Perfect Change
Dakona Lyrics
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Back down to the earth
So I can recall what all this is worth
I got what I want
but that’s never enough
Hey, please knock me down
Back down to my face
this beautiful space
your beautiful face
Chorus:
But you, you make it so easy
You got the perfect change
The perfect change for me
You make it so easy you got the perfect change
The perfect change for me
Stop, don’t throw me no rope
I’ve said my good-bye’s
I’d rather be here in the pull of this tide
Did I just close my eyes
Or did I open my mind
For the very first time
Chorus
I’ve said my good-bye’s
I’d rather be here in the pull of this tide
Did I just close my eyes
Or did I open my mind
For the very first time
Chorus
In Dakona's song Perfect Change, the singer is expressing a desire to be knocked down to earth so that they can better appreciate what they have. They recognize that they have what they want, but somehow it's not enough, and they're struggling to find meaning in their life. The singer is asking to be knocked down so that they can remember the importance of the things that they may be taking for granted. They then turn to the person they're singing to ("you") and acknowledge that this person has the perfect change for them, making it easy to appreciate their life and everything around them. The singer expresses a desire to be in the pull of a tide, realizing that it's better to be swept up in the flow of life rather than struggling against it.
The chorus repeats the idea that this person ("you") has the perfect change to help the singer appreciate their life. However, it's unclear who this person is - it could be a romantic partner, a friend, or even a spiritual guide. It's also possible that "you" represents a higher power, the universe or fate, helping the singer to see the beauty in everything around them.
Overall, the lyrics are about the search for meaning and purpose in life, and the importance of recognizing the beauty in the world around us. The singer is struggling to find their place in the world but turns to another person, or perhaps something greater than themselves, to help them find the perfect change and appreciate everything they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, please knock me down
Asks for a humbling experience to gain perspective.
Back down to the earth
To be grounded and centered.
So I can recall what all this is worth
To remember the value of life and its inherent beauty.
I got what I want but that’s never enough
Acknowledges that material things cannot provide true fulfillment.
Hey, please knock me down
Reiterates the need for a humbling experience.
Back down to my face
To confront oneself and see things clearly.
So I don’t take for granted this beautiful place
To appreciate the beauty of life and not become complacent.
this beautiful space your beautiful face
To cherish the people and environment around us.
Chorus: But you, you make it so easy
Acknowledges the ease that comes with being with the right person.
You got the perfect change
The person brings about positive change and growth.
The perfect change for me
The change is tailored to the individual, making it perfect for them.
Stop, don’t throw me no rope
Asks for independence and not to be rescued from tough situations.
I’ve said my good-bye’s
Acceptance of the end of a chapter in life.
I’d rather be here in the pull of this tide
Prefers to go with the flow of life rather than resist it.
Did I just close my eyes
Wondering if he has been blind to certain truths previously.
Or did I open my mind
Whether he has gained enlightenment and awareness.
For the very first time
Implying a newfound clarity and understanding.
Chorus
Reiteration of the positive effect the person has on the singer.
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.