The Way Things Are - Intellectual

Time Machine - “The Way Things Are”

[Emcee(s): Jaysonic and Comel 15]

[Producer(s): Mekalek]

[Scratches: Mekalek]

[Samples: Evelyn "Champagne" King - "The Show Is Over"]

[Hook: Sample from Evelyn "Champagne" King - "The Show Is Over"] (x4)

Ooh, baby, I'm sorry. But you

Know I’ve got to leave from here

[Verse 1: Jaysonic]

You know I

Gave up everything I knew to be with you. I said

“Peace” to my friends, and my family too. I put

All my stuff in storage and I built up the courage

‘Cause I knew I was missing something inside that you nourished

Rode from East to West Coast with just under two G's

A suitcase full of clothes and my MPC

But confident I'd figure out something to make ends meet

Between the times when we were making love and I was making beats

Bounced for a few hours to go handle some biz

But couldn't wait to get back just to be with my wiz. Girl

You took care of me—I'll always love you for that

But you never really trusted me, so fuck you for that. I know

I made a few mistakes before I gave you my heart

But once we were together, I deserved a fresh start

It was usually after you had too much to drink

That I would hear the insecure and twisted shit that you think

And it hurts to walk away but I can't stand the distrust

So I packed up my belongings and I'm catching this bus

I’m sure I'll see you again. I don’t know when it will be

I thought I captured your love but now I’m setting it free

It’s like...

[Hook: Sample from Evelyn "Champagne" King - "The Show Is Over"] (x4)

Ooh, baby, I'm sorry. But you

Know I’ve got to leave from here

[Verse 2: Comel 15]

You know

The story, but, this time, I'll be gone longer than November

The schedule continues all the way ‘til next December

You wouldn't hold me up. We discussed—do you remember?

My suitcase full enough—I got your poems plus your picture

I'm loyal as a doggie, then, when other bitches sniff up

But call... “Whoa, whoa. How much for international minutes?”

My departure’s a given. This life chose me

I can't complain—I love how I'm living

Brighten up when I get back—you’ll need my loot for spending

Might invest in a car but, if not, I'm still driven

Me and you could have children forever, everyday building

I'm in it for the long haul, but the music needs my attention

A blessing is what I'm wishing. Before I exit

We've been through thick and thin—this isn't hectic

If you leave, I’ma object at your wedding

Love is stronger than pride but it just kept on drifting

Shorty kept on rifting. “Don't go.” She threatened

Used the ill-liner as an ill weapon

Didn't think twice. Reached out, grabbed her hand, and

Met her eyes and let out this sentence:

[Hook: Sample from Evelyn "Champagne" King - "The Show Is Over"] (x2)

Ooh, baby, I'm sorry. But you

Know I’ve got to leave from here