Still The Same
Rod Stewart Lyrics


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You always won, everytime you placed a bet
You're still damn good, no one's gotten to you yet
Everytime they were sure they had you caught
You were quicker than they thought
You'd just turn your back and walk
You always said, the cards would never do you wrong
The trick you said was never piay the game too long
A gambler's share, the only risk that you would take
The only loss you could forsake
The only bluff you couldn't fake

And you're still the same
I caught up with you yesterday
Moving game to game
No one standing in your way
Turning on the charm
Long enough to get you by
You're still the same
You still aim high

There you stood, everybody watched you play
I just turned and walked away
I had nothing left to say

'Cause you're still the same
You're still the same
Moving game to game




Some thlngs never change
You're still the same

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rod Stewart's "Still The Same" speak to the idea of an elusive and successful gambler. The song is about a person who is always one step ahead of those who try to control him. The singer admires this person's ability to win at every game he plays while never getting caught up in the risks that come with gambling. The gambler in this song is portrayed as being smooth, confident, and always in control.


The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the gambler is "still the same" and that he moves from game to game without anyone standing in his way. He is charming enough to get himself out of any sticky situation and always keeps his eyes on the prize. The singer, who is unnamed, watches this gambler from a distance and has nothing left to say to him because he is always consistently the same person.


Line by Line Meaning

You always won, everytime you placed a bet
You were always lucky and successful in whatever you did


You're still damn good, no one's gotten to you yet
You are still unbeatable and undeterred by anyone's challenges


Everytime they were sure they had you caught
People always thought they had figured you out


You were quicker than they thought
But you always proved them wrong by being one step ahead


You'd just turn your back and walk
You would not waste your time on trivial matters or arguments


You always said, the cards would never do you wrong
You believed that everything would work out in your favour


The trick you said was never play the game too long
You believed that it was wise not to be too greedy or take unnecessary risks


A gambler's share, the only risk that you would take
You were ready to take calculated risks like a professional gambler would do


The only loss you could forsake
You could only bear the loss of a minimal amount that would not hurt your reputation


The only bluff you couldn't fake
You did not have to lie or bluff to prove your point, you were always transparent


And you're still the same
Even today, you remain true to your beliefs and principles


I caught up with you yesterday
I met you recently and saw that you were still going strong


Moving game to game
You were still changing and adapting to new situations


No one standing in your way
No one could stop you from doing what you wanted to do


Turning on the charm
You were being charismatic and winning people over


Long enough to get you by
Long enough to get by in each situation


You're still the same
You are still true to who you are


You still aim high
You still have high goals and aspirations


There you stood, everybody watched you play
People were always observing you and your actions


I just turned and walked away
I was speechless and had nothing to say in your presence


'Cause you're still the same
Because you haven't changed a bit, you remain consistent


Moving game to game
Ever-changing and moving forward


Some things never change
Certain aspects of your personality are steadfast and eternal


You're still the same
You are still the epitome of your own self




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOB SEGER

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