There are at least three artists using the name D-Loc.

1) Dustin Mil… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists using the name D-Loc.

1) Dustin Miller (born July 7, 1977), best known by his stage name D-Loc, is an MC in the rap rock group Kottonmouth Kings. The group is signed to Suburban Noize. Miller has been a part of the Kottonmouth Kings since its inception in 1994. Miller is also known by the stage names DJ Shakey Bonez (as a turntablist) and D-Double Dash. Miller grew up in Placentia, California with fellow Kottonmouth Kings member Tim McNutt (better known by his stage name, Johnny Richter and former Kottonmouth Kings member Steven Thronson (better known by his stage name Saint Dog or Saint Vicious). D-Loc and Johnny Richter, in addition to being with Kottonmouth Kings, also make up the rap duo Kingspade. Before Kottonmouth Kings, D-Loc was in a group called the P-Town Ballers, which later developed into Kottonmouth Kings. He now resides in Oregon.

2) Classic gangsta-rapper from Oakland, used to be in group the 415 (along with Richie Rich, DJ Daryl and J.E.D.). One of the godfathers of Bay Area rap, basically made the gangsta rap scene in Oakland. Came up in the 80's, been in the game through the 90's.

3) Hip-Hop artist best known for his work with the Devin the Dude fronted group The Coughee Brothaz.

Get By
D-Loc Lyrics

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Where all these bills come from?
I need my money, nigga
Been goin' down, hit the ground
I ain't stop runnin', nigga
I need a break, tryna wait
They say it's comin', nigga, hold on
Been too long

Still feelin' I'm not where I'm supposed to be (not where I'm supposed to be)
Up in arms, runnin' wild
And all they say is, "Hopefully" (all they say is, "Hopefully")
Soon everything will turn around, 'round

Another day, another dollar to make
They never listen to a thing that we say anyway
Spent all my time and money makin' mistakes
Now I'm behind on peace of mind, I just might run away
Life ain't always left up to what we decide
Some days it takes a little more to survive

So we just drink and get high
That's how we get by
So we just drink and get high
That's how we get by

How three-four times a week I breathe
And reach up into the stars elemental (elemental)
I be goin' hard with a pencil (pencil)
If money was a car it's a rental (it's a rental)
How before times when we could breathe on beats
And deliver heart to they mental
Stuck up in the box like a bento (bento)
Don't really give a fuck what you into
You got to do that work, boy
Fuck the world, lift up that skirt, boy
Before you do make sure she look at you
And say, "Please, proceed, you better make it hurt, boy"
Otherwise you gon' sever ties with your dreams
Struggle rhymes with your demons
Slave at work and then wait for the weekend

So we just drink and get high (that's why we drink and get high)
That's how we get by
So we just drink and get high
That's how we get by

Need a lil' more than a lil' bit
Work so hard just to work harder
I ain't got sleep in like three-four days
Tryna make life easy for my daughter
So I meditate, they medicate
Do what we gotta to elevate
Anxiety high, I can't catch a break, stop

Still feelin' I'm not where I'm supposed to be (not where I'm supposed to be)
Up in arms, runnin' wild
And all they say is, "Hopefully" (all they say is, "Hopefully")
Soon everything will turn around, 'round

Another day, another dollar to make
They never listen to a thing that we say anyway
Spent all my time and money makin' mistakes
Now I'm behind on peace of mind, I just might run away
Life ain't always left up to what we decide
Some days it takes a little more to survive

So we just drink and get high
That's how we get by
So we just drink and get high
That's how we get by

So we just drink and get high
That's how we get by

Overall Meaning

In D-Loc's song "Get By," the lyrics depict the struggles of a person trying to make ends meet and deal with the difficulties of life. The first verse mentions bills piling up, the need for money, and the constant struggle to keep up. The person references the feeling of not being where they are supposed to be and the hope that everything will turn around soon. The chorus highlights the coping mechanism of drinking and getting high to get through the struggles of life.

