Get It Together
India.Arie · Shark Tale (Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2004]
No one has the power to hurt you like your kin
Kept it inside, didn't tell no one else
Didn't even wanna admit it to yourself
And now your chest burns and your backaches
From 15 years of holding the pain
And now you only have yourself to blame
If you continue to live this way
[Chorus:]
Get it together
You wanna heal your body
You have to heal your heart
Whatsoever you sow you will reap
Get it together
You can fly fly
Dark future ahead of me
That's what they said
I'd be starving if I ate all the lies they fed
Cause I've been redeemed from your anguish and pain
A miracle child I'm floating on the cloud
Cause the words that come from your mouth
You're the first to hear
Speak of words of beauty and you will be there
No matter what anybody says
What matters most is what you think of yourself
[Chorus]
The choice is yours
No matter what it is
To choose life is to choose to forgive
You don't have to try
To hurt him and break his pride
Just shake that weight off
And you will be ready to fly
One shot to your heart without breaking your skin
No one has the power to hurt you like your friends
Thought it will never change but as time moved on
That ugly duckling grew up to be a swan
And now your chest burns, and your backaches
Because now the years are showing up on your face
But you're never happy
And you never be whole
Until you see the beauty in growing old
[Chorus]
You can Fly Fly
You can live or you can die
you know that life is a choice you make
you can give or you can take
You can Fly Fly
You can Fly Fly
Get It Together
India Arie's "Get It Together" serves as a vibrant centerpiece on the "Shark Tale" motion picture soundtrack, blending her signature gospel-infused soul with an upbeat, rhythmic groove. Released in 2004, the track exemplifies her ability to merge spiritual themes with contemporary R&B and pop sensibilities, creating an uplifting anthem that complements the film's adventurous spirit. The recording showcases her clear, emotive vocal delivery, characteristic of her discography which often explores themes of empowerment and community. As part of her broader body of work spanning the early 2000s, the song reflects her commitment to delivering positive, faith-based messages through accessible musical arrangements. It stands as a testament to her versatility, bridging the gap between traditional gospel roots and modern mainstream appeal.