Same Story
Vinnie Paz Lyrics

They say that things just cannot grow
According to popular belief, nothing can grow

Beneath the winter snow
Especially during winter season when the snow is thick

And so I have been told
That statement isn't firsthand knowledge but a theory they heard

You came into my mother's life at the right time
You entered at the perfect time when my mom needed someone

More than a step-father, more of like a lifeline
You were more than just a stepfather, but instead, someone who gave her hope and happiness

She ain't really had happiness since my pop died
My mom hasn't been genuinely happy after my dad passed away

She was living but living is always not alive
My mom was alive, but not necessarily flourishing in life

And my momma should be treated like a queen
My mom deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and adoration

You gave her everything she ever needed like a queen
You provided her with all the things she required, just like how a queen would receive

Probably the most gentle G I ever seen
You were the kindest man I've ever witnessed

The love y'all shared I never seen in human beings
The love you shared was extraordinary and unmatchable by any other people

Y'all were together twelve years, never no fights
You two were never in a heated argument or had issues throughout your twelve years together

Not even a little argument, that was so nice
It's unusual to witness a healthy relationship without any conflicts, but seeing it was delightful

Three of us eating dinner together most nights
Having dinner together as a family of three was a norm

Working seven days a week, that ain't no life
Working every day of the week was tiresome and unfulfilling

But never once did I hear you complain
Even though it was challenging, you never grumbled about the strenuous work or your health issues

Even when they let you go never hear you with blame
You didn't place blame on anyone, even when they let you go from work

It take a real man to walk through the rain
It takes a strong and resilient man to endure challenging times

He was a real man who got sick and fought through the pain
You were a genuine man who battled your illness with courage and determination

They say we're very far
People claim that we are distant from each other

Just like a distant star
Similar to how stars are lightyears away from each other

I simply cannot hold
I can't embrace you or be with you physically

I walked in that morning and knew something was wrong
When I entered the room that morning, I sensed something was off

I tried to talk to you Rock, you didn't respond
When I tried to speak to you, you were unresponsive

I called 9-1-1 and then ran for my moms
I called for emergency assistance and informed my mom of the situation

Waiting for the ambulance and I tried to be calm
While waiting for the ambulance, I attempted to remain composed

Moms went with you, I stayed and held down the fort
Mom accompanied you to the hospital, and I stayed behind to manage everything else

I was nervous, I was crying and really distraught
I was worried, crying, and incredibly agitated

I was alone by myself, just left with my thoughts
I was all by myself, with only my racing thoughts to accompany me

Mommy called, told me that you had a stroke and fought
Mom informed me that you had a stroke but didn't give up

I ain't seen a hospital since my father died
Ever since my father passed away, I've avoided hospitals

I don't like it there, memories are locked inside
I dislike being there since it triggers unwelcome memories

When I walked inside the room we started to cry
Once I entered the chamber, we broke down in tears

I was just so happy that you were alive
I was overjoyed that you survived the ordeal

And you told me how much that you hate the hospital
You disclosed your disgust towards hospitals and their practices

And that they thieves are trying to keep their pockets full
You believe that hospitals are fraudulent and only out to make money

I think I hold myself a little bit responsible
I believe I'm partly to blame

When you were smoking all the time I wasn't stopping you
I didn't put an end to your smoking addiction

Nevertheless you came home and that was real
Despite the situation, you were sent home and that was genuine

A lot of therapy and doctors gave you lots of pills
You had to undergo numerous therapies and were prescribed various medications by the doctors

You couldn't drive anymore, you had to stop and chill
You no longer had the ability to drive, and had to take it easy

And that's too much for anybody that can stop your will
Such situations are challenging for any person, and it could deter their determination

But you never got back to your norm
You never fully recovered and went back to your regular self

You were proud, didn't want any help from my mom
You were proud and didn't want help from my mother

I left for tour and you asked me how long I'd be gone
Before I went on tour, you inquired about my return date

And I could see inside your eyes you knew something was wrong
From your eyes, I could tell you had an inkling that something wasn't right

I got back mommy told me you was sick again
Upon my return, my mom informed me that you were grappling with illness again

Couldn't believe that we were going through this shit again
I couldn't fathom that we had to experience this ordeal again

I love you Rock and I'm always gonna miss you friend
I love you, Rock, and I will always miss you, my friend

And for me, it's just the same story, different pen
For me, it's the same painful account, just written in a different way