Discover the story of the song > Get By – Talib Kweli

The song talks about the struggles that people go through every day just to survive. The protagonist mentions things like selling drugs, working hard until their bones crack, and living in poverty. Despite all this, he still finds reasons to keep going, like his grandmother who raised three daughters all by herself. The chorus talks about how he feels brand new every morning, and just wants to stop smoking and drinking to keep pushing forward. The song also comments on the inequalities in society and how people turn to drugs and other vices to cope with their struggles.