That's The Way Love Is
BB King & Bobby Blue Bland Lyrics
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Tuesday's so cruel
One day you're so happy now
The next day you're in tears
So you take it while you find it
Or leave it like it is
That's the way it's always been
Wednesday's alright
But Thursday's all wrong
One day you're all with it, baby
The next day it's all gone
So you take it while you find it
Or you can leave it like it is
That's the way it's always been
That's the way love is
Friday you'll beg her
Saturday she'll plead
One day she says' she loves you
The next she might be
So you take it while you find it
Or you can leave it like it is
That's the way it's always been
That's the way love is
It seems no fair sometimes
But that's the way love is
It makes you want to cry
But that's the way love is
I know you don't know
What I'm talking about, baby
'Cause I don't believe
You ever been in love
But that's the way love is
The lyrics of BB King and Bobby Bland’s 'That's the Way Love Is' describe the unpredictable nature of love. The song articulates the highs and lows of love as the lyrics move through each day of the week. One day you are happy and in love, but the next you can be left in tears. Love is something that you can take as it comes or leave it as it is. This is because the "way love is" can be unfair and makes you want to cry sometimes.
The chorus emphasizes the message with the line "that's the way it's always been, that's the way love is." This statement seems to suggest that no matter how much changes in the world, the ups and downs of love will always remain the same. BB King and Bobby Bland have a way of bringing out the emotional depth in their songs. This is achieved through their use of conversational lyrics and their unique blues-influenced style of music. The conversational style in this song adds an intimate touch to the lyrics making the listener feel the emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing.
In summary, 'That's the Way Love Is' by BB King and Bobby Bland is a soulful blues song about the volatile, unpredictable nature of love. The song speaks to the emotional ups and downs that come with romantic relationships, and the inability to control them. It is a message to take love as it comes and to endure through the unpredictable nature of the love journey, encapsulating the essence of the blues genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday's so good
The start of the week brings good feelings and positive energy
Tuesday's so cruel
The following day can be difficult and harsh
One day you're so happy now
At times, you may experience happiness and contentment
The next day you're in tears
But then, suddenly, sadness and tears may come
So you take it while you find it
You must accept the ups and downs of love while you experience them
Or leave it like it is
If you can't handle it, you can leave love as it is
That's the way it's always been
This has always been the nature of love
That's the way love is
Ups and downs are just the way love exists
Wednesday's alright
Middle of the week brings back some normalcy
But Thursday's all wrong
But the very next day, everything can feel bad again
One day you're all with it, baby
There are times when love consumes you entirely
The next day it's all gone
And then it can be just as quickly lost
Friday you'll beg her
As the weekend approaches, you may plead with your lover to stay
Saturday she'll plead
But then the next day, the roles could reverse
One day she says' she loves you
At times she may express how much she loves you
The next she might be
But then suddenly, things may take a turn for the worse
It seems no fair sometimes
This can all seem unfair and painful
But that's the way love is
But this is just how the nature of love works
It makes you want to cry
Love can bring out strong emotions and cause tears
But that's the way love is
But despite the pain, love still remains a part of life
I know you don't know
I understand that you may not understand all of this
What I'm talking about, baby
But I'm just trying to explain how love works
'Cause I don't believe
I have doubts that you have really experienced love
You ever been in love
Because love is often unpredictable and difficult to understand
But that's the way love is
Despite the difficulties, love still remains a mystery
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Don Robey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joyceturner7665
2 kings of the blues. The great B.B. king and the great Bobby Blue Bland. A blue's classic. 1 of my favorite!!
@yoWardo
My grandaddy and I would rock this cassette evry weekend
@ignoranceisnotatrend4669
LEAVE IT LIKE IT IS💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍
@tinaanderson200
I love the blues
@joeallegra4778
That's the way it was for the great....Bobby Blue Bland!!
@darrenwiggins3428
I love this, oh shit!!!!!!! get on down! 1970's
@brandonhughes8793
Yes Lawd!
@tyronebazile4286
Boy ooh boy I know they partying in blues heaven I bet my mom and dad got the first row rip Audrey and Ozema Junior
@damoniesmith8071
One of my favorites!
@jacobturner5805
damonie smith Albert King