Same Ol' Story
Cyndi Lauper Lyrics
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I watch them get up again
It makes me feel like I can too
Hey hey ya
Just when I get off the ground
Your back tryin' to put me down
Like some simpleton you can use
Hey
[Chorus]
Well It's the same old fucking story
With your two different sets of rules
The same old fucking story
One for me two for you
It's the same old fucking story
It's the same old fucking story all around yeah
Still some glory in my eyes
Much to everyone's surprise
After everything you put me through
Yeah well
Friends tell me you've been around
Big fish in a big ol' town
Gobble up all in one fair swoop yeah
[Chorus]
Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah
Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah
Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah
Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah
Still some glory in my eyes
Much to everyone's surprise
After everything you put me through
Yeah well
Friends tell me you've been around
Big fish in a big ol' town
Gobble up all in one fair swoop yeah
[Chorus]
It's the same fucking story know damn well it's true
Same ol' same ol' same ol' same ol' same ol'
[Chorus]
The lyrics of the song Same Ol' Story by Cyndi Lauper exposes the hypocrisy, duplicity, and unfairness of society with its "two different sets of rules." The first verse shows the singer observing people slipping in the rain and getting up again, which inspires her to believe she can do the same. However, the second line speaks of someone trying to bring her down at the same time, just like other people around her, whether in personal or professional relationships.
The chorus of the song speaks directly about the inequality and injustice in society with its two sets of rules, which is the same old fucking story. Whether it be for social, economic, or political reasons, there are always people who get preferential treatment while others suffer. The third verse of the song highlights the singer's resilience, despite adversity, emphasizing that even though the antagonist fish in a big old town and have everything they want, she still has "glory in her eyes".
Ultimately, the song is a commentary on the ways in which power structures and the elitism around us operate. They keep the masses struggling and unable to rise by manipulating the rules to benefit a select few. Throughout the verses, the singer describes the behavior of people who take advantage of those underneath them and the group of people who are working tirelessly but being held back by these unfair systems.
Line by Line Meaning
People slippin' in the rain
Observing others struggle and overcome hardships
I watch them get up again
Witnessing resilience and perseverance
It makes me feel like I can too
Feeling inspired and motivated by others' victories
Just when I get off the ground
Despite personal struggles and hardships
Your back tryin' to put me down
Someone is attempting to belittle, demean, or sabotage me
Like some simpleton you can use
Treating me as a disposable or unintelligent pawn
Well It's the same old fucking story
The situation is frustratingly predictable and repetitive
With your two different sets of rules
Unfairness and favoritism is apparent
One for me two for you
Unequal treatment and double standards
It's the same old fucking story
Continuing to experience the same negative situations
It's the same old fucking story all around yeah
Others experience similar mistreatment and inequality
Still some glory in my eyes
Despite external challenges, inner strength and resilience remains
Much to everyone's surprise
Others may underestimate or doubt my abilities and determination
After everything you put me through
Despite facing obstacles and opposition from others
Friends tell me you've been around
Awareness of someone's negative actions and behavior
Big fish in a big ol' town
Someone with power and influence
Gobble up all in one fair swoop yeah
Taking advantage of and exploiting others
It's the same fucking story know damn well it's true
Expressing frustration, disappointment, and resignation
Same ol' same ol' same ol' same ol' same ol'
Emphasizing the repetitiveness and monotony of the situation
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CYNDI LAUPER, RICHARD DAVIS MOREL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@popland1977
This album was Cyndi's last album of original material, it's 12 years old, we miss you!!
@mitchelldrivas3541
And in addition to this album being Cyndi's last album of original material, it's also her last album with Epic Records, her label since 1983.
@hoemogenic
release this amazing album on vinyl.... please i beg ๐ฅบ๐ฅบ๐ฅบ๐ฅบ
@johnsweda2999
That's right mate and mastered and printed in Netherlands best in the world for records
@TokyoMattoKun
Go get the world, Cyndi! Your voice, music and talents are timeless!
@timeddington5595
Cyndi, Cyndi, Cyndi....I love you baby. Keep giving us "'your music." An ""Icon"" to me and everyone I know. ๐๐LOVE ๐YOUโฅ๏ธCYNDI.โฅ๏ธ Never stop , your style, your truth, your hands down have stayed true. ๐โฅ๏ธ
@chronic_hip_and_back_pain
Why'd you put your music and icon in quotation marks?
@timeddington5595
Just my way of expressing my love for her. Is that inappropriate? Don't know why I would be questioned about my quotations. She is a "gay icon" she is close to my heart. I LOVE Cyndi...been a huge fan for 40+ years
@nikolaipavotny5431
OMG !!! Cyndi !!!
It's the same ol' what? story?
I'm loving it.
@Joeaparis40
Should have been a huge hit !