That's How It Goes
T.Y Lyrics
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Melodies pour out my iPhone to my Vox amp
And though I crave for Understanding these instruments Feed my soul
And nurtured the parts of my heart That once were whole
I’m so confused
Still I spend a couple Frank’s for an Ocean view
Just to remain as flawless as the jewelry That Oprah choose
To wear right before she hit that Center stage
Yellow mixed with pink Lemonade is What I sip
Before I clock in and get that 2 Percent of every hundred dollars That customers spend
Lord forgive me for the times that I Been at work
Instead of being at church
On Sunday reading that verse
But the bills due on the first and 15th
Not to mention I get written up for Stupid stuff
So now the Cash rules Everything around me
I clocked in just to see who got hired Sorry Mr.Pullen your fired
That’s the way that it goes
Realizing freedom of speech ain’t free
The way that it goes
The only person held accountable is Me
That’s the way that it goes
Goes goes
The way that it goes
The only person held accountable is Me
Whenever I’m in the middle of fast Laning and cash chasing
I make a pitstop into the gas station
Two swishers please
So I can switch the scene to my Victory
And rid me of all these superficial Tendencies
I just want to make music that people Like
Incorporated by the story of my life
But yet I got caught in the hype of The acceptance, instead of standing Guard
I got lost in the awe of fans using their body as a weapon
She said stab me, I did it gladly
Groupie life
The pain don’t go away till the shit Drops, dookie life
Yikes the irony of conversation
When your girl brings up fidelity And you change the conversation
I just wanted to make it
I’ve been faithful and anxious
And all it took was a beautiful Woman to declare I was famous
I believed it and gave in, crapped out On the first roll and out the window Is my clothes
That’s the way that it goes
Realizing freedom of speech ain’t free
The way that it goes
The only person held accountable is Me
That’s the way that it goes
Goes goes
The way that it goes
The only person held accountable is Me
My stomach touching my back
But they keep refusing payment
Say it’s an issue with banking
And ain’t accepting my statement
And handing eviction notices
Ain’t nobody relating
A couple miles from the station
With groceries on the pavement
But I can take a breath in an over Polluted nation
Talking higher power
Every single hour on the hour
I reckon how I devour makes the Opposition sour
Step to the giant or run with rest and Cowar
Cause the thunderstorm is coming With chances of led shower
I
Go a day without rearranging my goals
Then I’m passing up every finicky friend that turned foe
Who knows
Maybe we get through emotional blows
But shit for now this just the life that we chose
That’s how it
Goes
In the song "That's How It Goes," T.Y combines powerful lyrics with a melodic flow to explore the harsh realities of life. The opening lines of the song describe his passion for music, stating that he finds solace in his instruments and that they sustain him emotionally. However, his lyrics later reveal that even music cannot drown out the difficulties of life. He speaks about the pressure of meeting financial obligations, including bills and work-related stress. T.Y's decision to prioritize work over church is a testament to the hard choices that people are sometimes forced to make.
Interestingly, T.Y also acknowledges his own actions in the song. He accepts responsibility for his choices and recognizes that he is the only one that can be held accountable for his actions. He speaks of the temptation to give in to the tantalizing world of fame and the disappointing outcomes of his decisions. One of the standout lines in the song comes when T.Y states "I just wanted to make it, I’ve been faithful and anxious, and all it took was a beautiful woman to declare I was famous." This phrase highlights the pressure that young artists face when trying to break into the industry, as well as the downside of fame.
