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Change for You
The Midway State Lyrics


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So here we fall, and here we break
And all that we had, is now just a mistake.
I guess it got boring and old,
So what have you done, you left me alone

You got your things, you got them all,
You know there's nothing you won't have,
And I'm afraid I don't got the cash,
To keep you happy, and I'm upset,
Cause you show me that your not free, that you need big fat limosenes,
To keep you high, to keep you safe, keep you in love.

What if I change for you, then will you see me, still with you.
I 'd never do it; I'm no fool.

So here we fall, and here we break
And all that we had, is now just a mistake.
You look so young, feel so misled
And your stuffy friends have gone to your head

You got your things, you got them all,
You know thers nothing you won't have,
And I'm afraid I don't got the cash,
To keep you happy, and I'm upset,
Cause you show me that your not free, that you need big fat limosenes,
To keep you high, to keep you safe, keep you in love.

What if I change for you, then will you see me, still with you.
I 'd never do it; I'm no fool.

Honey I'm not you.

I walk away, thinking back to the days, that I held you close
With your puffy white coat, and you told me joe, I could never let go
"I need you more, then life it's self", and the rain poured down
And I kept you dry, and I took the tears fallen from your eyes, and the snow came down
And I kept you warm, and I kept you safe from your daddys dorm, when he said to you
That you can't see me, "all those pools boys got nothing good to be", now they got to you,
And what do you say, you want some rich guy instead of me.

What if I change for you, then will you see me, still with you.
I 'd never do it; I'm no fool.

Overall Meaning

The Midway State's song "Change for You" describes the painful process of a failed relationship. The lyrics reflect on the singer's feelings of betrayal and hurt after their partner leaves them for someone with more money and status. The opening lines "So here we fall, and here we break, and all that we had is now just a mistake" accentuate that the relationship has reached a point of no return. The singer is struggling with the pain and confusion caused by their partner's abrupt departure. They feel helpless and disappointed that their love and devotion weren't enough to keep their partner around.


As the song progresses, we learn that the partner left because they wanted someone who could provide for them financially, which the singer cannot. The line "you show me that you're not free, that you need big fat limousines to keep you high, to keep you safe, keep you in love" suggests that the partner values material wealth over love and security. The singer realizes that changing who they are to meet their partner's materialistic demands would be a mistake as it would mean sacrificing their values and authenticity.


In essence, "Change for You" vividly portrays the complexity of trying to adapt to someone else's expectations and how much it can hurt to lose someone you love. The song tells the relatable story of lovers who grow apart due to differences in values and priorities.


Line by Line Meaning

So here we fall, and here we break
We've hit rock bottom, we've shattered.


And all that we had, is now just a mistake.
Everything we shared feels like a regret now.


I guess it got boring and old,
Our relationship lost its spark and novelty.


So what have you done, you left me alone
You abandoned me in our time of need.


You got your things, you got them all,
You've acquired all your material desires.


You know there's nothing you won't have,
You have an insatiable desire for possessions.


And I'm afraid I don't got the cash,
I cannot sustain your high-maintenance lifestyle.


To keep you happy, and I'm upset,
I am distressed by the fact that I cannot please you.


Cause you show me that your not free, that you need big fat limosenes,
Your addiction to luxury and status compromises your freedom.


To keep you high, to keep you safe, keep you in love.
You believe that material possessions can retain your love.


What if I change for you, then will you see me, still with you.
If I change my ways, will you still choose to be with me?


I 'd never do it; I'm no fool.
I refuse to change myself for anyone else.


You look so young, feel so misled
Your youthfulness obscures your misguided choices.


And your stuffy friends have gone to your head
Your social circle's materialistic values have influenced you.


Honey I'm not you.
I am not you; I don't share your values.


I walk away, thinking back to the days, that I held you close
I leave this relationship recalling tender moments we shared.


With your puffy white coat, and you told me joe, I could never let go
I remember an intimate moment where you begged me never to leave you.


"I need you more, then life it's self", and the rain poured down
You professed a profound emotional dependence on me while we were soaked in the rain.


And I kept you dry, and I took the tears fallen from your eyes, and the snow came down
I shielded you from the elements of nature, and wiped away your tears.


And I kept you warm, and I kept you safe from your daddys dorm, when he said to you
I protected you from harm and from your father's disapproval.


That you can't see me, "all those pools boys got nothing good to be", now they got to you,
Your father forbade you from seeing me, and now society's shallow values have corrupted you.


And what do you say, you want some rich guy instead of me.
You now prioritize wealth over our love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATHAN JOHN FERRARO

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Sherry Daynela

[Nathan Ferraro]
So here we fall and here we break
And all that we had is now just a mistake
I guess it got boring and old
So what have you done
You left me alone

You've got your things
You've got them all
You know there's nothing you won't have
And I'm afraid I don't got the cash to keep you happy
And I'm upset 'cause you've shown me that you're not free
Yeah
You need big fat limousines to keep you high
To keep you safe
Keep you in love

What if I change for you
Then will you see me still with you
Well I'd never do it
I'm no fool

So here we fall and here love breaks
And all that we had is now just a mistake
You look so young
Feel so misled
And your stuffy friends have gone to your head

You've got your things
You've got them all
You know there's nothing you won't have
And I'm afraid I don't got the cash to keep you happy
And I'm upset 'cause you've shown me that you're not free
Yeah
You need big fat limousines to keep you high
To keep you safe
Keep you in love

What if I change for you
Then will you see me still with you
Well I'd never do it
I'm no fool
Honey I'm not you

[Carly Rae Jepsen]
I walk away
Thinking back to the days when you held me close in my puffy white coat
And I told me, "Joe I will never let go
No
I need you more, than my life itself"

And the rain poured down and you kept me dry
And you took the tears falling from my eyes
And the snow came down and you kept me warm
Yeah
And you kept you safe from my daddy's storm

When he said to me that I can't see you
"A poor boy's got nothing good to do"
Now they got to you
And I heard you say

[Nathan Ferraro]
You want some rich guy instead of me

[Carly Rae Jepsen & Nathan Ferraro]
What if I change for you
Then will you see me still with you
Well I'd never do it
I'm no fool
Honey I'm not you

You ask me to change for you
Then will you see me still with you
Well I'd never do it
I'm no fool

[Nathan Ferraro]
Honey I'm not you



All comments from YouTube:

Wil C

This is pretty much the Say Something that got no recognition. One of the best songs I've ever heard.

Paul Bolling

How amazing is this guy, so talented, one of my favorite songs, got me through a break up ,I sent him an email said what I was thinking and thank you, wrote me back ,what a Canadian talent

sodd1000

Agreed

TheSquareTiger

Please add this version on to Spotify please😢😢

adimarie

The intensity when Carly Rae Jepsen starts crying... gets me everytime <3

sarah marie

This is awesome. I like. could've cried when she started tearing up. I love the make of this video. you dont need thousands of dollars to make a video that gets the point of the music across when the musicians making the music are this talented. <3

A Gentleman

Carly's voice is so sweet, she's perfect.
I actually feel sad just because she's crying, though...

Uma Doucette

THIS VERSION OH MY GOD I NEVER HEARD IT BEFORE WITH CARLY :O It's just... amazing.

AlbinoShorty

Wow. This version is so good. Great idea for them to do that with Carly.

Rebekah Stevens

I found this song like 2 years ago, but it's still one of my favourites. ((:

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