It is famous for Bruce Hornsby’s improvised-sounding piano solos, which brought jazz-inspired virtuosity to the pop charts.
The core message is a challenge to complacency—the idea that society remains unfair simply because "that's just the way it is". Musical Composition The Way It Is
The track gained a new generation of fans when its distinctive piano melody was famously sampled by 2Pac for his 1998 anthem "Changes" . The Album It is famous for Bruce Hornsby’s improvised-sounding piano
Musically, the song is a staple of 1980s soft rock and piano-led pop. The Way It Is