"Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)"...
"Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" by Mötley Crüe
Rock out to Mötley Crüe's "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)"! This driving 1990 Glam Metal hit from their massive Dr. Feelgood album packs a punch with attitude. With its infectious guitar riff and classic Crüe swagger, the song tackles unexpected relationship drama with trademark hard rock energy.
Released as a successful single in 1990 from Mötley Crüe’s chart-topping 1989 album Dr. Feelgood, "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" captured the band at their commercial peak. A prime example of late 80s/early 90s Glam Metal and Hard Rock, the track features a driving rhythm section, Mick Mars' catchy guitar work, and Vince Neil's distinctive vocals delivering a tale of romantic entanglement and surprise.
Fueled by a memorable chorus and straightforward rock energy, "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" added another hit to the Dr. Feelgood legacy. Its lyrics tell a specific story of relationship betrayal involving a partner's same-sex affair, adding a distinct twist to typical rock themes of the era. The track remains a popular, hard-rocking fan favorite from Mötley Crüe's multi-platinum period today, April 13, 2025.
SONG MEANING: "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" describes the narrator's shock, confusion, and perhaps resignation upon discovering his girlfriend is romantically involved with another woman ("My baby's on the corner / Said she's meetin' a friend... Same ol' situation..."). The lyrics depict him confronting the unexpected reality of this specific type of love triangle, lamenting the familiar pain ("Looks like the jokes on you / The pain's on me") that results from relationship complexities and infidelity.
- HASHTAGS: #GlamMetal #July01
- BAND: Mötley Crüe
- GENRE: Glam Metal
- RELEASEDAY: July 01
- YEAR: 1990
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