The Way It Is File

Musically, the song is a staple of 1980s soft rock and piano-led pop.

It is famous for Bruce Hornsby’s improvised-sounding piano solos, which brought jazz-inspired virtuosity to the pop charts. The Way It Is

It specifically references the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , highlighting how legal changes don't always immediately erase social prejudice. Musically, the song is a staple of 1980s