After he went viral with the R&B-inflected "Goodie Bag" in 2017, he continued to release one-off tracks until presenting the Lately EP in 2019. It included another streaming hit, "Habit."
Growing up in Moraga, California, Gamsky began playing the guitar in middle school and recording his own music when he was 13. While in high school, he played guitar and bass in the band Shoot the Roots, which also featured classmates Cole Leksan and Jack Morris. After graduating in 2010, Gamsky played in the indie rock band Feed Me Jack and gave guitar lessons while attending the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a music major, he studied classical guitar while minoring in electronic music. He completed his degree in 2015, and Feed Me Jack called it quits the following year.
Gamsky debuted his solo project, Still Woozy, with the warped and jazzy "Vacation" in April 2017, following it weeks later with "Cooks," which proved to be a streaming breakthrough. Later the same year, the highly stylized soul of "Goodie Bag" became an even bigger online hit, amassing tens of millions of streams. He released periodic singles over the next year-and-a-half until landing a distribution deal with Interscope for his label Still Woozy Productions. They released the debut EP Lately EP in May 2019. It contained "Habit," which became his biggest hit since "Goodie Bag."
Still Woozy returned with more original material in 2020, including "Window" and "Cheesin'," the latter a collaborative track for Republic Records with artists including Cautious Clay, Remi Wolf, and Claud. Back on his own, he kicked off 2021 with "Rocky."
Get By
Still Woozy Lyrics
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You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
A gloomy day (oh)
So I went off and turned it all around
I broke my foot but I'd do it again
She looked me up and down
And then she started to laugh
This is how we get by
Giving it another try
I lost my head but I'd do it again
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
I locked you out (oh)
And fell asleep and
You 007'd your way back in
I'll never question you ever again
Thank God
I got some knees to ground me
Somebody around me
And now I know how it goes
I never lose myself when you're around
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
Down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
We get by (you're shaking me up)
We're just gonna give it another try (but I can't get enough)
We get by (you're shaking me up)
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it up for ya
The song "Get By" by Still Woozy talks about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The lyrics convey the message of depending on each other to overcome difficulties in life. The singer talks about being on the verge of breaking down, but their partner's presence restores their strength. The line "Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor, you're shaking me up, I can't take anymore" suggests that the singer is emotionally exhausted and can't handle the situation anymore. However, the following line "But I can't get enough, shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up" indicates that they need their partner to face the problems together. This is reinforced in the chorus with "We get by (you're shaking me up) we're just gonna give it another try."
In the second verse, the singer says, "I locked you out (oh) / And fell asleep and / You 007'd your way back in." This verse suggests that the relationship had some struggles, and the singer attempted to end it. However, even when the partner left, they found their way back in. The line "I'll never question you ever again" expresses their trust in their partner.
Overall, the song "Get By" communicates a message of resilience and the power of love to overcome challenges. The lyrics illustrate that life can be challenging, but it's worth fighting for when you have someone supportive who shakes you up and helps you get through the tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
I feel defeated and powerless, but your presence energizes me and makes me want to keep going.
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
You're pushing me to my limits, but I can't resist your influence over me.
But I can't get enough
Your effect on me is addictive, and I crave more of it.
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
Life would be dull and uninspiring without your impact on me.
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
Keep doing what you're doing, because I need it to feel alive.
You gon' shake it for ya
You're doing this for yourself as much as for me, and that's what makes it so natural and genuine.
A gloomy day (oh)
The world feels cold and unwelcoming, and everything seems hopeless.
You had your head down
You were lost in your thoughts and didn't notice me at first.
So I went off and turned it all around
I took it upon myself to change the mood and lift your spirits.
I broke my foot but I'd do it again
I went to great lengths to make you happy, and I don't regret it.
She looked me up and down
She sized me up and judged me based on my appearance.
And then she started to laugh
She found me funny or ridiculous, and this hurt my feelings.
