What Would I Change It To
Avicii feat. AlunaGeorge Lyrics


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Steady yourself even though you know that you're falling
Maybe you're falling but you're still alive
Ready yourself, that's quite enough of your bawling
'Cause baby you're bawling but you'll survive
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

And losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried
Losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried

Forever trading places with the same old me
I'm racking up the cases of who I failed to be
Why would I replace the sky?
Why would I recreate that perfect blue?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me?
What would I change it to?

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
You can copy and paste your head on a new body
But that new body's still made of flesh
And cutting corners gets you where you're going
But how you get there is the real test

And losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried
Losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried

Forever trading places with the same old me
I'm racking up the cases of who I failed to be
Why would I replace the sky?
Why would I recreate that perfect blue?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me?
What would I change it to?





Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Avicii's "What Would I Change It To" featuring AlunaGeorge are contemplative and introspective. The first verse speaks of steadying oneself even in the face of falling, encouraging the listener to be resilient in the face of hardship. The chorus emphasizes that losing is only a sign that one has truly tried, implying that failure can ultimately bring growth and learning. The second verse touches on the idea of self-improvement, but with a hint of skepticism towards the notion of superficial change, as one can change their appearance but it doesn't change who they truly are. Finally, the chorus repeats, as if to reinforce the idea that it is only through effort and trial that true progress can be made.


Overall, the song seems to be grappling with the idea of identity and self-improvement. It seems to suggest that while making positive changes in one's life is important, it's equally important to understand that setbacks and failure are a natural part of the process.


Line by Line Meaning

Steady yourself even though you know that you're falling
Stay composed even if you feel like you're failing.


Maybe you're falling but you're still alive
Just because you're facing challenges doesn't mean you're not capable of overcoming them.


Ready yourself, that's quite enough of your bawling
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and start taking action to change your situation.


'Cause baby you're bawling but you'll survive
Even if you feel like you're struggling, remember that you're strong and capable of making it through.


And losing is only a sign
Failure is not defeat, it's just a sign that you attempted something challenging.


It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried
Don't let failure discourage you, it's evidence of your effort.


Forever trading places with the same old me
Feeling like you're stuck in the same place and not progressing in life.


I'm racking up the cases of who I failed to be
Focusing on all the times you didn't live up to your own expectations.


Why would I replace the sky?
Why change something beautiful and perfect?


Why would I recreate that perfect blue?
Why try to improve on something that's already amazing?


What would I change it to?
Is there really anything that needs to be changed?


Oh, won't you tell me?
Asks for someone else's opinion or suggestion.


You can copy and paste your head on a new body
Changing superficial aspects of ourselves doesn't solve deeper issues.


But that new body's still made of flesh
Even if we change our appearance, we are still the same person on the inside.


And cutting corners gets you where you're going
Taking shortcuts may help you reach your goal faster, but it's not always the best choice.


But how you get there is the real test
It's not just about reaching the goal, it's about doing it in the right way and learning along the journey.


Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Refrain/interlude




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALUNA DEWJI-FRANCIS, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER, TIM BERGLING

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DenilsonDavila

Steady yourself even though you know that you're falling
Maybe you're falling, but you're still alive
Ready yourself, that's quite enough of your bawlin'
'Cause baby, you're bawling, but you'll survive
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried
Losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried

Forever trading places with the same old me
I'm racking up the cases of who I failed to be
Why would I replace the sky?
Why would I recreate that perfect blue?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

You can copy and paste your head on a new body
But that new body's still made of flesh
And cutting corners gets you where you're going
But how you get there is the real test

And losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried
And losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried

Forever trading places with the same old me
I'm racking up the cases of who I failed to be
Why would I replace the sky?
Why would I recreate that perfect blue?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh



Suad Max

[Lyrics]

Steady yourself even though you know that you're falling
Maybe you're falling, but you're still alive
Ready yourself, that's quite enough of your bawlin'
'Cause baby, you're bawling, but you'll survive
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried
Losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried

Forever trading places with the same old me
I'm racking up the cases of who I failed to be
Why would I replace the sky?
Why would I recreate that perfect blue?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

You can copy and paste your head on a new body
But that new body's still made of flesh
And cutting corners gets you where you're going
But how you get there is the real test

And losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried
And losing is only a sign
It's only a sign that you really tried, really tried

Forever trading places with the same old me
I'm racking up the cases of who I failed to be
Why would I replace the sky?
Why would I recreate that perfect blue?
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?
Oh, won't you tell me
What would I change it to?

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh



All comments from YouTube:

heiakim

man, I forget how not to hit the repeat button.

Kadek

hi....

Galvatar

Yo Heiakim on this, always knew you were a man of good music taste

Manu

When you have a favorite artist, you don't need a favorite song

Buk Queiroz

Yeah bro... R.I.P

HITLER

I agree

206_Akbari Sahil

Really had goosebumps after reading this as I can relate it

Bettina Erika Szűcs

I can't choose just one song as favorite because I love all equally

Dhjj Gu

Yeah man

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BRiNk

Your melodies will stay forever, This track is so beautiful and sad. R. I. P Avicii

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