Change It All
Goapele Lyrics

They're closing all the schools down
Schools are closing down because there is not enough funding.

Some teachers work for free now
Due to lack of funding, some teachers are working without pay.

And libraries won't be found
Libraries are closing down due to insufficient funds.

Cause there's not enough
Lack of funding is affecting various aspects of community life.

Can you see a change in your town
Are you noticing the impact of underfunding in the local community?

Small business close it's cold out
Small businesses are closing down due to the harsh economic conditions.

I'm trying to sort it out
The artist is trying to understand and make sense of the current situation.

What we're giving up
There are things we are sacrificing due to lack of funding.

Basically there are people left out
Due to economic hardship, some people are left behind and struggle to make ends meet.

From living comfortably can we figure it out
Can we find a solution to help all people live comfortably in the face of economic challenges?

I've been waiting restlessly for the words to a song
The artist has been eagerly awaiting inspiration for a song that could address these issues.

Change it all, change it all, change it all
The song is a call for change.

I never found a nine to five
The artist has not found a fulfilling traditional job.

That was worth it from my soul 'til I
No job has been meaningful from the artist's perspective.

I pursued what brought joy in my life
The artist pursued their passion despite it not being a traditional job.

And there's something for us all
Everyone has a passion that can bring joy and purpose to their lives.

And I still think it is my right
The artist believes they have the right to pursue their passion.

And it's the last and one of few
Pursuing their passion is one of the few things left that brings meaning to their life.

To get the luxury of learning
Learning is a luxury not everyone has access to.

Something I could use
The artist values learning and education.

So many laws are changing
The world is constantly evolving and changing.

They say it's the price for war
The changes are often attributed to the ongoing conflicts and wars.

We send over, he spend billions
Billions are spent on war and conflicts, often at the expense of other needs.

It's hard to believe that years ago people died to fight
People have died in past wars and conflicts with significant consequences.

But history feels so far away
The impact of past conflicts and wars may not be felt or acknowledged in current times.

We're not fighting for our lives anymore
The current situation is not about fighting for survival, but rather quality of life and wellbeing.

It's hard to know what's really worth fighting for
In times of peace, people may struggle to identify what is truly worth fighting for.

Or is it killing and dying on the streets
Is it about fighting in physical conflicts or addressing other systemic issues?

Basically there's enough for us all
There are sufficient resources to go around if they were distributed equitably.

So why can't we somehow figure it out
Despite the available resources, finding solutions to societal challenges remains elusive.

If a song could change it all
The song is a hopeful call for change, even if it is just through the inspiration of music.

What if we could change it all
The artist imagines how different the world could be if we found solutions to the challenges we face.