It's Not Supposed to Be That Way
Waylon Jennings · Double Play [2010]
(Willie Nelson)
It's not supposed to be that way
You're supposed to know I love you
But it don't matter anyway
If I can't be there to console you.
And like the other little children
You're gonna dream a dream or two
But be careful what you're dreamin'
Or soon your dreams'll be dreamin' you.
It's not supposed to be that way
You're supposed to know I love you
But it don't matter anyway
If I can't be there to console you.
When you go out to play this evenin'
Play with fire flies till they're gone
Then you rush to meet your lover
Play with real fire till the dawn.
It's not supposed to be that way
You're supposed to know I love you
But it don't matter anyway
If I can't be there to console you...
It's not supposed to be that way
You're supposed to know I love you
But it don't matter anyway
If I can't be there to console you.
And like the other little children
You're gonna dream a dream or two
But be careful what you're dreamin'
Or soon your dreams'll be dreamin' you.
It's not supposed to be that way
You're supposed to know I love you
But it don't matter anyway
If I can't be there to console you.
When you go out to play this evenin'
Play with fire flies till they're gone
Then you rush to meet your lover
Play with real fire till the dawn.
It's not supposed to be that way
You're supposed to know I love you
But it don't matter anyway
If I can't be there to console you...
It's Not Supposed to Be That Way
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on 'It's Not Supposed to Be That Way,' a track that encapsulates the restless spirit of his career. Recorded for the 2010 compilation Double Play, the song reflects Jennings' signature blend of twang and vocal grit, characteristic of the genre that defined the 1970s. As a key figure in the outlaw movement, Jennings often explored themes of independence and the friction between personal desires and societal expectations. This recording stands alongside his extensive discography, including collaborations with Willie Nelson, showcasing his enduring ability to craft narratives of resilience and self-determination through his music.