That's the Way of the World (D Mob song)

That's the Way of the World (D Mob song) is a 1989 house music track by British electronic music act D Mob, featuring singer Cathy Dennis. It was a major hit, reaching the top 20 in several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.

The song is characterized by its driving beat, prominent keyboard melodies, and Dennis' powerful vocal performance. Lyrically, it addresses themes of social injustice, inequality, and the difficulties of navigating life's challenges, suggesting that systemic problems are deeply ingrained and often difficult to overcome. The chorus, with its repeated phrase "That's the way of the world," reinforces the idea that these problems are pervasive and represent a harsh reality.

The song's success contributed significantly to the popularity of house music in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its crossover appeal helped to bring the genre to a wider audience. It remains a popular track and is often included on compilations of classic house music. The record is associated with the Second Summer of Love, a period of intense club culture and widespread use of ecstasy in the UK. The song samples the Earth, Wind & Fire track of the same name, albeit subtly.