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
Musically, the song is a staple of 1980s soft rock and piano-led pop. The Way It Is
It is famous for Bruce Hornsby’s improvised-sounding piano solos, which brought jazz-inspired virtuosity to the pop charts. The song served as the title track for