Get By
D.Angelo Lyrics
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Hey, ohh-oh, ohh-oh, ohh
Yeah, yeah
Ohh
Ooh, oh
Yeah, oh
Yeah, oh, oh
When we get by with love
I look in your eyes, when I look in your eyes
I know what you're thinking of
'Tis a beautiful day and you're welcome to stay (welcome to stay)
We can spend some time and catch the matinée (matinée)
Sugar, you're so fine and the day is fine
And we'll be fine
Oh, when we make it by and we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah)
When we get by with love (when we get by with love)
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh)
When we get by with love (oh, yeah, baby, baby, oh)
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
I look in your eyes, I look in your eyes
They're pretty as the skies above (everything, everything, everything)
Everything, everything, everything is okay
We could make love in the shade
Sip some chocolate lemonade
Sugar, you're so fine and the journey's fine
And we'll be fine
Oh, when we make it by and we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah, oh, yeah)
When we get by with love (when we get by with love)
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah, oh, yeah)
When we get by with love
We'll make it by, when we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah)
When we get by with love (yeah, we'll make it by)
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah, oh, yeah)
When we get by with love
We'll make it by, when we get by with love
Ohh, oh, whoa, whoa
We'll make it by, yeah
Ohh, ohh
We'll make it by
Ohh, ohh
We'll make it by, by, by
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, babe)
When we get by with love
I look in your eyes, when I look in your eyes
I know what you're thinking of
'Cause it's just a beautiful day
And you know that's a fact
You scratch mine and I'll scratch your back
Sugar, you're so fine, and the journey's fine
And we'll be fine
Oh, when we make it by and we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah, oh, yeah, ooh)
When we get by with love (when we get by with love)
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah)
When we get by with love (we'll make it by)
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah, oh, yeah)
When we get by with love (oh, yeah, oh, yeah)
When we get by, we'll make it by (oh, yeah, oh, yeah)
When we get by with love
We'll make it by, when we get by with love
Ooh
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
Oh, when we make it by and we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
Oh, when we make it by and we get by with love
Oh, when we make it by and we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
Oh, when we make it by and we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
When we get by, we'll make it by
When we get by with love
The song "Get By" by D'Angelo is a soulful ballad that speaks to the power of love and the need for human connection. The lyrics describe a beautiful day spent with a loved one, enjoying the simple pleasures of life like catching a matinee, making love in the shade, and sipping on chocolate lemonade. The singer looks into the eyes of their partner and sees that they are thinking the same thing – that everything is okay and they will make it through whatever challenges come their way as long as they have love.
The repetition of the phrase "when we get by with love" reinforces the idea that love is the key to overcoming adversity, and it is only through our connections to others that we can truly thrive. The line "You scratch mine and I'll scratch your back sugar" speaks to the reciprocity of love and the idea that relationships should be based on mutual trust and support.
The overall message of the song is optimistic and hopeful, reminding us that even in the face of hardship, we can find joy and happiness in the people we love. It is a celebration of the beauty of life and the power of love to sustain us.
Line by Line Meaning
When we get by, we'll make it by
We will survive and overcome our struggles when we have each other's support
When we get by with love
Our love is what provides the strength and comfort we need to endure
I look in your eyes, when I look in your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes, I can see your thoughts and intentions
I know what your thinking of
I understand what is on your mind and what you desire
Tis a beautiful day, and you're welcome to stay
This is a wonderful day and I want you to spend it with me
We can spend some time and catch the matinee
Let's enjoy each other's company by watching a movie during the day
You're so fine, and the day is fine
You are beautiful and this day is perfect for us
And we'll be fine
We will be alright and overcome any challenges that come our way
Everything, everything, everything is okay
We are at peace with ourselves and everything is going well
We could make love in the shade
Let's have intimate moments together in a relaxing environment
Sip some chocolate lemonade
We can enjoy a sweet and refreshing beverage as we spend time together
They're pretty as the skies above
Your eyes are as beautiful as the blue skies above us
And you know that's a fact
We both recognize that today is truly a beautiful day
You scratch mine And I'll scratch your back sugar
We will support and help each other out in this relationship
When we make it by And we get by with love
We will not only survive but thrive in this relationship thanks to our love and support
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael D'angelo Archer
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