The band began in 1999 under the name Don't Look Down and changed to Much The Same in 2001 after a legal dispute with the now-defunct New Jersey band Don't Look Down. They released the Caught Off Guard EP in 2001 on Tank Records, Quitters Never Win on A-F Records in 2003 and Survive in 2006 through Nitro Records.
The band announced their break-up on April 23, 2007 following their first and only European tour.
They reunited for a final farewell performance on March 26, 2011 at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago. The sold out show featured both fan favorite songs and a few the band rarely, if ever, played live.
The band announced on March 30, 2015 that they reunited and would be working on a new album. That Album came summer 2019 "Everything Is Fine" was released through Lockjaw Records, Thousand Islands Records, & Pee Records.
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Skeletons
Much The Same Lyrics
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But you will not admit that you're no saint, a drunk, you steal, you lie
And with a loss of grace you realize you're setting yourself up to take a fall
Looking back on life, does your past still keep you up at night? Can't ever be that way again
Choose to live it wise, make a change to have a better life and never be the same again
No one is an innocent and no one can be called perfect
But I know what's in your head and I understand the old you is dead
You just wonder when this misery will end
Self righteous and hiding who you really are, trying to cover your scars
But they're there, don't deny who you really are
You play the fool when you drown your sorrows at the bar, that life won't get you very far
Can't stand to go on another day, can't stand to look at your own face
Just know that with the actions that you take, you'll never be the same
The song "Skeletons" by Much The Same is a powerful reflection on the pain and regret that comes with realizing one's mistakes and accepting the consequences for their actions. The lyrics contain a profound message of self-awareness and the need to take responsibility for one's past mistakes. The first verse talks about the need to beg for forgiveness for the damage done, while acknowledging that the singer cannot fix everything. The chorus then expands on this theme, encouraging the listener to choose a different path, to live life wisely, and to make the necessary changes to achieve a better future. The second verse delves deeper into the shame and the attempts to hide the scars and flaws beneath a self-righteous and false exterior. The song concludes with a final acknowledgement that the misery of the past will not go away quickly, but it is necessary to keep moving forward with positive actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Get on your knees, beg for forgiveness, you broke everything and you can't fix it
Admit your mistakes and the damage you've caused, and seek forgiveness instead of trying to repair the unfixable.
But you will not admit that you're no saint, a drunk, you steal, you lie
You refuse to acknowledge that you have a flawed past, as an alcoholic who has committed theft and deceitful acts.
And with a loss of grace you realize you're setting yourself up to take a fall
Your actions have led to a decline in your self-respect and dignity, putting you at risk of failure and downfall.
Looking back on life, does your past still keep you up at night? Can't ever be that way again
Do your past actions still haunt you, making you realize that you can't afford to repeat them?
Choose to live it wise, make a change to have a better life and never be the same again
Choose to live life intelligently, change your ways, and strive for a better future, in which you leave the past behind you.
No one is an innocent and no one can be called perfect
Nobody is entirely guiltless, nor can they be considered entirely flawless.
You've got your skeletons and you're scared to the bone
You've got your secrets, and you're terrified of what might happen if they're exposed.
But I know what's in your head and I understand the old you is dead
I know what you're thinking and I comprehend that the old version of yourself is long gone.
You just wonder when this misery will end
You feel unsure of when your distress and pain will subside.
Self righteous and hiding who you really are, trying to cover your scars
You act superior and conceal your genuine self, attempting to hide your emotional wounds.
But they're there, don't deny who you really are
Regardless, those wounds still exist, and denying their presence will do no good.
You play the fool when you drown your sorrows at the bar, that life won't get you very far
You act foolishly by numbing your pain through drinking, but it won't lead to any meaningful progress in life.
Can't stand to go on another day, can't stand to look at your own face
You can't fathom facing another day nor looking at yourself in the mirror.
Just know that with the actions that you take, you'll never be the same
Understand that your actions come with consequences and will forever alter the course of your life.
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Get on your knees, beg for forgiveness, you broke everything and you can't fix it
But you will not admit that you're no saint, a drunk, you steal, you lie
And with a loss of grace you realize you're setting yourself up to take a fall
Looking back on life, does your past still keep you up at night? Can't ever be that way again
Choose to live it wise, make a change to have a better life and never be the same again
No one is an innocent and no one can be called perfect
You've got your skeletons and you're scared to the bone
But I know what's in your head and I understand the old you is dead
You just wonder when this misery will end
Self righteous and hiding who you really are, trying to cover your scars
But they're there, don't deny who you really are
You play the fool when you drown your sorrows at the bar, that life wont get you very far
Can't stand to go on another day, can't stand to look at your own face
Just know that with the actions that you take, you'll never be the same
MovieNerd924
Same here. I really wish these guys hadn't split, they were tight.
Snottes
Happy about your comeback.
4 long years!!
MovieNerd924
@lindseyquad iTunes has it, and I just bought the whole album for about $8 on Amazon :)
MovieNerd924
@hellstrife Ahh, you're so lucky to have seen them! I found them a few months after they broke up. :/
MovieNerd924
@AWSMHC Unfortunately no. It was meant to be a 1-off, just a final show for the Chicago crowd that never got one.
Sophie Kind
@wemarti I found them just a few days ago..x'(
MovieNerd924
@biphie Bummer dude :/ Remember them for forever, get their albums.