It's Like That
Run–D.M.C Lyrics

Unemployment at a record high
The rate of unemployment is at a higher level than ever before.

People coming, people going, people born to die
People come into this world, leave this world and are born into the world again.

Don't ask me, because I don't know why
I don't know the reason behind all of this.

But it's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

People in the world try to make ends meet
People all over the world are trying to get by.

You try to ride car, train, bus, or feet
People use various modes of transportation to try and make ends meet.

I said you got to work hard to want to compete
To be successful one must put in hard work and effort.

It's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

Money is the key to end all your woes
Having money can solve all of your problems.

Your ups and your downs, your highs and your lows
No matter the circumstances you face, whether good or bad.

Won't you tell me last time that love bought you clothes?
When was the last time love provided you with material things like clothes?

It's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

Bills fly higher every day
The cost of living is constantly increasing.

We receive much lower pay
Our wages are not increasing at the same rate.

I'd rather stay young, go out, and play
I prefer to enjoy life rather than being consumed by work.

It's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

War's going on across the sea
There are conflicts and battles happening in other parts of the world.

Street soldiers killing the elderly
Violence and crimes are being committed against innocent people.

What ever happened to unity?
What happened to the idea of people being united and working towards common goals?

It's like that, and that that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

Disillusion is the word
Feeling disappointed and losing faith in something is a common feeling.

That's used by me when I'm not heard
I use the word disillusionment when I am not being listened to.

I just go through life with my glasses blurred
I navigate through life oblivious to the reality of it all.

It's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

You can see a lot in this lifespan
A lot can happen in one's life.

Like a bum eating out of a garbage can
Seeing someone going through hardships and struggling to survive.

You notice one time he was your man
Realizing that the person you are seeing now was once a friend or someone you knew.

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

You should've gone to school, you could've learned a trade
You should have attended school to learn a useful skill.

But you laid in bed where the bums have laid
Instead, you chose to waste time and do nothing productive.

Now all the time you're crying that you're underpaid
Now you are complaining that you are not being paid enough.

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

One thing I know is that life is short
I am aware that life is short.

So listen up homeboy, give this a thought
Take the time to think about and consider what I am saying.

The next time someone's teaching why don't you get taught?
The next time you have an opportunity to learn something new, take it.

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

If you really think about it times aren't that bad
If you really consider the situation, things are not as bad as they may seem.

The one that stretches for success will make you glad
If you strive for success, you will be happy with the results.

Stop playing start praying, you won't be sad
Stop wasting time and start focusing on what's important, and you will not feel sad.

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

When you feel you fail sometimes it hurts
It's difficult and painful when you feel like you've failed.

For a meaning in life is why you search
Everyone searches for meaning and purpose in their life.

Take the boys on the train, drive to school on the church
Take the opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge.

It's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

Here's another point in life you should not miss
Here's another important thing you should remember in life.

Do not be a fool who's prejudice
Don't be foolish enough to discriminate against others.

Because we're all written down on the same list
We're all equal and in this together, despite our differences.

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

You know it's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.

Because it's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are, and we have to accept them.