The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one promise you sunshine all of the time
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one listens to losers or wipes those tears away
Cause it's one step forward and two steps back most of the time
But no one said it was easy a life goes on without rain
So get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
Don't be feelin' you're over no one gets the blame
(Get on with your livin') and I'll get on with mine
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one promise you sunshine all of the time
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one listens to losers someone's got to pay
Cause it's one step forward
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one promise you sunshine all of the time
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one listens to losers or wipes those tears away
Cause it's one step forward and two steps back most of the time
But no one said it was easy a life goes on without rain
So get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
Don't be feelin' you're over no one gets the blame
(Get on with your livin') and I'll get on with mine
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one promise you sunshine all of the time
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
No one listens to losers someone's got to pay
Cause it's one step forward
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
Get on with your livin' and I'll get on with mine
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Get On With Your Livin' Lyrics as written by Ted Hamilton
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