The second verse talks about the pressure to work hard and make a living for the sake of family, specifically the person's daughter. The line "Life ain't always left up to what we decide" emphasizes the notion that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes one must rely on vices to cope. The lyrics also reference the pursuit of creative endeavors, such as writing with a pencil and making music, as a form of escape from reality.

The song's overall message is the reality that life is tough, and it can be challenging to make it through each day. Coping with life's difficulties can manifest itself in different ways, such as drinking and getting high, or pursuing creative outlets. The song is honest in its depiction of the struggles of the person, and how they deal with them.

Line by Line Meaning

Where all these bills come from?
I don't understand why I have to keep paying all these bills

I need my money, nigga
I need my money and I'm tired of working for it

Been goin' down, hit the ground
I've been struggling and facing setbacks

I ain't stop runnin', nigga
I haven't given up, I'm still pushing through

I need a break, tryna wait
I need some time off and I'm waiting patiently for it

They say it's comin', nigga, hold on
People say that things will get better soon, so I'm holding on to hope

Been too long
I've been waiting for too long

Still feelin' I'm not where I'm supposed to be (not where I'm supposed to be)
I feel like I haven't achieved what I was meant to in life

Up in arms, runnin' wild
I'm feeling stressed and out of control

And all they say is, "Hopefully" (all they say is, "Hopefully")
All anyone ever tells me is to hope that things will get better

Soon everything will turn around, 'round
People say that things will eventually get better

Another day, another dollar to make
Every day is just another day of work to earn more money

They never listen to a thing that we say anyway
People don't pay attention to what I have to say or how I feel

Spent all my time and money makin' mistakes
I've wasted a lot of time and money making mistakes

Now I'm behind on peace of mind, I just might run away
I'm stressed out and considering running away from my problems

Life ain't always left up to what we decide
We can't always control what happens in life

Some days it takes a little more to survive
Some days it's harder than others to keep going

How three-four times a week I breathe
I practice mindfulness and meditation a few times a week

And reach up into the stars elemental (elemental)
I try to connect with the universe and nature

I be goin' hard with a pencil (pencil)
I work hard and put in effort in my creative endeavors

If money was a car it's a rental (it's a rental)
Money is temporary and can be fleeting

How before times when we could breathe on beats
I remember times when making music was easier and more enjoyable

And deliver heart to they mental
My music used to be more heartfelt and impactful

Stuck up in the box like a bento (bento)
I feel trapped and confined

Don't really give a fuck what you into
I don't care about others' opinions or interests

You got to do that work, boy
You have to put in effort to achieve your goals

Fuck the world, lift up that skirt, boy
Don't care about what society expects, do what you want

Before you do make sure she look at you
Before you pursue someone, make sure they're interested

And say, "Please, proceed, you better make it hurt, boy"
You better put in effort and impress them

Otherwise you gon' sever ties with your dreams
If you don't put in effort, you'll never achieve your dreams

Struggle rhymes with your demons
Struggling and facing challenges can bring out your inner demons

Slave at work and then wait for the weekend
I work all week and then just look forward to the weekend

Need a lil' more than a lil' bit
I need more than just a little bit to get by

Work so hard just to work harder
I'm putting in a lot of effort and it feels like it's not paying off

I ain't got sleep in like three-four days
I haven't been able to sleep well for a few days

Tryna make life easy for my daughter
I'm working hard to make things better for my daughter

So I meditate, they medicate
I choose to practice mindfulness instead of relying on medication

Do what we gotta to elevate
We do what we can to improve our situation

Anxiety high, I can't catch a break, stop
I'm feeling anxious and overwhelmed and need to take a break

So we just drink and get high (that's why we drink and get high)
We turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with our problems

That's how we get by
We survive by numbing ourselves and escaping reality

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Daniels, Daniel Farris, Kenyon Dixon, Marqus Curtis

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