Name: Same Old Story by Rory David
Duration: 4 min 33 s
Description: Rock with a bit of choir on the chorus brings this song about the old excuse "Its Not You, It Me".

The Pharaohs Bride

“THE DARK SIDE”

Verse

I see your face in broken glass
Memories burn and never pass
Tried to run, but I still fall
No escape behind these walls

I bite my tongue to kill the scream
Hold it back inside this dream
Every breath a loaded gun
Fighting battles I never won

Chorus

On the dark side — I’m still breathing
On the dark side — I’m not leaving
No light, just fire inside
I break, I bleed — but I survive
The dark side — it’s mine tonight

Verse 

I wear these scars like armor plates
Every cut — another weight
Tried to smile, but it’s a lie
Hollow heart and bloodshot eyes

I’m not lost — I’m just awake
Pull me under, let me break
All this pain I hold too tight
Still I stand and still I fight

Chorus

On the dark side — I’m still breathing
On the dark side — I’m not leaving
No light, just fire inside
I break, I bleed — but I survive
The dark side — it’s mine tonight

Bridge

This pain is mine — I wear it well
No one gets saved — welcome to hell
Feed the fire, let it grow
Lose control — let it show

Final Chorus

On the dark side — I’m still breathing
On the dark side — I’m not leaving
No light, just fire inside
I break, I bleed — but I survive
The dark side — it’s mine tonight

Outro

It’s mine tonight…

The Dark Side

“No More Tears”

Verse
I’ve been down, I’ve been broken,
Every promise left unspoken.
Felt the fire, felt the pain,
But I won’t go through that again.

Pre-Chorus
Chains are falling, I’m set free,
No more ghosts haunting me.
Lightning strikes, hear me say,
I’m walking out, I’m done today!

Chorus
No more tears, no more pain!
I’m rising up, I’m born again!
No more lies, no more chains!
I’m taking back my life today!

Verse 2
You tried to break me, tried to win,
But I won’t let you pull me in.
All your shadows, all your games,
Watch me walk right through the flames.

Pre-Chorus
Chains are falling, I’m set free,
No more ghosts haunting me.
Lightning strikes, hear me say,
I’m walking out, I’m done today!

Chorus
No more tears, no more pain!
I’m rising up, I’m born again!
No more lies, no more chains!
I’m taking back my life today!

Bridge
Burn it down, leave the past,
This time I’ll be free at last!
Feel the thunder, hear my roar,
I won’t be held down anymore!

Chorus
No more tears, no more pain!
I’m rising up, I’m born again!
No more lies, no more chains!
I’m taking back my life today!

Outro
No more tears, no more fear,
This is my time, I’m still here!

No More Tears

“WASTED YOUTH”

Verse
Running wild with reckless dreams,
Burning fast like gasoline.
Never listening, never learning,
Now we’re watching bridges burning.

Pre-Chorus
No rewind, no second take,
Too far gone to hit the brakes.

Chorus
Youth—wasted on the young ones,
Running till the fire’s gone.
Youth—chasing down the madness,
Never knowing right from wrong.

Verse
Fists in the air, we lived too loud,
Now we’re lost inside the crowd.
Thought we owned the world back then,
Now we’re ghosts in the wind.

Pre-Chorus
No rewind, no second take,
Too far gone to hit the brakes.

Chorus
Youth—wasted on the young ones,
Running till the fire’s gone.
Youth—chasing down the madness,
Never knowing right from wrong.

Bridge
Looking back, it’s clear to see,
What we had was never free.
But we burned it all away,
And now there’s nothing left to say.

Chorus
Youth—wasted on the young ones,
Running till the fire’s gone.
Youth—chasing down the madness,
Never knowing right from wrong.

Outro
Wasted youth… gone too fast…

Wasted Youth

“Have you ever broken Down”

Verse

Have you ever watched the lights go out,
While they pretend you’re fine?
Have you ever begged the night to end,
But prayed it’d buy you time?

