The Way It Is
Eric Chase Lyrics

Never should rush into things
One should not make hasty decisions without considering the consequences.

Shouldn't spill the wine before it's time
It's best to wait for things to develop before making a move, just as it is better to wait for wine to mature before drinking it.

Wait and see what fortune brings
It's wise to be patient and let fate take its course.

Waste away till you can't see the signs
If you waste too much time, you may end up missing important cues or signs that could guide you towards the right path.

Always taught to play it safe
People are often taught to avoid risks and be cautious in life.

Wouldn't stick your neck out if you could
People often avoid taking risks because of the fear of failure or loss.

Everything is in its place
Everything seems to be in order and settled.

Might as well be chiseled out of wood
Everything seems to be so fixed and static that it might as well be carved out of wood, immovable and unchangeable.

And your time's running thin
Time is precious and limited.

It's slipping through your fingers
Time seems to be going by quickly and it feels like it is difficult to hold onto it.

With your chance to begin
There is an opportunity to start something new.

Forever again
There is a chance to keep trying and doing things over and over again.

Don't know what you're waiting for
It is unclear why someone is hesitating or delaying in taking action.

Don't need a reservation just to live
Life is something that can be enjoyed without a predetermined plan or reservation.

You might be expecting more
You may have high expectations or aspirations.

But you won't get more than you have to give
You can only expect to receive as much as you are willing to put in and give to others.

And that's just the way it is
This is simply how things are in life.

Everyday it rains somewhere
There is always a place where it is raining on any given day.

You've got to make the best of what you have
You need to appreciate and work with what you have in life.

You could tie a train out there
There are so many things that are beyond your control that it's pointless to worry about them.

You better get some sunshine while you can
It's important to take advantage of happy moments and experiences while they last.

But you've heard this before
This advice or information is not new.

It's ancient information
This advice or information is very old and has been shared many times before.

Just walk through the door
It's simple and easy to take action and make a change.

It's not that complicated
This situation or task is not difficult or convoluted.

(REPEAT CHORUS)
The chorus has the same meaning as previously explained.