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

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

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