In the 1970s, he moved away from his previous hard-bop jazz base and began to record jazz fusion and rhythm and blues. Teaming up with the Mizell Brothers, he produced Black Byrd, which was enormously successful and became Blue Note Records' highest-ever selling album. The follow-up albums, Places and Spaces, Stepping Into Tomorrow, and Street Lady, were also big sellers, and have subsequently provided a rich source of samples for hip-hop artists such as Us3.
He has taught music at Rutgers University, the Hampton Institute, New York University, Howard University, and Oberlin College. In 1974 he created The Blackbyrds, a fusion group consisting of his best students. They scored several major hits, including "Walking In Rhythm" and "Blackbyrds Theme".
Change
Donald Byrd Lyrics
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Change
Things just rearrange
Change
Strange
Nothing stays the same
Change
Change
Things just rearrange
Change
Makes you want to hustle
Change
Nothing stays the same
Change
Makes you want to hustle
Change
Things just rearrange
Change
Makes you want to hustle
Change
Nothing stays the same
Change
Makes you want to hustle
Change
Things just rearrange
Change
Makes you want to hustle
Change
Nothing stays the same
Change
Makes you want to hustle
The lyrics to "Change" by Donald Byrd are short and concise, but carry a powerful message about the transience of life. The repetition of the word "Change" throughout the lyrics emphasizes the feeling of constant movement and transformation. The opening lines, "Things just rearrange" and "Nothing stays the same," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics invite the listener to embrace change and to be ready to adapt to different circumstances.
The lines "Change/Makes you want to hustle" and "Change/Makes you want to hustle" suggest that change can be a motivator, urging us to work harder and strive for better things. The lyrics also suggest that change is not always easy, as evidenced by the line "Strange." But ultimately, the message is one of acceptance and resilience in the face of change, as expressed in the line "Nothing stays the same."
Overall, the lyrics to "Change" are a reflection on the impermanence of life, and a call to embrace and adapt to that reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Change
The concept of things shifting from their original state to something new.
Change
Reiterating the idea of change being the main focus of the song.
Things just rearrange
Change is not always completely radical, sometimes it just involves altering the order of elements.
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Again, emphasizing the central theme of the song.
Strange
Change can be unsettling or unfamiliar.
Nothing stays the same
Restating that everything is subject to change.
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Change can inspire motivation and hard work.
Makes you want to hustle
Change ignites a drive to succeed.
Change
Reemphasizing that change is unpredictable and can happen at any moment.
Things just rearrange
Similar to before, change does not always require a complete overhaul.
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If change is viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat, it can inspire hard work and motivation.
Makes you want to hustle
Change can incite a person to work harder to adapt to new circumstances.
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Change is often unavoidable and unpredictable.
Nothing stays the same
Reiterating that change is an inherent part of life.
Change
Once again, emphasizing the song's central theme.
Makes you want to hustle
The idea that change is a catalyst for increased effort is repeated.
Change
The final mention of the song's main focus.
Things just rearrange
Reiterating that not all changes require a complete overhaul.
Makes you want to hustle
One more time, highlighting the motivating effect that change can have.
Change
The last mention of the central theme of the song.
Nothing stays the same
The final statement that everything is subject to change.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY MIZELL
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@JerseyCity478
This is one of my favorite jams of ALL TIME!
I can listen this over and over, and over, and over……………
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@cynthiadickerson5403
This was my jam when l was in the 9th grade at Clinton Place Jr High!
@jasonlucas2783
A great artist and human being. Takes me back to the 70's; he brigded the gap from the 50's to the contemporary spectrum of jazz. Won't ever forget you.
@tisonn7455
He was also a bridge to hip hop. Without him some of the most iconic songs and remixes would not have happened.
@darryljohnson3949
They don't do it like this anymore! Intricate blend of jazz and funk!
@luissemedo3597
I call it "junk"
@commongrounds6594
"Strange nothing stays the same" classic sound, r.i.p. Donald Byrd
@rayjose1753
Mr. Byrd music take me back to the early '70 of Washington, DC and Howard University. Some many great times of listening to Mr. Byrd and the Blackbyrds on WHUR 96.3 FM. Gone but never forgotten. Thank you, Dr. Byrd!!!!
@gustercc
you could find the best music coming out of HBCU radio stations back in the day.
@delmarewing6593
Some of my favorite music of all time. The entire album is a masterpiece. This reminds me of Club Greenstreet in Philly mid 70's. Brother Ty Britt at the door. The place to be in Philly. This cut got everybody on the dance floor. GREAT MEMORIES