Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employed unusual time signatures, a fact jokingly referred to by his greatest hits album 'Time Signatures: A Career Retrospective'. Upon his death, a number of commentators noted his crossover appeal to mainstream pop audiences, something putting him in the company of other jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock among others.
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Dave Brubeck Lyrics
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There's a change in the sea
So from now on there'll be a change in me
My walk will be diff'rent my talk and my name
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same,
I'm goin' to change my way of livin' if that ain't enough,
Then I'll change the way that I strut my stuff,
'cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
For there's a change in the weather
There's a change in the sea
So from now on there'll be a change in me
My walk will be diff'rent my talk and my name
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same,
I'm goin' to change my long, tall Mamma(Daddy) for a little short Fat,
Goin' to change the number where I live at.
'cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
There'll be some changes made.
"There'll Be Some Changes Made" by Dave Brubeck reflects the inevitability and necessity of change in our lives. The opening lyrics that talk about changes in the weather and the sea suggest that change is a regular and natural part of life. The song then focuses on the singer's personal changes, indicating that they have realized the need to change to adapt to the changing circumstances around them.
The singer in the song declares that nothing about them is going to be the same. They plan to adapt and stay relevant by changing the way they walk and talk, even their name. The change of the singer's walk and talk could be interpreted as a shift in their personality, as they strive to become a new person entirely. They also plan to change their lifestyle, the way they strut and even the people they keep in their lives. Ultimately, the singer seeks to conform to the changing social standards and not be left behind, ignored and unwanted.
It's clear that the singer recognizes the importance of being able to adjust to new realities and meet new expectations. No matter how challenging it may seem to adapt to new norms, the alternative of being left behind is much worse. The repeated chorus, "there'll be some change made," emphasizes the importance of change not just for the singer but also for anyone seeking to adapt and thrive in a world that's constantly changing.
Line by Line Meaning
For there's a change in the weather
The weather is changing, and that prompts me to change as well.
There's a change in the sea
The sea is changing, and I must adapt to those changes.
So from now on there'll be a change in me
I have decided to change who I am going forward.
My walk will be diff'rent my talk and my name
I am going to change my mannerisms, speech, and even my name.
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same
I plan on making sweeping changes to my entire being.
I'm goin' to change my way of livin' if that ain't enough
I am even considering changing the way I live my life if necessary.
Then I'll change the way that I strut my stuff
I will change even the way I carry myself in public.
'cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
I am motivated to make these changes because I fear being unwanted when I am older.
There'll be some changes made.
Overall, I am committing to making significant changes to my life going forward.
Lyrics © PAUL RODRIGUEZ MUSIC LTD.
Written by: THOMAS NEWMAN
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