The way it is的詞曲作者是Glenn Frey。以下是The way it is的歌詞：
Verse 1:
It's the way it is, there's no use in denying
It's the way it is, you can't change it with a pleading
It's the way it is, it's settled like the seasons
It's the way it is, it's the way it is
Chorus:
And you can cry, you can scream, you can shout
But it won't change a thing, it's the way it is
So you might as well, take it like a man
It's the way it is
Verse 2:
You can try and try, but the truth is forever
It's like a river running through your fingertips
And you can try to hide, but you can't erase it
It's like a shadow on your every thought
Chorus:
And you can cry, you can scream, you can shout
But it won't change a thing, it's the way it is
So you might as well, take it like a man
It's the way it is
Bridge:
It's a world of laughter, but also a world of tears
It's a world of hopes, but also a world of fears
And you might feel like giving up at times
But don't forget to take a deep breath and remember
Chorus:
And you can cry, you can scream, you can shout
But it won't change a thing, it's the way it is
So you might as well, take it like a man
It's the way it is, and that's the way it is
Outro:
And you might as well, take it like a man
That's the way it is.
這首歌表達了對現實的接受和理解，鼓勵人們在面對困難時保持堅強和樂觀。