Get Along
Garrett Williamson Lyrics

When I was young I thought adults were kids grown up
As a child, I used to see adults as more mature kids

It turns out they're grown up kids
But in reality, they still have some childish behavior

Nothing really tends to change the way people behave
Generally, people don't change their behavior despite growing older

It's their own grave that they dig
Which can lead to negative outcomes that they bring upon themselves

Why can't you just compromise
Asking someone to meet in the middle

Why ya gotta be so stubborn
Not being willing to make reasonable concessions

You make this harder than it needs to be
Creating unnecessary difficulty in a situation

Why you gotta dramatize
Making a big production out of something that isn't that serious

Why ya gotta throw em in the gutter
Putting someone down or treating them poorly

The way you act is unnecessary
Your behavior is unjustifiable and uncalled for

He is makin' bad decisions
Someone is not making the right choices

But he'll listen to no one
But resists taking advice from others

He says that guy was the problem
Instead of taking responsibility for his actions, he blames others

Using manipulation
Employing tactics to control or influence others

What's your reason for division
Asking why there is discord or separation

Is holding grudges now an art
Wondering if people are now experts at holding onto resentments

You just wanna cause a problem
Suggesting that someone is intentionally creating issues

And you're tearing this apart
Resulting in the destruction of something important

You want 'good vibes', while you sit there and complain
Not being willing to contribute to positivity while also being critical of others

You spend your life tryin' to bring everyone else down
Making it a mission to diminish others' success or happiness

Can you hear that sound
Asking someone to listen and be aware

The rules seem simple enough to not forget
The guidelines to proper behavior are easy to remember

One is sorry, and one forgives
Apologizing and accepting apologies is key

But our pride gets the best of us anyway
But people's egos often get in the way

Why are we so combative
Questioning why people are so confrontational

He is deep in his depression
Referring to someone who is dealing with severe sadness or hopelessness

He refuses to get help
But does not want or accept assistance from others

Causin' problems for the family
Creating negative situations for those closest to him

Only thinkin' 'bout himself
Being selfish and not considering the feelings or wellbeing of others

She stopped talkin' to her sister
Describing a strained relationship between siblings

They don't see things eye to eye
But do not agree on important matters

Are you happy
Asking someone if they are content

That you let it all die
Sad about a friendship or relationship that ended poorly

Cuz everybody's got a vice
Acknowledging that everyone has flaws or bad habits

And in the end that's our demise
It is these shortcomings that lead to negative outcomes

We don't have mercy for wrong
We often lack compassion for those who make mistakes

We scream and shout out all day long
Frequently resorting to yelling and arguing

We don't see that we are doing just what
We are not aware that we are replicating negative behaviors

We look down on
We judge or think less of others

Y'all need to relax
Advice to take a step back and calm down

Just get along
A plea to work together and find common ground

Shh, why can't we just get along
A quiet request to cooperate and end discord