CREDITS
Writers: Mark Paul Smith
(© 2026 Mark Paul Smith Publishing ASCAP
Lead Vocal: Lisa McDavid
Piano: Lester Snell
B3 Organ: Rev. Charles Hodges
Guitar: Michael Toles
Bass: Dave Smith
Drums: Steve Potts
Strings, Synths, Percussion: Danny Jones
Background Vocals: Risa Rene’ Jones
Produced & Mixed by: Danny Jones
Engineers: Boo Mitchell, Danny Jones
Mastered by: Michael Romanowski
Recorded at: Royal Studios, Memphis, TN
and Danny Jones Productions, Katy, TX
Mastered at: Coast Mastering in
Berkeley, California
LYRICS
VERSE 1
Blue velvet sky soft as Sunday morning
Kissin’ Saturday night goodnight
One star still shines brighter than the dawning
Of a woman who’s seen the light
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VERSE 2
I thought I had everything I needed
Until I started needing you
You wanted more than anyone could give you
When all I wanted was you
CHORUS
I’ve been livin’ in a dream world with you
Dream world with you
Now I understand my dream world with you
Could never come true
Could never come true
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BRIDGE
Now there’s no need to pretend anymore
That’s for sure
I’m gonna make it on my own
VERSE 1
CHORUS
I’m a woman who’s seen the light
I’m gonna make it on my own
I’ll build my own dream world without you
ABOUT THE SONG
Mark Paul Smith
“Same Old Fool” represents a more reflective stage—one defined by looking back and questioning the past. It explores the internal dialogue that follows a difficult relationship, where memories replay and doubts surface. Though Mark wrote it, it’s still me creating an honest examination of vulnerability, asking whether the love was real and what compromises were made along the way. At the same time, the song carries an undercurrent of growth. It acknowledges that loving deeply is not a flaw, but it also recognizes the importance of not repeating the same patterns. The emotional weight lies in that balance between self-awareness and self-compassion.