The Change
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics
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I've wanted to be a wife
So I went under the knife
And it really changed my life
Ever since that Oprah show
I've been wantin' me a change
Panty hose a time or two
Garter belts and high heel shoes
...No you di'int
Wore a big beehive hairdo
...Stop!
So they kicked me out of school
...Don't go there!
Everybody knew I was acting pretty strange
Since the change
They hardly recognize me
Even got a brand new name
I swear! I feel a little lighter
Since I went from Jim to Jane
It takes a while to get used to this
'Cause right now I'm still in pain
I was an unhappy man
Before the change
Rock my world little country boy, those Wrangler butts drive me nuts, uh!
Girlfriend I must confess
...Go ahead
Last night I was in a mess
...What happened?
My date, he was impressed
...Huh-uh
Untill I got undressed
...Huuuuh
When he saw my hairy chest
...Uh-hoo-hoo-hoo
He said, "You better explain."
...Don't you hate it when that happens?
Oh what's a girl to do?
...Tell me
Hit him with my high heel shoes
...No way
Once he came to, he knew
This woman's one bad dude
...You are?
But I'm just the thing for you
...That's right
If you're looking for a change
...He-he Stop!
Since the change
They hardly recognize me
Girl, I even got a brand new name
I swear! I feel a little lighter
Since I went from Jim to Jane
It takes a while to get used to this
'Cause right now I'm still in pain
I was an unhappy man
Talkin' 'bout an unhappy man
Now I'm a happy wo-man
Since the change
No you di'int. Stop it! What? Y-You go girl! Can't touch this!
The song "The Change" by Cledus T. Judd is a humorous take on gender identity and gender reassignment surgery. The singer of the song talks about how they have always wanted to be a wife and how they underwent surgery to transition from a man to a woman. They talk about the challenges that come with this kind of transformation, such as getting used to wearing pantyhose and high heels, and dealing with people's reactions. The song also touches on the acceptance of the transgender community, especially in the early 2000s when this song was released.
The lyrics demonstrate a sarcastic tone towards the issue of gender reassignment surgery and the challenges that come with it. It uses humor to address the topic, highlighting the difficulties of transitioning and the prejudices faced by transgender people. The song also addresses the importance of acceptance and tolerance towards the transgender community.
Despite the song's humorous take on the topic, it still sheds light on the struggles of transitioning and the courage it takes to undergo gender reassignment surgery. It provides a unique perspective on the issue and encourages dialogue and acceptance towards the transgender community.
Line by Line Meaning
It Seems like all my life
I have always wanted something
I've wanted to be a wife
I have always wanted to be a woman
So I went under the knife
I underwent gender reassignment surgery
And it really changed my life
It was a truly transformative experience
Ever since that Oprah show
I was inspired by a talk show episode
I've been wantin' me a change
I have desired a major transformation
Panty hose a time or two
I have cross-dressed on occasion
...What?
I am momentarily taken aback
Garter belts and high heel shoes
I have worn women's undergarments and footwear
...No you di'int
I am surprised by this revelation
Wore a big beehive hairdo
I adopted a traditionally feminine hairstyle
...Stop!
I am attempting to halt an embarrassing truth
So they kicked me out of school
I was expelled from educational institution
...Don't go there!
I am pleading the listener to avoid a painful topic
Everybody knew I was acting pretty strange
I stood out as being unusual and different
Since the change
After my sex change operation
They hardly recognize me
People struggle to identify me
Even got a brand new name
I have legally changed my name
I swear! I feel a little lighter
I truly feel freer and happier
Since I went from Jim to Jane
After my gender reassignment, my name changed from Jim to Jane
It takes a while to get used to this
It is a challenging adjustment
'Cause right now I'm still in pain
I am still experiencing some physical discomfort
I was an unhappy man
I was previously not content in my own body
Before the change
Prior to my gender reassignment surgery
Rock my world little country boy, those Wrangler butts drive me nuts, uh!
I find certain men attractive
Girlfriend I must confess
I need to admit something to you
...Go ahead
I have permission to speak my mind
Last night I was in a mess
I found myself in a difficult situation
...What happened?
I am being prompted to elaborate
My date, he was impressed
He was initially fond of me
...Huh-uh
I am giving a negative response
Untill I got undressed
Once he saw that I had a male body
...Huuuuh
I am indicating that this was a problematic situation
When he saw my hairy chest
The sight of my male features caused discomfort for him
...Uh-hoo-hoo-hoo
I am using laughter to hide my embarrassment
He said, "You better explain."
He wanted me to explain my gender identity
...Don't you hate it when that happens?
I am using humor to deflect a serious issue
Oh what's a girl to do?
I do not know how to handle this predicament
...Tell me
I am asking for advice or guidance
...No way
I am reacting negatively to a proposed solution
This woman's one bad dude
Despite my gender assignment, I am still a force to be reckoned with
...You are?
I am being met with disbelief or suspicion
...That's right
I am being validated and affirmed
...He-he Stop!
I am attempting to humorously deescalate the situation
Talkin' 'bout an unhappy man
I am referring to my former self before gender reassignment
Now I'm a happy wo-man
I am now content and joyful in my new identity
Can't touch this!
I am confident in myself and my choices
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEIR HVIDSTEN, ANDRE LINDAL, ERAN PRION, EVE NELSON, Sampda Sharma
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