The Way Things Are

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

[Outro: Samples with Scratches by Mekalek]
"I'm leaving" - Sample from [?] - "[?]" (x5)
"I'm out of here" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
"I'm leaving" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
"Peace. See ya later" - Sample from Dinco D on A Tribe Called Quest ft. Leaders of the New School - "Scenario"
"I'm leaving" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
"Be out here, on a mission" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
"I'm leaving" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
“Aight. See you later" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
"I'm leaving" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
“Later, alligator" - Sample from Dinco D on A Tribe Called Quest ft. Leaders of the New School - "Scenario"
"I'm leaving" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
“Ah, sick. Later, man" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
"I'm leaving" - Sample from [?] - "[?]"
“Now I'm through" - Sample from Redman - "Watch Yo Nuggets"
“I'm Ghost like Casper. See you!" - Sample from Redman - "Watch Yo Nuggets"