What I Got

Sublime · Best Of: Green Series [2008]

Early in the mornin' rising to the street

light me up that cigarette and I'll strap shoes on my feet

got to find the reason, reason things went wrong

got to find the reason why my money's all gone

I got a dalmation and I can still get high

I can play the guitar like a mother fuckin' riot

well, life is short so love the one you got

'cuz you might get run over or ya might get shot

never start static I just get it off my chest

never had to battle with my bullet proof vest

take a small example... take a ti-ti-tip from me

take all of your money and give it to charity

life is what I got it's with in my reach

and the Sublime style still straight from Long Beach

It all comes back to you your gonna get what you deserve

try and test that, your bound to get served

love's what I got don't start a riot you feel it

when the dance gets hot..hot

lovin' is what I got I said remember that

(x3)

lovin is what i got

Why I don't cry when my dog runs away

I don't get angry at the bills I have to pay

I don't get angry when my mom smokes pot

hits the bottle and goes right to the rock

fuckin' and fightin' it it's all the same

but livin' with louie dog's the only way to stay sane

let the lovin' let the lovin' come back to me

lovin' is what I got I said remember that x7

lovin' is what I got I got I got I got



(Bradley)

so we're not that far off...so that's...

What I Got

Sublime's 'What I Got' stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature blend of reggae rhythms and California surf rock. Recorded during their prolific 1996 era, the track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse infectious melodies with socially conscious lyrics delivered by Eric Wilson's distinctive vocal style. As a staple on their greatest hits collections, the song captures the laid-back yet energetic spirit that defined the West Coast punk and ska revival of the mid-90s. Its enduring popularity stems from its catchy chorus and the seamless integration of bass-driven grooves with upbeat instrumentation, making it a defining track in the history of alternative rock and reggae fusion.