Same Ol' Story
Cyndi Lauper
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Same fuckin? story Same fuckin? story People slippin' in the rain I watch them get up again It makes me feel like I can too Hey, hey, hey, yea Just when I get off the ground You're back tryin' to put me down Like some simpleton you can use Hey, hey Well, it's the same ol' fuckin? story With your two different sets of rules The same ol' fuckin? story One for me, two for you It's the same ol' fuckin? story I have found It's the same ol' fuckin? 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 Well, it's the same ol' fuckin? story With your two different sets of rules The same ol' fuckin? story One for me, two for you It's the same ol' fuckin? story I have found It's the same ol' fuckin? story All around, yeah I've got my feet on tied to the beat, yeah Still got my feet on tied to the beat, yeah Still got my feet on tied to the beat, yeah Still got my feet on tied 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 fell swoop Yeah Well, it's the same ol' fuckin? story With your two different sets of rules The same ol' fuckin? story One for me, two for you It's the same ol' fuckin? story I have found It's the same ol' fuckin? story All around, yeah It's the same ol' fuckin? story Know damn well, it's true Same ol?, same ol?, same ol? Same ol?, same ol?, oh, oh, oh, ohh, ohh, ohh Hey hey, hey hey, hey, hey, hey, hey It's the same ol' fuckin? story With your two different sets of rules Well yes the same ol' fuckin? story And you know, damn well, it's true It's the same ol' fuckin? story Well, I have found Well it's the same ol' fuckin? story All around, yeah Same fuckin? story Same fuckin? story Same fuckin? story Same fuckin? story Same fuckin? story Same fuckin? story
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Written by: CYNDI LAUPER, RICHARD DAVIS MOREL
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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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".
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Release DateThe song was released on May 27, 2008, as a part of the album.
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Genre Classification"Same Ol’ Story" is classified under the Dance-pop and electronica genres, showcasing Lauper’s musical versatility.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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CollaborationThe song was penned by Cyndi Lauper herself in collaboration with Peer Åström, Johan Bobäck and Max Martin, one of the leading pop songwriters.
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Notable LyricsAlthough the song deals with themes of relationships and unchanging issues, the song's upbeat dance tempo gives it a lively vibrancy.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Music VideoUnlike some of her earlier music videos, the video for "Same Ol' Story" was much more straightforward contemporary dance video.
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RemixesThe track was also released with numerous remix adaptations, further enhancing its popularity within the dance music scene.
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LP and Single VersionsAside from the album LP version, a radio single version of "Same Ol' Story" was also released.
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Global ReceptionDespite 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.
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Songwriting InspirationDespite the fun, danceable beat, "Same Ol' Story" was reportedly inspired by the challenges and repetitiveness of everyday life.
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Evolution of Lauper's StyleThe 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.
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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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