Four Tops – It’s The Same Old Song

Introduction to “It’s the Same Old Song” by The Four Tops

The Four Tops, a Detroit-based vocal group renowned for their smooth harmonies and romantic ballads, delivered a timeless classic with “It’s the Same Old Song.”

Background

This song, released in 1967, became a chart-topping hit, solidifying the group’s position as one of the most popular acts of the era.

The song’s enduring appeal lies in its relatable lyrics and infectious melody. Written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, the legendary songwriting trio behind many of Motown’s greatest hits, “It’s the Same Old Song” explores the universal theme of unrequited love and the frustration that comes with constantly repeating the same mistakes.

The opening verse sets the scene, with the narrator expressing his weariness with the repetitive cycle of love and loss.

“Same old story, same old game,” he sings, highlighting the familiarity of his situation. The chorus further emphasizes this theme, with the lines “It’s the same old song, same old tune, same old love, same old moon.”

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Lyrics

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You’re sweet as a honey bee
But like a honey bee stings
You’ve gone and left my heart in pain
All you left is our favorite song
The one we danced to all night long
It used to bring sweet memories
Of a tender love that used to be

Now it’s the same old song
But with a different meaning since you been gone
Now it’s the same old song
But with a different meaning since you been gone
And it breaks me up to hear it
I, oh I

Sentimental fool, am I
To hear a old love song and wanna cry
But the melody keeps calling me
Reminding me how in love we used to be
Keep hearing the part that used to touch our heart
Saying together forever, breaking up never

Can’t bear to hear it
(But with a different meaning since you been gone) Since you’ve been gone
But it’s the same old song
But with a different meaning since you been gone

Precious memories keep a lingering on
Every time I hear our favorite song
Now you’re gone, left this emptiness
I only reminisce the happiness we spent
We used to dance to the music (we used to dance to the music)
Make romance through the music (make romance through the music)

Now it’s the same old song
But with a different meaning since you been gone
Now it’s the same old song (same old song)
But with a different meaning since you been gone
I, oh I can’t bear to hear it