We live in a time of diversity, in a time of endless possibilities, in a time where expression of oneself is something to be celebrated. And I am left wondering how people filled with so much love could be taken by so much hate.
Though there is such heavy sadness I believe that there is much more love in the world than we know. We need to learn to love again, we need to learn that one person does make a difference; we need to keep love in our hearts. As Nelson Mandela once said, “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
We all have the choice to spread love, encourage individuality and make a difference to others – we are all in this together, as one, united in love.
Sending all my love, thoughts and prayers,
xo Xtina
Written by: Christina Aguilera, Fancy Hagood, Flo Reutter
Produced by: Flo Reutter
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Change
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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Didn't know it then but now it couldn't be clearer
That I remember being filled with such wonder
Before learning that the world can be harsher
Ooh, ooh
Who you love or the colour of your skin
Or the place that you were born and grew up in
'Cause we're all the same when everybody's breathing
Waiting for a change to set us free
Waiting for the day when you can be you and I can be me
Waiting for hope to come around
Waiting for the day when hate is lost and love is found
Waiting for a change, waiting for a change
Change, change
For all the brave and the souls who went before us
Stand tall, then proudly lift your voices
Let 'em know who we are and our choices
And one day we won't have to sing this chorus
Waiting for a change to set us free
Waiting for the day when you can be you and I can be me
Waiting for hope to come around
Waiting for the day when hate is lost and love is found
Waiting for a change, waiting for a change
Change (oh), change (hold on)
Waiting for a change, change
When I was young I would look in the mirror
Didn't see it then but now it couldn't be clearer
"Changes" by Christina/Tight Eyez is a song that emphasizes on the importance of equality and the need for change to achieve freedom, hope and love for all races, regardless of what they look like, their skin colour or where they come from. The first verse talks about how when the singer was young, she would look in the mirror and feel wonder, without any preconceived notions of what the world expected of her. However, she later learned that the world can be harsh and cruel which can change one's view of themselves and others. The singer highlights that people should not be judged based on the colour of their skin, their country of origin or any other factor, because at the end of the day, everyone is the same and deserving of equal treatment.
In the chorus, the singer talks about the desire for change, the hope that love will conquer hate, and the day when everyone will be allowed to be themselves. The song talks about the need for a revolution where everyone can freely and comfortably embrace their identity, without being discriminated against or oppressed. The second verse is a tribute to the people who have fought for justice and equality in the past, who have paved the way for the current generation to be able to speak out and demand for what is right. The singer encourages everyone to stand tall, lift their voices and make a difference, so that one day they won't have to sing this chorus anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young I would look in the mirror
As a child, I used to observe my reflection in the mirror
Didn't know it then but now it couldn't be clearer
I wasn't aware of it then, but now the truth is evident
That I remember being filled with such wonder
I recall feeling full of amazement and curiosity
Before learning that the world can be harsher
This was before I discovered that the world can be unforgiving and unkind
Who you love or the colour of your skin
The person you love or the pigment of your skin
Or the place that you were born and grew up in
Also, the location where you were born and raised
Shouldn't decide how you will be treated
These things should not determine how you are treated by others
'Cause we're all the same when everybody's breathing
Because when it comes to breathing and being alive, we are all identical
Waiting for a change to set us free
We yearn for a change that can liberate us
Waiting for the day when you can be you and I can be me
We anticipate the day when you have the freedom to be yourself and I have the freedom to be myself
Waiting for hope to come around
We're anticipating for hope to arrive
Waiting for the day when hate is lost and love is found
We're waiting for when hate ceases to exist and love is what prevails
For all the brave and the souls who went before us
For all the valiant and the departed who came before us
Stand tall, then proudly lift your voices
Stand up straight, then confidently raise your voices
Let 'em know who we are and our choices
Make it known who we are and what we choose to do
And one day we won't have to sing this chorus
And hopefully, we won't have to sing this refrain someday
Change (oh), change (hold on)
Change (oh), change (hold on)
Waiting for a change, change
We are waiting for a change to happen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, FANCY HAGOOD, FLO REUTTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sebastien Le
This should be on the radio right now with all that's happening in the world. 🌍😭
Crunch Boy
😘
Chrys D*
🙌
Julia Freeflow
Her voice is like a warm hug. I listen to other pop stars these days and feel weird, just disconnected and indifferent, then I listen to Christina and I just feel SO good, SO comfortable, like that "being home" kind of feeling. Don't know if that makes sense, to me it does. This song is being so overshadowed right now, deserves way more glory than it's getting.
Nando Nando
Yessss to the "being home" feeling. I feel the same !!!!!
Julia Freeflow
@Imogen Russell Yes! I definitely get what you mean and totally agree. They are all incredibly talented women hands down, but Christina hits me in them feels evvvery time haha
Julia Freeflow
@Imogen Russell Haha aw, yess, I'm glad I could help and that you can relate :)
Julia Freeflow
@我是小弟JEFFEREY My niece has actually exposed me the world of Mariah Carey and my goodness I do wholeheartedly agree with you
Julia Freeflow
@Mimi Penafiel BEST FEELING, GOOD ON YA!! Haha
Brian G
Wow. I am not sure how I missed this song and music video since I’ve been a fan since 1999. I love her powerful voice. The loss of Christina Grimmie still hurts me. I was amazed how determined she was, posting many YouTube videos, and I was so glad she had success. Her death remains senseless. 😢