Same Ol' Story

Cyndi Lauper

About Same Ol' Story

"Same Ol' Story" (also known as "Same Ol' Fuckin' Story") is a song by Cyndi Lauper, released as a single from her 2008 album Bring Ya to the Brink. It was written and produced by Lauper and New York City DJ Richard Morel. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, becoming Lauper's first single to top the chart since her 1983 hit "Girl Just Wanna Have Fun". The song was released on the iTunes Store and Amazon.com on May 6, 2008 (2008-05-06). There is also a "clean version" available on iTunes which replaces the lyrics "Same ol' fucking story" with "Same ol', same ol' story". As of August 2009, the song has sold 5,000 downloads in the U. S. 


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2008
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People slippin' in the rain
I watch them get up again
It makes me feel like I can too
Hey hey ya

Just when I get off the ground
Your back tryin' to put me down
Like some simpleton you can use
Hey

[Chorus]
Well It's the same old fucking story
With your two different sets of rules
The same old fucking story
One for me two for you
It's the same old fucking story
It's the same old fucking story all around yeah

Still some glory in my eyes
Much to everyone's surprise
After everything you put me through
Yeah well
Friends tell me you've been around
Big fish in a big ol' town
Gobble up all in one fair swoop yeah

[Chorus]

Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah
Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah
Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah
Still got my feet on tie to the beat yeah

Still some glory in my eyes
Much to everyone's surprise
After everything you put me through
Yeah well
Friends tell me you've been around
Big fish in a big ol' town
Gobble up all in one fair swoop yeah

[Chorus]

It's the same fucking story know damn well it's true
Same ol' same ol' same ol' same ol' same ol'

[Chorus]

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Cyndi Lauper

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983, which included four Billboard Hot 100 top five songs: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," and "All Through the Night." It became the first album to have four top-five singles by a female, and earned Lauper Best New Artist at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with True Colors in 1986, which included two Billboard Hot 100 top ten songs: the number one smash "True Colors" and "Change of Heart," and earned two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: CYNDI LAUPER, RICHARD DAVIS MOREL

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14 facts about this song

Album Information
"Same Ol' Story" is a song from Cyndi Lauper's tenth studio album "Bring Ya to the Brink".
Release Date
The song was released on May 27, 2008, as a part of the album.
Genre Classification
"Same Ol’ Story" is classified under the Dance-pop and electronica genres, showcasing Lauper’s musical versatility.
Chart Performance
The commercial success of "Same Ol' Story" was significant on the dance charts. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the United States, making it Lauper's first US dance chart-topper of the 21st century.
Collaboration
The song was penned by Cyndi Lauper herself in collaboration with Peer Åström, Johan Bobäck and Max Martin, one of the leading pop songwriters.
Notable Lyrics
Although the song deals with themes of relationships and unchanging issues, the song's upbeat dance tempo gives it a lively vibrancy.
Critical Reception
The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, being praised for Lauper's ability to maintain her unique vocal identity while effectively transitioning into a different genre.
Music Video
Unlike some of her earlier music videos, the video for "Same Ol' Story" was much more straightforward contemporary dance video.
Remixes
The track was also released with numerous remix adaptations, further enhancing its popularity within the dance music scene.
LP and Single Versions
Aside from the album LP version, a radio single version of "Same Ol' Story" was also released.
Global Reception
Despite its success on U.S. dance charts, "Same Ol' Story" did not chart in many international markets, showing a contrast between its domestic and global popularity.
Songwriting Inspiration
Despite the fun, danceable beat, "Same Ol' Story" was reportedly inspired by the challenges and repetitiveness of everyday life.
Evolution of Lauper's Style
The success of "Same Ol' Story" played a notable role in Cyndi Lauper's gradual transition from her 80's pop foundation to more EDM (Electronic Dance Music) influences.
Other Achievements
"Same Ol' Story," along with other tracks from "Bring Ya to the Brink," helped Lauper secure a nomination for the Grammy Awards in the category of "Best Electronic/Dance Album."

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