That's How It Is
Joker Lyrics


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Treat me right
Or don't treat me at all
Hang on tight
Or don't hang at all
Out of sight
But not out of heart
Can't be scared of the dark
That's how it is
You take and he'll give
That's how it is
Live and let live

No promises
True believer key?
No compromise
Through the crisis to steer
Speak your heart
Don't love at all
Shouldn't make you fall

That's how it is
You take and he'll give
That's how it is
Live and let live

That's how it is
You take and he'll give




That's how it is
Live and let live

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joker's song "That's How It Is" speak to the theme of self-respect and the importance of being true to oneself in any relationship. The opening lines, "Treat me right, Or don't treat me at all, Hang on tight, Or don't hang at all" communicate that the singer values being treated with the proper respect and commitment in relationships. The next line, "Out of sight, But not out of heart" tells us that while distance may have developed, the character emotionally still desires love and affection from the other person. And yet, the character recognizes that "Can't be scared of the dark", meaning, one should not allow their fears to prevent them from living life or finding happiness.


As the song progresses, the chorus highlights that the give and take nature of love and relationships. The lines "That's how it is, You take and he'll give, That's how it is, Live and let live" repeat this message, emphasizing that for a relationship to work, both parties must give and take equally.


The next verse of the song talks about staying true to oneself and one's values. The line "No promises, True believer key?" reminds the listener that relationships are built on more than just empty promises, but a true conviction in one's beliefs and values. The singer also asserts that they will not compromise their values or beliefs, even in the midst of a crisis. The final line, "Shouldn't make you fall" implies that if a relationship compromises your ethics, it is not a worthwhile one to pursue in the long term.


Overall, "That's How It Is" by Joker is a powerful song about self-respect, staying true to oneself, and the give and take nature of any relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Treat me right
If you want me in your life, treat me the way I deserve to be treated


Or don't treat me at all
If you can't treat me with respect, don't bother trying to be a part of my world


Hang on tight
If you're going to stick around, make sure you're committed and hold on tight


Or don't hang at all
If you're not willing to invest in me, don't waste my time by pretending you're interested


Out of sight
Just because I'm not physically around doesn't mean I'm not still present in your life


But not out of heart
I still care about you, even if we're not in each other's daily lives


Can't be scared of the dark
Tough times and difficult situations can't scare me away; I'll be there to face them head-on


That's how it is
This is just the way things are


You take and he'll give
When it comes to relationships, it's important to give and take equally


Live and let live
Let others live their life as they please and focus on living yours to the fullest


No promises
I can't guarantee anything, but I'm willing to try


True believer key?
Is it possible to truly believe in something without having the key to unlock its full potential?


No compromise
I won't give in or settle for anything less than what I truly want


Through the crisis to steer
Even in tough times, I'll stay the course and stay focused on my goals


Speak your heart
Don't hold back your true feelings and thoughts


Don't love at all
It's better to avoid love altogether if you're not ready to commit fully


Shouldn't make you fall
Love should lift you up, not tear you down




Writer(s): devon james, joe nat

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Edward kenway

That′s life
(That's life)
That′s what all the people say
You're riding high in April, shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
When I′m back on top, back on top in June

I said that′s life
(That's life)
And as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stomping on a dream
But I don′t let it, let it get me down
Cause this fine old world, it keeps spinnin' around

I′ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet
A pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself
Flat on my face
I pick myself up and get
Back in the race

That′s life
(That's life)
I tell you, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
But my heart just ain′t gonna buy it
And if I didn′t think it was worth one single try
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I′d fly

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet
A pawn and a king
I′ve been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself layin'
Flat on my face
I just pick myself up and get
Back in the race

That′s life
(That's life)
That's life and I can′t deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out but my heart won′t buy it
But if there's nothing shaking come this here July
I′m gonna roll myself up
In a big ball and die
My, my



All comments from YouTube:

The Reel Heel

New edit is out lads https://youtu.be/PPrKF73PXw0

Felipe zGamer

what font did he use in the video?

ふぐ

nice

Vin Krystoffe

@R & R⬜ TV show 1:16

Mason Tatum

@R & R⬜ TV show same

R & R⬜ TV show

Full movie please

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Samit Kashyap

This movie actually gives a moral-be nice to everyone
Your rudeness to a person might be the push that propels the person into Insanity

Just a guy on YouTube

We shouldn’t be forced to be nice to people.
But we shouldn’t be rude to those who are not deserving of such.
We need to learn to be better, to be there for the needs of others.

Felipe zGamer

what font did he use in the video?

Felipe zGamer

Can anyone tell me what font he used in the video?

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