You Don't Have to Change
Anneli Drecker Lyrics
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In and out again
Of my life
It happened once before
But you should know
I STILL feel the same
Just be yourself
In every way you are
In every way you are
TIME goes by
People COME and go
But we remain
The way we used to be
Well, I saw you
Walk away from love
I need you so
In every way you are
You don't have to change
In every way you are
The lyrics of Anneli Drecker's song "You Don't Have to Change" speaks about the universal human experience of still having the same feelings towards someone despite the passage of time or changes in circumstances. The singer reflects on how the person she is speaking to has come in and out of her life before, but her feelings have remained constant. The singer pleads with this person to just be themselves because they don't have to change to be loved by her. The passage of time and the comings and goings of people don't change the fundamental way that they have always been with each other. The singer expresses how much she needs this person and affirms that they don't have to change, emphasizing that she loves them just the way they are.
This song touches on themes of love and acceptance. It highlights the importance of authenticity in relationships and how true love was never meant to be conditional or surface-level. The lyrics implore us to embrace people just the way they are, without the need for any changes or alterations. It celebrates the idea that people can be loved for their true selves, without the need to change or compromise in any way.
Line by Line Meaning
There you go
You have left again
In and out again
You come and go frequently
Of my life
From my existence
It happened once before
This has happened in the past
But you should know
It's important for you to understand
I STILL feel the same
My feelings have not changed
Just be yourself
You do not need to pretend to be anyone else
In every way you are
Exactly as you are
You don't have to change
There is no need for you to alter yourself
TIME goes by
Time progresses
People COME and go
Individuals enter and exit our lives
But we remain
However, we persist
The way we used to be
As we were before
Well, I saw you
Previously, I observed you
Walk away from love
Abandoning affection
I need you so
I require your presence
In every way you are
Just as you are
You don't have to change
Modifying yourself is not mandatory
In every way you are
Exactly as you are
Writer(s): anneli drecker
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@alexcarlsen4996
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-!!!
There you go
In and out again
Of my life
It happened once before
But you should know
I still feel the same
Just be yourself
In every way you are
You don't have to change
In every way you are
Time goes by
People come and go
But we remain
The way we used to be
Well, I saw you
Walk away from love
I need you so
In every way you are
You don't have to change
In every way you are
@glimor
Anneli Drecker. The woman who goes her own beautiful ways, or creative ways. Brilliant composition, and her brilliant work with synth sounds, like always! It's like....coming to a new world. I...no, there's so much more to say, but congrats! A really great tune for about two decades. Or maybe forever.
@bellalover200
Such an enchanting song! I love the bass chords in this track
@razorhd5372
Man-O-Man what a killer song...sooooo good I wish Royksopp would let her perform this in their show when they are out on tour! It'd be a treat for both Royksopp to play it with her and the audience to hear the three performing this live! Probably never considered it...but a great idea if I say so myself! :)
@paulorobson9516
linda voz fenomenal Anneli...
@theautodrone
i love this song. it got me through uni. and it got me through many a shit time in life. I know theres people listening to this now. I'm with you. my life is good now. but I still come back. how could I not? time goes by, people come and go, but we remain, the way we used to be.
@RockyandMaui
What a great voice!
@TheSkara
Wonderful song and voice!
@agathamalagueta
I loved the music ... Perfect melody ... And the singer is divine ...
@sagm177
Esta es una de mis favoritas de Anneli jejeje recuerdo cuando la escuche kede anonadado despues ya conoci todo el albúm Frolic (excelente disco!!!!)
@titusdeluxe
The bel canto`s voice, nothing more, nothing less !!!