Discover the story of the song > Same Ol Thing – A Tribe Called Quest

The lyrics talk about life situations and how the protagonist speaks about them. They say that some people nowadays are getting introduced to courage, but they shouldn't get discouraged because their words flow smoothly. They are from Queens county and they overlook things like a Rushmore Mounty. They have no choice but to get a little love and rise above, and the beat fits perfectly with their words. The pain in their heart is replaced with joy and they bring the B-boy. They fear God and need Binaca, and their rhymes are hot. They believe knowledge should be sought from birth to death and they bring positive vibes to the party. They mention the turmoil in the world and praise Allah. They stress the importance of keeping things true and making things happen. Overall, they say there is a lot of confusion, but everything will be fine.