Known for honest, self-reflective songs as well as captivating lyrical works of fiction and an intimate live show, Shauf is considered one of the most intriguing emerging songwriters around.
His release, The Bearer of Bad News, explores themes of uncertainty, curiosity and spirituality. “I think spirituality is a part of life whether you are religious or not, even if you’re just superstitious. You can’t really get away from the fact that we don’t know everything.” The unsettling stories told on The Bearer of Bad News came as Shauf wrote both at home and on the road. Musically, the record took shape in a modest home studio in his parents’ basement in Regina, Canada, where Shauf spent 4 years recording and producing each song himself. “Spending all this time allowed me a lot of freedom in the ways I arranged the songs. I could work on a drum part for a whole day, or play piano for 2 hours without figuring anything out and be okay with that.”
Bearer is 11 songs built from the sounds of a weathered piano, the warm tone of his guitar’s aged strings, and a clarinet. Shauf is one-of-a-kind voice and dark, literate storytelling.
Changer
Andy Shauf Lyrics
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You won't remember it now
But I met you with some friends
There was lightning in the sky
I tried to make a joke
About angels and a disco
I got tongue tied
And you all got fed up
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
I heard you're back in town working at the drugstore
Did you get the city blues?
Oh, that I can relate to
Oh, I can see it now
Me telling you how
I found my way back home
Oh, I'm already bored
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
In Andy Shauf's song "Changer," the lyrics depict a nostalgic and wistful reflection on a missed connection or potential romance. The singer recalls a past encounter with the person they are addressing, mentioning that they met with some friends while there was lightning in the sky, creating a sense of excitement and unpredictability. The singer attempted to make a lighthearted joke about angels and a disco, but stumbled over their words, leading to the others becoming impatient or disinterested.
The song then shifts to present time, where the singer reveals that they have heard the other person is back in town working at a drugstore. The reference to the "city blues" indicates a feeling of restlessness or dissatisfaction with urban life, something the singer can relate to. As the singer envisions a potential conversation with the other person, they express a sense of déjà vu and boredom, suggesting a longing for change or new experiences.
Overall, "Changer" explores themes of missed opportunities, longing, and the desire for change. The lyrics beautifully capture the complexities of human connection and the emotions that arise from unfulfilled potential.
Line by Line Meaning
If you didn't notice it then
If you weren't paying attention to the subtle signs
You won't remember it now
You won't recall that moment anymore
But I met you with some friends
I encountered you in the presence of my companions
There was lightning in the sky
There was an electrifying energy in the atmosphere
I tried to make a joke
I attempted to create a humorous remark
About angels and a disco
Referencing heavenly beings and a lively dance venue
I got tongue tied
I became speechless and stumbled in my words
And you all got fed up
And you all became irritated and impatient
Change on, changer
Keep evolving, catalyst for change
I heard you're back in town working at the drugstore
I became aware of your return, employed at the pharmacy
Did you get the city blues?
Did you experience the melancholy of urban living?
Oh, that I can relate to
Oh, I can understand and empathize with that
Oh, I can see it now
Oh, I can envision it clearly
Me telling you how
Me sharing with you the story of
I found my way back home
I rediscovered my path to where I belong
Oh, I'm already bored
Oh, I'm already losing interest and becoming unenthusiastic
Change on, changer
Keep evolving, catalyst for change
Change on, changer
Keep evolving, catalyst for change
Change on, changer
Keep evolving, catalyst for change
Change on, changer
Keep evolving, catalyst for change
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andy Shauf
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Juan pablo Diaz
If you didn't notice it then
You won't remember it now
But I met you with some friends
There was lightning in the sky
I tried to make a joke
About angels and a disco
I got tongue tied
And you all got fed up
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
I heard you're back in town working at the drugstore
Did you get the city blues?
Oh, that I can relate to
Oh, I can see it now
Me telling you how
I found my way back home
Oh, I'm already bored
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
Sergej Lovrekovic
perfect conclusion. leaves everything opened just like he first heard she's back in town. this album repaired my heart and that went in for a small poke, only to break it again. that's why I'll treasure it so much! memories, bittersweet sweet memories!
Cooper Broggel
So so happy for the new project, i am so in love with his style, this guy 10/10
Juan pablo Diaz
If you didn't notice it then
You won't remember it now
But I met you with some friends
There was lightning in the sky
I tried to make a joke
About angels and a disco
I got tongue tied
And you all got fed up
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
I heard you're back in town working at the drugstore
Did you get the city blues?
Oh, that I can relate to
Oh, I can see it now
Me telling you how
I found my way back home
Oh, I'm already bored
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
Change on, changer
noone
Great album Andy! Now release an acoustic version, just you and the guitar! :D
Marcus Metternich
This is beautiful. Very melancholic. Is it possible that I heard the song before? Maybe in a concert.
Marcus Metternich
Florentina Ionita
Thanks Florentina.
Ana Florentina
He sang it in concerts before. I liked it since then! ❤️
noone
Not sure if he's played it in concert before, but it was posted a little over a week ago when he did a live set at Paste Studio . I prefer the live version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olxAoXLSVqw
Chris Pearson
Terrific song.
chookity pok
such an earworm🥀