Carlton George Douglas (born Oct 10th 1942) is a Jamaican-born, UK-resident… Read Full Bio ↴Carlton George Douglas (born Oct 10th 1942) is a Jamaican-born, UK-resident singer. He is most famous for his song "Kung Fu Fighting", which hit number one on both the US Billboard Chart and the UK Singles Chart in 1974. In the wake of his #1, Douglas released other hit tracks including "Dance The Kung Fu" and "Run Back", but the fame of his homage to martial arts films overshadowed the rest of the singer's career.

Kung Fu Fighting has been the subject of numerous remixes,and Carl has made appearances on cover versions of the song. He now resides in Germany where he runs a publishing company that co-ordinates films, documentaries, and advertisements. As of 2005, his website said he is in the process of recording new material to release, but could not tour due to injuries sustained in an auto accident.

When Douglas first arrived in the U.K. around 1964, he hit the UK charts in 1964 with the single Crazy Feeling that went to #21. He also cut the Northern Soul classic, Serving A Sentence For Life. This is, indeed, the same Carl Douglas as the man who recorded Kung Fu Fighting.

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Changing Times
Carl Douglas Lyrics

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Ooh, Lord
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
Uh-uh, yeah
Let me talk to you

There's a change I made this morning
I was obliged to use my mind
The thoughts that surround me made me feel I was being on time

But the sunshine through the window
It put a change on things, my dear
But that's by, and I'm ready
But I found out I was a-hidden nowhere

I kept thinking 'bout the time
(The good times, good times)
Oh baby
(The good times, good times)
I kept on thinking 'bout the time
(The good times, good times)
Yes, I did
(The good times, good times)
Uh

Change my stroke, yeah
Whoo, yeah
Girl, it ain't no

Come the postman, delivered your letter
But what's in a letter anyway?
You thought I was leavin'
So you decide you're going away

But in the letter, you spoke with freedom
And everything you said was free
My mind's cleared, can you hear me?
Get on hold, yeah, you belong to me

I kept thinking 'bout the time
(I kept a-right on thinking, baby)
Yes, I did
(I kept a-right on thinking)
Kept thinking about the time
(I kept a-right on thinking, baby)
(I kept a-right on thinking)
Oh, Lord

I had to change my stroke
Girl, without you
Girl, it ain't no joke

I kept thinking about the time
(The good times, good times)
Hah, yes, I did
(The good times, good times)
I kept on thinking about the time
(I kept a-right on thinking, baby)
Hey
(I kept a-right on thinking)

Get up
No

Overall Meaning

The song "Changing Times" by Carl Douglas is about the changes that occur in one's life and how they can come unexpectedly. The lyrics suggest that these changes can be both positive and negative, but the singer is willing to embrace them and move forward. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that he made a conscious decision to change and start using his mind to make positive changes in his life. However, he suggests that the unexpected can also cause a change in perspective, as he notices the sunshine breaking through the window and altering his mood.

Later in the song, the singer alludes to a letter that he received from someone he cares about. In the letter, the person expressed their desire to be free and to leave the relationship. However, the singer uses this as an opportunity to clear his mind and express his own feelings, stating that the other person belongs to him. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on the good times and the memories that they bring, suggesting that these can help to overcome challenges and difficulties.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message of hope and resilience in the face of change. It acknowledges the importance of being open-minded and adaptable, while also emphasizing the power of positive memories and experiences to keep one motivated and moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a change I made this morning
I made a decision this morning

I was obliged to use my mind
I had to think carefully

The thoughts that surround me made me feel I was being on time
My thoughts made me feel like I was making progress

But the sunshine through the window
But seeing the sun coming in through my window

It put a change on things, my dear
Changed my perspective, my love

But that's by, and I'm ready
But that's in the past, and I'm ready now

But I found out I was a-hidden nowhere
Realized I wasn't really going anywhere

I kept thinking 'bout the time
I kept thinking about the past

(The good times, good times)
(The happy memories)

Change my stroke, yeah
I needed to change things up

Girl, it ain't no
It's not easy, girl