The Way It Goes
Navigating the Labyrinth of Love: The Way It Goes by Mark Houston
Lyrics
Lately I've been feeling myself slipping down into the cracks
Feeling a decline and vulnerability, slipping into difficult situations or emotions.
Because you tell me the things that keep me coming back
Being influenced by someone else's words or actions that entice one to return despite difficulties.
Now I don't know what I would be without this knife stuck in my back
Acknowledging the pain caused by betrayal or hurt, yet feeling reliant on that pain.
But babe you know that it's the only way that you'll keep me on track
Accepting that the hurtful behavior is necessary for keeping one focused or committed.
And I thought I'd lost myself when I saw you in the mirror
Perceiving a loss of identity upon seeing oneself influenced by another's actions or behaviors.
Standing here now I've seen my face reappear
Rediscovering one's identity and sense of self after a period of feeling lost.
That's the way it goes
Expressing resignation or acceptance of a situation as a natural course of events.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes
Reiterating the acceptance of how things happen or unfold repeatedly.
That's the way it goes
Repeated assertion of acceptance toward the natural progression of events.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes
Reinforcing the acknowledgment of how things typically progress.
Way it goes
Emphasizing the acknowledgment of the way events unfold, repeating the phrase.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes
Reiteration of accepting the natural progression of events with emphasis.
That's the way it goes
Continued acknowledgment of the inevitability of events.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes, that it Goes
Strong emphasis on the acceptance of the repeated pattern of events.
We're tied together but the string is loose, the net has come undone
Describing a connection that's weakened, hinting at a relationship losing its strength.
No matter what you catch when there's a hole it'll run
Indicating that despite attempts to capture or hold onto something, it will escape through any weakness.
Now there's a star that waits up in the sky for each and everyone
Suggesting the existence of opportunities (stars) for everyone, but feeling one's opportunity isn't as visible or prominent.
Maybe mine just doesn't shine too bright when I'm looking in the gun
Feeling like one's own potential or brightness isn't apparent or doesn't shine in difficult situations.
You thought you had me wrapped around your little finger
Believing that someone had control or influence, but realizing their love is harmful like a trigger.
But baby the way you think you love is like a trigger
Comparing the way someone loves to something that causes damage or sets off negative reactions.
That's the way it goes
Repeated acknowledgment of the acceptance of the natural progression of events.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes
Reiteration of accepting the typical way events unfold, emphasizing it.
That's the way it goes
Continued assertion of accepting the inevitability of events.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes
Reinforcement of acknowledging how things typically progress.
Way it goes
Emphasizing the acknowledgment of the way events unfold, repeating the phrase.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes
Reiteration of accepting the natural progression of events with emphasis.
That's the way it goes
Continued acknowledgment of the inevitability of events.
That's the way, that's the way, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes, that it goes
Strong emphasis on the acceptance of the repeated pattern of events.
That it goes, that it goes, that it goes
Further emphasis on the cyclical, repeating nature of events.
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