You Get What You Give was released in 1998 by American band New Radicals as the lead single from their album Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too. Written by frontman Gregg Alexander, the song became an international pop-rock hit and a defining anthem of the late 1990s, remembered for its optimistic message and singalong chorus. Decades later it keeps resurfacing in nostalgic playlists, film and television moments, and motivational edits, where its familiar hook instantly signals hope and perseverance.