Stryper - "Same Old Story" - Official Music Video |

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“Same Old Story”
I’ve been wondering why
You hate your life
Spending all your time
Without a rhyme
Discarding love you find
Will you ever know
How sad it is to be
Someone captive
By their anger
On a ship that sails an empty sea
(Chorus)
It’s the same old story
To darken all The Glory
But you’ll cry out in the end
It’s the same old story
Today seems mandatory
But someday you’ll have
To make amends
When you’re driving down
A dark, lonely highway
Do you think of your mortality
And sins you’ve kept away
When you’re lying all alone
That’s when you’ll see
There’s a door that you can open
When you find The Light
The Lock and Key
(Chorus)
It’s the same old story
To darken all The glory
But you’ll cry out in the end
It’s the same old story
These days seems mandatory
But someday you’ll have
To make amends
The Final Battle Track listing:
1. Transgressor
2. See No Evil, Hear No Evil
3. Same Old Story
4. Heart & Soul
5. Near
6. Out, Up & In
7. Rise To The Call
8. The Way, The Truth, The Life
9. No Rest For The Wicked
10. Til Death Do Us Part
11. Ashes To Ashes
Lineup:
Michael Sweet: Vocals, Guitars
Oz Fox: Guitars
Perry Richardson: Bass
Robert Sweet: Drums
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Director of Photography: Andy Duensing
AC: Josh Duensing
2nd AC: Josh Kugler
Production Design: Zach Duensing
Hair and Make Up: Canaan James
PA: Carter Mitchell
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[@darthslater6077]

MICHAEL SWEET IS CRIMINALLY UNDER RATED ONE OF THE GREATEST VOICES IN ROCK PERIOD GOD BLESS HIM AND GOD'S SPEED!!

[@michaelsweet8158]

Thank you so much!!

[@ericlennert6883]

@@michaelsweet8158 It is TRUTH

[@awesomebeard1973]

@@michaelsweet8158 Michael, please please please let NEAR be the next big single/ video. Stand out hit track on a strong solid album. NEAR has as a soulful emotional feel to it. The whole journey, vocally, musicly, lyrically. My favorite vocal on the album. I really like thIs song.

[@shanemartin8904]

God's speed???

[@awesomebeard1973]

@@shanemartin8904 it's an expression that's been around a very long time. You could just look it up, but you know that.

[@patrickromanowilliams4878]

Stryper is MAD consistent. I have never been disappointed by a release of theirs. EVER.

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Same.

[@will_g666]

Even Reborn surprises me with some really good songs on that record! Stryper is sensible of a band!

[@karenharris7215]

I've been a Stryper fan since the band began. I am now 52 and still am a Stryper fan. Their songs are right out of the holy Bible very uplifting and encouraging songs I love Stryper!

[@carolinepercy1216]

🌞\m/💝

[@metalmanchild1454]

With you Brother!!

[@seasickrecords]

Same - 52 years old and fan since 1984

[@robphail5088]

I'm right there with you. I'm 54 and I've seen stryper more than any other band. There coming to Michigan in May and hopefully I can see them again

[@userbrentcarter]

Same here bro, I'm 52 also a remember Stryper coming to NZ!!!

[@monichael1287]

Stryper is the best Christian metal band ever ( my favorite band in general)

[@AnthonyLooney-is2jq]

Agreed!

[@Maxxiggor]

Robert Sweet is killing it on this album.

[@TheSwede-ko3qo]

Finally some one recognizes him instead of Michael sweet. (Even though he’s amazing)

[@jamessimpson3232]

Perry Richardson is such a great addition. Stryper is in the Guinnes Book of World Records as the Most underrated rock band ever!

[@jamessimpson3232]

Or should be

[@luannmorton-earl4449]

Actually, I believe that would be Paul Revere & the Raiders.

[@JW_Morris]

What a joy to hear it as it rolled out. Michael's voice has stand the test over time. Stryper is like a fine wine, they get better with time.

