Billy Talent – This Is How It Goes

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Everybody is tired
And poor and sick of trying
If you see me
On the corner
Will you stop or will you splash me
Take a look at
What we've become
Nothing more than silhouettes of
A pretty family
On a post card
Picture perfect, I don't want it

So I hold my breath 'til my heart explodes
Cause this is how it is and this is how it goes
You can steal my body but you can't steal my soul
Cause this is how it is and this is how it goes

Shitty weather, bad timing
Lucky penny glued to the ground
Dirty look from total stranger
Hope you get lost and you're not found
Take a look at what we've become
Nothing more than silhouettes of
A pretty family on a postcard
Picture perfect, I don't want it

So I hold my breath 'til my heart explodes
Cause this is how it is and this is how it goes
You can steal my body but you can't steal my soul
Cause this is how it is and this is how it goes

This is, how it, it goes
This is, how it, it goes
This is, how it, it goes
This is, how it, it goes

So unscrew my head
And rinse it out
Polish my thoughts
Turn into doubts
Unscrew my head
And rinse it out
Polish my thoughts
Turn into doubts
Turn 'em into, turn 'em into doubts

So I hold my breath 'til my heart explodes
Cause this is how it is and this is how it goes
You can steal my body but you can't steal my soul
Cause this is how it is and this is how it goes

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Track duration: 03:27

"This Is How It Goes" as written by Aaron Solowoniuk, Jon Gallant, Ian D'sa, Ben Kowalewicz

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

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  • +1
    Song Meaning:Okay, to all you retards out there.
    If you didn't know that this song is about Aaron Solowoniuk... Ergo the drummer in the band you're listening too... You could have just fucking googled it...

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
    Flag Inventi0non July 01, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:A track from the album was titled "This Is How It Goes", and it was about one of Kowalewicz's friends who had multiple sclerosis. On March 17, 2006, Aaron Solowoniuk revealed in a personal letter to fans that he was the friend in that song. Solowoniuk was confirmed to have the disease, which causes anything from numbness in the limbs to paralysis or loss of vision, in January 1999. His neurologist prescribed him medication that he would have to self inject three times a week, possibly for the rest of his life. Although it was a struggle for Solowoniuk to come to terms with the reality of the disease, going to numerous doctor appointments, and touring with the band with a mini-fridge in their van has become normal routine. The medication has let him continue drumming with the band, as it eliminated his symptoms, and he has stated that "this changes nothing about my band or me."

    That was on Wikipedia! ;)
    Billy Talent is awesome!!!!
    Flag NinaBellaRomaon April 24, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i thought this song was about the drummer Aaron and something about his legs and not drumming again?
    Flag billytalentfanon January 01, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Ben wrote about a close friend having a disability. After a while, Aaron confessed that he was that friend that Ben wrote about and that he has Multiple Sclerosis. But dont worry, Aaron takes medication and plays drums (that are DAMN AWESOME!)
    Flag Ipod15000on November 21, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Ben wrote about a good friend having a disability. and Aaron sent a confession to the fans that Ben wrote about him having Multiple Sclerosis. But don't worry, he takes medication so he can still play the drums (AND HE IS AWESOME!)
    Flag Ipod15000on November 21, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:This song gets to me everytime I listen to it or think about it. Its about Aaron's multiple scolorosis. Its so fuckin' unlucky. MS is horrid, for those who don't know about it. I'm sure you can all atleast understand its horrible, but its not just horrible for those going through it, its so horrible for those around who have to watch it. Imagine, growing up watching your dad/mom getting worse and worse. Having to watch the strongest person in your life loosing their strength. Unless you're going through it, or watching someone going through it I'm sure you'll never understand.
    One of these days I will go to FUMS.
    Flag KittiStealsBabieson May 08, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:the thing about a picture perfect family on a postcard is that everything and everyone pretends everything is perfect and theres nothing wrong. "i dont want it!" means that eh thinks its fucked and wants people to realise theres a problem and do something about. and probably that he doesnt want there to be a problem.
    Flag JGunnon March 31, 2009   Link
  • +3
    General Comment:This song was written about their drummer aaron, who has MS. Not just him in particular though, its that kind of unfairness this world has and the helplessness that one feels when one's friend or someone close is in such a bad place. "this is how it is and this is how it goes" means that its all set in stone, you cant change it no matter how hard you try. Its a song abut desperation and its really sad, but still awesome.
    Flag JGunnon March 31, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Can anyone explain.. if this song is about illnes, what does the line about family mean?? Aaron said his family and gf helped him a lot
    Flag Crazy Hamsteron November 08, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:WTF?!?! Msn is not remotely close to MS.....
    uh... I had to laugh at that.........

    LMAO!

    This is one of my favorite BT songs just for the "we're not gonna take it" attitude and the power behind it. I mean, the basis of the lyrics (already discussed) is just such a powerful place to write from that I am glad Ben used these lyrics and Ian used this music to fuel people to do something. Its not self-pitying in any way. Sure, its pissed off as hell in their current situation, but its not woeful or pushover type in any way. Kind of a fuck you world. I don't have to take this lying on my back.

    "I'm pissed off as hell, and I'm not going to take it any more!!!!!!" -The movie Network
    Flag prisoneroftodayon October 26, 2008   Link
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