It’s the Same Old Story (Just a Different Week) Sometime you have to jus sit back and jus keep paying attention Verse 1 It’s the same old story, just a different week, Another lonely promise that turned out cheap. My father used to tell me when I was just a boy, “Son, keep your heart protected, don’t let love destroy.” He’d say, “You can’t trust a woman No farther than you can throw ‘em.” Back then I laughed, I didn’t understand, Now I’m standing right here living what he planned. I’m dealing with grown-man pain, Trying to keep my peace, trying to stay sane. She grabbed her purse, smiled at me, Said, “Baby, I’m headed to Walmart, you need anything?” I said, “No… I’m good.” ‘Cause deep inside I already understood. Jody blowing up her phone, trying to make some time, And she’s making excuses while telling me she’s mine. Pre-Chorus That’s why when she reassure me, I don’t hear those sweet words anymore. I’ve seen too many sunsets Walk right out that front door. Chorus It’s the same old story, Just a different week. Different excuse, Different lie she speaks. Yesterday it was Target, Today it’s Walmart’s lane. But every time she leaves this house, It’s the same old game. It’s the same old story, Different face, same line. Somebody else’s minutes Borrowing my time. A broken heart keeps asking, “Why won’t she just be true?” But the same old story Keeps singing the same old blues. Verse 2 She comes back with two little bags, Talking ‘bout the prices and the checkout tags. Looking me dead in my eyes, acting so sincere, But the scent of another man’s cologne is loud and clear. I ain’t fussing, I ain’t screaming, I learned that don’t solve a thing. When love starts hiding behind little white lies, Truth don’t need no diamond ring. My daddy wasn’t bitter, He was speaking from the scars. He wasn’t trying to stop me loving, He was teaching me who we are. Bridge Sometimes love wears lipstick, Sometimes love wears tears. Sometimes the one you hold the closest Is the one that disappears. So I pour another glass, Let this Motown record play. If she chooses somebody else, I’ll let her drift away. Final Chorus It’s the same old story, Just a different week. Another empty promise, Another game of hide and seek. She can chase forever, But I’m finding peace of mind. ‘Cause a real man knows When it’s finally time. It’s the same old story, But this ending’s something new. I’m walking toward tomorrow, Leaving yesterday with you. Daddy, now I understand Every word you used to say… Sometimes the best thing a man can do Is simply walk away. Outro (Spoken – Willie Hutch style) “Old man… I finally get it now. You weren’t telling me not to love… you were telling me to love myself enough to know when it’s time to leave. Same old story… but this time… I’m changing the ending.”
