The band is best known for their debut single, titled "You Get What You Give", which became a top 5 hit in the United Kingdom and has garnered major U.S. airplay for years. The song's celebrity-dissing lyrics at its end provided a minor a spectacle, with Alexander saying that the media misunderstood the meaning. Despite the song's radical messages, anti-materialistic as well as pro-youth, it's ironically been used in many films and even a famous advertising spot.
Tired of touring and promotional interviews, with the group becoming more and more commercialized, Alexander disbanded the group in mid 1999 before the release of their second single, titled "Someday We'll Know". He has successfully focus on writing and producing songs for other artists, winning a Grammy award for his talents. Consequently, the stunning "Someday We'll Know" received little attention in most countries. The band is widely considered a "one-hit-wonder".
What yo get what you give
New Radicals Lyrics
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One, two, three
Wake up kids
We've got the dreamers disease
Age fourteen we got you down on your knees
So polite, you're busy still saying please
Frienemies, who when you're down ain't your friend
First we run,and then we laugh 'til we cry
But when the night is falling
You cannot find the light
You feel your dreams are dying
Hold tight
You've got the music in you
Don't let go
You've got the music in you
One dance left
This world is gonna pull through
Don't give up
You've got a reason to live
Can't forget
We only get what we give
I'm comin' home baby
You're tops,
Give it to me now
Four a.m. we ran a miracle mile
We're flat broke,
But hey we do it in style
The bad rich
God's flying in for your trial
But when the night is falling
You cannot find a friend (friend)
You feel your tree is breaking
Just then
You've got the music in you
Don't let go
You've got the music in you
One dance left
This world is gonna pull through
Don't give up
You've got a reason to live
Can't forget
We only get what we give
This whole damn world, could fall apart
You'll be ok, follow your heart
You're in harms way, I'm right behind
Now say you're mine
You've got the music in you
Don't let go
You've got the music in you
One dance left
This world is gonna pull through
Don't give up
You've got a reason to live
Can't forget
We only get what we give
Don't let go
I feel the music in you
Don't let go
Fly high
What's real, can't die
You only get what you give
You are gonna get what you give
Don't give up
Just don't be afraid to leave
Health insurance rip off lying FDA big bankers buying
Fake computer crashes dining
Cloning while they're multiplying
Fashion shoots with Beck and Hanson
Courtney Love, and Marilyn Manson
You're all fakes
Run to your mansions
Come around
We'll kick your ass in
Don't let go
One dance left
Don't give up
Can't forget
The song "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals is a pop-rock anthem that encourages listeners to hold onto their dreams and not give up despite the challenges they may face. The lyrics begin with the band addressing teenagers who may be struggling to achieve their goals and feel beat down by the world. The band then sends a message of encouragement to these dreamers, telling them to hold onto the music in them and not forget the reason they live. The upbeat, anthemic tone of the song is meant to uplift and inspire, while the lyrics critique societal ills such as materialism and fake personalities.
The song urges listeners to persevere and not let the world get them down. The line "we only get what we give" is a reminder that what we put out into the world is what we will receive in return. The reference to "health insurance rip off lying FDA big bankers buying" is a critique of the healthcare industry and corporate greed. The line "fashion shoots with Beck and Hanson" references the popular musicians Beck and Hanson and the commercialization of art.
Overall, "You Get What You Give" is a call to action, urging listeners to hold onto their dreams and fight against societal ills while staying true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up kids
This is an awakening call to the younger generation
We've got the dreamers disease
Our generation is filled with dreamers and we have a strong urge to accomplish what we desire
Age fourteen we got you down on your knees
At an early age, we are introduced to systems that feed their idea of success by telling us what to do, bringing us to our knees
So polite, you're busy still saying please
We are taught to be polite, but that does not always mean we will get what we need
Frienemies, who when you're down ain't your friend
We all have friends who turn out to be our enemies when they no longer support us
Every night we smash their Mercedes-Benz
We rebel and become irresponsible when we feel constrained and suffocated by the systems and people around us
First we run,and then we laugh 'til we cry
We rebel and have a good time, laughing because of our freedom, despite its consequences
But when the night is falling
When everything is going downhill
You cannot find the light
You can't find a way out
You feel your dreams are dying
Your aspirations seem to be slowly disappearing
Hold tight
Stay grounded and don't let yourself get lost
You've got the music in you
You have the power to keep yourself motivated and moving forward
Don't let go
Hold on tight to your dreams and yourself
One dance left
You have one final opportunity to shine and make the best out of your situation
This world is gonna pull through
The world will survive despite all the issues it has been facing
Don't give up
Do not lose hope
You've got a reason to live
You have a purpose to fulfill with your life
Can't forget
Do not forget
We only get what we give
We receive what we put out into the world
I'm comin' home baby
I am coming back stronger and better than before
You're tops,
You are amazing
Give it to me now
Show me what you've got
Four a.m. we ran a miracle mile
We pushed ourselves to the limit which was a miracle considering the challenges at hand