[@syfman6]

Agreed! 💚🎸

[@am2boni]

Amen! His voice is still amazing!!

[@ringforthrev]

Amen to that...I'll take a glass

[@shanemartin8904]

it has NOT stood the test of time! He has lost 25% of his range and his voice has deepened

[@n.amaral2847]

Definitely!

[@weird_cds8206]

Saw Stryper in Dallas about a week and a half ago. Fantastic show, still great live after 39 years.

[@JoeAmaral]

Stryper does not know the meaning of the word "mediocre". Everything they do is top-notch!

[@bobvinson3601]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@timothyeichelberger2558]

Look. Stryper's music helped me to make a change and get right with GOD. Ask yourself, is it about time to I get right with GOD.

[@SA-xn7jq]

ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME NEEDS STRYPER!!!! Been a fan from day one & I’ve been blessed & honored to have a few occasions to meet & talk w them! They’re exactly as you imagine, humbled, kind, sweet, sincere & funny ! God Bless Stryper

[@johnchandler271]

agreed but that won't happen it's all political there. They are in the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame yes there is one.

[@Losrelatosdelviajerodelreino]

Yeah !!!! 💪💯❤️🙌

[@jeffmiller2396]

@@johnchandler271 I checked it out. That's pretty impressive considering the HOF is only a few years old, and who's NOT on the HOF yet.

[@clovismeaux9532]

FUCK STRYPER AND FUCK GOD.

[@brandocommando2577]

Love and honor!! ❤️🤘🏼

[@stalavrou]

This song is,as if old school Stryper and new Stryper had an amazing baby!🤗And i have to say,since Michael Sweet took over the production,it has entered another level of awesomeness!

[@michaelsweet8158]

Thank you!!

[@owenmayotte9920]

I don’t say this lightly; they are better now. Their songs have more depth in both music, lyrics, and concept. The musicianship is top notch, and they are breaking new ground as a band, not just rehashing and repackaging the same old thing. The last several albums since Murder By Pride have been not just some of their best material, but is as good and relevant as anything else out there right now. God bless Stryper

[@carolinepercy1216]

🌞\m/💝

[@owenmayotte9920]

@@smandez2023 agreed! You nailed it in a nutshell!!

[@jakerbo]

Totally agree.

[@chadeaton109]

God knew the world needed to have Stryper back on the scene and this album proves it.

[@_n_a-ez5pc]

amen

[@cometblazt]

Indeed!

[@shanemartin8904]

on the scene? they will be lucky to sell 20000 cd's They are nowhere, nothing but a niche band

[@shanemartin8904]

Album hasnt been released yet, how can you say that? more BS from christians that simply , move their mouths

[@Humansoup]

Amen

[@lisacastle6769]

I've always loved Stryper growing up and Michael Sweet's music...me and my sister have been big fans for many years and already have our tickets to see you all in concert in 2023...4th row seats and can't wait!!!! ...be rocking the house

[@michaelquintana8533]

Psalm 145: 9-10 " The Lord is good to all and his tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and all thy saints shall bless thee." KJ.

[@causesofwellbeing-pablodas2120]

The same old story is this: Stryper has always been the best of the hair-metal era bands and they continue to reign!

[@mikearciszewski9348]

Stryper RULES! Can't wait for the new record!

[@coltsin1466]

Wow, that Stryper guitar tone is sooooo good.

[@dalehamlin6247]

C’mon man. What needs to be said . The music speaks for itself. Love it! From a guy who caught so much crap from his youth pastor as a teenager about Stryper you guys are still rockin’ my world 35 yrs later as an adult. Awesome!

[@kidego1971]

Same here LOL. I was told not to listen to those "strypers and the Petra" because they were not Christians......pfffttt.

[@ringforthrev]

Exactly...having just been saved in summer of '88, Stryper was a big encouragement to my faith. So stoked to know the Lord, then to have people throw water on my fire simply because they don't prefer the style of music.