T.Y's lyrics are a powerful reminder of the challenges that many people face in their daily lives. They touch on themes of financial instability, self-doubt, and the pursuit of fame. To sum it up, "That's How It Goes" is a moving commentary on life's everyday struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Black shorts socks stance
I stand confident in my black shorts and socks
Melodies pour out my iPhone to my Vox amp
I listen to music on my iPhone and play it through my Vox amplifier
And though I crave for Understanding these instruments Feed my soul
While I desire understanding of these instruments, they still provide nourishment for my soul
And nurtured the parts of my heart That once were whole
These instruments have helped mend the broken parts of my once whole heart
I’m so confused
I am feeling very uncertain and perplexed
Still I spend a couple Frank’s for an Ocean view
Despite my confusion, I am willing to spend money on a nice view of the ocean
Just to remain as flawless as the jewelry That Oprah choose
I want to maintain a sense of perfection, similar to the jewelry that Oprah chooses to wear
To wear right before she hit that Center stage
The jewelry is meant to be worn during a performance or important event
Another interview another minute Made
Another interview brings another minute of fame
Yellow mixed with pink Lemonade is What I sip
I enjoy drinking a mix of yellow and pink lemonade
Before I clock in and get that 2 Percent of every hundred dollars That customers spend
Before I start work and earn a 2 percent commission on every dollar spent by customers
Lord forgive me for the times that I Been at work Instead of being at church
I ask for forgiveness for missing church due to work obligations
On Sunday reading that verse
I normally read a verse from the Bible on Sundays
But the bills due on the first and 15th Not to mention I get written up for Stupid stuff
I have bills to pay on the first and 15th of every month and I am often written up for minor mistakes at work
So now the Cash rules Everything around me
Money has become the most important factor in my life
I clocked in just to see who got hired Sorry Mr.Pullen your fired
I clocked in at work just to see who got hired and found out that Mr. Pullen was fired
That’s the way that it goes
This is just how life works sometimes
Realizing freedom of speech ain’t free
I have come to understand that there are consequences for exercising my right to free speech
The only person held accountable is Me
I am the only one responsible for my actions and their consequences
Whenever I’m in the middle of fast Laning and cash chasing
When I am focused on making money quickly
I make a pitstop into the gas station
I stop at the gas station during this pursuit of money
Two swishers please So I can switch the scene to my Victory
I buy two swisher cigars so I can change my mindset and feel victorious
And rid me of all these superficial Tendencies
The cigars help me let go of superficial habits and desires
I just want to make music that people Like Incorporated by the story of my life
I aspire to make music that people enjoy and that incorporates my personal story
But yet I got caught in the hype of The acceptance, instead of standing Guard
I got caught up in the excitement of being accepted, rather than guarding my true intentions
I got lost in the awe of fans using their body as a weapon She said stab me, I did it gladly Groupie life The pain don’t go away till the shit Drops, dookie life
I lost myself in the fan culture and even went as far as harming someone for their approval, but the consequences of those actions still haunt me
Yikes the irony of conversation When your girl brings up fidelity And you change the conversation
It's ironic when my girlfriend brings up the topic of faithfulness and I try to change the subject
I just wanted to make it I’ve been faithful and anxious And all it took was a beautiful Woman to declare I was famous I believed it and gave in, crapped out On the first roll and out the window Is my clothes
I just wanted to be successful and someone declared me famous, causing me to lose myself and fail
My stomach touching my back But they keep refusing payment Say it’s an issue with banking And ain’t accepting my statement And handing eviction notices Ain’t nobody relating
I am struggling financially and my bank is not accepting my payments, leading to the possibility of eviction, but no one seems to understand my struggle
A couple miles from the station With groceries on the pavement But I can take a breath in an over Polluted nation
Despite my struggles, I am able to find small moments of peace in the midst of a polluted environment
Talking higher power Every single hour on the hour I reckon how I devour makes the Opposition sour
I talk about my belief in a higher power every hour and contemplate how my success may cause others to be envious
Step to the giant or run with rest and Cowar Cause the thunderstorm is coming With chances of led shower
I must decide whether to face my fears head on or run away like a coward, because there is a storm coming that may be dangerous
Go a day without rearranging my goals Then I’m passing up every finicky friend that turned foe Who knows Maybe we get through emotional blows But shit for now this just the life that we chose
If I don't spend time refocusing my goals every day, I risk losing friends who are easily offended, but who knows, we may be able to overcome these emotional challenges in the future, for now this is the life we have chosen
That’s how it Goes
This is simply the way life works
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nicolas Pullen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NOTE G BEATZ
I honestly think YG should do more of these oldschool sample songs. Do it to ya is my other favourite, like this one. That song is just pure fire. Old school feel, real doity message ;)
NOTE G BEATZ
funny thing is. i swear to god he read my comment and went and made twist my fingaz
King Streets
Yeah he should really do more songs like this ain't nothing old school about it it's a bite on gangster music The Original Gangster music from the 80s and 90s same old garbage
youonknowme
I'm getting old when my high school jams are being sampled.
biggie
what sample ?
Jonathan Flexiko
biggie this that snoop beat my g
Rob
@biggie snoop dogg ft dogg pound who got some gangsta shit
Dsalin 400
This part 😍🔥 2:16
El pavato
sounds like good old school
Dialation AE
Why the fuck does this only have 500k views? God, this decade is real fucked.