love begins there too
I know it's a pity
To be so all alone
The bed seems so empty
And not a ring from the phone

You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try

You may not be pretty
Oh but you can be, you know
Take off those shabby clothes, girl
And let your beauty show
Make yourself a lovely woman
And get yourself a man
Then you will be happy
You can do it, yes you can, hey hey

You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try
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You can get by if you try
You can get by if you try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chic's song "You Can Get By" are about finding love and happiness in the city, even if one feels lonely or unattractive. The singer encourages the listener to try and find someone, assuring them that they can succeed if they put in the effort. The song highlights the possibility of love starting in unexpected places, like a doorway, and emphasizes the importance of confidence and self-love.


The first verse of the song sets the stage for the message of the song. The singer suggests that there is someone for everyone in the city, and that love can begin anywhere, even in a doorway. The second verse speaks more directly to the listener, acknowledging their loneliness and offering encouragement. The singer tells the listener that they may not feel pretty or attractive, but they can still find love if they make the effort to improve their appearance and confidence. The repeated refrain, "You can get by if you try," reinforces this message and serves as a motivational mantra for the listener.


Overall, the lyrics of "You Can Get By" promote a positive message of self-love, empowerment, and the possibility of finding love in unexpected places. The song encourages listeners to take action and make changes in their lives in order to improve their chances of finding happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

You can get by if you try
The singer encourages the listener to keep trying, to not give up, and to believe in themselves.


Somewhere in the city
The singer suggests that there is a chance for love or a relationship somewhere in the city.


There's someone for you
The singer is positive that there is someone out there for the listener.


Maybe in some doorway
The singer suggests that love could be found in the most unexpected places, even in a doorway.


You know love begins there too
The singer reassures the listener that love can start anywhere, even in a place that seems insignificant or unlikely.


I know it's a pity
The singer acknowledges that it's a shame to feel alone.


To be so all alone
The singer points out the feeling of loneliness.


The bed seems so empty
The singer describes the loneliness as a physical emptiness in the bed.


And not a ring from the phone
The singer refers to the silence and loneliness of not receiving any calls or messages.


You may not be pretty
The singer encourages the listener to not worry about their appearance.


Oh but you can be, you know
The singer believes that the listener has the potential to be beautiful, regardless of their physical attributes.


Take off those shabby clothes, girl
The singer suggests that the listener should dress up and show off their inner beauty.


And let your beauty show
The singer encourages the listener to express themselves and show their beauty to the world.


Make yourself a lovely woman
The singer advises the listener to improve themselves and become a better version of themselves.


And get yourself a man
The singer suggests that the listener should find a partner to share their life with.


Then you will be happy
The singer believes that finding love will bring happiness to the listener.


You can do it, yes you can, hey hey
The singer encourages the listener to believe in themselves and to have faith that they can find love.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARDS, RODGERS

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JΓΆrg Dietze

This is an absolutely masterpiece.

Felix Norman

in agreement

1906Yogi

You are really so right

Errol Waguespack

Correct it's Incredible

JΓ©rΓ΄me P

Now I know perfection on earth exists.

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@JΓ©rΓ΄me P - This is better than perfection as this version was specially created by DJDiscoCatV2 most recently in which I must say, I simply LOVE all his/her OLDIES remixes such as this one and quite a few others too.

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Murray Chadwick

I retired a few years back. I welded in the Texas heat for 35 years. The last 30 for the same company. I stayed at the last company so long because we were allowed to have an ipod to help us take our minds off the Texas heat and cold winters. This music is what got me through everyday. People would ask me" How can you smile and be so happy in this scorching heatπŸ₯΅?? My magic was this music along with the memories that came with them. My mind would take me back to where I was and what I was doing when I used to hear that particular song. My mind would be on the memories not the heat. I will leave this earth with this music in my β€οΈπŸŽΆπŸŽ΅πŸ€—

jorge luis Padron

Beautiful β€οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’―πŸ‘πŸ’ƒπŸ•ΊπŸŽΆπŸŽΌ

Rocco

Listening to this probably cranked up the heat!πŸ₯΅

thereissomecoolstuff

Thanks for sharing. When you are listening to cool music it doesn't seem that hot. What else did you like?

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