[@georgea8298]

​@@ringforthrev to people who listen to metal but don't want to listen to Stryper because of their lyrics , take a listen to how good they sound live so consistently after all these years and with new material as good as if not better then ever.

[@pkgwt]

Great band, they get better every year. Thanks God, they love Puerto Rico

[@robkeyesplease]

Great chorus

[@davidedvd4265]

Amazing chorus

[@JuanCarlosMG]

There is only one way and only one light that can guide you beyond death. You know who is the way and who is the light. What are you waiting to believe him?

[@frankrosa5796]

Amen 🙌🏽 ✝️

[@SouthernSkeptic]

They just keep churning out great music while most of their 80s peers are resting on their past success.

[@paulbertie434]

AS ALWAYS....AWESOME!!!! COME BACK TO AUSTRALIA 2023!

[@am2boni]

A very awesome song!!! The lyrics are amazing!! The solo part sounds like "Holy Diver!!!! Amazing riff!!! God bless Stryper!

[@michaelsweet8158]

Thank you🙏

[@robertgarza2865]

@@michaelsweet8158 your voice is still as amazing as it was back in the 80's. God bless you, Sir! Hope to meet you one day. I've veen drumming for almist 40 years and Stryper is one of my favorite bands I like playing drums to.

[@CyanideLV]

Waking up to new Stryper and Queensryche just making me feel like a brisk Christmas morning.

[@soullessmeatpuppet7840]

God bless the Sweet brothers and the boys of Stryper. They've been going at it for 40 years, preaching the gospel and leading people to the Lord with their brand of Christian power pop metal. 35 of those years ago, they were there for me when I was first finding my way as an adolescent, having spent the better part of my years in the church. With as many of us that were being led to listen to heavy metal music, they were a voice given to my generation to try to speak some of what God wanted us to hear. They were there as I walked away from the church as a teen, away from Christ, and started going on my prodigal son path, not realizing that was exactly what I was doing at the time. And 35 years later, after making the decision to finally come Home again, Stryper are STILL there. Old men now, but STILL kicking ass and never failing in their devotion to God and speaking His Truth. Such a powerful message in this song, for me personally, reminding me how I've truly just lived the "same old story" my whole life, always seeking, but never finding that greater truth within. Now I remember. I love how much fun they're having with this video as well. There's no pretenses, just "this is us, this is what we have to say, yes we came from the 80's and it's still who we are, and God is groovy so get with it" kinda thing. They really are super talented musicians, so it was funny to see them playing all the usual musical metal tropes that you would normally hear in a lot of songs, especially in the solos. Very tongue in cheek for them, though also very poignant as well. Michael's voice is still amazing, and I'm praying for his sight to get better. That has to be an ultimate, Job-like test of faith for him, I'm sure. 40 years of rocking for Christ, and I don't see them stopping until Michael returns Home for good. Hallelujah! I hope they tour again soon so I can finally worship with them live. 👏 God bless them all. ❤️🙏❤️

[@frankmartinez3347]

Love You Stryper Thanks for the Great time in Bogotá My soul loving You Guys that heart that passion Thanks U From My heart 🇨🇴🖤💛

[@michaelsweet8158]

🙏🙏

[@DomCantu]

The intro sounded like it came right out of Soldiers Under Command, the chorus like something out of Murder By Pride and the solo (WOW!!!) took me back to the glory days of the 80's. I saw you guys in Houston and got a pick from Oz. I have been a fan since around '83. I love STRYPER and I pray you continue making music for years to come. Shalom

[@romans323ful]

Another one sails outta the park!!!! Best guitar rock a music lover can find, STRYPER!

[@frogbones1968]

Saw these guys at my high school back in the 80s. They rocked the place and then handed out bibles.

[@enrico20957]

Can't wait 😁💛🖤💛🖤

[@Dastardly_X]

🌟

[@michaelblody3053]

Stryper always comes prepared and ready for battle !

