Get Along
Guy Sebastian
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Some only want some shelter Some want a mansion in the sky Some want a thousand virgins Some move better with their mind And when all the worlds collide All they know is too divide And it's easy if their faceless To hate the other side And the others caught between Are the only ones to bleed And the ones they leave behind Can only sit and cry Dear God, dear soul Dear Mary, Mohammed Can we just get along Can we just get along Dear heart, dear life Dear soldier, dear martyr Where did we go wrong, Can we all just get along Some set fire to crosses Some fight the right to cross their dream Some don't believe at all But do anything to make the news And when all the worlds collide All they know is too divide And it's easy if their faceless To hate the other side And the others caught between Are the only ones to bleed And the ones they leave behind Can only sit and cry Dear God, dear soul Dear Mary, Mohammed Can we just get along Can we just get along Dear heart, dear life Dear soldier, dear martyr Where did we go wrong, Can we all just get along Maybe if we'd work together We'd already have a heaven here on earth Dear God, dear soul Dear Mary, Mohammed Can we just get along Can we just get along Dear heart, dear life Dear soldier, dear martyr Where did we go wrong, Can we all just get along Dear God, dear soul Dear Mary, Mohammed Can we just get along Can we just get along Dear heart, dear life Dear soldier, dear martyr Where did we go wrong, Can we all just get along
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Written by: GUY THEODORE SEBASTIAN, IAN BARTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
SONG RELEASE"Get Along" is a single by Australian recording artist Guy Sebastian, which was released digitally in Australia on 23 November 2012.
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SONG INSPIRATIONThe song was penned by Sebastian as a plea to end religious, cultural, and ethnic conflicts, hinting at his own multi-cultural background and experiences.
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MUSIC GENREThe genre of "Get Along" is pop music, although it carries a profound message in its lyrics.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe official music video was released on Sebastian's VEVO channel on 16 November 2012 and visually depicts a number of global conflicts, including wars, riots, and religious hatred.
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COMMERCIAL SUCCESSThe song was successful in Australia, reaching No. 5 on the ARIA Singles Chart and achieving platinum certification for selling over 70,000 copies.
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CRITICAL RECEPTION"Get Along" was well received by music critics, with many praising its message of peace and unity. It also garnered Sebastian a nomination for Best Male Artist at the ARIA Music Awards in 2013.
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CHARITY CONTRIBUTIONPart of the song’s income was donated to The Sebastian Foundation which was established by Guy and his wife to help families and communities in need.
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PERSONAL MEANINGSebastian shared that the song was one of the most personal songs he has written, inspired by the distressing stories of conflict around the world.
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MUSICAL ELEMENTSThe song is noted for Sebastian's powerful and emotive vocal delivery, backed by a contemporary pop production.
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SONGWRITING CREDITSGuy Sebastian is credited as the sole songwriter of "Get Along", showcasing his talent as a lyricist and composer.
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ALBUM INCLUSION"Get Along" is part of Sebastian's seventh studio album named "Armageddon," which debuted at number one in the Australian album charts.
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INTERNATIONAL REACHDespite its Australian origin, the song has reached an international audience, further enhancing Guy Sebastian's reputation as a globally recognized musician.
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