What I Cannot Change
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And I know what makes me tick
And I when I need to get my way
I know how to pour it on thick
Cream and sugar in my coffee
Right away when I wake
I face a day, and pray to God
All the rest is out of my hands
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whatever I can
Yeah I don't know my father
Or my mother well enough
It seems like every time we talk
We can't get passed the little stuff
The pain is self-inflicted
I know it's not good for me health
Yeah but it's easier to please the world
Then it is to please myself
All the rest is out of my hands
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whatever I can
Well I know I can't care about how everyone else really feels
I have enough hurt of my own to heal
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will learn to love what I cannot change
But I will change, yeah I will change
Whatever I, whatever I can
In the song "What I Cannot Change," LeAnn Rimes emphasizes the importance of focusing on the things that we can control and learning to let go of what we can't. She starts off by speaking about her own self-awareness, saying that she knows what makes her comfortable and what drives her. She also admits that she can be quite persuasive when necessary. She then talks about her morning routine to emphasize that despite having control over certain things, there can still be difficulties and mistakes that are out of her hands.
The second verse delves deeper into LeAnn’s personal life, discussing the strained relationship she has with her parents. Despite wanting to connect with them, it seems that there is a lot of conflict and drama surrounding their interactions. She also acknowledges that she has her own pain and hurt to deal with, which is a reminder that everyone has their own struggles and we can't always understand or change them.
Through her song, LeAnn Rimes encourages listeners to focus on personal growth and to prioritize their own well-being. She understands that not everything is within our control and that it's important to let go of what we can't change. The song's uplifting message serves as a reminder that we can still make changes and take control of what we can in order to lead a happier and healthier life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what makes me comfortable
I am aware of the things that make me feel at ease
And I know what makes me tick
I understand the factors that motivate and excite me
And I when I need to get my way
Whenever I want to achieve a desired outcome
I know how to pour it on thick
I know how to assert myself and advocate for my needs strongly
Cream and sugar in my coffee
I take comfort in the small things in life, like adding cream and sugar to my coffee
Right away when I wake
As soon as I start my day
I face a day, and pray to God
I start my day with a prayer to God
I won't make the same mistakes
I hope to avoid repeating past errors
All the rest is out of my hands
I acknowledge that there are many aspects of life beyond my control
I will learn to let go what I cannot change
I will strive to release my grip on things that cannot be altered
I will learn to forgive what I cannot change
I will aim to forgive situations and people that are unchangeable
I will learn to love what I cannot change
I will try to embrace and appreciate the things that cannot be modified
But I will change, yeah I will change
But I am committed to making changes in areas where it is possible
Whatever I, whatever I can
Whatever changes I am capable of making
Yeah I don't know my father
I do not have a close relationship with my father
Or my mother well enough
I do not feel like I have a deep connection with my mother either
It seems like every time we talk
Whenever we converse
We can't get passed the little stuff
We get stuck on petty issues and cannot move past them
The pain is self-inflicted
I cause myself emotional pain
I know it's not good for me health
I am aware that this behavior is unhealthy for me
Yeah but it's easier to please the world
But it is simpler for me to prioritize pleasing others over my own needs and desires
Then it is to please myself
Rather than prioritizing my own happiness
Well I know I can't care about how everyone else really feels
I understand that I cannot be responsible for the emotions of others
I have enough hurt of my own to heal
I am dealing with my own emotional pain
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEANN RIMES, DARRELL BROWN
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