It's Like That
Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins Lyrics

Then it goes a little something like this
Let me tell you something

Unemployment at a record high
There are a lot of people out of work

People coming, people going, people born to die
People are born, live their life, and eventually die

Don't ask me, because I don't know why
I don't have an answer to explain the situation

But it's like that, and that's the way it is
This is just the way things are

People in the world try to make ends meet
People are trying to survive

You try to ride car, train, bus, or feet
People use different modes of transportation

I said you got to work hard to want to compete
You need to put in effort if you want to succeed

Huh!
Indicates surprise or acknowledgement

Money is the key to end all your woes
Money can solve many problems

Your ups and your downs, your highs and your lows
The good and bad moments in your life

Won't you tell me last time that love bought you clothes?
Love can't buy you material possessions

It's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the reality

Bills fly higher every day
Bills are becoming more expensive

We receive much lower pay
People aren't getting paid enough

I'd rather stay young, go out and play
I would prefer to enjoy myself

War's going on across the sea
There is a war happening in another part of the world

Street soldiers killing the elderly
Violence is happening in the streets

What ever happened to unity?
Why can't people come together?

It's like that, and that that's the way it is
That's just the way it is

Disillusion is the word
Feeling disappointed and losing faith

That's used by me when I'm not heard
Feeling ignored and unheard

I just go through life with my glasses blurred
I have a distorted view of reality

You can see a lot in this lifespan
There is a lot to experience in life

Like a bum eating out of a garbage can
Some people are in unfortunate situations

You notice one time he was your man
Someone you knew could end up in a difficult situation

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
That's just how it is

You should've gone to school, you could've learned a trade
Education can lead to better job opportunities

But you laid in the bed where the bums have laid
You made poor choices and ended up in a bad situation

Now all the time you're crying that you're underpaid
You're upset that you're not making enough money

It's like that, and that's the way it is
This is the reality of the situation

You know it's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just how it is

Because it's like that, and that's the way it is
This is just how things are

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Run DMC and Jam Master Jay, run
The performers of this song

One thing I know is that life is short
Life is brief and should be enjoyed

So listen up homeboy, give this a thought
Pay attention and think about this

The next time someone's teaching why don't you get taught?
Take the opportunity to learn something new

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
That's just how it is

If you really think about it times aren't that bad
Things could be worse

The one that flexes with successes will make you glad
Success brings happiness

Stop playing, start praying, you won't be sad
Focus on what matters and you'll be happier

It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is
This is just the way things are

You know it's like that, and that's the way it is
This is just how things are

Because it's like that, and that's the way it is
That's just the way things are

You know it's like that, and that's the way it is
This is just how things are

Because it's like that, and that's the way it is
This is just the way things are

You know it's like that, and that's the way it is
This is just how things are

Because it's like that, and that's the way it is
This is just the way things are

It's Run DMC and Jam Master Jay
The performers of this song

Run DMC and Jam Master Jay
The performers of this song

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Listen to this