Get By
Delta Heavy Lyrics


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I wanna hold you
Never be lonely with me by your side
Say that you want me baby
I got a thing to make it to get by

I wanna hold you
Never be lonely with me by your side
Say that you want me baby
I got a thing to make it
To-to-to-to-to

To-to-to-to-to
To-to-to thi-ing
To-to-to-to-to
Thing to make it to get (get

To-to-to-to-to
To-to-to thi-ing
To-to-to-to-to
Thing to make it to get by (to get by)

Thi-ing

Thing to make it to get by (to get by)

Thi-ing

I-I-I-I
I wanna hold you
Never be lonely with me by your side
Say that you want me baby
I got a thing to make it to get by

I wanna hold you
Never be lonely with me by your side
Say that you want me baby
I got a thing to make it to get by (to get by)

I got a thing to make it to get by (to get by)

I got a thing to make it to-to-to

To-to-to-to-to
To-to-to thi-ing
To-to-to-to-to
Thing to make it to get (get)

To-to-to-to-to
To-to-to thi-ing
To-to-to-to-to
Thing to make it to get by (to get by)

Thi-ing

Thing to make it to get by (to get by)

Thi-ing

I wanna hold you

Say that you want me baby

I-I-I-I

I wanna hold you





Say that you want me baby
I got a thing to make it to get by

Overall Meaning

The song "Get By" by Delta Heavy is a love song where the singer expresses their desire to be with their significant other. The lyrics repeatedly state, "I wanna hold you, never be lonely with me by your side" emphasizing the idea of never letting go and always being there for each other. The singer also asks their partner to say that they want them, suggesting the need for verbal affirmation of love and commitment. The chorus repeats the line "I got a thing to make it to get by" which may be interpreted as the singer's way of saying that having each other is enough to make it through any challenges or obstacles that come their way.


The verses continue to emphasize the need to be together, and the lines "To-to-to-to-to / Thing to make it to get by" suggest that there is something about the relationship that is essential for the singer to continue living and functioning. The repetition of the phrase "Thi-ing" in between verses and at the end of the song may be interpreted as a way of expressing the unspoken, ambiguous feeling that comes with being in love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Get By" are simple yet effective at conveying the idea of wanting to be with someone and their presence being enough to make it through difficult times. The repetition of certain phrases and words adds to the emotional impact of the song, making it a relatable and catchy love song.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna hold you
I desire to embrace you


Never be lonely with me by your side
You won't feel alone if you're with me


Say that you want me baby
Express your affection towards me


I got a thing to make it to get by
I possess a solution to cope with difficulties


To-to-to-to-to
Vocalization of an upbeat melody


To-to-to thi-ing
Repeat of vocalization


Thing to make it to get (get)
Refers to the solution to cope with difficulties


Thing to make it to get by
Refers to the solution to cope with difficulties and overcome problems


I-I-I-I
Vocalization of an upbeat melody




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nina Simone, Talib Kweli, Kanye West

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