That’s Just The Way It Is Now
Rancid Lyrics

Car lights flash my eyes
I am recklessly driving through crowded streets, feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of the world

Blinded, hypnotized
The constant flashing lights and stimulation have me feeling disoriented and unable to think clearly

Lord knows I'm living
Despite the chaos and confusion of the world, I am still alive and trying to make sense of it all

And I'm never coming back
I have no plans to return to a simpler, more innocent time before the world became so complicated

Now one generation dies
As time passes, people pass away and a new generation takes their place

Next one wins the prize
With each passing generation, there is a new set of winners and losers, with the new winners taking control of the world

And that's the big surprise
The constant cycle of death and rebirth in the world is a surprise to no one, and yet it still continues

There's demise in all of their lies
The falsehoods and deceptions that people use for personal gain can ultimately lead to their downfall

It's never to late too realize
It is never too late to recognize and learn from the mistakes of the past

That's just the way things are
The world is a complex and ever-changing place, and there is little that can be done to change its fundamental nature

I walk through the cemetery
I am visiting a graveyard and reflecting on the fragility of life

It's all empty
The cemetery, like life itself, is ultimately empty and devoid of meaning

Now I put a rose
As a tribute to those who have passed away, I place flowers on their graves

On the grave of a fallen hero
I especially honor those who have sacrificed their lives for a greater cause

And I look out into the wild
I look out into the vast expanse of the world, searching for meaning and purpose

All I see is emptiness
Despite my search, all I can find is a sense of emptiness and futility

So much loneliness
The isolation and loneliness of existence can be overwhelming at times

I just want forgiveness
Despite my flaws and mistakes, all I want is to be forgiven and accepted by those around me

When dreams fade away
As we age and experience the disappointments of life, our dreams and aspirations may begin to fade

It won't be long
Time passes quickly, and it won't be long before our lives come to an end

End up singing the same old song
Despite our hopes and ambitions, most of us end up living a mundane life that is not much different from those who came before us

What went right, what went wrong
As we reflect on our lives, we try to understand what we did right and what we did wrong

Bad times here, good times gone
Despite our best efforts, the world seems to be going through a difficult period, and the good times of the past seem far behind us

First rule they always sell
Those in power often put their own interests above those of the people they are supposed to serve

Second rule never tell
Those who speak out against the powerful are often punished or silenced in some way

Third rule straight to hell
The consequences of opposing those in power can be severe and even deadly

White collar criminals
Those who commit crimes for financial gain, often while in positions of power

Living in jail
Despite their wealth and power, some of these white-collar criminals end up in prison

it's all that they gave
Despite their privileged position in society, these criminals end up losing everything they had

Sold your soul to get paid
In their pursuit of wealth and power, these criminals gave up their integrity and values

Buy you end up in an early grave
Despite their success, these criminals end up dying prematurely due to their own actions

Your own neck you can't save
In the end, those who act against the greater good end up suffering the consequences, even if they try to escape them

It's a letter that you can't send
There are some things in life that cannot be undone or fixed, no matter how much we may wish it were otherwise

It's a wound that will never mend
Some experiences in life are so painful that they can never truly be healed

Pain level peaks at ten
The intensity of our suffering can reach unbearable levels at times

Some stand out some stand in
In life, some people are heroes and make a positive difference in the world, while others simply go along with the status quo and do nothing to change it