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It's Not The Same
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The original tune was recorded and posted back in 2009 on the now defunct Macjams.com.

My old Mac G-5 crashed in 2011, resulting in the loss of numerous music files.

When I decided to do a remix of this song, I found that everything my collaborators had contributed survived,
but my own guitar and vocal did not! (This also happened with several other tunes from that period... Sigh!)

So I re-recorded my vocals, and both the acoustic and electric guitars; then commenced remixing and remastering for this posting.

The song is somewhat loosely based on three real life experiences (!!!)

Collaborating with me on this one are:

"The thunder down under": Neil Porter (JIGUMA) on bass;
and the "nimble and quick" Andy Mackle on the live drum kit.

Thanks for listening friends!
Released: 28-Feb-2025
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 12.2 Mb
Plays: 18
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 2
Weekly downloads: 0
License: No derivative works allowed
Lyrics
IT'S NOT THE SAME

I
We had some fun way back when...
I do remember it so clearly, girl;
---like it was yesterday.

Your eyes, your smile, your touch they're
still alive deep in my memory;
---there under lock and key.

REFRAIN:
But now you're knocking at my door!
Do you really think
we can pick up where we left off before?

CHORUS:
It's not the same.
You're not to blame;
---'cause you want to relive old feelings
to cover up your pain.
No it's not the same.
So much has changed.
I've got a new love now and I wouldn't
trade her for anything!
No it's not the same.

II
I don't deny we were in love.
It was a special time for you and me.
We were so wild and free!

But as so often happens,
the flame went out and our love faded.
We went our separate ways...

REFRAIN:
But now you'e knocking at my door!
Do you really think
we can pick up where we left off before?

CHORUS:
It's not the same.
You're not to blame;
---'cause you want to relive old feelings
to cover up your pain.
No it's not the same.
So much has changed.
I've got a new love now and I wouldn't
trade her for anything!
No it's not the same.

BRIDGE:
If memory serves, we were two young and foolish kids.
Life and love were just a game!
We had some good times, but you see I have moved on.
I think it's time you did the same!

III
I know your life it has not
turned out the way that you hoped it would;
---somewhat less than good.

He was untrue to you and 
I know it hurts to be alone again;
---like a feather in the wind!

REFRAIN:
But now you're knocking at my door!
Do you really think
we can pick up where we left off before?

CHORUS:
It's not the same.
You're not to blame;
---'cause you want to relive old feelings
to cover up your pain.
But it's not the same.
So much has changed.
I've got a new love now and I wouldn't
trade her for anything!
No it's not the same.

No!
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Comments
artist
Very cool. Like this one a lot. 👍
Latest song: Magick Trick
1 month ago
listener
Hey Mike ! Nice collaboration. Upbeat song with sad undertones. No, it's not the same and i'm glad you moved on to where you are today !
 
1 month ago
artist
Good one ..... !
 
1 month ago
artist
Has a classic vibe to it. Good one Mike.
1 month ago
3 Reallife experiences?!  I oike the straight ahead no frill rock feel of this. Another winner for you
Latest song: Guessing Games
1 month ago
artist
many thanks for the thumbs up!
:-)
1 month ago
artist
Thanks Don. I'm glad too!
:-)
1 month ago
artist
Thanks for listening and commenting Gary. Glad you enjoyed this!
:-)
1 month ago
artist
Lol... That's because I am a "classic" Charlie. Although more like a RELIC!
:-)
1 month ago
artist
Hey Joyce, I wrote "LOOSELY based on three real life experiences." 
That qualifier needs to be taken seriously. 
I did allow myself a degree of poetic license here! LOL...
:-)
1 month ago
artist
Very catchy tune Mike.  I like the acoustic guitar hook and all thenother guitars.  Your voice is top notch and great lyrics as usual.  Reminds of a 70s Rush song I cant recall which 😩
Latest song: Black Wall Street
1 month ago
artist
Love the old school MJ collab!
Glad you could revive this one. Nicely done.
Maybe we should start up some new collabs with some of the old MJ fogies.
Thanks for sharing!
1 month ago
artist
Thank you Matt. 
As for what RUSH song it might be similar to, I only listened to them up through their "New World Man" era stuff, and I can't think of any of their earlier tunes that might qualify.
:-)
1 month ago
artist
I don't hate the idea of Macjams alumni doing some new collabs. I already roped Vic Holman, Jack Miller, Neil Porter into a new collab last March. Bowman joined us on that one:
https://ibandstand.com/songs/1912
OK song but in serious need of a better mix!
In spite of my constant encouragement Vic has never joined this site. Neither Jack nor Neil are very active now.
Life has its seasons. Perhaps ours has passed? Sigh...
Glad you're still here Joseph!
:-)
1 month ago
listener
Your voice works with this upbeat style of music.
 
1 month ago
A well written song. Very catchy tune. And good words. Well performed
Latest song: Witch Dance
1 month ago
artist
That's an intriguing picture! Tells a lot!
Your music has a unique identity. If I heard it on radio, I'd know it's you!
I'm enjoying it! Enjoy all your stuff. You're a story-teller! BTW I'm still extremely busy with work! I'm also dabbling with my second Environment book! Gave myself a target. Not sure if I can meet it. Only a week to go!
1 month ago
artist
enjoyed this collab! i love your lyrics.
artist
Said it before and i'll say it again : you're a VERY good songwriter. Cool song !
29 days ago
artist
This is a pretty cool tune, as usual.  Got a late 70's/early 80's new wave feel here.   Pretty rockin' too.
28 days ago
artist
Great songwriting and the music is really good.
MacJams was another site like iCompositions right?
28 days ago
artist
@Wyndsok 
Love the energy of this song, well written and performed. Your voice to me is David Bowie, It is uncanny to me how much you resemble him. Great job!!
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