"What I Got" is a song by the American rock band Sublime, and its lyrics are as follows
: Intro:
- Fuck, you can't even sing
Verse 1:
- Early in the mornin', risin' 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 dalmatian and I can still get high
- I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin' riot
Verse 2:
- Well, life is (Too short), so love the one you got
- 'Cause you might get run over or you might get shot
- Never start no static, I just get it off my chest
- Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest
- Take a small example, take a ti-ti-ti-tip from me
- Take all of your money, give it all to charity
- Love is what I got, it's within my reach
- And the Sublime style's still straight from Long Beach
- It all comes back to you, you're bound to get what you deserve
- Try and test that, you're bound to get served
- Love's what I got, don't start a...
The song's lyrics convey a positive message about enjoying life despite its hardships and have been admired by fans for their inspiring message
