Same Script, Different Cast

Whitney Houston

About Same Script, Different Cast

"Same Script, Different Cast" is a song performed as a duet by American and Canadian R&B singers Whitney Houston and Deborah Cox. The song was released as a single on October 10, 2000 by Arista Records. The song features Houston playing the former lover of Cox's current boyfriend. Houston warns Cox of his hurtful ways, though Cox refuses to acknowledge it. The song incorporates a backing track of Ludwig van Beethoven's Für Elise during the intro. The song was released as a radio-only promo single and hence no video was made. It was a minor hit on Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 70 while reaching number 14 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song was also very successful on Hot Dance Club Play, peaking at number 4. 


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2000
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[Whitney](Deborah)
Oh, hey, Deb
(Hmm-hmm)
Thank you for being woman enough to come
(Whitney, what's this about?)

I know he's leaving me for you
(Who said that, who told you?)
That is true
What is he telling you?
Could it be the same things that he told me?
(He told me that he loved me)
I heard that
(He told me I was beautiful)
Uh-huh
(How did you know? How did you know?)
Because I played the scene before

[Whitney]
This is a retake of my life
I was his star for many nights
Now the roles have changed 
And you're the leading lady in his life
Lights, camera, now you're on
Just remember you've been warned
Enjoy it now cause it won't last
Same script, different cast

[Deborah](Whitney)
What you're saying could be true
But how can I take advice from you? 
(I'm not hating)
(But I wish the one before me would have warned me too babe)
Don't say no more, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
(Uncover your ears, girl)
I'm not listening, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
(But I know you hear me)
(Maybe my reasons are wrong)
(But I know that you believe me)

[Whitney]
This is a retake of my life
I was his star for many nights
Now the roles have changed 
And you're the leading lady in his life
Lights, camera, now you're on
Just remember you've been warned
Enjoy it now cause it won't last
Same script, different cast

[Deborah](Whitney)
It's your fault you didn't love him enough
(That's the problem, I loved him too much)
(And when you love him he becomes unattracted to you)
Oh no, he's changed and I'll prove you wrong
(No, you won't)
So go away leave us the hell alone
See, he loves me
(He'll hurt you)
He'll stay with me
(He'll leave you)
For sure, for sure, oh

[Whitney]
This is a retake of my life
I was his star for many nights
Now the roles have changed
Now, now, now, now, now, no, no
Now the roles have changed
Have changed, and I'm the leading lady in his life.
Lights, camera, now you're on
Just remember you've been warned
Enjoy it now, because it won't last 
No, same script, different cast

[Deborah]
This is a retake of my life
You were his star for many nights 
But now the roles have changed
I'm the leading lady in his life
Lights, camera, now you're on
Just remember you've been warned
Enjoy it now, cause this will last
I'm the future, you're his past

[Both]
This is a retake of my life
I was his star for many nights
But now the roles have changed 
And you're the leading lady in his life
Lights, camera, now you're on
Just remember you've been warned
Enjoy it now
Enjoy this now
It won't last
I know it will last
Same script, different cast, oh

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: MONTELL JORDAN, ANTHONY SCHAPELL CRAWFORD, STACY DOVE DANIELS, SHAE JONES

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Same Script, Different Cast" is a duet by Deborah Cox and Whitney Houston released in May 2000.
Album Inclusion
This song was included as a new addition to Whitney Houston's Whitney: The Greatest Hits album.
Collaborators
The song was written by Shae Jones, Montell Jordan, Anthony Crawford, and was produced by Shep Crawford.
Genre
"Same Script, Different Cast" is a R&B/soul ballad.
Subject Matter
The song's lyrical content is a conversation about a shared love interest. Deborah Cox plays the role of the new woman, while Whitney Houston plays the role of the past lover.
Charts
It peaked at 14 on the US Adult Contemporary chart, and number 70 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Unique Feature
The song features a dialogue between the two singers, with Cox singing the verses and Houston singing the choruses.
Video and Live Performances
The song's promotional music video showed the recording process of the song. Both Deborah Cox and Whitney Houston had performed the song live on several occasions, notably on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'
Critical Reception
Despite not reaching the top of the charts, the song received positive reviews especially for vocal performance and harmonization of both Houston and Cox.
Legacy
This is considered to be one of the greatest R&B duets due to the powerhouse vocal talents of both Whitney Houston and Deborah Cox.

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