It's The Same Old Song
Four Tops [the] Lyrics


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You're sweet as a honey bee
But like a honey bee stings
You've gone and left my heart in pain
All you left is our favorite song
The one we danced to all night long
It used to bring sweet memories
Of a tender love that used to be
Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
I, oh I

Sentimental fool, am I
To hear a old love song and wanna cry
'Cause the melody keeps haunting me
Reminding me how in love we used to be
Keep hearing the part that used to touch my heart
Saying together forever, breaking up never

It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
But it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone

Precious memories keep a lingering on
Every time I hear our favorite song
Now you're gone, left this emptiness
I only reminisce the happiness we spent
We used to dance to the music
Make romance through the music

Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
I, oh I

It's the same old song
But with a different meaning




Since you been gone
It's the same old song

Overall Meaning

In Four Tops' "It's the Same Old Song," the singer is heartbroken by a lost love, and finds solace in listening to a familiar song that once represented a happy romance, but now holds a different meaning since his love has left him. The singer describes the conflicting emotions of the song's lyrics, as they alternate between painful reminders of what he's lost and fond memories of what he once had. The song's upbeat melody contrasts with the melancholy lyrics, highlighting the bittersweet nature of memories that once brought joy but now bring pain.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly sentimental and reflective, helplessly drawn back to memories of happier times. The lyrics suggest that music and memories are inextricably linked, and that certain songs can evoke powerful emotions that cannot be easily forgotten. Overall, "It's the Same Old Song" is a poignant exploration of lost love, nostalgia, and the power of music to both heal and hurt.


Line by Line Meaning

You're sweet as a honey bee
You used to be charming and pleasant to be with


But like a honey bee stings
But you hurt me like a bee stings when it leaves its stinger behind


You've gone and left my heart in pain
You left me heartbroken and in agony


All you left is our favorite song
The only thing you left me with is a song we both loved


The one we danced to all night long
The one we used to dance to for hours on end


It used to bring sweet memories
It used to remind me of our happy times together


Of a tender love that used to be
Of a loving and caring relationship we used to have


Now it's the same old song
The song remains unchanged


But with a different meaning
But now it has a new significance


Since you been gone
Ever since you left me


I, oh I
I, as in ‘me’


Sentimental fool, am I
I am a foolish person who feels deep emotions


To hear a old love song and wanna cry
Hearing an old love song makes me want to cry


'Cause the melody keeps haunting me
Because the tune is persistently returning to me


Reminding me how in love we used to be
It reminds me of all the love that we once shared


Keep hearing the part that used to touch my heart
I can’t help but listen to the part that once touched my heart


Saying together forever, breaking up never
The lyrics that conveyed our promise to be together always and never end our relationship


Precious memories keep a lingering on
Memories that have great value are still present in my mind


Every time I hear our favorite song
Whenever I hear the song we both adored


Now you're gone, left this emptiness
Now that you are no longer with me, all I feel is emptiness


I only reminisce the happiness we spent
I can only remember the joy we once shared together


We used to dance to the music
We used to move to the rhythm of the melody


Make romance through the music
We used to express our feelings of love through the music




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@andrewjcalhoun7865

You're sweet as a honey bee
But like a honey bee stings
You've gone and left my heart in pain
All you left is our favorite song
The one we danced to all night long
It used to bring sweet memories
Of a tender love that used to be
Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning (It breaks me up to hear it)
Since you been gone
I, oh I
Sentimental fool, am I
To hear a old love song and wanna cry
But the melody keeps haunting me
Reminding me how in love we used to be
Keep hearing the part that used to touch our hearts
Saying together forever, breaking up never
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
But it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
Precious memories keep a lingering on
Every time I hear our favorite song
Now you're gone, left this emptiness
I only reminisce the happiness we spent
We used to dance to the music
Make romance to the music
Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
I, oh I
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song



All comments from YouTube:

@bmw3842

Levi Stubbs is a great singer .But more importantly he is an example of what a man should be and act .We throw the word role model around.But that is what Levi Stubbs is .

@irenemounce2944

I'm 68 years old and crying after listening to this fab song and remembering my youth and brilliant music. Four Tops, unbeatable.

@kpzcbttp

Me too! I'm 69.

@anthonybrown6804

Don't cry 😭 Irene

Reminisce

@yasminet6355

Makes me cry too. The memories of being young and the joy of dancing to this music. Such a long time ago when life was so good and carefree.

@jameshealy7366

Don't cry. My wife of 36 years old loves these oldies like this group. I'm 62 and will never forget them, I still sing their songs too!!

@onkelebert787

I'm not interested

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@aweba25

Still listening in 2023?

@lindabergman3127

2024 😂 and it’s wonderful

@marje8249

24 😊

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