eLyrics B
Bruce Hornsby The Way It Is Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [2 votes]Album: Here Come the Noise Makers / Original Release Date: 2000-10-24Genre: RockSong Duration: 7 min 02 sec
The Way It Is
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby
BRUCE HORNSBY
- The Way It Is LyricsStanding in line marking time--
Waiting for the welfare dime
'Cause they can't buy a job
The man in the silk suit hurries by
As he catches the poor old ladies' eyes
Just for fun he says "Get a job"
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
But don't you believe them
They say hey little boy you can't go
Where the others go
'Cause you don't look like they do
Said hey old man how can you stand
To think that way
Did you really think about it
Before you made the rules
He said, Son
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
But don't you believe them
Well they passed a law in '64
To give those who ain't got a little more
But it only goes so far
Because the law don't change another's mind
When all it sees at the hiring time
Is the line on the color bar
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
But don't you believe them
Waiting for the welfare dime
'Cause they can't buy a job
The man in the silk suit hurries by
As he catches the poor old ladies' eyes
Just for fun he says "Get a job"
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
But don't you believe them
They say hey little boy you can't go
Where the others go
'Cause you don't look like they do
Said hey old man how can you stand
To think that way
Did you really think about it
He said, Son
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
But don't you believe them
Well they passed a law in '64
To give those who ain't got a little more
But it only goes so far
Because the law don't change another's mind
When all it sees at the hiring time
Is the line on the color bar
That's just the way it is
Some things will never change
That's just the way it is
But don't you believe them
Facts about The Way It Is
✔️
The Way It Is is written and performed by Bruce Hornsby.
✔️
It is first released on October 24, 2000 as part of Bruce Hornsby's album "Here Come the Noise Makers" which includes 18 tracks in total.
✔️
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Bruce Hornsby’s song ‘The Way It Is’ opens up a discussion about the unfairness in society and unwillingness to change, thus illustrating the hardships that the discriminated and the poor have to endure because of the injustice. Some people, as the song lyrics say, are totally okay with the present situation and this even though they see the need for progress and change towards equality. The song is rather assertive and not subtle at all in its valiant invitation to not be intimidated by the inequality supporters. The way it is lyrics predominantly manifest social commentary, reflection, angst, anger and inspiration. The song simultaneously underlines the aspect of social inequality, the aspect of resignation to reality and discrimination. The appealing lyrics talk about social issues and inequality and might need parental guidance for the very young ones. There are no explicit themes, but the topic remains so that not all kids could benefit from the content.
✔️
The Way It Is falls under the genre Rock.
✔️
The Way It Is song length is 7 minutes and 02 seconds.
Who wrote The Way It Is lyrics?
The Way It Is is written and performed by Bruce Hornsby.
✔️
When was The Way It Is released?
It is first released on October 24, 2000 as part of Bruce Hornsby's album "Here Come the Noise Makers" which includes 18 tracks in total.
✔️
What is the meaning behind The Way It Is lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Bruce Hornsby’s song ‘The Way It Is’ opens up a discussion about the unfairness in society and unwillingness to change, thus illustrating the hardships that the discriminated and the poor have to endure because of the injustice. Some people, as the song lyrics say, are totally okay with the present situation and this even though they see the need for progress and change towards equality. The song is rather assertive and not subtle at all in its valiant invitation to not be intimidated by the inequality supporters. The way it is lyrics predominantly manifest social commentary, reflection, angst, anger and inspiration. The song simultaneously underlines the aspect of social inequality, the aspect of resignation to reality and discrimination. The appealing lyrics talk about social issues and inequality and might need parental guidance for the very young ones. There are no explicit themes, but the topic remains so that not all kids could benefit from the content.
✔️
Which genre is The Way It Is?
The Way It Is falls under the genre Rock.
✔️
How long is the song The Way It Is?
The Way It Is song length is 7 minutes and 02 seconds.
Hottest Lyrics with Videos
ead7ea1a8bbed2964570ff1ea2804c4e
check amazon for The Way It Is mp3 download
Songwriter(s): Bruce Hornsby
Record Label(s): 2000 BMG Entertainment
Official lyrics by
