I Get By
Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives Lyrics

If I had you I'd hold you like a guitar
If I had you, I would hold you tightly and protectively, as I would a guitar.

I could slay you with a well placed F-sharp barre
I have the ability to deeply affect you, maybe even hurt you, with just the right move.

If you don't wanna hear that tune I'll leave my fingers where they are
If you're not interested in hearing what I have to say or offer, then I'll back off and not pursue you further.

And every time I see your face I wanna touch it
Whenever I see you - your face, your eyes - I am drawn to you and want to connect with you physically.

And I know I'll never touch it
But at the same time, I am aware that I can never truly have what I deeply long for.

I get by, I get by
Despite my longing, I am able to carry on with my life and cope with my desires.

And I can't tell how hard I try
I am struggling and putting forth effort to work through my feelings and move forward.

I can't reveal what I can't hide
I am attempting to conceal what is truly going on inside of me, but it's not entirely working.

I said that I was fine I lied
When I assure others that I'm okay, I am not being entirely truthful about my emotional state.

But I can stick around and I can see your smile from the side
Despite everything, I am still able to be close to you in some way, whether that be as a friend or just an observer.

I say William Shakespeare had the right idea
Shakespeare was onto something with writing poetry that expressed love and devotion, even if the intended listener might not hear it.

Put your passion in a poem she won't hear
Expressing one's deepest emotions through art can be cathartic, even if no one else sees it or understands it.

If your heart is whole again, you can publish it next year
When one is healed and emotionally ready, they can share their creative work with the world.

And every time I see your neck I wanna kiss it
In addition to wanting to touch your face, I am also drawn to the nape of your neck and desire to be close to you.

And I know I'll never kiss it
However, it's important to acknowledge that my desires will never truly be fulfilled.

And I've been in my head too long
I've been overthinking and obsessing about my feelings for far too long.

To know when what I think is wrong
It's difficult to determine whether my thoughts and feelings are right or wrong.

But I can write another song
Despite my confusion and uncertainty, I am able to channel these emotions into creative output.

And I can stick around and see you as you sing along
I may not be able to kiss you or hold you the way I'd like, but I can still be present with you and enjoy simple pleasures together, like music.

I had another set of words
I initially had grandiose words and intentions for how to pursue you and express my desires.

To use instead of what I'm singin' here
But instead, I'm currently conveying my emotions and remaining truthful.

The rhymes were intricate and every rhyme was filled up with alliteration and the best poetic tricks
My original words were complex and well-crafted, using poetic techniques to make my point.

It demonstrated just how clearly I'm the perfect guy for you to hear
I thought that my carefully chosen words would make me seem like the ideal romantic partner for you.

But in reality perfection isn't really what we want
However, perfection is not what most of us are truly seeking in a romantic partner or relationship.

So we just throw it on the page and we call it a masterpiece if any part of it sticks
Instead, we share our art and creative work openly and honestly, hoping that some element of it resonates with others.

I've been waiting on another bright idea (I get by!)
I am hoping that a burst of inspiration will come to me, as it's been difficult to move forward lately.

I've been workin' on a song that you won't hear
I am channeling my emotions and thoughts into creative expression, even though you may not be privy to it.

And everybody tells me that I'm fine!
Others in my life may believe that I'm okay and coping well with my emotions, even if that's not entirely true.

And everybody tells me not to mind!
People may attempt to console me or tell me not to be too hard on myself or my desires.

And everybody says just tell a lie!
Others may suggest that it's easier to hide or lie about my true feelings, instead of facing them head-on.

And everybody tells me that the world was made for me to play in but I don't believe them!
Despite everyone's attempts to encourage me, I am struggling to be content with the way things are, and feel rather lost and aimless.