The song Same Ol' by The Heavy is about being stuck in a repetitive cycle of lies and deceit in a relationship. The singer compares the feeling of being trapped to a bird trying to escape and emphasizes that the truth will never die. However, despite feeling like a fool, he acknowledges that he is addicted to the love that is like a drug. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of living in a fantasy and wants to break free from the relationship. He mentions that it's time for both of them to leave the fairy tale they have created and breathe again. The repetition of the line "same ol'" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle that never ends. Despite wanting to escape, the singer knows that he keeps falling for the same lies and excuses, making him feel like a fool. In summary, Same Ol' is about the frustration of being trapped in a relationship that has lost its authenticity, and the struggle to break free from the cycle of deceit and addiction to love.
