Things have hardly changed
Bai Kamara Jr Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Nighttime don't conceal the facts no more
Daytime reveals it more and more
Still can't break through these glass ceilings
Still can't conceal my hard feelings
Got an axe to grind
How can you treat me this way?
How can you see me this way?
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Things have hardly changed
Can't you see there is so much more we can achieve?
Wishing on a dream, hoping soon it will come
Fishes in the stream, their lives aren't safe
So are the one's in the pond
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Things have hardly changed
Can't you see there is so much more we can achieve?
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Yeah, yeah
Things have, things have
Things have, things have
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Things have hardly changed
Can't you see there is so much more we can achieve?
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Things have hardly changed
Can't you see there is so much more we can achieve?
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Things have hardly changed
Can't you see there is so much more we can achieve?
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Things have hardly changed
Can't you see there is so much more we can achieve?
Things have hardly changed
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
The lyrics of "Things have hardly changed" by Bai Kamara Jr talk about the societal issues that are still prevalent in the world, even though there is a need for change. The song has a reflective and anxious tone, and the lyrics are an emotional appeal for progress.
The first stanza talks about the current state of the world. The night can no more conceal what is happening, the daylight is showing the truths more and more every day. The singer cannot seem to bring down the glass ceilings that are preventing his growth, and is deeply hurt by the unfair treatment he has been receiving.
The second stanza starts with the metaphor of having an axe to grind, meaning that the singer is harbouring a grudge against someone, and they believe that now is the right time to take action. The lyrical question, "How can you treat me this way?" and "How can you see me this way?" implies that persona is being consciously or unconsciously mistreated.
The chorus reiterates that things have hardly changed, and the singer believes there is still so much more that can be achieved. The use of "I still believe" and "Can't you see?" shows that he is pleading for people to see that the status quo needs to change.
The bridge, "Wishing on a dream, hoping soon it will come, Fishes in the stream, their lives aren't safe" highlights that people are still hoping for a better future and that the reality is dangerous for a lot of people.
Finally, the last two stanzas repeat the chorus as the singer is craving progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Nighttime don't conceal the facts no more
The truth is becoming more evident even at night
Daytime reveals it more and more
The truth is even more visible during the day
Still can't break through these glass ceilings
Despite efforts, there are still obstacles preventing progress
Still can't conceal my hard feelings
Emotions cannot be hidden
Got an axe to grind
I have a personal issue to resolve
Some say right is the time
Some believe now is the appropriate moment to take action
How can you treat me this way?
Expressing confusion and disagreement with how someone is being treated
How can you see me this way?
Expressing confusion and disagreement with how someone is being perceived
Wishing on a dream, hoping soon it will come
Having hopes and aspirations, but not yet seeing them come to fruition
Fishes in the stream, their lives aren't safe
Even the lives of creatures in their natural habitats are threatened
So are the one's in the pond
Similarly, even those in seemingly safe environments are not immune to danger
Things have hardly changed
Despite efforts, progress has been minimal
I still believe there is so much more we can achieve
Still holding onto hope for greater accomplishments
Can't you see there is so much more we can achieve?
Encouraging others to recognize the potential for progress
Things have, things have
Repeating the phrase for emphasis
Contributed by Savannah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.