About the Song
New Radicals was an American alternative rock band formed in 1997 in Los Angeles. The band was centered on the duo of Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois, and augmented by session and touring musicians.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals can be read as a commentary on the complexities of life and the challenges that come with it. For many listeners, it captures a sense of disillusionment and the importance of authenticity in a world often driven by superficiality. The lyrics encourage a sense of resilience, suggesting that despite hardships, one must strive for personal integrity and remain true to oneself. This duality of hope and struggle resonates deeply, making the song both an anthem for individual empowerment and a reflection on societal issues.
Did You Know?
- NEW RADICALS is linked to Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too in the music metadata for this track.
- When this post was drafted, the matched YouTube video showed 227,674,427 views.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: November 1, 1998
- Track runtime: 5:01
Video Snapshot
- Video title: New Radicals – You Get What You Give (Official Music Video)
- YouTube channel: NewRadicalsVEVO
- Video published: October 8, 2009
- Video runtime: 4 minutes, 38 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 227,674,427
- YouTube likes when drafted: 1,385,303
- YouTube comments when drafted: 67,797
Quick Facts
- Artist: NEW RADICALS
- Song: YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE
- Album/collection: Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: New Radicals
