The Way It Is Now

The song served as the title track for the debut album The Way It Is , which propelled Bruce Hornsby and the Range to win the in 1987. Other Possible Meanings

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It specifically references the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , highlighting how legal changes don't always immediately erase social prejudice. The song served as the title track for

If you weren't looking for the Bruce Hornsby song, "The Way It Is" could refer to: and outfit—are "done

Guides on how to apply foundation and concealer so that "the way it is" applied results in a flawless, natural finish.