Dr. John began making his own idiosyncratic music in the 1960s. Along with Professor Longhair, Dr. John is heir to the rich New Orleans tradition. He is perhaps best known for "Right Place, Wrong Time", an international hit in 1973, reissued and used on soundtracks many times since.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, his professional musical career began as a session musician in New Orleans in the 1950s. Early on he also played guitar and was often known as Mac Rebennack. He switched to the bass ("the lowest time of my life"), and then the piano after his index finger was nearly shot off protecting his bandmate and longtime friend Ronnie Barron. He gained fame beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with music that combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues with psychedelic rock and stage shows that bordered on voodoo religious ceremonies, including elaborate costumes and headdress. For a time he was billed as Dr. John, The Night Tripper. The name "Dr. John" came from a legendary Louisiana voodoo practitioner from the start of the 19th century.
Dr. John has also done vocals for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits' "Luv dat chicken..." jingle, as well as the theme song ("My Opinionation") for the early-1990s television sitcom Blossom. His movie credits include Martin Scorsese's documentary The Last Waltz (in which he joins The Band for a performance of his song "Such a Night") and Blues Brothers 2000 (in which he joins the fictional band The Louisiana Gator Boys to perform the song "New Orleans"). In the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog, Dr. John sings the opening tune, "Down in New Orleans".
In January 2008 Mac Rebennack, Dr. John, was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame.
Same Old Same Old
Dr. John Lyrics
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And you look so subdued
So you go round the bend
And you think it's the end
But the sky's tricking you
Makes you aware of the things that you do
It's still the same old sun
Got you on the same old run
Got you on the same
Same old run
And you turn like a wheel
For the world seems so real
So you reach out for love
For a girl hand in glove
But the dream fades away
Makes you believe it was yesterday
It's still the same old sun
Got you on the same old run
It's still the same old sun
Got you on the same
Same old run
Looking for revelation as time fades away
Go from station to station
Though it seems okay
And the song slips away
Let it ring for a day
Take a walk by the lake
When your love is at stake
See it burn, fade to dust
There is no truth in the things that you trust
It's still the same old sun
Got you on the same old run
It's still the same old sun
Got you on the same
Same old run
It's still the same old sun
It's still the same old sun
It's still the same old sun
Still the same old sun
The lyrics of Dr. John's song "Same Old Same Old" seem to convey a message about the cycle of life as it is experienced by ordinary people. The verses describe a situation in which someone feels stuck in a routine, as though they are on the same old run. The first verse describes someone who is coming down and looking subdued, and who eventually recoils from the world around them. The second verse brings out the same theme, as the person reaches out for love but finds that the dream fades away, reminding them of how they felt before. The third verse suggests that the person is searching for revelation amidst this sense of sameness, perhaps by travelling from place to place, but that there is no truth to be found in the things they trust.
Overall, the lyrics of "Same Old Same Old" seem to be a commentary on the human predicament, suggesting that no matter what we do, we always find ourselves trapped in the same patterns of thought and behavior. The imagery of the same old sun seems to reflect this idea, as though it is a symbol of the unchanging nature of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming down seems so rude
Descending from a high, whether from drugs or a good time, can be unpleasant.
And you look so subdued
You appear quiet and withdrawn after coming down from your high.
So you go round the bend
You're losing your mind or going crazy.
And you think it's the end
You feel like you're going to die or everything is going to fall apart.
But the sky's tricking you
Your perception is distorted and you can't trust your senses.
Makes you aware of the things that you do
You're left feeling exposed and have a clearer understanding of your actions.
It's still the same old sun
Regardless of what you experience, life goes on.
Got you on the same old run
You're stuck in the same cycle and can't break free from it.
And you turn like a wheel
You're stuck in a never-ending cycle.
For the world seems so real
The physical world around you feels genuine and concrete.
So you reach out for love
You try to find comfort and companionship through relationships.
For a girl hand in glove
You seek a partner who fits perfectly and is compatible with you.
But the dream fades away
The fantasy of a perfect relationship disappears, leaving you feeling disillusioned.
Makes you believe it was yesterday
The good times feel far away and the present is disappointing.
Looking for revelation as time fades away
You long for a truth or a solution as time passes quickly.
Go from station to station
You try different things to find happiness or fulfillment but they don't work.
Though it seems okay
Despite trying new things, everything still feels unsatisfying.
And the song slips away
The happiness and joy you once felt is gone and can't be regained.
Let it ring for a day
Try to hold on to the good feelings for as long as possible, even if it's just for a day.
Take a walk by the lake
Find solace in nature and try to clear your mind.
When your love is at stake
When your relationship is in danger, seek refuge in nature.
See it burn, fade to dust
The relationship is crumbling and will soon be over.
There is no truth in the things that you trust
The things you believe in or rely on aren't real or can't be trusted.
It's still the same old sun
Life persists despite the hardships and disappointments.
Got you on the same old run
Even though life keeps moving, you're stuck in the same pattern and can't seem to escape it.
It's still the same old sun
Life goes on regardless of your struggles.
It's still the same old sun
Despite all your problems, nothing in the world has changed.
Still the same old sun
Life continues to be a constant cycle of highs and lows.
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