That's the Way
I-Threes Lyrics

Black shorts socks stance
Posing confidently in my black shorts and socks

Melodies pour out my iPhone to my Vox amp
Playing music from my iPhone through my Vox amp

And though I crave for Understanding these instruments Feed my soul
While I seek understanding, playing these instruments nourishes my soul

And nurtured the parts of my heart That once were whole
These instruments nurture the parts of my heart that used to be complete

I’m so confused
Feeling lost and unsure

Still I spend a couple Frank’s for an Ocean view
Even though I'm confused, I splurge on an ocean view

Just to remain as flawless as the jewelry That Oprah choose
Trying to maintain a flawless image like Oprah's jewelry

To wear right before she hit that Center stage
Wearing fancy jewelry before performing on stage

Another interview another minute Made
Constantly doing interviews and avoiding moments of peace

Yellow mixed with pink Lemonade is What I sip
Enjoying a refreshing yellow and pink lemonade drink

Before I clock in and get that 2 Percent of every hundred dollars That customers spend
Starting work and earning a small percentage of customer spending

Lord forgive me for the times that I Been at work
Seeking forgiveness for prioritizing work over other aspects of life

Instead of being at church On Sunday reading that verse
Missing church on Sundays to work instead

But the bills due on the first and 15th
Struggling to pay bills due at the beginning and middle of the month

Not to mention I get written up for Stupid stuff
Receiving warnings for minor mistakes at work

So now the Cash rules Everything around me
Feeling controlled by the importance of money in life

I clocked in just to see who got hired Sorry Mr.Pullen your fired
Clocking in at work only to witness someone getting fired

That’s the way that it goes
Accepting the cold reality of life's ups and downs

Realizing freedom of speech ain’t free The way that it goes
Recognizing that speaking freely comes with consequences

The only person held accountable is Me That’s the way that it goes
Taking responsibility for one's actions is part of life

Goes goes The way that it goes
This cycle of life continues on

The only person held accountable is Me
Ultimately, I am responsible for my choices

I make a pitstop into the gas station Two swishers please
Taking a break at the gas station to buy two swishers

So I can switch the scene to my Victory
Changing my focus to embrace success

And rid me of all these superficial Tendencies
Trying to eliminate shallow habits and desires

I just want to make music that people Like
Aspiring to create music that resonates with others

Incorporated by the story of my life
Influenced by the experiences that shape my life

But yet I got caught in the hype of The acceptance, instead of standing Guard
Getting carried away by validation instead of staying vigilant

I got lost in the awe of fans using their body as a weapon
Becoming enamored by fans using their physicality for attention

She said stab me, I did it gladly
Falling into dangerous situations willingly

Groupie life The pain don’t go away till the shit Drops, dookie life
Thriving in the groupie lifestyle but facing inevitable challenges

Yikes the irony of conversation
Expressing surprise at the unexpected nature of conversation

When your girl brings up fidelity And you change the conversation
Avoiding a difficult conversation about loyalty in a relationship

I just wanted to make it I’ve been faithful and anxious
Striving for success while remaining faithful and anxious

And all it took was a beautiful Woman to declare I was famous
Being drawn into fame by a beautiful woman's recognition

I believed it and gave in, crapped out On the first roll and out the window Is my clothes
Falling for the illusion of fame and losing everything in the end

My stomach touching my back But they keep refusing payment
Struggling financially and facing rejection for payment

Say it’s an issue with banking And ain’t accepting my statement
Blaming banking issues for not accepting my payment statement

And handing eviction notices Ain’t nobody relating
Receiving eviction notices with no one to relate to the struggle

A couple miles from the station With groceries on the pavement
Living close to a station with groceries left outside

But I can take a breath in an over Polluted nation
Finding solace in a polluted environment

Talking higher power Every single hour on the hour
Seeking guidance from a higher power constantly

I reckon how I devour makes the Opposition sour
Realizing that overcoming obstacles frustrates the opposition

Step to the giant or run with rest and Cowar
Facing challenges head-on or retreating like a coward

Cause the thunderstorm is coming With chances of led shower
Preparing for a metaphorical storm of challenges and obstacles

Go a day without rearranging my goals Then I’m passing up every finicky friend that turned foe
Neglecting my goals leads to losing fickle friends who become enemies

Who knows Maybe we get through emotional blows
Perhaps we can overcome emotional hardships

But shit for now this just the life that we chose
Accepting that the current struggles are a result of personal choices

That’s how it Goes
Overall, this is the pattern of life