Lydia Loveless (born September 4, 1990; as Lydia Ankrom) is an American alt… Read Full Bio ↴Lydia Loveless (born September 4, 1990; as Lydia Ankrom) is an American alternative country singer-songwriter from Columbus, Ohio.

Blessed with a commanding, blast-it-to-the-back-of-the room voice, Loveless was raised on a family farm in Coshocton, Ohio, US—a small weird town with nothing to do but make music. With a dad who owned a country music bar, Loveless often woke up with a house full of touring musicians scattered on couches and floors.

When she got older, in the time-honored traditions of teenage rebellion, she turned her back on these roots, moved to the city (Columbus, OH) and immersed herself in the punk scene, soaking up the musical and attitudinal influences of everyone from Charles Bukowski to Richard Hell to Hank III.

"An old soul in a 21 year-old’s body, Lydia Loveless sings about the kind of heartache usually reserved for someone working on her third marriage." - The Charleston Gazette

"Manages to conjure up both Exene and Neko Case." --Washington Post

"All of 21, she's got the songwriting soul of someone twice her age and a voice to die for. Her appearance at the recent SXSW made us full-on believers." --Boudin Barndance

"Heir apparent of Loretta Lynn" --Twangville

"Commands the stage from tune-up to the final bow, with a voice that carries to every ear, no matter how intoxicated the owner."-- The Noise

"Her name is Lydia Loveless and she is like nothing I've ever heard before. Looks a little like Pink, with just the right amount of fucked up like Shane MacGowen . . . It was one of those night where I looked around and couldn't believe there weren't more people there to witness such an amazing show." --Midwest Music

"The energy, for the listener, comes not just from what we hear now from Loveless, but also from the expectations and anticipation around what her future discontented experiences may bring to the next song we hear." --Columbus Indie

"I hope you’ll forgive the hyperbole when I tell you that she ought to be a big star"--Razing the Bar

Same To You
Lydia Loveless Lyrics

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Well, if I say another word, it'll be my last
I can tell by the color of your face you're mad
I'll have to take a few so I don't talk back
Well, it's gonna be one of those days

And if it's the same to you that I'm gone
Well, if it's the same to you, I won't stay long
Because I can't move on if I'm five steps back

Well, I guess we're going out again
And by Texas, I know I'll be ready to crack
Well, that's where I almost killed you, but honey give me one more chance

And if it's the same to you that I'm gone
Well, if it's the same to you, I won't stay long
If it's the same to you that I'm gone
Well, if it's the same to you then I'll stay

Is there nothing I can do
To make you look at me like that again?
I'm not going to fall in love with you, man, [?] but if that's your yes [?]
Can't you just wave goodbye?
Well, you could just wave goodbye

And if it's the same to you that I'm gone
Well, if it's the same to you, I won't stay long

If it's the same to you that I'm gone
If it's the same to you I'll stay, I wanna stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lydia Loveless's song "Same To You" tell the story of a rocky relationship where the singer knows that she needs to leave in order to move on from the toxicity of it all. She can feel the anger of her partner and knows that it's better to avoid a confrontation by leaving before things get out of hand. The line "If it's the same to you that I'm gone," shows the singer's resignation, knowing that their partner has also given up on them. At the same time, she wants to make it clear that she won't put up with being held back any longer. This sense of frustration comes out in the line, "I'm not going to fall in love with you, man," where she seems to be talking herself out of wanting to make things work.

Even as she contemplates leaving, the singer can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for what once was. She wonders if there is anything she can do to make her partner look at her with love and affection once again. However, she knows that it's better to just leave than to get her hopes up and face disappointment. The closing lines of the song show her uncertainty: "If it's the same to you that I'm gone / If it's the same to you I'll stay, I wanna stay." She wants to move forward, but also wants to hold on to what they once had.

Overall, "Same To You" is a reflection on the ups and downs of a relationship, the difficulty of letting go, and the desire to start fresh and leave the past behind.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, if I say another word, it'll be my last
I am noticing that you are upset and I don't want to escalate the situation further, so I will keep quiet.

I can tell by the color of your face you're mad
Your facial expressions give me a clear indication that you're really angry right now.

I'll have to take a few so I don't talk back
I will have to take a deep breath and calm myself down so that I do not speak impulsively in response to your anger.

Well, it's gonna be one of those days
It seems like today is not going to be an easy day, and we might have some disagreements ahead.

And if it's the same to you that I'm gone
If you don't mind that I am leaving, then I will leave.

Well, if it's the same to you, I won't stay long
If you don't have any objections, I won't linger for too long.

Because I can't move on if I'm five steps back
I cannot make any progress if we keep going back and forth in our disagreements.

Well, I guess we're going out again
It seems like we are about to have another argument or disagreement.

And by Texas, I know I'll be ready to crack
I am aware that I might lose my temper and say or do things I later regret during this argument.

Well, that's where I almost killed you, but honey give me one more chance
I am apologizing for my past actions and asking for another opportunity to make things right.

Is there nothing I can do
I am asking if there is anything I can do to improve our current situation and resolve our issues.

To make you look at me like that again?
I miss the way you used to look at me, and I want to earn back your trust and admiration.

I'm not going to fall in love with you, man, [?] but if that's your yes [?]
I am clarifying my intentions and stating that I do not want to pursue a romantic relationship, but if that is what you want, please let me know clearly.

Can't you just wave goodbye?
Can't we just part ways amicably without any more arguments or tension?

If it's the same to you that I'm gone
If it doesn't matter to you that I am leaving, then I will go.

If it's the same to you I'll stay, I wanna stay
If you are okay with me staying, then I would like to stay and try to make things better between us.

Lyrics © DEPUGH MUSIC
Written by: Lydia Ruth Ankrom

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