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Do What We Do to Get By
Mike Pinto Lyrics
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My friends they keep me from going off the deep end
Some of them got mouths to feed
And some of them they sling that weed
We gonna party straight through the weekend
My friends they keep me from going off the deep end
Some of them got mouths to feedAnd some of them they sling that weed
Some of them no longer breathe but I can feel them here with me
No need to fear the future, the great unknown
We're all in search of peace at least we're not alone
We don't know where we're heading
But we know just where we came from
And true that youth is wasted on the young
We'll make our own rules let them criticize
Cuz we do what we do to get by
We gonna party no I ain't ling
And don't you worryTonight I'm buying
Talk abrir the good ol' days
We were drunk we were underage
From the cops to the house parties
Fingerprints to the fake IDs
They call us crazy but it's them who sing the blues
We rock n' roll so put the needle to the groove
And let them all just fade away, fade away
Our generation we got something left to say
Well our bags are packed
And you can't hold us back
We've made up our minds
We're gonna change the world
It's just a matter of time
We don't know where we're heading
But we know just where we came from
And it's true that youth is wasted on the young
We'll make our own rules let them criticize
Cuz we do what we do to get by
Yea we do what we do to get by
of them no longer breathe but I can feel them here with meThis world's gone crazy we got nothing left to lose‘Tween vice and virtue man it's hard for us to chooseNo need to fear the future, the great unknownWe're all in search of peace at least we're not alone
We don't know where we're heading
But we know just where we came from
And it's true that youth is wasted on the young
We'll make our own rules let them criticize
Cuz we do what we do to get by
We gonna party no I ain't lying
And don't you worryTonight I'm buying
Talk about the good ol' days
We were drunk we were underage
From the cops to the house parties
Fingerprints to the fake IDs
They call us crazy but it's them who sing the blues
We rock n' roll so put the needle to the groove
And let them all just fade away, fade away
Our generation we got something left to say
Well our bags are packed
And you can't hold us back
We've made up our minds
We're gonna change the world
It's just a matter of time
We don't know where we're heading
But we know just where we came from
And it's true that youth is wasted on the young
We'll make our own rules let them criticize
Cuz we do what we do to get by
Yea we do what we do to get by
Mike Pinto’s song “Do What We Do to Get By” is about the struggles and experiences of youth while growing up. The lyrics speak of partying and having fun, while also touching on deeper issues such as mortality, personal freedom, and the need for purpose. The song acknowledges the difficulties and uncertainty of growing up in a rapidly changing world, but also celebrates the courage and resilience of young people, who are determined to live life on their own terms.
The first verse of the song discusses partying with friends throughout the weekend. The singer acknowledges that some of his friends need to work and make money to support themselves or their families, and some sell drugs, which is also a way to earn money. The singer reflects on the fact that some of his friends have passed away, but he still feels their presence. This highlights the impermanent nature of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with loved ones.
The song also touches on the idea of societal expectations and the pressure to conform. The singer sings about the struggle between vice and virtue, and the difficulty of navigating through societal norms to find one’s own path. Despite this struggle, the singer emphasizes that people should not fear the future, but instead embrace the unknown in search of peace. The chorus repeats the idea that youth may be wasted on the young, but that people should make their own rules and do what they need to do to get by.
Line by Line Meaning
We gonna party straight through the weekend
We plan to party all weekend long
My friends they keep me from going off the deep end
My friends keep me grounded and sane
Some of them got mouths to feed
Some of my friends need to provide for their families
And some of them they sling that weed
Some of my friends sell marijuana as a way to make money
Some of them no longer breathe but I can feel them here with me
Some of my friends have passed away, but I still feel their presence
This world's gone crazy we got nothing left to lose
The world is chaotic and we feel like we have nothing to lose
‘Tween vice and virtue man it's hard for us to choose
It's difficult for us to decide between right and wrong
No need to fear the future, the great unknown
We shouldn't worry about the future and what we don't know
We're all in search of peace at least we're not alone
We all want to find peace in our lives, but we find comfort in knowing we're not alone in this search
We don't know where we're heading
We don't know where our lives are taking us
But we know just where we came from
We know our history and where we've been
And true that youth is wasted on the young
We acknowledge that we often don't appreciate our youth until it's gone
We'll make our own rules let them criticize
We'll live by our own standards and not worry about what others think
Cuz we do what we do to get by
We do what we need to survive
We gonna party no I ain't ling
We're going to party and have a good time
And don't you worryTonight I'm buying
I'll cover the expenses for tonight's festivities
Talk about the good ol' days
We'll reminisce about our past experiences
We were drunk we were underage
We did things we weren't supposed to when we were younger
From the cops to the house parties
We had encounters with law enforcement and attended wild house parties
Fingerprints to the fake IDs
We left fingerprints and used fake identification
They call us crazy but it's them who sing the blues
People judge and criticize us, but they're the ones who are unhappy
We rock n' roll so put the needle to the groove
We live life to the fullest, so turn up the music and enjoy it
And let them all just fade away, fade away
We don't let negativity or judgment bring us down
Our generation we got something left to say
We have a voice and something to contribute
Well our bags are packed
We're ready to move on
And you can't hold us back
No one can stop us from chasing our dreams
We've made up our minds
We're sure of what we want
We're gonna change the world
We're determined to make a positive impact
It's just a matter of time
It will happen eventually, we just need to work towards it
Yea we do what we do to get by
We do whatever it takes to survive
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