In The Way
Ne-Yo Lyrics


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Thought I get to see your face again
But my flight got cancelled wouldn't stop raining
So two days three flights later I touchdown
But there was trouble with you family and now your outta town
And I don't like it no this ain't cool
Feelin like there's something just don't want me near you

The world keeps getting in the way
Trying to get to you but it seems like everyday is something new
Baby the world keeps getting in the way
With you is where I wanna be but it just won't let me
Cause it keeps getting in the way

Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way

And now were in the same state
But I be in the studio workin extra late (5 in the morning)
And finally I get to leave (I'm comin home to you)
But by the time I get there your already fast asleep
And I don't like it no this ain't cool
Feelin like there's something just don't want me near you

The world keeps getting in the way
Trying to get to you but it seems like everyday is something new
Baby the world keeps getting in the way
With you is where I wanna be but it just won't let me
Cause it keeps getting in the way

Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way

Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way

And I don't like it no this ain't cool
Feelin like there's something just don't want me near you
Baby The world keeps getting in the way
Trying to get to you but it seems like everyday is something new
Baby the world keeps getting in the way
With you is where I wanna be but it just won't let me
Said it keeps getting in the way

Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way

Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way
Said it keeps getting in the way

Keeps getting in the way




Said it keeps getting in the way
Keeps getting in the way

Overall Meaning

Ne-Yo's "In the Way" describes a frustrating situation in which external obstacles seem to continually block the singer's attempts to be with his loved one. The lyrics suggest that the singer is doing everything he can to be with his partner, but external forces beyond his control--such as rain, cancelled flights, and conflicting work schedules--prevent him from doing so. The repetition of the line "The world keeps getting in the way" emphasizes the idea that the singer feels powerless against these forces. The inability to be with his loved one brings a sense of unease and frustration, as the singer feels like there is something that does not want him near his partner.


The song portrays a situation that many people can relate to in today's fast-paced world, where work and other commitments can easily take over a relationship. It highlights the feeling of helplessness when external factors seem to prevent one from being with the person they love. Overall, the song highlights the importance of communication, flexibility, and perseverance in maintaining a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought I get to see your face again
I was hoping to see you again


But my flight got cancelled wouldn't stop raining
My flight was cancelled due to continuous rain


So two days three flights later I touchdown
After a lot of struggle, I finally landed after taking three different flights in two days


But there was trouble with you family and now your outta town
Unfortunately, there was some kind of problem with your family, which made you leave town


And I don't like it no this ain't cool
I don't like this situation, and it's not cool


Feelin like there's something just don't want me near you
I have a feeling that something doesn't want me to come near you


The world keeps getting in the way
I am facing a lot of issues that are preventing me from being with you


Trying to get to you but it seems like everyday is something new
Every day, I am trying to reach you, but something new is happening every day that is keeping me away from you


Baby the world keeps getting in the way
Dear, it seems like the world is not allowing me to be with you


With you is where I wanna be but it just won't let me
I want to be with you, but my situation is not allowing me to be with you


Cause it keeps getting in the way
I am still facing a lot of issues which is preventing me from being with you


And now were in the same state
Finally, both of us are in the same state


But I be in the studio workin extra late (5 in the morning)
Unfortunately, I am very busy working in the studio and sometimes have to work very late till 5 in the morning


And finally I get to leave (I'm comin home to you)
Finally, I am leaving and coming home to you


But by the time I get there your already fast asleep
Unfortunately, by the time I reach home, you are already fast asleep


And I don't like it no this ain't cool
Again, I don't like this situation, and it's not cool


Feelin like there's something just don't want me near you
I still have this strange feeling that something is preventing me from being near you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, SHAFFER SMITH

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2021 still listening ❤️

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