The Way It Is Lyrics - Lucky Dube

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 

Chorus: 

That' s the way it is 

Didn' t I raise fists high enough for you 

I guess I can' t pat myself on the shoulder 

For a job well done 

Dodging bullets in the streets 

I was there 

Risking rejection from my own people yeah 

Now that you got what you wanted 

You don' t even know my name 

remember and 

Be good to the people on your way 

Up the ladder 'cause you' ll need 

Them on your way down 

Chorus: 

That' s the way it is