Change
Blind Melon Lyrics
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It's staying in, it's gonna find another way
As I sit here in this misery
I don't think I'll ever no ??
See the sun from here
And oh as I fade away
They'll all look at me and say, and they'll say
Hey look at him, I'll never live that way
And that's okay
They're just afraid to change
When you feel your life ain't worth living
You've got to stand up
And take a look around and you look way up to the sky
Yeah, and when your deepest thoughts are broken
Keep on dreaming boy, 'cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die
And as we all play parts of tomorrow
Some ways will work and other ways we'll play
But I know we all can't stay here forever
So I want to write my words on the face of today
And then they'll paint it
And oh as I fade away
They'll all look at me and they'll say
Hey look at him and where he is these days
When life is hard, you have to change
When life is hard, you have to change
Blind Melon's song Change is a poignant reflection on the inevitability of change and the fear that often surrounds it. The lyrics capture the sense of hopelessness and despair that can accompany periods of transition or uncertainty, as the singer notes that the sun is not coming out today and contemplates the idea that they will never see it again. The repetition of the phrase "And oh as I fade away" emphasizes a sense of hopelessness and resignation, suggesting that the singer feels powerless to prevent this change from happening.
However, while the song recognizes the pain and discomfort that come with change, it ultimately champions the idea of resilience and the necessity of embracing new possibilities. The line "They're just afraid to change" suggests that fear is often what holds people back from pursuing a new path, even if it may ultimately be more fulfilling. The chorus's call to action underscores the importance of standing up and taking a look around when life feels unbearable, and continuing to dream and envision new futures even in the face of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't feel the suns comin' out today
Today's not good day, I can't see any hope for me
It's staying in, it's gonna find another way
The sun too isn't happy with me and is hiding
As I sit here in this misery
I'm sitting here, drenched in my self-pity and worries
I don't think I'll ever no ?? See the sun from here
Such a pessimistic state I'm in that I doubt if I'll ever be happy and see sunshine again
And oh as I fade away
I'm fading away, losing hope
They'll all look at me and say, and they'll say
People will look at me and say
Hey look at him, I'll never live that way
Looking at my situation, they will say that they don't want to live like me
And that's okay
It's okay for them to think like that
They're just afraid to change
People are afraid of change and challenges that come with it
When you feel your life ain't worth living
In those moments when you feel hopeless about your life
You've got to stand up
You have to be courageous and take charge of your life
And take a look around and you look way up to the sky
Take a moment and look up to the sky and realize how small our problems are compared to the universe
Yeah, and when your deepest thoughts are broken
When you feel broken inside
Keep on dreaming boy, 'cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die
Even in the darkest times, keep hoping and dreaming, as giving up on dreams is giving up on life
And as we all play parts of tomorrow
We all have a role to play in shaping our future'
Some ways will work and other ways we'll play
Some choices we make will be fruitful, while some won't be
But I know we all can't stay here forever
We can't remain in the same situation forever, things will change
So I want to write my words on the face of today
So, I want to cherish and enjoy this moment, write about it
And then they'll paint it
I want to etch my memories so deep that they remain forever
Hey look at him and where he is these days
People will look at me and appreciate my journey
When life is hard, you have to change
Change and adapt to the circumstances, that's the only option when life is tough
When life is hard, you have to change
Change and adapt to the circumstances, that's the only option when life is tough
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: GLEN GRAHAM, SHANNON HOON, BRAD SMITH, THOMAS STEVENS, THOMAS ROGERS STEVENS, CHRISTOPHER THORN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN THORN
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@The_Promiseland
Can never get enough of Blind Melon next to Soundgarden.
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@micahgoingback1771
I don't feel the sun's comin' out today
It's stayin' in, it's gonna find another way, yeah
As I sit here in this misery
I don't think I'll ever know, Lord
See the sun from here
And oh, as I fade away
They'll all look at me and say
And they'll say, "Hey, look at him"
"I'll never live that way"
And that's ok, they're just afraid to change
When you feel life ain't worth living
You've got to stand up
Take a look around, look up way to the sky, hell yeah
And when your deepest thoughts are broken
Keep on dreamin' boy, 'cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die
And as we all play parts of tomorrow, Lord no
Some ways we'll work, and other ways we'll play, yeah
But I know we can't all stay here forever
So I'm gonna write my words on the face of today
And then they'll paint it
And oh, as I fade away
They'll all look at me and say
They'll say, "Hey look at him"
"And where he is these days?"
When life is hard, you have to change
When life is hard, you have to change, mmm
@sjaywjayw70
I don't feel the sun's comin' out today.
It's staying in, it's gonna find another way.
As I sit here in this misery,
I don't think I'll ever—no, Lord—see the sun from here.
And, oh, as I fade away,
They'll all look at me and say—
And they'll say,
"Hey look at him! I'll never live that way."
But that's okay.
They're just afraid to change.
And when you feel life ain't worth living
You've got to stand up
And take a look around
You look up way to the sky.
And when your deepest thoughts are broken,
Keep on dreaming, boy,
'Cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die.
And as we all play parts of tomorrow—
Lord knows—
Some ways will work and other ways will play.
But I know we can't all stay here forever.
So, I wanna write my words on the face of today.
Before they paint it.
And, oh, as I fade away,
They'll all look at me and say—
And they'll say,
"Hey look at him and where he is these days."
When life is hard, you have to change.
When life is hard, you have to change.
@connieevans6085
My son wanted this song played at his memorial. My son, died at age 34 from a overdose 5 years ago. This song was played.
@nikkistrasen5237
Connie Evans well Connie, your son must have been a beautiful soul; this song got me thru rehab in 2012 from opiate addiction after losing my ex to the battle. Josh died for me to live, and this was my go to song for me
@connieevans6085
eliot was/is a beautiful soul. i'm sorry about your loss. eliot was a huge shannon hoon fan. 3 blind melon songs were played on his memorial cd. but change was the one that had the most meaning. thank you for your kind comment and i hope you are doing well.
@Thatguy55595
Connie Evans RIP to your son
@tarawear7523
God be with you n I know he's looking down on you.. I'm so sorry 💔
@HektorColorado
God bless your son Connie, this song is for him, i'm crying, thank you, i need it.
@mistymartin909
This song saved my life both times I put the drugs down. Sober (for the second time) since July 27, 2018. Thank you Shannon.
@jessicabroom434
Music is a lifeline! Grab it. Hold onto it and stay sober! You are loved, you are strong and you have the power! Keep jamming on good music 🎶 ❤
@316diag
Awesome
@Franciscasieri
One day at a time brother...
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