Get On With Your Life
Peter Broderick Lyrics


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They put a needle once in my spine it took them
So long to find it.
I can't get this porn film out of my head,
Let's get on with it.

It is banging inside,
It is singing aloud
Get on with your life.

All over the world they get out of bed love,
Dies every second.
I can't get this creature out of my way,
Killing it is not an option.

It is biting your nails,
So as not to scratch,
Get on with your life.
It is counting aloud,
Get on with your life.

And i try to get up and i try to move but
This thing won't let me.
It's heavy as a man's body on you,
It's this close to get me.

It is banging inside,
It is singing aloud,
Get on with your life.
It is banging inside,




It is singing aloud,
Get on with your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter Broderick's "Get On With Your Life" contain multiple layers of meaning that are open to interpretation. The song's opening lines describe the feeling of helplessness and vulnerability that comes from being subjected to a medical procedure. The line "They put a needle once in my spine it took them so long to find it" suggests a sense of discomfort and pain, while the next line about the porn film in the singer's head could be interpreted as a way of distracting himself from the discomfort.


The chorus, "It is banging inside, it is singing aloud, Get on with your life", seems to suggest that the singer is trying to overcome some internal struggle. The "banging" inside could be interpreted as anxiety, fear, or some other form of emotional turmoil, while the "singing" could represent a sense of hope or resilience. The repetition of the command to "get on with your life" implies that the singer is encouraging himself (or perhaps someone else) to move past whatever is causing this turmoil, to keep going despite the difficulties.


The second verse contains more abstract lines that continue the theme of struggle and conflict. The phrase "All over the world they get out of bed love, dies every second" could suggest a sense of global despair or loneliness. The mention of a "creature" blocking the singer's way could be interpreted as an obstacle (emotional, psychological, or physical) that seems insurmountable. The lines "It is biting your nails, so as not to scratch, Get on with your life / It is counting aloud, Get on with your life" maybe present the singer's coping methods with difficult emotions or situations.


Overall, "Get On With Your Life" seems to be a song about resilience in the face of adversity. The repeated refrain of "get on with your life" suggests that the singer (or the person he is addressing) is struggling but determined to keep moving forward despite the difficulties.


Line by Line Meaning

They put a needle once in my spine it took them
The singer experienced a medical procedure, involving an injection in their spine that took a long time to locate.


So long to find it.
The procedure was lengthy and intense.


I can't get this porn film out of my head,
The singer is struggling with unwanted thoughts or memories, specifically related to pornography.


Let's get on with it.
The artist is urging themselves or others to move past their current struggles or obstacles.


It is banging inside,
The internal emotions or thoughts of the artist are intense and chaotic.


It is singing aloud
The internal emotions or thoughts of the singer are loud and persistent.


Get on with your life.
The singer is encouraging themselves or others to continue living, despite their struggles or internal turmoil.


All over the world they get out of bed love,
Love is a universal experience that many people wake up and experience each day.


Dies every second.
Love is also fragile and can be lost at any moment.


I can't get this creature out of my way,
The artist is struggling with an obstacle that is hindering their progress or success.


Killing it is not an option.
The singer realizes that simply eliminating the obstacle is not a viable solution.


It is biting your nails,
The artist is experiencing anxiety or stress, as evidenced by the physical habit of nail-biting.


So as not to scratch,
The singer is attempting to manage their anxiety or stress by substituting nail-biting for other destructive behaviors.


It is counting aloud,
The singer is using a coping mechanism, such as counting, to manage their anxiety or stress.


And i try to get up and i try to move but
The singer is attempting to move forward, despite their struggles or obstacles.


This thing won't let me.
The obstacle or struggle is overwhelming and difficult to overcome.


It's heavy as a man's body on you,
The weight of the obstacle or struggle is significant and burdensome.


It's this close to get me.
The obstacle or struggle is almost defeating the singer, but they are still fighting to overcome it.




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Matthew Taylor

Im the biggest fan you got Peter! Dude is criminally underrated!

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