Formed in early 2010, little hurricane is a boy/girl down and dirty Blues d… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in early 2010, little hurricane is a boy/girl down and dirty Blues duo from San Diego, California, USA. They were voted Best New Artist in San Diego in 2010. Their debut album is titled Homewrecker (2011).

little hurricane is a whirlwind of sound that's gaining momentum in the San Diego music scene. Formed in early 2010, little hurricane began when frontman Anthony "Tone" Catalano (Guitar & Vocals), and Celeste "C.C." Spina (Drums & Vocals) met via Craigslist, where they found a common interest in unique and vintage equipment, and a love of grimy, down and dirty blues. They have been creating dirty blues together since. little hurricane's bluesy soul stems from Santa Cruz, where Tone was educated by his musical surroundings, and Chicago, where C.C. first created her back breaking beats.

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Get By
Little Hurricane Lyrics

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We hold our heads high when rain comes down. It’s been a long day, now it’s done. You’re all I need all day, all night. What we don’t have we don’t need.

We get by... Oh we get by... With only what we need to survive... we get by.

I’ve lived in the city, I’ve lived in the trees. Do what I want, oh I do what I please. You’re holiday is everyday for me. The Sun is shining, it’s shining down for free.

We get by... Oh we get by... With only what we need to survive... we get by.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Get By" by Little Hurricane talks about finding contentment in the little things in life, escaping from the rat race of the world and finding satisfaction in living with much less than what is usually expected. The first two lines of the song talk about how they hold their heads high despite the rainy weather, which is a metaphor for facing challenges in life head-on. The following lines indicate that the day has been a long one, but it is now over, and the only thing they need is each other.

In the next verses, the song talks about how the singer has lived in the city and in the trees, indicating that they have had different experiences of life but have always had the ability to do as they please. They also mention that what seems like a holiday to someone else is just a typical day for them. This suggests that their lifestyle is simple and fulfilling, and they do not need extravagant things to be happy.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "we get by" several times. This line indicates that they are happy with just enough to survive and do not need the luxuries of life. The overall message of the song is that you can get by in life with very little and still find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

We hold our heads high when rain comes down.
We maintain our positive attitude even in difficult times.

It’s been a long day, now it’s done.
The day has been tiring and stressful, but it's over now.

You’re all I need all day, all night.
You are my everything, and I don't need anyone or anything else to make me happy.

What we don’t have we don’t need.
We don't prioritize material possessions and are content with what we have.

We get by... Oh we get by... With only what we need to survive... we get by.
We are able to sustain ourselves and maintain our happiness with just the basics.

I’ve lived in the city, I’ve lived in the trees.
I've lived in both urban and rural environments.

Do what I want, oh I do what I please.
I live life on my terms and prioritize my own happiness.

You’re holiday is everyday for me.
Life is like a vacation for me due to my simple lifestyle.

The Sun is shining, it’s shining down for free.
Nature gives us everything we need, like sunlight, for free.

We get by... Oh we get by... With only what we need to survive... we get by.
Our ability to sustain ourselves with just what we need brings us happiness and fulfillment.

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