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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Wish
Much The Same Lyrics
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'Cause I'm miserable again
I don't understand how any of this
Makes me a better man
You know I always run to you
For some help with my life
You know I always come to you
And all I get is pain
Okay, so I'm exaggerating,
I'm just saying that's how it seems to me
If all good things come to an end,
Then what about the bad?
Am I cursed to never see the fruits
Of the life I wish I had?
And can I try, one more time,
To be pleasing to you?
My futile efforts never seem
To make my wish come true
What can I do?
I'll follow through with all these claims
I never cease to make
A promise to myself
Is one I promise to break
But when I have you by my side
Then I can do what's right
I'll become the co-pilot
And you control this flight
Then everything will be alright
This song's for me
A reminder of how I intend my life to be
Every word I sing
Is an anthem against my own hypocrisy?
Let me be free
The lyrics of Much The Same's song "Wish" express the singer's feelings of helplessness, frustration, and dependence. The song is about the singer's relationship with someone who has power and control over him, someone who he always turns to for advice but never seems to get any satisfactory answers. The opening line, "Well you're in control and I know it," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which describes the singer's sense of misery and inadequacy in the face of this power dynamic. He feels that his dependence on this person has made him a lesser man, and that he can never be truly happy and fulfilled as long as he is under their control.
The singer's relationship with this person is a source of both pain and comfort for him. He turns to them for advice and support, but all he gets in return is more pain and frustration. He feels that his efforts to please this person are futile, and that he will never be able to live the life he wants as long as he is dependent on them. However, he also recognizes that he needs this person in his life, that he cannot do what is right without them by his side. He wants to be free of their control, but he knows that he can never truly be free without their help.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're in control and I know it
Acknowledging that the other person holds power over the situation
'Cause I'm miserable again
Expressing feeling of sadness and dissatisfaction with life
I don't understand how any of this
Confusion and lack of comprehension about one's current situation
Makes me a better man
Questioning whether current struggles will lead to personal growth
You know I always run to you
Admitting reliance on the other person for help
For some help with my life
Describing the nature of the help needed
You know I always come to you
Acknowledging a pattern in behavior
For a little wise advice
Describing the type of assistance sought
And all I get is pain
Feeling let down by the other person's response
Okay, so I'm exaggerating,
Admitting to exaggeration in previous statement
I'm just saying that's how it seems to me
Clarifying that it's a subjective perception
If all good things come to an end,
Reflecting on the transient nature of happiness
Then what about the bad?
Questioning why the negative experiences seem to persist
Am I cursed to never see the fruits
Feeling like a victim of circumstance
Of the life I wish I had?
Longing for a different, better life
And can I try, one more time,
Expressing a willingness to keep trying despite past failures
To be pleasing to you?
Wishing to meet the expectations of the other person
My futile efforts never seem
Feeling like the attempts are in vain
To make my wish come true
Recognition that the goal has not been achieved
What can I do?
Expressing helplessness and uncertainty
I'll follow through with all these claims
Making a promise to take action
I never cease to make
Acknowledging a repetitive pattern of behavior
A promise to myself
Determining a personal goal
Is one I promise to break
Being aware of one's own weakness
But when I have you by my side
Feeling more confident with support from the other person
Then I can do what's right
Believing that the other person's presence is helpful in making good decisions
I'll become the co-pilot
Describing the shift in power dynamics
And you control this flight
Acknowledging the other person's control
Then everything will be alright
Believing that the situation will improve
This song's for me
Describing the purpose of the lyrics
A reminder of how I intend my life to be
Reflecting on personal goals
Every word I sing
Expressing a strong belief in the message
Is an anthem against my own hypocrisy?
Questioning whether one's actions align with their stated beliefs
Let me be free
A plea for personal autonomy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL JOHN TUCKER
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@abhisheksawanthxc
This band deserves more attention. They just don't know how to write a bad song.
@actyourage04
too right
@marciaduarte9260
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@jonathanallard2128
Man this song's even better than I remembered 15 years ago.
@rafaelamaro9538
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@davidkennedy2313
Awesome song and one hell of an awesome band!
@pisscookiex1060
QNW is one of the all-time great punk albums. I will be buying he remastered version for sure.
@juangullet8457
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@honorinemusic
This sounds so amazing. I can't wait for the whole thing!
@Fsociety42
great band