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Some People Change
Montgomery Gentry Lyrics


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His old man was a rebel yeller
Bad boy to the bone
He'd say: "Can't trust that other fella."
He'd judge 'em by the tone of their skin
He was raised to think like his Dad
Narrow mind full of hate
On the road to nowhere fast
Till the grace of God got in the way
Then he saw the light an' hit his knees, an' cried, an' said a prayer
Rose up a brand new man
Left the old one right there

[Chorus]
Here's to the strong
Thanks to the brave
Don't give up hope
Some people change
Against all odds
Against the grain
Love finds a way
Some people change

She was born with her mother's habit
You could say: "It's in her blood."
She hates that she's gotta have it
As she fills her glass up
An' she'd love to kill that bottle
But all she can think about
Is a, a better life, a second chance
An' everyone she's letting down
She throws that bottle down

[Chorus]

Thank God for those who make it
Let them be the light

(Let them be the light)
(Some people change)

[Chorus]

Some people change

(Some people change)

Overall Meaning

Montgomery Gentry's song "Some People Change" is a powerful and emotional track that portrays how lives can take a definitive turn towards the better once people are willing to open their minds and hearts to change. The song tells two different stories of redemption and hope, where people were living their lives in a narrow-minded and self-destructive way until extraordinary events happened that somehow transformed their beliefs and perspectives. The first verse is about a "bad boy to the bone" raised by a father who was extremely prejudiced and judgmental of other people. His father's hateful mentality rubbed off on him, leading him down the wrong path. However, one day he found religion and completely changed his outlook on life. He realized the error of his ways and embraced a new and more accepting perspective by seeing the light and getting down on his knees to pray. The chorus reaffirms the theme that against all odds, some people change thanks to the grace of God, the brave, the strong, and love, which makes a way for everyone to change. The second verse focuses on a young woman's story that was born into a family of addicts. Despite her desire to change and wanting a better life, her addiction had a powerful grip on her. She struggles to find a way out as she experiences guilt and shame over the way it impacts her life and her loved ones. She finally manages to break free by getting rid of her addiction through a powerful act of will. The song sends a message that change is always possible, even for those who seem to be beyond hope.


Line by Line Meaning

His old man was a rebel yeller
His father was a loud rebel who went against the norm


Bad boy to the bone
He was a bad boy at heart and couldn't shake his rebellious nature


He'd say: "Can't trust that other fella."
He was prejudiced against others and would not trust them because of their differences


He'd judge 'em by the tone of their skin
He held racist views and would judge people solely based on their skin color


He was raised to think like his Dad
He was brought up to have the same beliefs as his father


Narrow mind full of hate
His mind was closed to any views that were different from his own and he held a lot of anger and hate towards others


On the road to nowhere fast
He was heading in a destructive direction and his life was going nowhere


Till the grace of God got in the way
He experienced a spiritual awakening and his life was changed by God's grace


Then he saw the light an' hit his knees, an' cried, an' said a prayer
He had a moment of clarity and realized the error of his ways, and prayed for forgiveness


Rose up a brand new man
He transformed into a completely different person after his spiritual awakening


Left the old one right there
He left his old self behind and moved forward as a new person


[Chorus] Here's to the strong Thanks to the brave Don't give up hope Some people change Against all odds Against the grain Love finds a way Some people change
This chorus is celebrating people who are strong enough to change their lives, no matter how difficult it may be, and that love can always find a way


She was born with her mother's habit
She inherited an addictive personality trait from her mother


You could say: "It's in her blood."
Her addiction is deeply ingrained in her and is a part of her nature


She hates that she's gotta have it
She despises the fact that she is addicted and feels helpless to overcome it


As she fills her glass up
She continues to drink, despite knowing it is harming her


An' she'd love to kill that bottle
She wishes she could stop herself from drinking to excess


But all she can think about
Her addiction has taken over and her mind is consumed by thoughts of drinking


Is a, a better life, a second chance
She desires a better life and a chance to start over


An' everyone she's letting down
She feels guilty for disappointing those around her with her addiction


She throws that bottle down
She takes action to break the cycle of addiction and throws away the bottle


[Chorus]
This chorus is celebrating people who are strong enough to change their lives, no matter how difficult it may be, and that love can always find a way


Thank God for those who make it
The singer is expressing gratitude for those who are able to overcome their struggles


Let them be the light (Let them be the light) (Some people change)
He is acknowledging the inspirational power of those who have overcome adversity


[Chorus] Some people change (Some people change)
This chorus is celebrating people who are strong enough to change their lives, no matter how difficult it may be, and that love can always find a way




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Dulaney, Neil Thrasher, Jason Sellers

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Comments from YouTube:

Brandi Van

As an addict that has been sober for 14 years I find this song inspiring. Thank you for recording it. I wish more people believed that people can change.

susan tester

Over 30 years by the grace of God

King Bishop

@susan tester then you're no longer an addict. 30 years mends all that

LordOfCynders

12 years, here. I am so proud of you!

LeskiStation

I don't know what its like to be an addict, or be raised in a controversial family, but i still love this song. Brings a tear to my eye almost every time. It is so powerful

David Tackett

i love how 90% of montgomery gentry's songs have an extremely deep meaning to them......its not just music, its a story or lesson....its great!!

Code Wall Gaming

I feel the same every day. I know your comment is old but I hope you are doing ok.

doug imfeld

Kenny Chesney put it out first

borgesannsam

I can listen to this song over and over again. It never seems to get old. What a great reminder...people change for the better

Nicole Mills

This song stooped me in my tracks today. I've heard it a thousand times before and today was the first time I listened to it. What a powerful song! Some people really do change but we need so many more to do the same and just love people.

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