We knew your reputation

we hoped that things could be different

but you just proved us wrong

and now you're up to your same old tricks

I guess we learned a lesson

that people don't change overnight

things will work out well

with a little hard work it'll be alright



How could we be so foolish

to rush head first, without a thought

I guess it goes to show

if your unprepared you will be caught

but now we've learned a lesson

a lesson which we won't forget

with our newfound wisdom

things'll work out in the end



This is the way it is

not how things should be

this is the way it is

this is reality



This is the way it is

not how things should be

this is the way it is

this is reality



You seemed so sincere

we'd work together it'd be lot's of fun

but all you saw was money

it's not the issue 'til the music's done

to you it's doing business

to us it's doing what we love

we'll just do our thing

we won't give in for a buck



This is the way it is

not how things should be

this is the way it is

this is reality



This is the way it is

not how things should be

this is the way it is

this is reality



Like a soul attaining heaven

we must ascend to greater heights

got to make a change

got to make a change, the time is right

now I wish you well

and thank you for what you've

done for me

to quote you "Mr. Businessman"

there's things in life that aren't free



This is the way it is

not how things should be

this is the way it is

this is reality



This is the way it is

not how things should be

this is the way it is

this is reality