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Lucky Dube – The Way It Is lyrics
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

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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

Chorus:
That' s the way it is
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Songwriters: LUCKY DUBE
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    Its all about our lives not to forget those who helped us to gain spacial position please young boys and girls be personal desier to remember them god our father will help you where ever and every thing about your thoughts to be more . take care of parents and elders thanks...
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    It means that when you are upgraded, never ignore the simple people who helped to achieve that step. Thank you.
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    [Intro][Verse][Pre-Chorus][Chorus][Hook][Bridge][Outro]