I have to admit I’m a sucker for those falsetto riffs. And Byron Stingily, Ten City’s lead singer, screams with the best of ‘em. Especially on this song called “That’s the way Love Is”. The song came out in 1989 and went to #1 on the charts. I bet a cool million if it was remixed and rereleased it would make #1 again. The best thing about the song (besides it being ear candy) was the lyrics. Check em out below. Wow, what ever happened to great lyrics?
At the No Names in Frankfurt, That’s the Way Love Is was a mega crowd pleaser. The thumping house bassline complemented the message of the song in a unique way that made you think about love, messed up love and love you coulda, shoulda, woulda had. And of course, it was house magic. TWLI has been remixed to high heaven but I can honestly say that every remix I’ve heard is awesome. Turn up the pc speakers and enjoy!
Lyrics courtesy of Lyricsdownload
Two people take a vow to be together
and live and love each other forever.
They promise to love a lifetime
funny thingthen they change their minds.
They both go their seperate ways and love is just a memory.
But a young heart doesn’t stay sad long
another love soon comes along.
That’s the way love is
that’s the way love is
that’s the way love is.
Two people don’t get along
deep down in
both have feelings very strong
They try hard to conceal it.
Their hearts burn ’cause they both know they can feel it.
That’s the way love is
that’s the way love is
that’s the way love is.
Lovers leave without a reason
feelings change just like seasons.
In love nothing’s for certain
There’s no use in pretending what’s behind the curtain.
That’s the way love is
that’s the way love is
that’s the way love is.
No one knows how this feeling goes
it’s hard to believe
Even stranger to conceive.
It’s so gratifying
love’s feeling
ain’t no denying.
Yet it’s so unfair when the feeling’s no longer there.