We're flat broke,
We have no money
But hey we do it in style
Despite our lack of money, we can still enjoy life with our own unique style and personality
The bad rich
The wealthy who have not earned their wealth, but rather inherited it or gained it through corrupt methods
God's flying in for your trial
You will face judgment for your actions, whether during your lifetime or after death
This whole damn world, could fall apart
The world may seem like it's crumbling down
You'll be ok, follow your heart
But you will be okay as long as you follow your inner voice
You're in harms way, I'm right behind
Even when you are in trouble, I will be there to help you out
Now say you're mine
Now tell me that you are mine
I feel the music in you
I can sense your passion and drive, and I believe in you
Fly high
Rise up and do great things
What's real, can't die
The truth can never be destroyed or forgotten
Don't let go
Keep holding onto what you love and what matters to you
You only get what you give
You will only receive what you have put out in the world
You are gonna get what you give
You will ultimately receive what you have given to others
Health insurance rip off lying FDA big bankers buying
The health care industry is corrupt and politicians are paid off by the wealthy elite
Fake computer crashes dining
Fake computer crashes are used as excuses to control people
Cloning while they're multiplying
As technology advances, we face issues related to cloning and overpopulation
Fashion shoots with Beck and Hanson
Fashion shoots are used to sell products and promote famous people
Courtney Love, and Marilyn Manson
Celebrities who are known for their controversial and unconventional behavior
You're all fakes
People often pretend to be someone they are not in order to fit in or gain social status
Run to your mansions
The wealthy don't face the same issues as the average person
Come around
But one day they will face the consequences of their actions
We'll kick your ass in
We will not tolerate corruption and injustice and will fight to make things right
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREGG ALEXANDER, RICK NOWELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JohmathanBSwift
I feel the music in you
It's encouraging, supportive.
It reaches out and puts a friendly
hand on your shoulder to comfort.
Have you ever been to a bus station,
park,coffee shop, where ever, and saw
someone whose shoulders are slightly
slumped and looking out a lonely window.
Then there's all the people who walk
right past that person. They might even
rudely bump into them.
Well this song is for those people.
It pushes back and protects.
It believes for you, when you can't
Your in harms way
I'm right behind
There's solace in sound
@dawnfire82
@@DomPeriod I remember sitting around a fire with my friends in late 2000 or early 2001, drinking and hanging out. We were all 17, 18, 19 years old. I looked around and said, "You know, we have all these problems with money and jobs and grades and relationship drama and the rest. But one day, we're going to look back on this as the good old days and wish we could go back."
They mostly just laughed, because our problems were oh so serious. But I was right. The years since have just gotten worse and worse. American society is sick. Poisoned, really, since it was deliberate. And, once my generation dies, no one will remember what it used to be like. The optimism and good feeling. The laughter and jokes and humorous takes that no one is 'allowed' to have anymore, because of woke Twitter lynch mobs and crybullies who want your life destroyed if you make them feel bad. Going more than two years without another ginned up batch of race riots, coincidentally always in the summer before elections. God, can you remember back before everyone was fat and diabetic?!
I loved my country, and I enlisted in the Army to protect her after 9/11. I felt compelled.
But now? I can't imagine feeling that way anymore. Everything is polluted with lies and hatred and insanity. Many openly wished us to die because they were mad about politics. Remember 'we'll support the troops when they frag their officers?' I do. I was one of those troops.
It's sad. But when I hear this old, good music, I can feel like I did before it all went wrong. I can forget that there was just a Congressional hearing about whether 12 year olds should be able to cut out their genitalia and pretend to be the opposite sex, or if they should be made to wait until they're the ripe and mature age of 16.
I can forget how much I've come to hate this culture. Though it does make me feel sorry for today's kids, who have known nothing else and think this shit is normal.
@WorldsFairNYC
This was filmed at the Staten Island Mall. My friend Kenny is the guy at the beginning with the blue hat and eyebrow rings. I was delivering Snapple there the day this was being filmed. So many memories. Some things are still identical but the food court is completely relocated and now there’s stores in its place. That Cheesesteak place still exists in an updated form at the new food court. Sorry just wanted to drop some fun facts, all love ❤️
@lyndagies9774
My question is-- the kids sneering at the older adults---how old are they now and what are they doing? I'm so curious. PS--That's cool that you were there during the filming!
@axisofpeter
I've actually been there. Go figure. I stop to visit in-laws once a year while traveling north--and I've been there a grand total of once. Hmmm...will be up there again this summer. I may just have to visit the mall.
@kaybee1025
@@lyndagies9774 😂👍
@carolejohnson791
You made me smile🙃
@hmartz
wow awesome memories
@bristoc
This is so 1999.
This is extreamly 1999.
This is the most 1999 thing of all things.
I'm gonna cry.
@sandromauro3083
Man, I love this MASTERPIECE!!! This song saved my life. 🎧😍
@riccardomorgagni5181
Yeah, and this was my childhood as a '99 born.
@jorgeandrescoppiano.5715
HAHA what a time...the 90's...we sure had a privilege to live it bro