Get It Together
Dave Matthews Band/Jurassic 5 Lyrics

Yeah, I'm tryin' to get it right, live my life right
I am striving to live my life in the correct way

I want the things that come with the fast life
I desire the luxuries that come with success and wealth

But I don't wanna lose my soul, right? pay with my life
However, I do not want to sacrifice my morals or life for those things

I just wanna rock ice with my fresh nikes (yeah, yeah)
I simply want to enjoy material things like jewelry and new sneakers

'cause the girls at the school think I dress nice. (yeah)
I do it in part to impress the girls at school

The real thug niggas cool with a nigga, right? (that's right)
I am accepted by the dangerous people, right?

'Til one day after school, walkin' home, right? (Uh Huh)
Until one day on my way home from school

Them same thug niggas ran up on a brother, right?
The same dangerous individuals confronted me suddenly

With three more I never met in my life. (Damn!)
They were also accompanied by three strangers

Axed me where I'm from, banged on me, right? (Where you from?)
They interrogated me about my origins and intimidated me

The brothers that I knew was up outta sight
The criminals I was familiar with were nowhere to be seen

(Man they made me get it together, and now I act right.)
That incident made me realize I had to straighten up and behave correctly

(Let's get it together, for you and me)
We need to work together to improve our lives

Trials and tribulations, both got you accosted
Difficulties and hardships have both caused you distress

Understand I'm not the one, go tap some other resources
Do not rely on me, seek help elsewhere

The road that you travel gon' be paved in some gravel
The journey you take will not be easy

So before you try an jack me understand the shit is rocky
Realize that the situation is difficult before you try to take advantage of me

I don't mean a boxer, Illy? or Oscar
I am not referring to the sport of boxing or specific boxers

I'm tryin' to spit some game, so your ass can prosper
I am trying to give you advice to help you succeed

Pay a little dues, do a couple a shows
Work hard and put in some effort before seeking success

Put a mix-tape out, man let's see how it goes
Take a chance and release your work to the public

My only good advise is to cut your own slice
My best suggestion is for you to create your unique path

I mean, the world ain't gon' bite, just cause you think you nice
The world will not instantly reward you just because you believe you are talented

How can I be diplomatic when this ain't automatic
It is difficult for me to be diplomatic when the situation is not straightforward

I'm gonna tell you right, this a roll of the dice
I will be honest, sometimes success depends on luck

(Let's get it together, for you and me)
We need to work together to improve our lives

Hey, being silent's the first sign
Not speaking up is the first sign of an issue

If not, being able to follow my first line
Otherwise, it means you cannot understand the initial advice I gave

I dirt-grind on my first, it works fine
I work hard and am successful because of it

I'm alert, but I been caught of guard at the worst time. (worst time)
I am prepared but have still been caught off guard at the worst moments

Yeah, I get apparent applause
I receive applause that appears to be genuine

But do these people know my character flaws? I get embarrassed
Do they realize my weaknesses? I feel ashamed

And pause, meticulous, but never careless because
I hesitate and think carefully, but am never reckless

I might be the one standin' on your terrace that falls
I could be the one who fails despite appearing confident

And you can laugh, but it's therapeutic, to
You may find it amusing, but it can be cathartic

Talk about my faults of a ? acoustic, bringing dove shit
Discussing my flaws in a candid, authentic way can produce positive change

We ain't perfect, to fight just ain't worth it
We are flawed, and sometimes arguing is not worthwhile

Despite a stained surface, we gotta retain purpose
Even if we have a less-than-ideal exterior, we must not lose sight of our goals

(Let's get it together, for you and me)
We need to work together to improve our lives

I was a pick-a-the-litter, when I was a-little-nigga
I was very popular when I was a child

My pops would turn preacher once my voice got deeper
My father became more authoritative as I grew up

Than his. For all the times a nigga would vent
This caused me frustration, and I would express my feelings

I had to listen, he was payin' the rent and what
However, I had to respect his authority, as he was supporting us financially

He's sayin', he meant. I'll admit, I was tripin' a bit
He meant what he said, and I confess I was not always well-behaved

I was hangin' with different chicks and we be wild'n and shit
I was spending time with various girls and behaving recklessly

But I had to get a grip before time ran out
However, I realized I could not continue like that forever

Or pop starts to trip, start puttin' me out
Otherwise, my father would become angry and start forcing me to leave

But now I kinda see what he was talkin' about
I now understand his perspective

You can't live in somebody house and start airin' it out
You cannot act recklessly when living in someone else's home

You got to be your own man and handle your biz
You need to be independent and take care of your own affairs

And later on you can tell 'em what time it is
And later, you can show them how successful you have become

(Let's get it together, for you and me)
We need to work together to improve our lives

(Let's get it together, for you and me)
We need to work together to improve our lives