[@JohnKeyMusic]

I’m 32 years old. When these guys started I wasn’t born yet, so I’m happy to see these guys keeping their amazing work. You guys must be really proud of this journey!

[@jakerbo]

I'm 59 & I am so proud of these guys. I've listened from the beginning. I love them on a whole different level now than I did all those years ago. Thank you Father, for the journey, with Stryper and Michael in particular over the years.

[@utopialostnfound]

Love it! Solo was fantstic! These boys are still getting it done. God bless you all!

[@michaelsweet8158]

Thank you!!

[@chadkoons]

That RIFF! Love the feel of this song! 🔥

[@phantomjackalope1]

Right on! 👍

[@batphink2655]

A more straightforward tune very catchy with a killer lead solo in the middle,another great tune from our #1 fave rockin' Christian band! Yes 🎸

[@michaelsweet8158]

Thank you!!

[@BeRockRadio]

Yea!! A Melodic Dynamite!!!

[@tiagogomes2502]

Stryper 4ever !!

[@donaldjohnson394]

I love that classic Stryper guitar tone, its always remained. I also really Perry's bass sound, adds a whole new dimension.

[@josegregorioalvarez1433]

Hello. Hola. 🤘. A. Todas. &. Todos. Los. HEAVY ROCKER'S. Del. Mundo. " STRYPER. ". Saludos. Y Mis. RESPETOS. A. Una. PODEROSA. Banda. Que. Suena. Cada. Día. Que. Pasa. MEJOR. &. COMPACTA. contento. Y. Hemocionado. Como. Si. Estuviese. En. Los. AÑOS. " 8 0. ". Contento. De. La. Recuperación. De. OZ. FOX. ✌️. GRAN. GITARRISTA. Y. BUENA. PERSONA. La. Banda. Suena. PODEROSA. Y. POTENTE. COMO. SIEMPRE. Saludos. Desde. ( TENERIFE. ). CANARY. ISLAND. ROCK. ON. 🤘⚡⚡⚡🎸🎸💥💥⚡⚡🎸🎸

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

Stryper just keeps pushing forward and creating fantastic new music! And they still kill it live!

[@punicslayer3085]

The yellow and black continues to ATTACK! 🤘

[@bryan2127]

Freaking amazing group and have impacted my life since 1985

[@jodyclaudia4394]

Jesus Christ, my friends. That music is awesome! Talk about heavy metal rocks. Strypers always been on one of the top of their game and their back again awesome just awesome

[@jamesarseneau777]

THIS WAS AWESOME! ROCK STAR VIBES ALL AROUND! Oz looking ready to rumble, Perry whipping and strutting, Robet is so dang cool , not to mention, his personality behind the drums is addictive. Vocals were off the charts! Got to go watch again’ I can’t stop smiling!

[@MADELYNJimenez-fy2em]

🛩🚍🏍🚘🚅🚔Steven

[@carlrms9495]

Stryper still rocks after all this years.one of the few metal bands from the 80s still putting out good records and still keeping that old school sound but stil sounding good in 2022.

[@LordEdegaru]

Such a privilege to bring in the new Era and fight the Final Fight with these men.

[@dalewhite1355]

You can't deny Stryper has stood the test of time and ranks as one of the best metal/rock bands of our time.

[@GDunc]

They look and sound great! The song absolutely rips! Give God all the glory!

[@joshuaschmidinger3993]

This song is so awesome, the kinda awesome I have come to expect from Michael sweet and stryper 😎🤘🔥♥️👏 love them all over again. Man they just keep going with banger after banger 👏 always a fan.

[@michaelsweet8158]

Thank you!!

[@KISStributeNYC97]

This is so good!!! To constantly produce this quality of music is mind blowing. Every album I buy, I know there’s gonna be a song, a moment when I smile and say…”They’ve done it again”. I’ve been smiling for over 35 years with this band. From “No More Hell To Pay”….straight to this….that’s 5 albums in 10 years! Quality albums!THANK YOU for continuing to make music.

