Change
Diddy - Dirty Money Lyrics


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I'll do anything for you,
For you I'll change the world.
No more wars
No more poverty
No more hurt
No more pain
You've showed me how to love again
For you I'll change the world.
Pain, sing

If I could change the world.
Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
Ooh, you would think my love was really
Something good baby (if I could)
Change
If I could
Change
If I could (yeah)
Change the world
Oh the world, the world, the world

Ooh there would be no more wars
Opportunity knockin' on doors for us (for us)
For us (for us)
Nobody ain't known each other (each other)
Fighters turn into lovers for us
For us (for us)
Ooh and when the moonlight turns to sunshine (sunshine)
Everybody wakin' up to abandon dream
Oh
'Cause everybody need what they want (they want)
But don't want what they need, let's talk about unity
Changin' the world

If I could change the world (hey yeah)
Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
Ooh, you would think my love was really
Something good baby (if I could)
Change (change)
If I could (yeah)
Change
If I could (yeah)
Oh change the world
Oh the world, the world, the world

If I could change the world, I'd order
For the line to be erased at the border,
This day (This day)
Everyone deserves an opportunity
There'd be no new world order
And nobody would of never got slaughtered,
That way (That way)
There'd be so much more love and unity
Daughters would be close to they mothers
Sons would be raised by their fathers today (Day)
A good family ain't nothing greater
Race crimes, hate crimes would never exist
I'll turn everyone into a Hershey's Kiss (Kiss)
And we can eat away our fears (Fears) ooh

If I could change the world.
Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
Ooh, you would think my love was really
Something good baby (if I could)
Change (yeah)
If I could (if I could, if I could I would change the world)
Change
If I could (yeah)
Change the world
The world, the world, the world

There would no self-hate
We will all have to love everything about ourselves (yeah)
So we can love everyone else
Nothing would hold us down (No)
Because we'll all walk around with a smile and never a frown
And that will remove those clouds
They'll be no more self-loathing
Everyone will know in their hearts that they're just fine (Just fine)
That's when the light's gonna shine
Everyone will understand
And in order to have some peace you must believe
Believe the best in you

If I could change the world.
Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
Ooh, you would think my love was really
Something good baby (if I could)
Change (change the world)
If I could
Change (change the world)
If I could (if I could change the world)




Change the world
The world, the world, the world

Overall Meaning

The song "Change" by Diddy - Dirty Money is an emotional expression of the singer's willingness to do anything for a loved one, including changing the world. The lyrics start with the pledge of unwavering commitment to the loved one, promising to do whatever it takes to make them feel loved. The singer then moves to the larger picture of the world, pointing out that war, poverty, hurt, and pain would be non-existent if they were to change the world. The chorus repeats with the singer expressing a desire to be the sunlight in their loved one's universe, allowing them to experience love again.


The lyrics then move to a hopeful perspective of the world without wars, borders, or hate crimes. The singer hopes we can all have opportunities to fulfill our dreams and that everyone would get along with each other without any prejudices. The vision of the world where sons are raised by their fathers and daughters are close to their mothers is idealized. The singer wants a world where everyone walks around with a smile and believes in themselves. The lyrics emphasize the importance of loving oneself to be able to love others.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll do anything for you,
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes for the person they are addressing.


For you I'll change the world.
The singer is so devoted to the person they are addressing that they want to make positive changes in the entire world for their sake.


No more wars
The singer wants to eliminate all wars in the world.


No more poverty
The artist wants to eliminate all poverty in the world.


No more hurt
The artist wants to prevent any kind of emotional or physical harm from taking place in the world.


No more pain
The singer wants to prevent any kind of suffering in the world.


You've showed me how to love again
The person the singer is addressing has helped the singer rediscover the ability to love.


For you I'll change the world.
The artist is so devoted to the person they are addressing that they want to make positive changes in the entire world for their sake.


Pain, sing
This is an interlude and lacks any clear meaning.


If I could change the world.
The artist is imagining a world where they have immense power to change things.


Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
The singer wants to be a positive force in the life of the person they are addressing.


Ooh, you would think my love was really Something good baby (if I could)
The artist wants the person they are addressing to truly see their love and how it can create positive change.


Change
The singer is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could
The singer is still imagining a world where they have immense power to change things.


Change
The singer is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could (yeah)
The artist is continuing to imagine the possibilities of what they could do if they had the power to change the world.


Change the world
The artist reiterates that they want to change the world for the better.


Oh the world, the world, the world
The singer is emphasizing the scope of the changes they wish could be made.