You fake a breath, you fake a smile,
But your skin don’t feel like home.
You’re screaming through the silence,
But you always feel alone.

Chorus

Have you ever broken down,
And no one saw it fall?
Have you ever screamed for help,
With your back against the wall?
Have you ever felt so lost,
You forgot your name?
Tell me, have you ever…
Felt the same?

Verse 

Have you ever stared into the glass,
And not known who you are?
Tried to patch a bleeding heart
With pieces torn apart?

You carry ghosts in every step,
But no one sees the weight.
You wear the hurt beneath your skin,
And say, “It’s just too late.”

Chorus

Have you ever broken down,
And no one saw it fall?
Have you ever screamed for help,
With your back against the wall?
Have you ever felt so lost,
You forgot your name?
Tell me, have you ever…
Felt the same?

Bridge

Tell me what it takes to feel again,
Tell me how to breathe without the pain.
I’ve been drowning in my skin —
No way out, no way in.

Final Chorus

Have you ever broken down,
And no one saw it fall?
Have you ever screamed for help,
With your back against the wall?
Have you ever felt so lost,
You forgot your name?
Tell me, have you ever…
Felt the same?

Have You Ever Broken Down

Out Comes The Devil

So we’re going to slow down COMPLETELY after the release of THE DARK SIDE

The song “MAKE IT RIGHT” is about breaking free from perfectionism and self-doubt. It reflects a journey toward self-acceptance, realizing that true strength comes from embracing imperfection. Instead of chasing approval or flawless performance, we should learn to live authentically — finding peace, confidence, and freedom in simply being ourselves.

LYRIC

Intro

I tried to walk a line that’s straight,
Always perfect, never late.
But the cracks inside still show,
Guess the rules won’t help me grow.

Verse

Counting every step I take,
Worried ‘bout the moves I make.
But the harder I pretend,
The less I know where I begin.

Pre-Chorus

I don’t need a flawless disguise,
I’ll let the real me rise.

Chorus 

I don’t have to make it right,
I just gotta live my life.
All the pressure falls away,
I’m enough, I’ll be okay.
I don’t have to make it right,
Being me is worth the fight.

Verse

Tired of wearing someone’s face,
Running in a losing race.
Now I see the truth is clear,
What I need is already here.

Pre-Chorus 

I won’t let the moment pass me by,
This is who I am inside.

Chorus

I don’t have to make it right,
I just gotta live my life.
All the pressure falls away,
I’m enough, I’ll be okay.
I don’t have to make it right,
Being me is worth the fight.

Bridge

Every scar has told my name,
Every fault is not a shame.
Perfect’s just a losing game,
But I won’t play it.

Final Chorus 

I don’t have to make it right,
I just gotta live my life.
All the pressure falls away,
I’m enough, I’ll be okay.
I don’t have to make it right,
Being me is worth the fight.

Outro

 “I’m enough, I’m enough”

Make it right

The song “FOREVER” celebrates lifelong love and devotion. It tells the story of two people who have shared life’s ups and downs, finding strength and joy in each other. Time may pass and appearances may change, but their bond remains unbreakable — a timeless promise of forever, built on trust, warmth, and shared dreams.


LYRIC

Intro

Morning light upon your face,
Every moment feels like grace.
Hand in hand, we chase the days,
Time can’t steal what we’ve embraced.

Verse

We’ve been laughing through the years,
Turning troubles into cheers.
Every step has brought us near,
To the love that keeps us here.

Pre-Chorus

If the world should fade away,
I’d still want you every day.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

Verse 

Every wrinkle tells a tale,
Every storm we’ve set the sail.
Through the highs and through the lows,
Love’s the only truth we know.

Pre-Chorus

Even when the night is long,
We’ll keep singing our own song.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

Bridge

Love’s the anchor, love’s the flame,
Through the years it stays the same.
If I had one vow to make,
It’s forever, no mistake.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

outro

Forever

This song is a tribute to my hometown Copenhagen - a city bursting with life, energy, and spirit. It celebrates the freedom, beauty, and rhythm of urban life, where every street and skyline feels alive. This is where I belong - COPENHAGEN an amazing city🫶🫶

LYRIC

Intro
Yeah!
Copenhagen, turn it up tonight,
City’s breathing, streets are alive.

