Change the World
Cold Lyrics


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Thinking of the mess was made
You became a part of me
Thinking of the wish you made
To break free
Playing you like I can
Shoving it in your face
This doesn't break your heart
I'm the one to blame

I never wanted to change your world
I always wanted the simple things
And whatever happens now
It can't be real

Thinking that you might betray
My own private fantasy
I'm the one that gives
What you need
Playing you like I can
Shoving it in your face
If this doesn't tear you apart
I'm the one to blame

I never wanted to change your world
I always wanted the simple things
And whatever happens now
It can't be real

I never wanted to change your world
I always wanted the simple things
And whatever happens now
It can't be real

Now you're gone
I feel betrayed
You can't blame me
You walked away
Now you're gone
You can't blame me
You walked away

I never wanted to change your world
I always wanted the simple things
And whatever happens now
It can't be real

I never wanted to change your world
I always wanted the simple things
And whatever happens now
It can't be real

I never wanted to change your world
I always wanted the simple things
And whatever happens now
It can't be real





I never wanted to change your world
I always wanted the simple things

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cold's song "Change The World" are about a relationship that has gone sour. The singer is reflecting on the mistakes made and wishes that they could have done things differently. They admit to "playing" the other person and shoving things in their face, but ultimately takes the blame for the relationship falling apart. They never intended to change the other person's world and only wanted the simple things, but now that it's over, they feel betrayed and hurt.


The opening lines "Thinking of the mess was made, you became a part of me" imply that the relationship had a significant impact on the singer, and they can't help but think about it. "Playing you like I can, shoving it in your face" suggests that the singer may have intentionally hurt the other person and acknowledged that their actions were wrong. They appear to have been in a power struggle with the partner, causing the relationship to end.


The singer's repetition of the line "I never wanted to change your world," reinforces their desire for simplicity and non-involvement. But, despite their intentions, the relationship ends, and the singer feels that they can't be blamed for it. Overall, "Change The World" is a vulnerable and emotional ballad that explores the complexities of a romantic relationship that didn't work out.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking of the mess was made
Reflecting on the chaos that was created


You became a part of me
You became intertwined with my life


Thinking of the wish you made
Remembering the desire you expressed


To break free
To escape from what was holding you back


Playing you like I can
Manipulating you as much as I am able to


Shoving it in your face
Making my actions impossible to ignore


This doesn't break your heart
You aren't emotionally affected by this


I'm the one to blame
I take responsibility for what happened


Thinking that you might betray
Considering the possibility that you might deceive me


My own private fantasy
My personal idea of how things should be


I'm the one that gives
I am the one who provides for you


What you need
The things that are necessary for you


If this doesn't tear you apart
If this doesn't emotionally destroy you


I'm the one to blame
I accept responsibility for any harm caused


Now you're gone
You have left and are no longer here


I feel betrayed
I feel like you have turned against me


You can't blame me
I am not at fault for your departure


You walked away
You chose to leave on your own


I never wanted to change your world
I didn't want to alter your life drastically


I always wanted the simple things
I desired basic, uncomplicated aspects of life


And whatever happens now
Regardless of what occurs from this point on


It can't be real
It feels like this situation can't be true, it's too surreal




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY D. MARSHALL, KELLY HAYES, RONALD WARD, RONALD WARD, JR., SAMUEL MC CANDLESS, SAMUEL ALAN MC CANDLESS, TERRY BALSAMO

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