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How You've Changed
Animals Lyrics
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Since the day you first told me your name
Yes, I have loved you
Thinking you all the while felt the same
Ohhh, how I've loved you
But your kisses don't taste the same
Oh, how I've loved you
Yes, I have loved you
Breaking all of loves precious rules
You know I still love you
Even though I feel like a fool
Oh, how I've loved you
Since the day you first told me your name
Yes, I have loved you
Thinking you all the while felt the same
And I, I still love you
Even though I know you've changed
The song "How You've Changed" by The Animals is a bittersweet yet powerful love song about unrequited love and heartbreak. The lyrics express the longing and devotion of the singer towards their love interest since the day they first heard their name. The repeated line "Oh, how I've loved you" showcases the depth of their feelings and the timelessness of their love. However, the singer is aware that their love has changed and the kisses don't taste the same anymore. Despite the heartbreak, the singer admits to still loving their love interest even though they know that they have changed.
The song is an ode to the pain of unrequited love, and the lyrics portray a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past when the love between the two individuals was innocent and pure. The singer's love for their partner is unconditionally unwavering, despite the change in their partner's feelings. This song can be relatable to those who have experienced the pain of unrequited love or those who have seen their partner's feelings towards them change over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, how I've loved you
Expressing deep affection towards the person addressed
Since the day you first told me your name
From the moment they first got to know the person, their love for them began
Yes, I have loved you
Affirmation that their love for the person is genuine and true
Thinking you all the while felt the same
Assumption that the person loved them back with equal intensity
Ohhh, how I've loved you
Reiteration of deep love and affection towards them
But your kisses don't taste the same
Realization that something has changed between them, possibly referring to physical intimacy
Since the day I first walked you from school
From the day he took her from school while walking her home, the love story started
Breaking all of loves precious rules
Their love has been unconventional and has defied societal norms and expectations
You know I still love you
Reaffirmation of their love despite the issues between them
Even though I feel like a fool
Acknowledgement of the artist's vulnerability and uncertainty about their relationship status
And I, I still love you
Stressing on the deep love the singer still feels for the person, despite everything else
Even though I know you've changed
Awareness of the fact that the person being addressed has changed significantly from the time they first fell in love
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry
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