[@doug1929]

Amen!!!

[@abefroman70]

Well said my man! Well said.🤘🏼

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Thanks! I’ve preordered the album, and I cannot wait to hear the rest of it. I’m grateful that they still give us that feeling of anticipation, waiting for release day, and that feeling when you open a new album and that first listen. Can’t wait!

[@doublehsound9492]

I love Perry’s bass tone on this.

[@tazmane3]

One of the best Stryper has ever put out!! It's a beautiful mix of the current and older Stryper sound...such a good song!!!!!!!!

[@robertmichelsen2560]

So happy to hear that y'all exactly the same God is awesome and has blessed you, especially Michaels voice, love the highs

[@michaelsweet8158]

🙏🙏

[@2theCore777]

STRYPER...On top since the 80's ! 👍👌✌

[@hectorseveri8400]

Long live Stryper!!!! One of the best rock bands in the world! We love you!!!

[@digitalhoard1975]

Michael Sweet is one of the best songwriters out there. Well done, sirs!

[@Theodax1]

THIS is what we wanna hear from Stryper!! Solid, heavy, thumping chugging mid-tempo banger rockers with HUGE vocals and that oh, so KILLER opening crunchy ugly, dirty gritty, HEAVY guitar jams. They're definitely making a VERY bold statement with album here: WE ARE STRYPER AND WE ARE GOING TO ROCK THE HELL OUT OF YOU!!!! And we couldn't be happier!!

[@felipecosta1350]

Long Live To #Stryper - Stay Heavy: God Bless ✝

[@ugadawgs1990]

Stryper has an amazing catalogue. This album, The Final Battle, is 🔥. Love their last 6-7 albums.

[@mikecarroll4264]

Can't wait to get this alumb. I swear this band sound keeps evolving. One of my favorite bands for many many years.

[@johnstewart1714]

Man!😃 Sound is GREAT all around!!!!!!

[@shawng777]

STRYPER rocks for JESUS CHRIST!

[@fijack4290]

Fantastic, Michael. I'm gonna buy this album to add to my Stryper collection. I'm in Scotland and very few have heard of Stryper, so I'll keep playing your music LOUD! Peace & Love.

[@johno6590]

My favorite guitar tone for nearly 40 years

[@CharlesCiarfello]

WOW!!! What a tease

[@inspiredrevelations9010]

Complete Awesomeness! God is using Stryper even stronger in these end times. Thank you Stryper. Your music has always made me lift my hands and clap them. Praise God!

[@grimm-reaper-770]

Wow is so so nice to see stryper back and what a great new song & Michael Sweet still can hit them high note's 🤘🤘

[@michaelsweet8158]

Thank you!!

[@mercuripietro6888]

god blessed you stryper by giving you guys health, courage, and wisdoms to continue this journey thankyou so much

[@randalthor7887]

34 years a fan and I can't believe how great this new album is sounding! This is an example of what happens when old masters bring their A game.

[@thegr8tony777]

Also, I love how Perry has really integrated himself into the band. You've seen him very slowly from, "Sorry" to "The Valley" to "Do Onto Others" to "Divider" to "Transgressor" to "Same Old Story" just transform from "the new guy" to an integral part of the band's sound, personality and look. Absolutely love you guys!!

[@kidego1971]

I miss Tim, not gonna lie...but Perry has definitely rocked it....looks like he has been there since the beginning!

[@cometblazt]

Perry is a true genteman and what a player! Coolest guy around

[@deeznutz4962]

he was the original firehouse bassist also

[@jakerbo]

Agreed!

[@Metatarsus0]

Love Michael's voice!

[@michaelsweet8158]

🙏🙏

[@mlbolts72]

Sounding really good . Thank you Stryper for some great new music ..🤠🎙🎸💙

[@thegr8tony777]

Looking and sounding great as usual, boys!! Can't wait for this video to drop!!

