The Way It Is
T.H.U.G Lyrics

Back on the set if you noticed, back with the set and I’m focused
I'm back in action, fully concentrated on what I need to do.

I cannot stop going in, I’m something like Steph with the floater
I'm unstoppable and hard to beat in what I do, much like a professional basketball player making a shot.

I’ve been preparing for battle, I’ve been preparing for battle
I'm ready to face any challenge head-on.

I’ma shine even in darkness, heard you were scared of your shadow
I can succeed in difficult situations, unlike others who might feel intimidated or frightened.

Hakuna matata, my mood on T’Challa, I move like I’m moving narcotics
I’m relaxed and feel like royalty, and I go about my business like a drug dealer would.

Do what I gotta, improving my product, I do it for culture and do it for dollar
I work hard to improve what I offer, and I do it for the sake of art and money.

Man of many hats, I’m back to snapping, back to capping, never been a lack of passion
I have many skills and switch between them easily, always with energy and enthusiasm.

Had to see the big picture then add the caption, Now I’m shooting for the top, I’m a black assassin
I look at the whole situation before taking action, and I aim high with determination and strategy.

Got it inna scope (Interscope) like Jimmy Iovine, gotta stay woke, still living my dreams
I have my target in sight, much like music producer Jimmy Iovine would, and I stay alert to keep chasing my goals.

Think is all a joke ‘til you hit the wide screen, If they don’t see your vision, gotta give ‘em Visine
People might underestimate you until you prove them wrong, and you have to make them see things clearly.

For that Ben Stein money, trust fund for my son and my daughter, So I need my money, every penny, every nickel, every dime, every quarter
I want to make enough money to secure my children's future, and I'm very careful with every penny.

Tell ‘em there’s no need to panic (Tell ‘em there’s no need to panic), Tell ‘em help is on the way (It’s on the way)
Let them know that there's no reason to worry, as help or a solution is coming.

It’s going just the way planned it (Going just the way planned it), And all it ever took was faith (All it took was faith yeah)
Things are happening as they should, and they only require faith to work out.

Had to get it on my own from sundown to sunup, No Layzie Bone but I’m creepin’ on ah come up
I worked tirelessly on my own to achieve my goals, much like rapper Layzie Bone, and I'm making progress.

Mama said never burn a bridge unless it’s water underneath, Gotta break bread, everybody gotta eat
My mom taught me not to burn bridges, and I know the importance of sharing resources.

If I gotta swim with the sharks (Swim with the sharks), I’m coming back with a dorsal fin
If I have to deal with dangerous people or situations, I will come out on top.

Ain’t no fear in my heart (Fear in my heart) body ain’t made outta porcelain, See I survived I’m not easily broken, with my eyes on prize, it’s hard to keep ‘em open
I don't fear easily because I'm resilient and determined, and keep my eyes on the prize.

Ride my own wave don’t need the ocean, But these open streams just keep me floating yeah
I don't follow trends or conventions, but I still manage to succeed.

Can’t feed my babies hopes and dreams no, hands are dirty but my nose is clean, Hope I never come to those extremes but I think I need a dose of dopamine
I can't rely only on good intentions to provide for my family, but I hope I'll never have to do anything too extreme to make ends meet.

Ain’t tryna hear what you’re tryin’ to tell me, Most snakes stand on their feet, never lie on their belly
I don't want to listen to dishonest people, because they usually don't show their true nature.

Don’t need a trap queen to keep eye on my fetty, Don’t beef over bread, we just buying the deli
I don't want to be in a relationship that's only about money, and I don't want to fight over food.

Me myself and I, we the best of friends, formed a perfect circle, we can’t let you in
I rely only on myself, and I'm close to myself, so I don't let others in.

As this records spins, on my second wind, nothing left to lose, we expect to win
As I keep going, I feel reinvigorated, and I'm willing to take risks to succeed.

No need to panic, tell ‘em I’m whipping a batch, I’m on the defensive end, I’m tryna get to the sack
Let them know that I'm focused on creating something, and I'm defensive so as not to lose my gain.

Know you wasn’t really down, we see how different you act, Hop on my bandwagon now, but you gotta sit in the back
I can see who was not supportive before, and I don't want them near me now that I'm successful.

Whatcha got to bring to the table, we just want what belongs to us, Need horsepower off in my stable, so whatcha got you can pony up
I only want what I deserve, and I need help to succeed.

I pull and skrt (Skrt) I pull up to work, I pull with merch, Turn down for what? I only turn down when I pull up at church
I'm always on the move, and I even use my brand as my means of transportation. I don't turn back unless necessary.