The Way It Is
Embracing Life's Realities: Simon Townshend's 'The Way It Is'
Lyrics
The way I'm feeling now I don't know how I will survive
The current emotional state I'm experiencing makes it uncertain how I'll manage to endure.
Like this, but that's the way it is
However, this is the reality of the situation; it can't be changed.
It's not what you want it's what you've got
Life doesn't always give you what you desire; it provides what you already possess.
You can't hang on to love, best admit
It's impossible to hold onto love, so it's better to acknowledge and accept this fact.
That's the way it is,
This is the truth of how things are.
It's the way it is, not the way it could be
Reality is what it is, not what it might have been.
The way it was, or the way it should be
It's neither how things used to be nor how they should have been.
The things you miss, your lover's kiss
The aspects you long for, like your partner's kiss, or an irresistible voice, are absent.
A voice you never could resist
There's a haunting memory of a voice that always captivated you.
You hear it echo in the mist saying, that's the way it is
That reminiscence persistently resonates, affirming the reality of the situation.
Oh, the feelings gone, so what went wrong
The emotions have faded, and it's unclear why.
Don't search for reason why
There might not be a logical explanation for the change.
'Cause that's that
Accepting the situation without overanalyzing it.
That's just where it's at
This is simply the present circumstance.
Like it or not, it's what is what and there's no turning back
Whether liked or disliked, this is the unchangeable reality, and there's no reversing it.
Get this, that's just the way it is
Understand that this is just how things are.
It's the way it is not the way it could be,
It's not the potential alternative; it's the current actuality.
The way it is was or the way it should be
Neither how it used to be, nor how it should have been.
The things you miss your lover's kiss a voice you never could resist
Missing elements like a lover's kiss or an irresistible voice are keenly felt.
You hear it echo in the mist, saying that's the way it is
That persistent echo reinforces the present reality.
Soaking up the rain to wash away the pain
Trying to overcome distress by enduring pain, symbolized by soaking up rain.
Can somebody explain why it's driving me insane
Seeking an explanation for why the situation is causing such intense emotions.
I'm soaking up the sun for I'm not the only one
Enduring difficulties alongside others who have also suffered in love.
That's been burned by love,
Experiencing the aftermath of being hurt by love.
Oh, the days are long and the nights are young
The passage of time feels lengthy, yet there's still a sense of youthful nights.
You must come to terms
Coming to accept and make peace with the circumstances.
Don't be afraid cause that's the state of play
Don't be fearful as this is the current situation.
You can only have what you can have so give up on the ghost
Accept that you can only possess what's within reach; let go of what's unattainable.
That once was, there maybe no 'because'
There might not be a clear explanation for why things occurred.
Just the way it is not the way it could
It's the current reality, not the potential alternative.
The way it was, or the way it should be
Similar to previous lines, neither how it was nor how it should have been.
The things you miss, your lover's kiss, a voice you never could resist
Longing for missed experiences like a lover's kiss or an irresistible voice.
Punching air with your clenched fist will not change this
Frustration expressed through futile actions that won't change the reality.
'Cause that's the way it is,
Acceptance of the unchangeable nature of the situation.
Get this, that's just the way it is
Understand and acknowledge that this is just how things are.
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