[@sallyjones3782]

What a beautiful song. My husband and I just finished the replay of Stryper’s concert in Dallas last week. What a beautiful, talented band. We thoroughly enjoyed it! My favorite is always “Yahweh” as it is such beautiful worship to our Lord!

[@deeznutz4962]

my fav as well

[@1satisfiedmind]

Always in top form, this Album is another homerun.

[@carlbollijr4135]

I love Stryper and have since 1985 there music always lifts me up and makes me feel great I've seen them live 12 times and will continue until they stop touring the new songs are awesome continue making great music and always keep the faith

[@AWhite-nj9wq]

Absolutely one of the best albums I’ve heard from Stryper in a long, long time! Welcome back!

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Yes, it’s a great record. So many cool moments. But, they’ve been putting out new original music almost every other year for the last decade. Go check out the last few albums…starting with No More Hell To Pay from 2013….so good!

[@toddgabweg]

Love this… well done (very catchy with a punch and great message).

[@kenswfi1]

Stryper! You guys did it! I love this!!

[@emersonribeiro6664]

I LOVE YOU STRYPER , 🤩🤩💋💋💘✝✝👊👊🤘🤘!

[@Gorbyrev]

Excellent, bring it on gentlemen, you are on a roll with this album!

[@dan.13]

I totally agree with @SA. Stryper needs to be in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame! They have proven themselves and not to mention, they made Rock history back in the '80s. Once again, thanks guys for putting out top-notch music all of these years!

[@jasonlamoureux7909]

Congrats boys. Another gem. Can't wait for this LP to drop. God bless you & yours, all who read this, & GOD BLESS AMERICA 🤟 🇺🇲🤘

[@thiagocruz4566]

The best 🐝🐝

[@grego7345]

So many bands from the 80's that release new music just phone it in. Stryper ages like fine wine, they're better now than ever. 🤟

[@MrJESSROX]

THAT OPENING RIFF!

[@lorettasearcy1471]

I just wanted to say that I love ya'll so much and I have since the beginning. Glory be to God for all things. Keep on rockin for the Lord guys. Amen

[@georgelawrence5695]

another awesome song

[@EvilMerlin]

I cannot tell you how good this album is. Its one of the best Stryper has ever done.

[@richardhardwick9500]

Stryper sounding very much power metal awesome!

[@michaelendy3479]

I just listened to the new album the other day. These guys are getting better with age.

[@KISStributeNYC97]

And the production on these last few records….amazing.

[@giannihatzianmevris1861]

The best sounding 👌 Stryper song I've heard in years! The opening riff was awesome 👌

[@dentomedbrisasdelgolf3978]

heavy heavy nice

[@MJ4Jesus]

Michael..not sure if you'll read this. I am a good friend of Dave Rose, played in band called Paris Red with him...we actually opened for Firehouse once with Perry. Anyway, I have been a big fan of you guys since the beginning. It is great to see you guys still putting out great music with great messages. I believe your continued stance for Jesus contributes to your voice staying so strong over the years. I am sure the Final Battle will contribute even more to my hearing loss..😃

[@michaelsweet8158]

🙏👍

[@elizabethwells9843]

That guitar tone is about as close to perfection as you can possibly get. Mike, you have once again outdone yourself. I love how pronounced perry's bass is, and those drums! What else can I say? The snare sounds fantastic, and on a proper system, the kickdrum has a satisfying THUD! Vocals (and harmonies) are as good as they ever were and in a killer song to boot. I've heard the album (with the exception of some snippets of ashes to ashes) , and I can agree with your comment on this being your best album. Not even one skippable track, IMHO. Take a bow guys. You have most assuredly earned it. :)

[@kevinfhaney]

So awesome that you guys are still together and you still Rock sound as great as ever Michael you still have an awesome voice