This is how we get by
We cope with difficult situations by finding humor or absurdity in them.
Giving it another try
We're willing to forgive and move past our disagreements, because our connection is more important than our pride.
I lost my head but I'd do it again
I acted impulsively and made mistakes, but I'm willing to take risks for the sake of our relationship.
I locked you out (oh)
I shut you out of my life and refused to listen to your perspective.
And fell asleep and
I ignored the issue and pretended it didn't exist.
You 007'd your way back in
You found a way to sneak back into my life and make things right.
I'll never question you ever again
I trust you completely and won't doubt your loyalty or intentions.
I got some knees to ground me
I have a source of strength and support that keeps me grounded and centered.
Somebody around me
I have someone in my life who understands and accepts me for who I am.
And now I know how it goes
I've learned from my experiences and have a better understanding of what I need to be happy.
I never lose myself when you're around
I feel true to my authentic self when I'm with you and don't feel the need to compromise or pretend.
We get by (you're shaking me up)
We may face challenges and struggles, but we'll make it through because we have each other.
We're just gonna give it another try (but I can't get enough)
We're committed to making our relationship work, despite the obstacles we've faced.
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
Keep doing what you're doing, because it's what we need to stay connected and fulfilled.
You gon' shake it up for ya
We may do things for each other, but ultimately, we're doing it for ourselves and our own happiness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lars Stalfors, Sven Eric Gamsky
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lightning5054
No one panic, the lyric man is here!
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up
I can’t take any more
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore
Without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon’ shake it for ya
A gloomy day (Oh), you had your hair down
So I went off and turned it all around
I broke my foot but I'd do it again
She looked me up and down
And then she started to laugh
This is how we get by, givin' it another try
I've lost my head but I'd do it again
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up
I can't take any more
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore
Without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon’ shakе it up
You gon’ shake it for ya
I locked you out and fell asleep and
You 007'd your way back in
I’ll nеver question you ever again
(Thank God)
I got some knees to ground me
Somebody around me
And now I know how it goes
I never lose myself when you're around
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up
I can't take any more
But I can’t get enough
Shit would be such a chore
Without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
Down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up
I can't take any more
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore
Without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
We get by (You're shaking me up)
We're just gonna give it another try (But I can't get enough)
We get by (You're shaking me up)
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
(Thanks to a l for posting the lyrics when the song first came out :)
@morningangel7792
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
A gloomy day (oh)
You had your head down
So I went off and turned it all around
I broke my foot but I'd do it again
She looked me up and down
And then she started to laugh
This is how we get by
Giving it another try
I lost my head but I'd do it again
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
I locked you out (oh)
And fell asleep and
You 007'd your way back in
I'll never question you ever again
Thank God
I got some knees to ground me
Somebody around me
And now I know how it goes
I never lose myself when you're around
Well, I go down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
Down, shaking up on the floor
You're shaking me up, I can't take anymore
But I can't get enough
Shit would be such a chore without you shaking me up
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it for ya
We get by (you're shaking me up)
We're just gonna give it another try (but I can't get enough)
We get by (you're shaking me up)
So shake it up, you gon' shake it up
You gon' shake it up for ya
@oru1058
Heard ted nivison dancing to this with his girlfriend and shy guy 10/10
@beatboxfr2780
Damn I need to see that video lmao
@oru1058
@@beatboxfr2780 yeah it’s great
@bostonian4650
@@oru1058 got a link?
@Bbblleeehhh
@@bostonian4650 it's on Ted's tiktok
@bostonian4650
@@Bbblleeehhh I don't use tiktok lmao, can you link it to me so I don't need to install the app?
@omnibussy
when an artist's music feels like a whole ass lifestyle. god i love me some still woozy
@emily6888
Something about this song just.......ugh I love it sm, one of my favorites off the album!!!!
@HaleyRi
Same bruh
@emily6888
@@HaleyRi literally listen to it at least 10 times a day haha