It's in the Way That You Use It
Eric Clapton
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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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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.
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AlbumThe song was first released on Clapton's studio album called "August" in 1986.
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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.
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Music VideoClapton's music video for this song incorporates scenes from "The Color of Money," intercut with shots of Clapton performing the song.
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Chart PerformanceIt 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.
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ThemeThe 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.
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CollaborationClapton 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.
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SoundThe song exhibits Clapton’s signature blues-rock sound, combining rock rhythms with bluesy guitar riffs.
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ProductionThe album "August," which includes this song, marked a departure from Clapton's previous works as it incorporated elements of synth-pop music.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThis 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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