Lyrics
Lucky Dube 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 anymoreBe good to the people on your way up the ladder
‘Cause you’ll need them on your way downThat’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 peopleNow that you got what you wanted
You don’t even know my name RememberBe 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 isLyrics
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 isBe 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 isBe good to the people on your way up the ladder
‘Cause you’ll need them on your way down