Despite the group's chart success, they had problems with exposure on then-critical MTV, due in part to the band being less than photogenic and "looking like a gang of Hell's Angels." They remained with DGC/Geffen for a sophomore release, Influence in 1992, but neither Rock nor Kalodner continued working with them. By this time, guitarist Apache had left and was replaced with Earl Slick. After Influence failed to match the success of their debut, the group disbanded. They were one of many metal bands whose careers faltered with the early 1990s rise of alternative rock. DGC - initially a label strongly devoted to metal/progressive rock label - began to favor alternative bands. Ron Young later went on to sing in The Four Horsemen, Manic Eden, and Dirt.
The band reformed for some live shows in 2001, and released a new album, Redemption, in 2009. They also introduced new guitar player Joey Brasler (who had played with Etta James, Bob Welch, Cherie Currie) replacing original member Apache. After touring in the US, Europe and the UK during 2010/2011, Little Caesar released their fourth album entitled American Dream on the Unison Music Group label in May, 2012. It was produced by Bruce Witkin. They embarked on a tour of Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and culminating in Wales in December 2012.
On 25 March 2013, it was announced that band would perform at the Download Festival on the 16 June 2013. Frontman Ron Young explained: “20 years ago we were offered to play the festival when it was called Monsters Of Rock. We had to turn it down because our label would not give us the funds to get there. Today, with no label, manager or big-money supporters, we finally made it. We got there because we have some amazing people that prop us up, inspire us, and bless us with their talent, energies – and most priceless, their friendship. They’ve helped us accomplish what we couldn’t do with a lot of powerful people behind us.”
Studio albums
Little Caesar (1990)
Influence (1992)
This Time It's Different (1998)
Redemption (2009)
American Dream (2012)
Eight (2018)
Same Old Story
Little Caesar Lyrics
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She ain't that kind of woman, so wontcha put that sleaze away
Then I busted her with Bobby, going down another time
It's the same old story, comin' at a different time,
It's the same old story, with the same old lines
Workin' for a guy named Willy, turnin' wrench for a dollar a day
Now he's workin' half the hours, and he's takin' home twice the pay
It's the same old story, comin' at a different time,
It's the same old story, with the same old lines
I shoulda learned a lesson, they're suckin' me back in,
It's gettin' so depressin', here we go baby,
Here we go again, again, again, again, again...
Johnny got a real bad habit, can he borrow 20 dollars please?
He says I'm the only person who understands, that it's a bad disease
Then he stole my television, and he's tiein' off another time
It's the same old story, comin' at a different time,
It's the same old story, with the same old, same old...
It's the same old story, comin' at a different time,
It's the same old story, with the same old lines
It's the same old story, comin' at a different time,
It's the same old story
Here we go baby,
Here we go baby, again, again, again and again and again...
The song "Same Old Story" by Little Caesar is about the cyclical nature of life and the recurring patterns that people often find themselves in. The lyrics suggest that despite our best efforts to change, we tend to fall back into familiar routines and habits. The first verse describes a woman named Susie who tells the singer that he always wants and needs something, even though she's not that kind of woman. Later, the singer catches Susie with another man, indicating that she was not as innocent as she led him to believe. This situation can be seen as a metaphor for the singer's own tendency to fall into old patterns, despite his desire to change.
The second verse describes the singer working for a man named Willy, who hires his own brother and takes the singer's job away. Again, this situation represents the cycle of life and the unfairness sometimes present in it. The last verse speaks about the singer's friend Johnny, who has a drug addiction and continuously takes advantage of the singer's kindness. The singer notes that while he understands Johnny's struggles, he also becomes a victim of Johnny's destructive tendencies. The recurring line of "same old story" emphasizes the point that no matter what the situation, people often find themselves in the same patterns over and over again.
Line by Line Meaning
Susie says I always want it, Susie says I need it everyday
Susie accuses me of wanting and needing sex all the time.
She ain't that kind of woman, so wontcha put that sleaze away
Susie is not interested in casual sex, so I should stop being disrespectful.
Then I busted her with Bobby, going down another time
I caught Susie cheating on me with another man, Bobby.
Workin' for a guy named Willy, turnin' wrench for a dollar a day
I used to work for Willy, doing menial labor for very little pay.
Then he hired his brother Billy, and he took my job away
Willy replaced me with his brother Billy, leaving me unemployed.
Now he's workin' half the hours, and he's takin' home twice the pay
Billy is working less but earning more money than I was.
I shoulda learned a lesson, they're suckin' me back in
I should have learned from my past experiences, but I am falling into the same trap again.
It's gettin' so depressin', here we go baby, Here we go again, again, again, again, again...
I am feeling hopeless and disappointed as I repeat the same pattern of negative experiences over and over again.
Johnny got a real bad habit, can he borrow 20 dollars please?
Johnny has a serious addiction and is asking me for money.
He says I'm the only person who understands, that it's a bad disease
Johnny believes that I am the only one who can empathize with his addiction and recognize it as an illness.
Then he stole my television, and he's tiein' off another time
After borrowing money from me, Johnny stole my TV and is now using drugs again.
It's the same old story, comin' at a different time, It's the same old story, with the same old, same old...
These experiences of betrayal, loss, and disappointment keep occurring in new situations but with similar patterns.
Here we go baby, Here we go baby, again, again, again and again and again...
I am resigned to these negative experiences repeating over and over again, with no end in sight.
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.