It's in the Way That You Use It

Eric Clapton

About It's in the Way That You Use It

"It's in the Way That You Use It" is a song, which was written by the English rock musician Eric Clapton in collaboration with The Band's guitarist and composer Robbie Robertson. The song was recorded and performed by Eric Clapton, who released the track under licence of Warner Bros. Records as the second of four singles from his 1986 studio album August in 1986 and March 1987. The song, which is used as the theme tune to the Martin Scorsese film The Color of Money, was produced by Eric Clapton himself with the help of Tom Dowd, who acted as the assistant producer. The release sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. 


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1999
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It's in the way that you use it
It comes and it goes
It's in the way that you use it
Boy don't you know

And if you lie you will lose it
Feelings will show
So don't you ever abuse it
Don't let it go

Nobody's right until somebody's wrong
Nobody's weak until somebody's strong
No one gets lucky until luck comes along
Nobody's lonely until somebody's gone

It's in the way that you use it
It comes and it goes
It's in the way that you use it
Boy don't you know

It's in the way that you use it
It comes and it goes
It's in the way that you use it
Boy don't you know

And if you lie you will lose it
Feelings will show
So don't you ever abuse it
Don't let it go

I've seen dark skies, never like this
Walked on some thin ice, never like this
I've told you white lies, never like this
Looked into true eyes, never like this

It's in the way that you use it
Boy don't you know
So don't you ever abuse it
Don't let it go

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Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. more »

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Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON, ROBBIE ROBERTSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Creation
"It's in the Way That You Use It" was co-written by the legendary English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Clapton and Robbie Robertson, an acclaimed Canadian musician.
Album
The song was first released on Clapton's studio album called "August" in 1986.
Film Appearance
"It's in the Way That You Use It" is recognized for its prominent appearance in the hit movie "The Color of Money," released in 1986. This film was a sequel to "The Hustler" and starred Hollywood heavyweights Paul Newman and Tom Cruise.
Music Video
Clapton's music video for this song incorporates scenes from "The Color of Money," intercut with shots of Clapton performing the song.
Chart Performance
It reached number 1 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart, exhibiting Clapton's popularity as a rock artist. However, it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Theme
The lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for life where it's not about what you possess or your abilities, but how you make use of them.
Collaboration
Clapton and Robertson collaborated heavily in the mid-1980s, both recording and writing songs together. In addition to "It's in the Way That You Use It", they co-wrote "Tearing Us Apart", a duet with Tina Turner, which is also on the "August" album.
Sound
The song exhibits Clapton’s signature blues-rock sound, combining rock rhythms with bluesy guitar riffs.
Production
The album "August," which includes this song, marked a departure from Clapton's previous works as it incorporated elements of synth-pop music.
Pop Culture Reference
This song often shows up in popular culture references related to billiards or gambling because of its association with the "Color of Money". Characters are often heard quoting the song title "It's in the Way That You Use It" as a life lesson.

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