Pennywise's current line-up consists of Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Randy Bradbury (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums). They had kept their original line-up together until bassist Jason Thirsk died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1996, due to issues with his alcoholism, after which Bradbury joined as his replacement. In August 2009, Lindberg decided to leave the band; he was replaced in February 2010 by Ignite singer Zoli Téglás. With Téglás, the band recorded their tenth studio album All or Nothing, which was released on May 1, 2012. Lindberg rejoined the band later that year after Téglás was sidelined by a back injury.
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Studio albums
Pennywise (1991)
Unknown Road (1993)
About Time (1995)
Full Circle (1997)
Straight Ahead (1999)
Land of the Free? (2001)
From the Ashes (2003)
The Fuse (2005)
Reason to Believe (2008)
All or Nothing (2012)
Yesterdays (2014)
Never Gonna Die (2018)
Same Old Story
Pennywise Lyrics
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When you tell me how to live
Well you don't know anything
Your expectations are wearing thin
You won't even take a look
To see another way
You aren't even listening
Take your ideals and go away
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Don't know who you think I should be
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Done with yours
I'm living my life for me
Tell me father
Did I turn out so bad
Didn't I look up to you
Took every piece of advice you had
Go to School and get a job
Send me on your way
You aren't even listening
Take your dreams and go away
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Don't know who you think I should be
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Done with yours
I'm living my life for me
For me
For so long I tried to understand
The qualities you thought made up a real man
Now it's time for me to find out for myself
I'm getting fed up
I don't need your help
You never listen to both sides of the story
You never listen
You won't listen to me
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Don't know who you think I should be
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Done with yours
I'm living my life for me
The lyrics of Same Old Story by Pennywise describe the struggle between conforming to the expectations of others and living your life for yourself. The song portrays the frustration of the singer towards someone who is trying to dictate their life, possibly a parent or authority figure. The singer has been given advice on how to live their life, but they realize that they are not cut from the same mold and do not want to follow the same old story that they have been told to. They feel that they are not being listened to and their dreams are not being taken into consideration.
The lyrics express a desire for freedom and individuality. The singer questions whether they turned out bad in the eyes of their father and reflects on the advice they were given to go to school and get a job. The singer wants to find their own way in life and be their own person. They no longer want to conform to the expectations that have been placed upon them and are ready to break free from the same old story.
Overall, Same Old Story is a rebellious song that encourages listeners to break free from expectations and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
It's patience trying
It's frustrating to deal with you
When you tell me how to live
When you give me advice that I didn't ask for
Well you don't know anything
You don't understand me
Your expectations are wearing thin
Your expectations of me are becoming unreasonable
You won't even take a look
You won't consider other perspectives
To see another way
To try to understand my point of view
You aren't even listening
You are not paying attention to what I am saying
Take your ideals and go away
I don't want your advice or beliefs
I'm not cut from the same mold
I am my own person and have my own beliefs
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not living my life the same way you did
Don't know who you think I should be
I don't conform to your expectations of me
Done with yours
I'm finished listening to what you have to say
I'm living my life for me
I'm going to make my own choices and live my own life
Tell me father
Addressing a father figure
Did I turn out so bad
Do you think I'm a failure?
Didn't I look up to you
Didn't I admire you?
Took every piece of advice you had
I followed your guidance
Go to School and get a job
You gave me traditional advice
Send me on your way
Let me go out and live my life
For so long I tried to understand
I tried to see your perspective for a long time
The qualities you thought made up a real man
Your beliefs about what it means to be a man
Now it's time for me to find out for myself
I'm going to find my own way
I'm getting fed up
I'm becoming frustrated
I don't need your help
I don't want your guidance
You never listen to both sides of the story
You don't consider other perspectives
You won't listen to me
You ignore my words
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Byron C. McMackin, Fletcher Douglas Dragge, James William Lindberg, Jason M. Thirsk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@li_dolce
It's patience trying
When you tell me how to live
Well you don't know anything
Your expectations are wearing thin
You won't even take a look
To see another way
You aren't even listening
Take your ideals and go away
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Don't know who you think I should be
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Done with yours
I'm living my life for me
Tell me father
Did I turn out so bad
Didn't I look up to you
Took every piece of advice you had
Go to School and get a job
Send me on your way
You aren't even listening
Take your dreams and go away
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Don't know who you think I should be
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Done with yours
I'm living my life for me
For me
For so long I tried to understand
The qualities you thought made up a real man
Now it's time for me to find out for myself
I'm getting fed up
I don't need your help
You never listen to both sides of the story
You never listen
You won't listen to me
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Don't know who you think I should be
I'm not cut from the same mold
I don't read from the same old story
I'm not cut from the same mold
Done with yours
I'm living my life for me
@alvarop1984
Pure gold. What a great time to be a teenager was the 90's!!
@scarasara
I know I only wish I knew it at the time lol
@KenMabie
You have no idea
@robearl1983
For real dude
@StreetPunk161
In Russia 90s is hell. Why im born in Russia :(
@snippy5265
@@StreetPunk161 hell is everywere my friend...
@hennesdahmerized7351
Born in 1980 ...this was the sound of my whole generation...Lovin it !!!
@georgegonz9569
same .. 2020 and still listening
@Kinnakeeter
I was born one year before you and this shit ended up defining my personality
@Therealbackslabbath
Back when skating was more associated with Punk than Hip Hop. Although there were still a bunch of great parts in the old 411 videos with hip hop and drum and bass tracks. Lucious Jackson in best of Vol 4