The Way It Is Lyrics – The Strokes Meaning & Facts By (Singles). You Can Watch This Video On YouTube While The Lyrics Are Written By Julian Casablancas. The Music Track Was Released Date :Oct. 28, 2003.
[Verse 1]
She was still sleeping, the problem will stay
One more day
Said she’s not sorry the wind blows her way
Accidents happen, there’s one planned today
Oh you see
[Explanation of Verse 1]
“She was still sleeping, the problem will stay, one more day”: This line suggests a sense of frustration or resignation with a recurring issue in the relationship that remains unresolved, even as time passes. “Said she’s not sorry the wind blows her way, accidents happen, there’s one planned today”: Here, there’s a feeling of fatalism or inevitability regarding the problems in the relationship. The reference to accidents happening implies that these issues may occur naturally or without intent. “Oh you see”: This phrase seems to emphasize that the situation is clear and understood by the speaker.
[Chorus]
I wish it was not true, but that’s the way it is
It’s not your fault, that’s the way it is
I’m sick of you, and that’s the way it is
And will always be
[Explanation of Chorus]
” I wish it was not true, but that’s the way it is, it’s not your fault, that’s the way it is, I’m sick of you, and that’s the way it is, and will always be” The chorus expresses a sense of adoption and acceptance of the current state of affairs in the relationship. The speaker acknowledges the verity of the situation, indeed if they wish it were different. They also seem to absolve the other person of blame (“it’s not your fault”) while expressing their own feelings of frustration or dissatisfaction.
[Verse 2]
Wednesday is over, it’s over again
Said my goodbyes to the life we won’t spend
Together
[Explanation of Verse 2]
“Wednesday is over, it’s over again, said my goodbyes to the life we won’t spend, together”: This verse suggests a sense of finality or closure regarding the relationship. The speaker acknowledges that their time together has come to an end, and they have accepted that they won’t be spending their lives together as previously hoped.
[Chorus]
I wish it was not true, but that’s the way it is
It’s not your fault, that’s the way it is
I’m sick of you, and that’s the way it is
[Explanation of Chorus]
” I wish it was not true, but that’s the way it is, it’s not your fault, that’s the way it is, I’m sick of you, and that’s the way it is, and will always be” The chorus expresses a sense of adoption and acceptance of the current state of affairs in the relationship. The speaker acknowledges the verity of the situation, indeed if they wish it were different. They also seem to absolve the other person of blame (“it’s not your fault”) while expressing their own feelings of frustration or dissatisfaction.
[Outro]
But that’s not your problem
That’s not a problem
That’s not my problem
That’s not your problem
[Explanation of Outro]
“But that’s not your problem, that’s not a problem, that’s not my problem, that’s not your problem”: The outro seems to reiterate that the situation is not necessarily a problem for either party involved. It may imply a sense of detachment or acceptance of the situation as it is, without assigning blame or responsibility.