Get Mine
Davis Lyrics

When I was young my mother said to me, "You can grow up and be anything you wanna be"
My mother instilled in me the belief that I have the ability to become anything that I want to be.

Well now that I'm older I'm doing what I can, But everybody round me want me to be like them
Though I try to be my own person, the pressure from those around me to conform is strong.

When people tell me that I gotta fall in line, I say, "You go get yours, I'll go get mine"
If others try to push me to follow their path, I remind them that I have my own goals and dreams to achieve.

When I was young my father said to me, "You gotta work hard if you wanna succeed"
My father taught me the value of hard work in order to achieve success.

Well my only job give me dirty fingernails, And I'm still waiting on a check in the mail
Despite the hard work I put in, my job does not pay well and I am struggling financially.

I asked the boss if he'd pay me on time, He just said, "You go get yours, I'll go get mine"
When I asked my employer about my delayed paycheck, he brushed me off and reminded me that he is more concerned with his own success than mine.

Oh no one told me there'd be days like these, I never pray but now I'm on my knees
Life has been difficult and unexpected, so much so that it led me to seek guidance from a higher power.

I looked to God to get some advice, He said, "You go get yours and I'll go get mine"
God reminded me that my path is my own and that everyone else is responsible for their own success.

When I was young my teacher said to me, "You gotta go to college, get your bachelor's degree"
My teacher emphasized the importance of obtaining a college degree in order to achieve success.

Well I went to school on a government loan, But I'll be paying for it till I'm 74
Despite my efforts to obtain an education, the financial burden of my student loans will linger for decades.

I asked Uncle Sam why he sweat me all the time, He said, "You go get yours, I'll go get mine"
When I inquired about the difficulty of my financial situation due to student loans, the government representative dismissed me and reminded me of the personal responsibility I have for my own success.

And the people on the TV they keep on telling, Me, "You gotta fall in love if you wanna be happy"
The media constantly bombards me with the message that finding love is necessary for happiness.

Well I think my girl just met another guy, Cause every time I see her she won't look me in the eye
My relationship with my partner is strained, and I suspect that she is interested in someone else.

She told me, "Boy, I wish you woulda tried", I just said, "You go get yours baby, I'll go get mine"
My partner expressed disappointment in my lack of effort in the relationship, but I reminded her that we each have our own individual goals and aspirations to pursue.

All of your life you gotta stay on the grind, I'd help you get yours but it won't help me get mine
I recognize the importance of staying focused and dedicated to achieving my own success, as helping others achieve theirs will not necessarily contribute to my own.

Oh no one told me there'd be days like these, I never pray but now I'm on my knees
The unexpected difficulties of life have continued to weigh on me, leading me to seek guidance from a higher power.

I looked to God to get some advice, He said, "You go get yours, I'll go get mine."
God reminded me that while I may seek guidance or support from others, ultimately I am responsible and must work towards my own success.