Ooh there would be no more wars
The singer is reiterating their desire for a world without any wars.


Opportunity knockin' on doors for us (for us)
The artist wants there to be equal opportunities for everybody on earth.


For us (for us)
The artist makes clear they see these changes not just for the person they are addressing, but for everyone in the world.


Nobody ain't known each other (each other)
In this imaginary world, there are no divides between races or cultures.


Fighters turn into lovers for us For us (for us)
The singer wants unity and peaceful cooperation to replace conflict and hostility.


Ooh and when the moonlight turns to sunshine (sunshine) Everybody wakin' up to abandon dream Oh 'Cause everybody need what they want (they want) But don't want what they need, let's talk about unity Changin' the world
The artist wants people to change their perspectives and focus on what they need, rather than just what they want, in order to create a more unified world.


Oh the world, the world, the world
The singer is emphasizing the scope of the changes they wish could be made.


If I could change the world (hey yeah)
The singer is imagining a world where they have immense power to change things.


Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
The singer wants to be a positive force in the life of the person they are addressing.


Ooh, you would think my love was really Something good baby (if I could)
The artist wants the person they are addressing to truly see their love and how it can create positive change.


Change (change)
The artist is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could (yeah)
The singer continues to imagine what they could do if they had the power to change the world.


Change
The singer is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could (if I could, if I could I would change the world)
The artist is expressing their desire to change the world if they had the opportunity to do so.


Change the world
The artist reiterates their desire to change the world for the better.


The world, the world, the world
The artist is emphasizing the scope of the changes they wish could be made.


If I could change the world, I'd order For the line to be erased at the border, This day (This day)
The singer wants to eliminate any divisions between countries created by artificial borders.


Everyone deserves an opportunity
The artist wants everyone to have the same opportunities to succeed in life.


There'd be no new world order And nobody would of never got slaughtered, That way (That way)
The singer wants to eliminate any power structures that seek to dominate the world, and wants an end to all violence.


There'd be so much more love and unity Daughters would be close to they mothers Sons would be raised by their fathers today (Day) A good family ain't nothing greater
The singer wants family relationships to be prioritized and strengthened, as this will create a more loving and stable society.


Race crimes, hate crimes would never exist I'll turn everyone into a Hershey's Kiss (Kiss) And we can eat away our fears (Fears) ooh
The singer wants to eliminate all forms of bigotry and hate, and use humor and optimism to overcome fear.


If I could change the world.
The artist is still imagining a world where they have immense power to change things.


Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
The artist wants to be a positive force in the life of the person they are addressing.


Ooh, you would think my love was really Something good baby (if I could)
The singer wants the person they are addressing to truly see their love and how it can create positive change.


Change (yeah)
The singer is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could (if I could, if I could I would change the world)
The artist is expressing their desire to change the world if they had the opportunity to do so.


Change
The artist is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could (yeah) Change the world The world, the world, the world
The artist repeats their desire to change the world for the better.


There would no self-hate
The singer wants people to feel positive and accepting about themselves.


We will all have to love everything about ourselves (yeah) So we can love everyone else
The artist connects self-love to being able to truly love and accept other people.


Nothing would hold us down (No) Because we'll all walk around with a smile and never a frown And that will remove those clouds
The singer believes that a positive attitude and demeanor will help people overcome any obstacles.


They'll be no more self-loathing Everyone will know in their hearts that they're just fine (Just fine) That's when the light's gonna shine
The singer wants people to stop looking down on themselves and feel proud of who they are, which in turn will create a more positive and enlightened society.


Everyone will understand And in order to have some peace you must believe Believe the best in you
The singer believes that by fostering belief in oneself, people will be more likely to promote peace and positive change in the world.


If I could change the world.
The artist is still imagining a world where they have immense power to change things.


Ooh, I would be the sunlight in your universe.
The artist wants to be a positive force in the life of the person they are addressing.


Ooh, you would think my love was really Something good baby (if I could)
The singer wants the person they are addressing to truly see their love and how it can create positive change.


Change (change the world)
The singer is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could
The artist is still imagining a world where they have immense power to change things.


Change
The artist is emphasizing the importance of change.


If I could (if I could change the world)
The artist is expressing their desire to change the world if they had the opportunity to do so.


Change the world The world, the world, the world
The singer repeats their desire to change the world for the better.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GORDON SCOTT KENNEDY, WAYNE KIRKPATRICK, TOMMY L. SIMS, FAHEEM RASHEED NAJM, MARY J. BLIGE, ALIAUNE THIAM, ROCCO VALDES

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