The Way We Get By
The Way We Get By

Spoon - The Way We Get By Lyrics

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Aug 20, 2002
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The Way We Get By Music Video

The Way We Get By Lyrics

We get high in back seats of cars
We break into mobile homes
We go to sleep to shake appeal
Never wake up on our own

And that's the way we get by
The way we get by
Oh, that's the way we get by
The way we get by

We go out in stormy weather
We rarely practice discern
We make love to some weird sin
We seek out the taciturn

And that's the way we get by
The way we get by
Oh, that's the way we get by
The way we get by

Well, that's the way we get by
The way we get by
The way
Well, that's the way we get by
That's the way we get by

We found a new kind of dance in a magazine
Tried it out, it's like nothing you ever seen
You sweet talk like a cop and you know it
You bought a new bag of pot, said, "let's make a new start"

And that's the way to my heart
The way to my heart

That's the way we get by
The way we get by
Well, that's the way we get by
The way we get by
The way

Well, that's the way we get by
That's the way we get by

We get high in back seats of cars
We put faith in our concerns
Fall in love to down on the street
We believe in the sum of ourselves

I said, that's the way we get by
The way we get by
Oh, that's the way we get by
The way we get by

Well, that's the way we get by
The way we get by
The way
That's the way we get by
That's the way we get by

Writer(s): Britt Daniel
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'The Way We Get By'?

    'The Way We Get By' was written by Britt Daniel, the lead singer of Spoon.

  2. Which album features 'The Way We Get By'?

    'The Way We Get By' is featured on Spoon's fourth studio album, 'Kill the Moonlight,' which was released on August 20, 2002 through Merge Records.

  3. What are some notable uses of 'The Way We Get By' in media?

    'The Way We Get By' has been used in various TV shows such as The O.C., Shameless, and Hustle. It has also been featured in movies like Mean Creek, The Puffy Chair, and Stranger Than Fiction.

  4. Are there any musical references in 'The Way We Get By'?

    Yes, the song contains several references to Iggy Pop. Lines like 'We go to sleep to Shake Appeal,' 'We make love to Some Weird Sin,' and 'Fall in love to Down On The Street' nod to tracks from Iggy Pop's discography.

  5. How did Britt Daniel describe the creation of the chorus for 'The Way We Get By'?

    Britt Daniel mentioned that the chorus came about spontaneously. He described it as off-the-cuff but immediately knew it was good. This spontaneity contributed to turning the track into a glorified, messed-up relationship song.

  6. 'Did The Way We Get By chart when it was released?'

    No, despite its popularity and frequent use in media, 'The Way We Get By' did not chart when it was released.

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