Having started up back in 1998, guitarist Bryan G. Malone, bassist Mark McMurtry, and drummer Adam Renshaw worked tirelessly honing their sound as a trio. A bit later, Trey Tidwell rounded the band out, playing the crazy Hammond B-3 sounds.
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Get It Together
The Forty-Fives Lyrics
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Or leave it alone
If you don't want my lovin'
I'll be gone
Get up, get up, get up
Get up off your high horse girl
Think what you're doin', doin'
Think what you're doin' doin'
(I'm spinnin' around)
I'm spinnin' around
On your merry-go-round
You got me dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy
Get it together
Or leave it alone
If you don't want my lovin'
I'll be gone
Now, now baby
Get it together
Or leave it alone
If you don't want my lovin'
I'll be gone
Get up off your high horse girl
Think what you're doin', doin'
Get up off your high horse girl
Think what you're doin' doin'
I can't stand all this confusion
All this shuckin' and jivin'
You're puttin' me down, down, down
Get it together
Or leave it alone
If you don't want my lovin'
I'll be gone, gone, gone
Think girl, what you're doin'
Throwin' this heart of mine all away
Oh,think girl, you know I love ya
To keep a love like mine is hard this day
Get it together
Or leave it alone
If you don't want my lovin'
I'll be gone
The lyrics to The Forty-Fives's song "Get It Together" convey a message about the need for personal growth and self-reflection in a relationship. The repeated phrase "Get it together or leave it alone" emphasizes the importance of making a positive change or letting go if one is not ready for love.
The line "Get up off your high horse girl, think what you're doin'" suggests that the singer is urging their partner to let go of any superiority or pride they may have, and to consider the consequences of their actions. This line highlights the frustration and confusion of the singer, who feels like they are being toyed with or played around.
The repeated mention of being dizzy and spinning on a merry-go-round symbolizes the emotional whirlwind the singer is experiencing. They feel disoriented and overwhelmed by the inconsistency and mixed signals their partner is giving them.
The lyrics also imply a sense of disappointment and frustration with the lack of communication and understanding in the relationship. The line "I can't stand all this confusion, all this shuckin' and jivin', you're puttin' me down" expresses the singer's desire for clarity and honesty in their connection. They are tired of the games and want their partner to take responsibility for their actions.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey the message that love requires effort and commitment from both parties. The repeated phrase "Get it together or leave it alone" emphasizes that the singer is ready to move on if their partner does not reciprocate their feelings. It also reflects the singer's desire for their partner to reflect on their own actions and make positive changes in order to salvage the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You better get it together
It is imperative that you gather yourself and find stability
Or leave it alone
Otherwise, it is best to distance yourself from the situation
If you don't want my lovin'
In the case that you do not desire my affection
I'll be gone
I will depart
Get up, get up, get up
Rise and move forward energetically
Get up off your high horse girl
Cease your arrogant behavior, my dear
Think what you're doin', doin'
Consider the actions you are taking
I'm spinnin' around
I am becoming disoriented
On your merry-go-round
Caught up in your cycle of whims and fickleness
You got me dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy, dizzy
I am overwhelmed, experiencing confusion and lightheadedness
Now, now baby
Listen carefully, my love
I can't stand all this confusion
I cannot tolerate this state of uncertainty
All this shuckin' and jivin'
All the deceptive and evasive behavior
You're puttin' me down, down, down
You are belittling me
Think girl, what you're doin'
Reflect upon your actions, my dear
Throwin' this heart of mine all away
Discarding this affectionate and devoted heart of mine
Oh, think girl, you know I love ya
Oh, consider, my dear, that I have deep affection for you
To keep a love like mine is hard this day
Maintaining a love like ours is challenging in this era
Gone, gone, gone
Departed, disappeared, vanished
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hal Davis, Donald E. Fletcher, Berry Jr Gordy, Berry Gordy Jr, Mel Larson, Jerry Marcellino, Berry Jr Gordy
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