Changes
Gamma Ray Lyrics


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I need a new direction
Another thought to serve me right
My mind has got an infection
Where nothing can disturb me,
Where I am free, where I'm forever set

Maybe it's not important
If we are dead or alive.
I never ever want to listen to the sirens
I'm alive, still alive.

Who says: we are not guilty
I say: we never know the way it goes

Changes - all around me, all inside my head
Changes - changing face, still remaining mad.
Changes -in all day routine.

Hard to enjoy the good times,
Decay is what I feel
God, it's makin' me porous, vanish in haze,
I wonder, wonder if I'm real.

Newflash - under the new regulations
Non-conformity will be punished by law.
Relax - and don't forget to unplug your TV set!
Sigh no more!

For you, you are not guilty,
No, no, you're not responsible at all.

Changes - all around me, all inside my head
Changes - changing face, still remaining mad.
Changes - changing systems, still insane.
Changes - but the madness will remain.

Who is the man who says I'm never gonna die?
It's a lie, it's a lie!
And who is the man who says, I never have a sigh?
It's a lie, it's a lie!

Oppression, resistance
We will never change our way,
The island in my mind is growin'
More and more, day after day.





Changes - all around me now, all inside me now
Changes - want to cry no more, sigh no more.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gamma Ray's song Changes describe the internal struggle of the singer who is feeling lost and seeking a new direction. The song talks about an infection in the singer's mind that is making it hard for them to enjoy the good times and causing them to feel porous and vanish in haze. The song also mentions changes in routine, changing systems, and changing faces, all of which are contributing to the singer's inner turmoil. In the midst of these changes, the singer talks about resistance, non-conformity, and the importance of being true to oneself. The song concludes with a message of hope, urging the listener to push forward and not give up in the face of adversity.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 1995 as part of Gamma Ray's Land of the Free album. It was written by band members Kai Hansen and Dirk Schlächter. Another interesting fact is that Changes has been performed multiple times on Gamma Ray's tours, including on their Empress of the Shadowlands Tour and their Hellish Rock Tour. The song has become one of their most popular, with fans citing its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.


Gamma Ray is a German power metal band that formed in 1989. They are known for their heavy metal sound, extensive use of keyboards, and lyrical themes that often touch on political and social issues. The band has released over a dozen albums and has a dedicated fanbase around the world.


Chords: G, E, C, D (Verse), G, Em, C, D (Chorus)


Line by Line Meaning

I need a new direction
I am searching for a new path in life


Another thought to serve me right
I require a new idea that is beneficial to me


My mind has got an infection
My mind has been affected by negative thoughts


Where nothing can disturb me,
I want to be in a place where nothing can interrupt me


Where I am free, where I'm forever set
I want to be in a free and secure environment


Maybe it's not important
Perhaps it does not matter


If we are dead or alive.
Whether we are alive or dead is insignificant


I never ever want to listen to the sirens
I do not want to hear the warnings of danger


I'm alive, still alive.
I am grateful to be alive


Who says: we are not guilty
Who claims that we are blameless?


I say: we never know the way it goes
I believe we cannot predict how things will turn out


Changes - all around me, all inside my head
I am experiencing changes both internally and externally


Changes - changing face, still remaining mad.
Even though things are different, madness still persists


Changes -in all day routine.
My daily routine has been altered


Hard to enjoy the good times,
It is difficult to appreciate moments of happiness


Decay is what I feel
I feel a sense of degeneration


God, it's makin' me porous, vanish in haze,
This situation is causing me to feel permeable, disappearing into obscurity


I wonder, wonder if I'm real.
I question if I am truly existent


Newflash - under the new regulations
Breaking news - new rules are in place


Non-conformity will be punished by law.
Those who do not conform will face legal consequences


Relax - and don't forget to unplug your TV set!
Take it easy and remember to disconnect from technology


Sigh no more!
Stop expressing sadness


For you, you are not guilty,
You are not responsible for the situation


No, no, you're not responsible at all.
You should not be held accountable


Changes - changing systems, still insane.
The systems are being altered but remain in a state of madness


Changes - but the madness will remain.
Although things are changing, the madness will persist


Who is the man who says I'm never gonna die?
Who claims that they will never die?


It's a lie, it's a lie!
It's not true, it's false!


