"That's What They Always Say" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1989 as the second single from his tenth studio album The Road to Hell.

83 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the Top 100 for four weeks.

[3] Upon its release, Music & Media wrote: "A strong follow-up to "The Road to Hell".

A rockier number with a good dance pulse.

"[4] In a review of The Road to Hell, David Law of The Charlatan commented: "The angry but soulful "That's What They Always Say" intensifies the [album's theme of] despair, personalizing the plight of a gullible dreamer who believed the promises of politicians.