19 And Getting By Lyrics - Singles - Vermillion Skye

Out of school - Stay up late - Have no rules - I'm 19 

Take my time - Won't be told what I like - I'm 19 

Finally, a chance to be away from home 

Far from their clutches, on my own 

I'm getting by, told you, no need to call, I got your pictures 

Tore up your check, don't need your charity 

You might think it's hopeless, but the band is getting noticed 

Friends say we'll be big stars some day 

Mrs. Green down the hall has a daughter in college 

She's been dating a DJ's brother 

No promises made, but I think she'll deliver our songs to this guy 

He might just consider giving a listen and putting us out on the air 

We'd be there 

But I'm getting by, no lie, evenings are booked, you get the picture 

My girlfriend and I are talking about her moving in 

She's a local waitress, hopes to see us famous 

Together we'll have more than enough 

Because I saw an ad in a bakery window 

They're looking to fill the late shift 

I can work until morning and sleep all day 

Get up and make contacts so the band can play 

I found a place, the perfect apartment, it's down by the water 

Got a view of the alley and bugs in the kitchen 

Stains on the ceiling and no air-conditioning 

What you'd expect for a struggling musician completely committed 

To making it big 

Oh, it's home 

I'm getting by, so sad, we couldn't connect, I'll send you some pictures 

I'm hardly around, there's so much going on 

I'm getting by...I'm getting by...I'm getting by 

Like to play music loud - Not ashamed - I'm 19 

Don't eat right - Never home - Money's tight - I'm 19