⸻

Verse
Bikes are rolling by the sea,
Voices laughing wild and free.
Every corner, every street,
Feels like home beneath my feet.

⸻

Pre-Chorus
From Nyhavn lights to the lakes so wide,
It’s the place where my soul can’t hide.

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Chorus
 Copenhagen! You’ve got me singing loud,
Every heartbeat lost inside your crowd.
Copenhagen! You’re my fire, my place,
Every moment wrapped in your embrace.

⸻

Verse
Morning sun on painted walls,
Midnight laughter in the halls.
From the towers to the tide,
Love for you I can’t deny.

⸻

Pre-Chorus
Every skyline, every streetlight glow,
Tells me this is the place I’ll go.

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Chorus
 Copenhagen! You’ve got me singing loud,
Every heartbeat lost inside your crowd.
Copenhagen! You’re my fire, my place,
Every moment wrapped in your embrace.

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Bridge
Drive me fast across the night,
Copenhagen feels so right.
Raise the sound, don’t let it fade,
Love for you I will never trade.

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Chorus
Copenhagen! You’ve got me singing loud,
Every heartbeat lost inside your crowd.
Copenhagen! You’re my fire, my place,
Every moment wrapped in your embrace.

Outro

Copenhagen

This song is about finding warmth and comfort in love during the colder, darker days of autumn. For me, it’s about how someone’s presence can make everything feel safe and bright, even when the world turns grey. It’s a reminder that love can be our calm through any storm.


LYRIC

Intro

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Verse 1
Leaves are falling down the lane,
Windows glow, the streets remain.
Cold wind hums a quiet tune,
But I feel warm when I’m with you.

Verse 2
Clouds drift low across the town,
Golden fields are turning brown.
We walk slow beneath the trees,
Your hand in mine, that’s all I need.

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Pre-Chorus 
The world turns grey, but I don’t mind,
You paint the colors back in time.
And even when the daylight fades,
You’re the reason I feel safe.

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Chorus
When October rain begins to fall,
I still feel your love through it all.
When October rain runs down my face,
You’re my calm, my saving grace.

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Verse 3
We watch the fire slowly burn,
Dream of places we’ll return.
Every drop against the glass,
Reminds me how these moments last.

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Pre-Chorus
Let the sky keep weeping slow,
It only makes the rivers glow.
Every storm, it fades away,
When I see your smile that way.

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Chorus
When October rain begins to fall,
I still feel your love through it all.
When October rain runs down my face,
You’re my calm, my saving grace.

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Bridge
Seasons change, but we remain,
Laughing soft beneath the rain.
Even when the night feels cold,
You’re my fire, my heart, my soul.

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Final Chorus
When October rain begins to fall,
I still feel your love through it all.
When October rain runs down my face,
You’re my calm, my saving grace.

You’re my calm, my saving grace.

Outro

October Rain

Rock with a bit of choir on the chorus brings this song about the old excuse "Its Not You, It Me".

Same Old Story

Music is my therapy, its my release from past military trauma. Its never been about fame or fortune for me, just sharing some spark of hope in the world.  Been playing guitar and bass since I was a kid.  Gradually transitioned to learning keyboard and drums as well.  Started writing my own songs when I was 15.  I’ve written well over 1000 songs in my lifetime . I'm a fully functioning studio and work with various musicians worldwide. I enjoy working with all genres.  Im registered with ASCAP and hope and pray daily someone will buy my songs. Check out my website at rorydavidmusic.com. Soundcloud claims you can sell vinyls on here, I'm trying to sell 2.  I have ISRC numbers for every song yet they are making life a living hell, so I'll probably find a different site soon.

Same Old Story

Rory David

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