Forming in February 2011, The Rubens are a four piece blues and soul band f… Read Full Bio ↴Forming in February 2011, The Rubens are a four piece blues and soul band from a small town south of Sydney. Taking influences from The Black Keys, The Rolling Stones and the Jimi Hendrix Experience among others, the band consists of three brothers and a childhood friend. Over time the band has evolved from their blues roots and have shifted their sound firmly into indie rock.
Members include Zaac Margin on lead guitar, Elliott Margin on keys/vocals, Sam Margin on guitar/vocals and Scott Baldwin on drums.

Never Be The Same
The Rubens Lyrics

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I found myself that day
There was no other way
I'd spent some time away
I'd never be the same

I finally was awake
Like water to my face
I'd finally found my place

I'd never be the same
I'd never be the same

It took something bad, to show me what I had
It took something sad, to remember who I am
I was forced to change
I'm not sure who to thank
Yeah I was such a waste

I'd never be the same
I'd never be the same
It took something bad, to show me what I had
It took something sad, to remember who I am

I found myself that day
There was no other way

I'd spent some time away
I'd never be the same

Overall Meaning

The Rubens's song "Never be the Same" is an introspective track about someone who faced a life-changing experience, which made them realize their true identity and rediscover their purpose in life. The opening lines "I found myself that day / There was no other way" suggest that the singer has had an epiphany, possibly after a period of reflection and introspection. The lines "It took something bad, to show me what I had / It took something sad, to remember who I am" convey the idea that a negative experience forced the singer to reevaluate their life and rediscover the things that truly matter to them.

The chorus, "I'd never be the same," is a declaration of the singer's newfound sense of self-awareness and their commitment to stay true to themselves, even if it means making significant changes in their life. This is reinforced by the lines "I finally was awake / Like water to my face / I'd finally found my place," which suggest that the singer has been sleepwalking through life until this point, but now they have finally found their calling.

Overall, "Never be the Same" is an inspiring and empowering track, urging listeners to embrace change and find their true purpose in life. The Rubens's emotive vocals and the song's driving rhythm and soaring guitar riffs help to amplify the message.

Line by Line Meaning

I found myself that day
On that particular day, I discovered my true self and identity

There was no other way
It was inevitable for me to go through that experience to find myself

I'd spent some time away
Prior to this realization, I had been disconnected from myself and lost in the world

I'd never be the same
As a result of that day, my perspective and outlook on life had irreversibly changed

I finally was awake
After this experience, I was finally conscious and aware of my surroundings

Like water to my face
This realization hit me with a refreshing and rejuvenating impact

I'd finally found my place
I had discovered where I truly belonged and what I was meant to do

It took something bad, to show me what I had
A negative event was necessary to reveal the positive aspects of my life that I had taken for granted

It took something sad, to remember who I am
An emotionally distressing experience was necessary to remind me of my true identity

I was forced to change
The situation compelled me to modify my behavior and mindset

I'm not sure who to thank
I'm uncertain who or what to attribute this realization and change to

Yeah I was such a waste
Before this experience, I had been squandering my potential and not living authentically

Writer(s): Izaac Alan Margin, Scott James Baldwin, Samuel Stephen Margin, Elliott Patrick Margin Copyright: Scott Baldwin ASCAP Pub Designee, Zaac Margin ASCAP Pub Designee, Sam Margin ASCAP Pub Designee, WB Music Corp., Elliott Margin ASCAP Pub Designee

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