Get By
Clique Lyrics


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responsibility
for the all the actions you make consciously
and all the missteps that will follow you
and all the friends you thought were yours
you know they'll cut your throat in time
it's one way to get by
so take your liberties
and every chance you get to smoke some weed
it's all too short to regret anything
so put your hands over your face




and take a step into the street
it's one way to get by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Clique's song "Get By" reflect a message of personal responsibility and the inevitability of being let down by those you thought were friends. The first line, "responsibility for all the actions you make consciously," emphasizes the importance of taking accountability for one's actions, regardless of the consequences. Similarly, the line "and all the missteps that will follow you" highlights the idea that our actions have a ripple effect and repercussions that we must face.


The second half of the verse takes a darker turn as the lyrics speak to the harsh reality that even those we consider friends may ultimately betray us. "And all the friends you thought were yours, you know they'll cut your throat in time" paints a picture of the cut-throat nature of the world we live in. Despite this, the chorus presents a message of resilience and taking advantage of life's opportunities. "It's one way to get by, so take your liberties and every chance you get to smoke some weed. It's all too short to regret anything, so put your hands over your face and take a step into the street." This serves as a reminder to live in the moment and not let fear or regret hold you back from experiencing life.


Line by Line Meaning

responsibility
You are accountable for all of your intentional actions.


for the all the actions you make consciously
Take responsibility for every conscious decision you make.


and all the missteps that will follow you
Be prepared to take responsibility for the consequences of your mistakes.


and all the friends you thought were yours
Don't trust your friends too much because they might not have your best interests at heart.


you know they'll cut your throat in time
Your friends may betray you at some point and turn against you.


it's one way to get by
This is a way to survive.


so take your liberties
Take advantage of the freedoms you have.


and every chance you get to smoke some weed
If you have the opportunity to smoke marijuana, take it.


it's all too short to regret anything
Life is too short to spend time regretting your choices.


so put your hands over your face
Don't be afraid to face the challenges in life head-on.


and take a step into the street
Embrace the unpredictability of life.


it's one way to get by
This is a way to survive.




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