Get a Life
Eric Papilaya Lyrics


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Living in this world can be a little too much
Don't let it get you down, get up and strut
If you ever get the chance, hold your hand out and take it
Make a promise to yourself, don't you break it

Oh, I tried to get up when I was upside down
Got to find a way to turn my life around
This is the time for us to get a life
Open your mind to a better life
There's no way of knowing where you're going
Get a life, a better life

Go out of your way and make a compromise
Alter your dreams and you will realise
If you don't understand it, don't take it for granted
Open your mind to a better life

Let's turn up the heat, start a ripple in the water
Wake the soul from its sleep, no particular order
You'd be wasting precious time, free your mind, are you willing?
Don't be afraid, do your dance and start living

I've got a vision in mind, I'm doing my time
I'm living my life 'cause I've opened my mind

This is the time for us to get a life
Open your mind to a better life
There's no way of knowing where you're going
Get a life, a better life
Go out of your way and make a compromise
Alter your dreams and you will realise
If you don't understand it, don't take it for granted

There's no way of knowing where you're going
This is the time for us to get a life

This is the time for us to get a life
Open your mind to a better life
There's no way of knowing where you're going
Get a life, a better life
Go out of your way and make a compromise
Alter your dreams and you will realise
If you don't understand it, don't take it for granted

This is the time to get a life
(This is the time) to get a life




(This is the time)
This is the time for us to get a life

Overall Meaning

Eric Papilaya's song Get a life “get alive" is an uplifting and inspiring call to action aimed at people who might be feeling worn down by the difficulty of living in the modern world. The song advises listeners to try and find the resilience within themselves to keep going, to not let setbacks get them down, and to take control of their own lives in order to find happiness and fulfillment. The lyrics make use of a range of metaphors and images to help deliver this message, encouraging the listener to "strut" through life, hold out their hand and take opportunities, and to "free their mind" by dancing and living fully.


The song has a strong sense of empowerment, and the lyrics suggest that there is a method to finding happiness, even in a world that can feel overwhelming. This method involves taking concrete steps towards living a better life, such as altering your dreams and making compromises in order to achieve your goals. The song acknowledges that there is no way of knowing what the future holds, but nonetheless urges the listener to embrace the present moment and to start taking steps towards finding the life they want.


Overall, the lyrics to Get a life are a powerful and uplifting call to action that encourages listeners to find their own path to happiness and fulfillment. The song emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's life in order to find happiness, and it uses a range of metaphors and images to help drive this message home. Whether you are feeling down or simply need a little encouragement to keep going, Get a life is sure to inspire you to take control of your own destiny and start living your best life.


Line by Line Meaning

Living in this world can be a little too much
The world can sometimes be overwhelming


Don't let it get you down, get up and strut
Don't let the world bring you down, keep going and be confident


If you ever get the chance, hold your hand out and take it
Take opportunities when they come your way


Make a promise to yourself, don't you break it
Make commitments to yourself and stick with them


Oh, I tried to get up when I was upside down
I tried to turn my life around when things weren't going well


Got to find a way to turn my life around
I need to figure out how to improve my life


This is the time for us to get a life
Now is the time to improve our lives


Open your mind to a better life
Be receptive to new ideas and experiences that will improve your life


There's no way of knowing where you're going
You can't predict the future or where life will take you


Get a life, a better life
Improve your life through positive action


Go out of your way and make a compromise
Be flexible and willing to compromise to reach your goals


Alter your dreams and you will realise
Adjust your goals when necessary to achieve success


If you don't understand it, don't take it for granted
Don't underestimate something you don't fully understand


Let's turn up the heat, start a ripple in the water
Let's create positive change and inspire others


Wake the soul from its sleep, no particular order
Motivate yourself and others to live to their fullest potential


You'd be wasting precious time, free your mind, are you willing?
Don't waste time on negativity or fear, be open to new experiences


Don't be afraid, do your dance and start living
Don't be afraid to be yourself and start enjoying life


I've got a vision in mind, I'm doing my time
I have a goal and I'm working hard to achieve it


I'm living my life 'cause I've opened my mind
I'm enjoying life because I'm open to new experiences


This is the time to get a life
Now is the time to work on improving your life


(This is the time) to get a life
Now is the perfect opportunity to make positive changes


(This is the time)
Now is the moment to take action


This is the time for us to get a life
Now is the time for all of us to work towards a better life




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Comments from YouTube:

@lucavonhabsburg270

Can we just appreciate what a cool dude this guy is? 100% of the money his CD made went to HIV and AIDS Projects.

@lgmadrid

So underrated song,. That was Austria withdraw the contest for 3 years... Fortunately Austria is back and with nice songs like Zoe's in 2016 :)

@rudoskudos4047

And that only because Germany won the year before. Imagine Germany not winning in 2010. Austria probably would have taken longer to return.

@telemoveis6859

Extremely underrated :(

@nathaliebazinga

It's 2023 and this is still my favourite Austrian entry. <3 I was 12 years old when this came out and I LOVED IT IMMEDIATELY. Nothing has changes since then. Lots of love from Serbia. <3

@esctalk

If only we had the two semi system back then so songs like Andorra and Austria could have had a chance...

@IzayoiArwena

music is life and love Portugal, Montenegro, Norway too

@clwireg

Austria wouldn't... they finished second last with 4 points in total...

@escbobs7622

AUSTRIA BEST SONG OMG

@gabrinska

This was my favorite that year

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