That's the Way
Jo Dee Messina
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Everybody wants an easy ride On the merry-go-round that we call life Take your drive on cruise control Then you wait to find out it's a winding road I had my dreams in view When the money ran out and the engine blew Hung my tears out to dry Then my dreams fell out of that clear blue sky And I, I was walkin' the clouds Feelin' so safe and sound Then somethin' else knocks me down Well, Oh, That's the way it is You gotta roll with the punches That's the way it goes You gotta bend when the wind blows You live you learn You crash and burn It's hit or miss And that's the way it is One fine day you wake up Completely, hopelessly fallen in love He's just what you're lookin' for The only problem is, that the man's not sure Another guy'll give you everything The only problem is you don't feel a thing Well I know from experience Nothin's ever gonna make perfect sense Oh, one day you get what you want But it's not what you think Then you get what you need Well, Oh, That's the way it is You gotta roll with the punches That's the way it goes You gotta bend when the wind blows You live you learn You crash and burn It's hit or miss And that's the way it is Yeah they say your soul is growin' But sometimes I feel like throwin' somethin' Well, Oh, That's the way it is You gotta roll with the punches That's the way it goes You gotta bend when the wind blows Well, That's the way it is You gotta roll with the punches That's the way it goes You gotta bend when the wind blows You live you learn You crash and burn It's hit or miss And that's the way it is
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Written by: ANNIE ROBOFF, MARY HOLLADAY (HOLLY) LAMAR
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"That's the Way" is one of the tracks included in Jo Dee Messina's third studio album named Burn.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking her third number one on this chart.
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Song Release"That's the Way" was released on May 15, 2000, as the lead single from Burn.
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SongwritersThe lyrics of "That's the Way" were penned by famous lyricists, Annie Roboff and Holly Lamar.
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Music VideoThe music video accompanying "That's the Way" was directed by Lawrence Jordan, who has directed many of Messina's videos.
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ReceptionThe song became a favorite among Messina's fans, and it's appreciated for its upbeat tempo and positive lyrics.
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Cross-Genre Success"That's the Way" also marked Messina's crossover success, as it peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Record SalesThe song helped to boost the sales of the Burn album, which subsequently went Platinum.
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Song DurationThe running time of "That's the Way" is approximately 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
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Label Association"That's the Way" was released under the Curb Records label, an independent music label known for producing country and contemporary Christian artists.
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Award NominationThe song received a 2001 Grammy nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, solidifying Messina's place in country music success.
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Live PerformancesJo Dee often includes "That's the Way" as part of her set list for live performances due to the song's popularity.
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Inspirational MessageThe song is well-known for its uplifting message about accepting life's ups and downs and remaining optimistic.
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Personal ConnectionIn interviews, Jo Dee cited "That's the Way" as one of the songs she feels a deep personal connection with.
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InfluenceThe song's success further established Messina as a leading woman in the country music industry in the early 2000s.
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