Popular remixes by Shep Pettibone were also released. A music video was filmed in Trafalgar Square in London. It features Lauper and her band performing the song in front of a large group of people.
Change of Heart
Cyndi Lauper Lyrics
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Just like I said I would be
I'm your friend
Just like you think it should be
Did you think I would stand here andlie
As our moment was passing us by
Oh I am here
It just takes a beat
To turn it around
Yes I'm waiting for you change of heart
At the edge of my seat
Please turn it around
Days go by
Leaving me with a hunger
I could fly
Back to when we were younger
When adventures like cars we would ride
And the years lied ahead still untried
While I stand here
Waiting for your change of heart...
Blind leading blind
Never hear the laughter
Search through time
Nothing reveals the answer
If it's truth that you're looking to find
It is nowhere outside of your mind
I bide my time
Waiting for you change of heart...
The lyrics of "Change of Heart" by Cyndi Lauper represent a plea from someone who is waiting for their lover to have a change of heart and return to them. The opening lines emphasize the singer's steadfastness and loyalty to the other person, even if they have been separated. The singer is waiting for the other person to change their mind and come back, to rekindle the connection they used to have. There is hope, but at the same time, an underlying anxiety and desperation that comes from being in limbo, waiting without knowing if the other person will ever come back. The tension builds up as the lyrics continue, with the singer expressing their hunger and longing to return to the past when they were happy and free.
The second verse shifts the focus to the disillusionment and confusion that can arise when we search for answers in the wrong places. The metaphor of "blind leading blind" implies that no one knows what they are doing, and so the singer is left searching for meaning on their own. However, the singer realizes that true answers are within and that searching for them outside of one's mind will lead to further disappointment. The theme of waiting persists throughout the song, suggesting that even though waiting for someone else to change their mind can be painful, it is an act of love that can be transformative if they do come back.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am
I'm present and ready for whatever comes next
Just like I said I would be
I'm dependable and stick to my word
I'm your friend
I care about you and want to support you
Just like you think it should be
I'm fulfilling your expectations of what friendship should look like
Did you think I would stand here and lie
I wouldn't deceive you or pretend everything is okay when it's not
As our moment was passing us by
As time was fleeting, I wouldn't let dishonesty get in the way of our connection
Oh I am here
I'm still present and committed to our friendship
Waiting for your change of heart
I'm hoping you'll have a change of perspective or attitude
It just takes a beat
It only takes a moment or small action to make a big impact
To turn it around
To improve the situation or feelings between us
Yes, I'm waiting for your change of heart
I believe in the potential for things to get better between us
At the edge of my seat
I'm eagerly and anxiously anticipating your response or change
Please turn it around
I'm asking you to make a positive change in how we interact
Days go by
Time is passing quickly
Leaving me with a hunger
I'm left wanting more from our friendship
I could fly
I wish I could go back in time
Back to when we were younger
To a time when our friendship was more carefree and full of possibility
When adventures like cars we would ride
When we had exciting experiences and dreams for the future
And the years lied ahead still untried
When there was still so much potential and uncertainty about what the future would hold
While I stand here
Even though things have changed, I'm still here waiting for better days
Blind leading blind
No one knows what they're doing or how to make things better
Never hear the laughter
There's no joy or humor in the situation
Search through time
Looking through the past in hopes of finding answers or solutions
Nothing reveals the answer
Despite searching, there's still no clear solution or path forward
If it's truth that you're looking to find
If you want to discover the real problem or issue
It is nowhere outside of your mind
The answer or solution is within you, not in external circumstances
I bide my time
I'm patient and will wait for things to improve
Waiting for your change of heart
I'm still hoping for a positive change in our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
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@RexRacer7
I remember in college (Ahhh,... fun times!.. 😌) I was taking a music appreciation course, and we studied Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Duke Ellington, and... Cyndi Lauper.
Wait!... What?... Cyndi Lauper???!!!...
Yeah!... Cyndi Lauper!...
Not Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis, or any of the other 100,000+ other "Pop-Stars" that are out there. ...
We studied... Cyndi Lauper!...
Because, not only did she have an incredible vocal range,... but she wrote and produced practically all her music!...
Such an incredibly talented woman!... 😊
Her music was before my time,... hence I had to go back, and research her music (listen to)!...
And, because of that exposure that I had to her music,... I became a HUGE fan of her's!... 😊
@autoselectricos1109
This song is not only The Best of Cindy, it is The Best of the 80’s, criminally underrated. I recorded it back then in Cassette, 1985 or 86. UNIQUE! Thank You Cindy, it’s been more than 23 years without listening to this 💎 gem. Tears and full attention to see this video for the first time. You were better than Madonna
@AustinApologue
100% right on the money. Call the "underrated song" police 'cause we got an all-timer classic that somehow seems forgotten and overlooked. But not by all, this one is on heavy rotation in my house on this fabulous Friday :-)
@muffs55mercury61
I agree on it being underrated. I thought for sure it would go #1 but it stalled at #3 in Feb, 1987. Love the song and melody.
@brianlanders8028
You're right about Cyndi, but in the 80's when I went through basic training, all I heard over the radio was Madonna, she was about the best I've heard at the time, but when I got stationed in Germany in 1983, I thought where was Cyndi when I was going through basic, because I immediately fell in love with Cyndi after hearing her sing. I don't think one is better than the other, because they both sing different styles of music. Just my opinion, they are both at the top of my list for listening to.
@elizabethcamposcordero2875
Mucho mejor que Madonna💓
@sammyt315
So underrated …. To the point of insulting . It actually angers me . She is HALL OF FAME material.
@SamuelCastagnera
This is my favorite all time Cyndi Lauper song. She deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I have had a crush on her since I was a kid. Now I'm in my mid 50's and I still love her 💯❣️
@franckyrigolle2258
She ´s amazing
@rhondarandall4500
She is my top FEMALE ARTIST EVER❤💖🤩👌
@pattyskiss2me1
While everyone was loving Madonna I was into Cyndi.