The Way It Is

Didn't I raise my voice High enough for you I was running like a fugitive all the time Risking rejection from my own people, yeah Now that you got what you wanted You don't even know my name It's so funny, we don't talk anymore Be good to the people on your way up the ladder 'Cause you'll need them on your way down That's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is, oh no (the way it is) Didn't I raise my fists high enough for you I guess I can pat myself on the shoulder For a job well done Dodging bullets in the streets, I was there Risking rejection from my own people Now that you got what you wanted You don't even know my name Remember Be good to the people on your way up the ladder 'Cause you'll need them on your way down That's the way it is (the way it is) The way it is, yeah (the way it is) That's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is (the way it is) And that's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is (the way it is) The way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is Be good to the people on your way up the ladder 'Cause you'll need them on your way down That's the way it is, oh no (the way it is) That's the way it is Be good to the people on your way up the ladder 'Cause you'll need them on your way down That's the way it is (the way it is) That's the way it is Be good to the people on your way up the ladder 'Cause you'll need them on your way down