Wouldn't Change A Thing
Deep Blue Something Lyrics
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When I turn myself to bed
Is pray that I will wake up
An' sleep enters my head
Though I'm not afraid of dyin'
I'm proud of all we've done
But I think I'll go to Heaven
And I'll be the only one
A simple man in a complex world
That's what I've heard them say
But I hear little voices
And they say,"We're okay"
And you say, "I'm a dreamer"
An' we'll never be number one
But I just can't help thinkin'
That the best songs go unsung
An' I wouldn't change a thing
If my mother said to
So why should I change a thing
'Cause a DJ says
I thought that you'd agree
After all we've been through
No, I wouldn't change a thing
If a leper said to
No, I wouldn't change a thing
Because I don't take chances
With something this, this close to me, yea
She said, "What are you doin' to me, baby?
You don't spend your time like you used to do"
I said, "I don't need that kind of junk
You're just talkin' too much to me
I said, "An' I don't believe in you"
She said, "I want to take you down
And bust you down
And take you down and bust you out
I don't care for one thing about you"
An' she turned around
She kissed me goodbye
I said, "I think I'll be alright without you"
'Cause I wouldn't change a thing
If my mother said to
So why should I change a thing
'Cause a DJ says
I thought that you'd agree
After all we've been through
No, I wouldn't change a thing
If a leper said to
The song "Wouldn't Change A Thing" by Deep Blue Something is a reflection of the narrator's contentment with his life, despite the anxieties that come with living in a complex world. The song opens with the narrator praying to wake up after falling asleep, which shows his appreciation for life. He goes on to say that he is proud of everything he has accomplished and is not afraid of dying, though he believes he will be the only one going to heaven. He then acknowledges that he is a simple man in a complex world, but is content with hearing reassuring voices that tell him everything is okay. He rejects the idea that success equals happiness, saying that the best songs are often unheard.
The last verse of the song is about the narrator's relationship with a woman who is not supportive of him. When she tells him that he is not spending his time the way he used to and tries to control him, he realizes that he does not need that kind of negativity in his life. He stands up for himself and tells her that he does not believe in her, and she leaves. Despite this, he remains content with his life and would not change a thing.
Line by Line Meaning
The first thing that I do
When I turn myself to bed
Is pray that I will wake up
An' sleep enters my head
Every night when I go to bed, I pray to wake up in the morning and drift off to sleep peacefully.
Though I'm not afraid of dyin'
I'm proud of all we've done
But I think I'll go to Heaven
And I'll be the only one
Although I'm not scared of dying and I'm proud of my achievements, I still believe I'll be the only one going to Heaven.
A simple man in a complex world
That's what I've heard them say
But I hear little voices
And they say,"We're okay"
People believe I'm a simple man living in a complicated world, but I hear small voices inside my head that assure me that everything is alright.
And you say, "I'm a dreamer"
An' we'll never be number one
But I just can't help thinkin'
That the best songs go unsung
You call me a dreamer and tell me that we'll never be at the top, but deep down, I think that some of the best songs remain unheard.
An' I wouldn't change a thing
If my mother said to
So why should I change a thing
'Cause a DJ says
I thought that you'd agree
After all we've been through
No, I wouldn't change a thing
If a leper said to
I wouldn't alter anything, not even if my mother requested it. So why would I change my ways because of a DJ's demand? Even if a leper told me, I wouldn't change a thing, given all we've been through together.
No, I wouldn't change a thing
Because I don't take chances
With something this, this close to me, yea
I wouldn't like to take risks or alter anything because it is precious and very close to me.
She said, "What are you doin' to me, baby?
You don't spend your time like you used to do"
I said, "I don't need that kind of junk
You're just talkin' too much to me
I said, "An' I don't believe in you"
She said, "I want to take you down
And bust you down
And take you down and bust you out
I don't care for one thing about you"
An' she turned around
She kissed me goodbye
I said, "I think I'll be alright without you"
My partner kept accusing me of changing and not spending enough time with her. But I don't want to listen to her because I don't believe her. She threatened to break me, but I said goodbye because I think I'll be fine without her.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TODD DAVID PIPES
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In 1996, Breakfast at Tiffany's, which referenced the classic Audrey Hepburn film of the same name, reached the top five in the U.S. and number one in the United Kingdom.
There was conjecture that the band took so much time off between Home Read Full BioDeep Blue Something is an American rock band best known for its hit single, Breakfast at Tiffany's. The group was founded in 1993 in Denton, Texas by students Todd and Toby Pipes, Kirk Tatum, and John Kirtland.
In 1996, Breakfast at Tiffany's, which referenced the classic Audrey Hepburn film of the same name, reached the top five in the U.S. and number one in the United Kingdom.
There was conjecture that the band took so much time off between Home and Deep Blue Something in order to fight US centered copyright issues related to their initial album, 11th Song, which they believed to be of lower quality than their name deserved. The 7 year hiatus between albums is believed to be partially responsible for their failure to succeed in the US with their self-titled release.
The band returned in 2015 to release new music for the first time since 2001. This EP was titled Locust House.
John Kirtland is now running a successful independent record label called Kirtland Records. Based out of Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California, Kirtland's shrewd business dealings led to his ownership of the back-catalog of superstar band, Bush and royalty rights on the sales of certain albums by No Doubt. After selling off his rights to the No Doubt material, Bush remains on the Kirtland label along with successful indies like Bril and the Burden Brothers.