And who is the man who says, I never have a sigh?
Who claims that they never express sadness?


Oppression, resistance
There is both suppression and opposition


We will never change our way,
We will not alter our approach


The island in my mind is growin'
My mental refuge is expanding


More and more, day after day.
Every day, it continues to increase


Changes - all around me now, all inside me now
Changes are happening both in my surroundings and within myself


Changes - want to cry no more, sigh no more.
I do not want to express any kind of sadness




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: DAVID A. SHEATS, JEFFERY ELERY BOWDEN, LONNIE RASHID LYNN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@WilliamDrums2002

I need a new direction
Another thought to serve me right
My mind has got an infection
And there's nothing that seems to help
I need to grow an island somewhere inside my head
Where nothing can disturb me
Where I am free, where I'm forever set

Maybe it's not important
If we are dead or alive
I never ever wanna listen to the sirens
I'm alive, still alive

Who says: "We are not guilty"
I say: "We never know the way it goes"

Changes, all around me, all inside my head
Changes, changing face, still remaining mad
Changes, an all day routine

Hard to enjoy the good times
Decay is what I feel
God, it's makin' me porous, vanish in haze
I wonder, wonder if I'm real

Newsflash, under the new regulations
Non-conformity will be punished by law
Relax and don't forget to unplug your TV set!
Sigh no more!

For you, you are not guilty
No, no, you're not responsible at all

Changes, all around me, all inside my head
Changes, changing face, still remaining mad
Changes, an all day routine
Changes, all around me, all inside my head
Changes, changing face, still remaining mad
Changes, changing systems, still insane
Changes, but the madness will remain

Who is the man who says I'm never gonna die?
It's a lie, it's a lie!
And who is the man who says, I never have to sigh?
It's a lie, it's a lie!

Oppression, resistance
We will never change our way
The island in my mind is growin'
More and more, day after day

Changes, all around me now, all inside me now
Changes, wanna cry no more, sigh no more



All comments from YouTube:

@nicksavage656

this album is very underrated

@Skalarwelle

Absolutely!

@gonzalofigueroaretamal5598

Cuando en esa epoca en las revistas hablaban de heavy metal melodico o se agrupaban bandas para ofrecer un festival de heavy melodico Elegy, heaven gates, gamma ray , helloween

@WilliamDrums2002

I need a new direction
Another thought to serve me right
My mind has got an infection
And there's nothing that seems to help
I need to grow an island somewhere inside my head
Where nothing can disturb me
Where I am free, where I'm forever set

Maybe it's not important
If we are dead or alive
I never ever wanna listen to the sirens
I'm alive, still alive

Who says: "We are not guilty"
I say: "We never know the way it goes"

Changes, all around me, all inside my head
Changes, changing face, still remaining mad
Changes, an all day routine

Hard to enjoy the good times
Decay is what I feel
God, it's makin' me porous, vanish in haze
I wonder, wonder if I'm real

Newsflash, under the new regulations
Non-conformity will be punished by law
Relax and don't forget to unplug your TV set!
Sigh no more!

For you, you are not guilty
No, no, you're not responsible at all

Changes, all around me, all inside my head
Changes, changing face, still remaining mad
Changes, an all day routine
Changes, all around me, all inside my head
Changes, changing face, still remaining mad
Changes, changing systems, still insane
Changes, but the madness will remain

Who is the man who says I'm never gonna die?
It's a lie, it's a lie!
And who is the man who says, I never have to sigh?
It's a lie, it's a lie!

Oppression, resistance
We will never change our way
The island in my mind is growin'
More and more, day after day

Changes, all around me now, all inside me now
Changes, wanna cry no more, sigh no more

@tipsyguitar3268

I love it so much!!!

@muhammadnoorbinrohani39

Gamma Ray is the world best power metal band in the world.

@user-xl3sy1sv3d

2:50 One of the most beautiful things I ever heard

@kerrang2757

4:08 love this part

@gonzalofigueroaretamal5598

Tengo cd ruso llamado no return una recopilación ... cuando empeze a escuchar changes en la parte 4,08 Se corta nítidamente como si fuera la versión edit.. pasaron los años remasterizaciones al final nunca esa cancion tuvo una versión editada. Es un boogtless slipcase lo recibí sellado ..

@VictorLapolli

Realmente é a melhor parte.

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