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Changes
Butterfly Boucher Lyrics


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I still don't know what I was looking for
And my time was running wild
A million dead-end streets
Every time I thought I'd got it made
It seemed the taste was not so sweet
So I turned myself to face me
But I've never caught a glimpse
Of how the others must see the faker
I'm much too fast to take that test




Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Don't want to be a richer one
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Just gonna have to be a different one
Time may change me
But I can't trace time

I watch the ripples change their size
But never leave the stream
Of warm impermanence
So the days float through my eyes
But still the days seem the same
And these children that you spit on
As they try to change their worlds
Their immune to your consultations
They're quite aware of what they're going through

Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Don't tell them to grow up and out of it
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Where's your shame
You've left us up to our necks in it
Time may change me
But you can't trace time

Strange fascination, fascinating me
Changes are taking the pace I'm going through

Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Oh, look out you rock 'n rollers
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
(Turn and face the stranger)
Ch-ch-Changes
Pretty soon you're gonna get a little older
Time may change me
But I can't trace time
I said that time may change me
But I can't trace time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Changes" by Butterfly Boucher explore themes of self-discovery and the passage of time. The first verse describes the singer's search for something elusive, the feeling of running out of time and going nowhere. They reflect on the futility of their pursuit and the emptiness that comes with it. The singer then faces themselves, but they are unsure of who they are and how they are perceived by others.


The chorus, "Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes," seems to be a call to action. It tells the listeners to turn and face the stranger, meaning to look at themselves and accept who they are. It acknowledges that change is inevitable but emphasizes the importance of embracing it and being true to oneself.


The second verse talks about the passing of time and the feeling of stagnation or being stuck in a rut. The singer watches as the world changes around them, but they remain the same. They also observe the younger generation's struggles to make changes and how they are often dismissed by their elders, who are disconnected from their experiences.


Overall, the song is a reflection on the malleability of life and how we can master our own destiny by accepting and embracing change.


Line by Line Meaning

I still don't know what I was looking for
I am unsure about the purpose of my life


And my time was running wild
I felt that I was running out of time without much to show for it


A million dead-end streets
I had explored many paths but nothing seemed to lead me anywhere meaningful


Every time I thought I'd got it made, it seemed the taste was not so sweet
Whenever I thought I had achieved my goals, it wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be


So I turned myself to face me
I decided to reflect on myself and my life


But I've never caught a glimpse of how the others must see the faker
I have never seen myself as others see me, and I'm unsure if I'm being true to myself


I'm much too fast to take that test
I am too impatient to wait for the truth to reveal itself and prefer to act impulsively


Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes (Turn and face the stranger)
The concept of change is highlighted, addressing someone unknown and telling them to face and accept the changes in their life


Don't want to be a richer one
I am not interested in achieving wealth as a measure of success


Just gonna have to be a different one
I know I need to change myself in order to find purpose and meaning


Time may change me, but I can't trace time
I accept that time will pass and things will change, but it's difficult to predict or control the future


I watch the ripples change their size
I observe the changes happening around me


But never leave the stream of warm impermanence
Despite the constant change, there is a sense of continuity and warmth that connects everything


So the days float through my eyes
The days seem to blend together


But still the days seem the same
Even though time has passed, my life seems to be stuck in the same place


And these children that you spit on as they try to change their worlds
The youth who are ridiculed for their attempts to make a difference and bring positive change to their community


Their immune to your consultations
They don't care for or listen to the opinions of those who are dismissive of them


They're quite aware of what they're going through
The youth are knowledgeable and informed about the issues they face and how to address them


Don't tell them to grow up and out of it
Do not discourage young people from fighting for their causes and dreams


Where's your shame? You've left us up to our necks in it
Addressing those in power who have created a difficult world for young people to navigate


Strange fascination, fascinating me
The strange allure of change and the unknown


Changes are taking the pace I'm going through
The incessant changes around me are affecting my own personal growth


Oh, look out you rock 'n rollers
A warning to the entertainment industry that change is inevitable and they must adapt to survive


Pretty soon you're gonna get a little older
Time waits for no one and everyone will age despite their status or success


I said that time may change me, but I can't trace time
Reasserting the idea that while change is inevitable, it's impossible to predict or control what will happen in the future




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie

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