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The Way It Is

The Way It Is Apr 2026

Musically, the song is a staple of 1980s soft rock and piano-led pop.

The core message is a challenge to complacency—the idea that society remains unfair simply because "that's just the way it is". Musical Composition The Way It Is

The song served as the title track for the debut album The Way It Is , which propelled Bruce Hornsby and the Range to win the in 1987. Other Possible Meanings Musically, the song is a staple of 1980s

The lyrics critique the "trickle-down" economic mindset and the daily struggle of the working class. The Way It Is

The track gained a new generation of fans when its distinctive piano melody was famously sampled by 2Pac for his 1998 anthem "Changes" . The Album

Guides on how to apply foundation and concealer so that "the way it is" applied results in a flawless, natural finish.