(Not to be confused with hip-hop act The Streets.)
Same Old Thing
Streets Lyrics
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Oh oh yeah, that's it..
Right there
At street level
That's it that's it that's it
Yeah oh tunes heavy
At street level
That's it that's it that's it yeah.. oh oh right there
Who's round is it?
Down that beer quick smash my glass back down fall over the table
All rowdy and pissed
Seems the only difference between mid week shit and weekend is how loud I speak
And whether I try to pull a girlfriend
That's it who's got dough?
Hey, you know I'd pay but I'm broke, only got coinage to show
Putting off walking home on my own to my thrown
Two empty takeaways ashtrays and remains of the day stoned
Pick a bottle off the table, peel the label tell a fable
Offer opinion for free and a solution to the latest big news story
Football and smut daily as I ponder winning the lottery
Buy a drink, chat to a lady, the girls well fit definitely, not maybe, she's rude I'd shag
Her and make tea right there
At street level
That's it that's it that's it
Yeah oi heavy, heavy
At street level
That's it that's it that's it yeah.. oh oh
Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got maneuvers to make
Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, I'm always late
Raining cats and fog but nice and dry in the black dog
Down it in one my son, can't sit here, gotta run.. things need done
If they don't win this and the next run they getting relegated to the third division
At street level, real people saying repeated sequel
Rock and roll fall to the floor like last night, yesterday morning
And the night before and the night before
Apparently there's a whole world out there somewhere
It's right there, right there
I just don't see it, I just don't see it, oi oi
At street level
That's it that's it that's it
Yeah, oi street level
At street level
That's it that's it that's it
Yeah oi oi heavy.. heavy
Lock the door on your way out
The song "Same Old Thing" by The Streets is a reflection on the monotony and repetition of everyday life at street level. The lyrics describe a typical night out at the pub with friends, filled with drinking and trying to pick up girls. The singer ponders the mundanity of life, noting that the only difference between weekdays and weekends is the volume of his speech, and the unsuccessful attempts at finding a girlfriend.
The song is about the routines and the patterns of life that can trap a person, making them feel like they are stuck in an endless cycle of the same old thing. The chorus, "At street level, that's it, that's it, that's it," emphasizes the idea that there is nothing more to life than just getting by at the most basic level. The song ends with the line "lock the door on your way out," which suggests that the singer is resigned to his fate and doesn't see any way out of the cycle.
Overall, "Same Old Thing" is a commentary on the repetition and sameness of urban life at the street level, highlighting the struggles of working-class individuals to find meaning and purpose amidst the monotony.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, street level
I am currently at street level
Oh oh yeah, that's it..
This is exactly where I want to be
Right there
In this moment, I am content
At street level
I am still at street level
That's it that's it that's it
I have found what I was looking for
Yeah oh tunes heavy
The music is sounding great
Who's round is it?
Whose turn is it to buy drinks?
Down that beer quick smash my glass back down fall over the table
I am drinking fast and having a good time
All rowdy and pissed
Everyone is loud and drunk
Seems the only difference between mid week shit and weekend is how loud I speak
The only difference between weekdays and weekends is how much I drink
And whether I try to pull a girlfriend
Whether or not I attempt to find a romantic partner
That's it who's got dough?
Who has money to buy drinks?
Hey, you know I'd pay but I'm broke, only got coinage to show
I would offer to pay, but I don't have much money
Putting off walking home on my own to my thrown
I am delaying the walk home to my house
Two empty takeaways ashtrays and remains of the day stoned
There are two empty takeout containers and ashtrays, and I am feeling the effects of drugs
Pick a bottle off the table, peel the label tell a fable
I am picking up a bottle and making up a story
Offer opinion for free and a solution to the latest big news story
I am giving my opinion on a news topic and offering a solution
Football and smut daily as I ponder winning the lottery
I think about football and indulge in crude content while daydreaming of winning the lottery
Buy a drink, chat to a lady, the girls well fit definitely, not maybe, she's rude I'd shag
I am buying a drink and talking to a woman who I find attractive and would like to have sex with
Her and make tea right there
I would like to have sex with her and make tea afterwards
Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got maneuvers to make
I cannot spend all day in the bar, I have things to do
Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, I'm always late
I have an important task to complete and cannot be late, but I am always late
Raining cats and fog but nice and dry in the black dog
It is raining heavily outside, but I am dry inside the Black Dog (name of a pub)
Down it in one my son, can't sit here, gotta run.. things need done
I need to finish my drink quickly and leave because I have things to do
If they don't win this and the next run they getting relegated to the third division
If the team does not win the current and next game, they will be moved down to a lower division
At street level, real people saying repeated sequel
At street level, I am surrounded by real people repeating the same things
Rock and roll fall to the floor like last night, yesterday morning
People are still partying like they did the previous night and morning
And the night before and the night before
And the same goes for the previous nights
Apparently there's a whole world out there somewhere
There is supposedly a vast world beyond my current situation
It's right there, right there
It is nearby and accessible
I just don't see it, I just don't see it, oi oi
However, I cannot see it or access it due to my current circumstances at street level
Lock the door on your way out
Please lock the door when you leave
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL GEOFFREY SKINNER
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