Change
Good Charlotte Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Let's go now, it's open season

Going through these life changes
Gotta keep my feet moving
I'm looking up at the sky
Gotta keep my eyes open
Gonna keep my mind racing
I keep on trying to fly

We almost died
Learning how to survive the fast life

You know they say that nothing lasts forever
You know they said we'd never stay together
It's a long way down, can't turn back now
Going through these life changes
Going through these life changes

Let's go!

Yeah, we always try to stand up to the lies
We said we'll never give up 'til we die
And try to help our friends, we learn to live again
We'll never say it's over 'til the end

We almost died
Learning how to survive the fast life

You know they say that nothing lasts forever
You know they said we'd never stay together
It's a long way down, can't turn back now
Going through these life changes
Going through these life changes

Don't you know that life changes?
You know that love changes
The pain, it rearranges
Best friends become strangers
Don't you know that life changes?
You know that love changes
The pain, it rearranges
Best friends become strangers
So you get up and shake it off
Smile at everyone you meet
Put your best foot forward, chip on your shoulder
It's like you can't be beat
It's like we can't be beat

Whoa, whoa, going through these life changes
Going through these life changes
Whoa, whoa, going through these life changes
Going through these life changes

You know they say that nothing lasts forever
You know they said we'd never stay together
It's a long way down, can't turn back now
Going through these life changes
Going through these life changes

Whoa, whoa, going through these life changes
Going through these life changes




Whoa, whoa, going through these life changes
Going through these life changes

Overall Meaning

The song "Change" by Good Charlotte reflects on the changes and challenges that we face in life. The opening lines, "Let's go now, it's open season, going through these life changes" signify the start of a journey that is full of uncertainties and obstacles. The lyrics emphasize the need to keep moving forward and to not give up, even in the face of adversity.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "going through these life changes" which acts as a reminder that change is a constant and that we must continue to adapt and grow. The lyrics suggest that life is like a rollercoaster ride, "we almost died, learning how to survive the fast life." This metaphor signifies that life is unpredictable and it is up to us to navigate through its twists and turns.


The song acknowledges that there will be good times and bad times, relationships will come and go, but we must stay determined to push forward. "Don't you know that life changes? You know that love changes. The pain, it rearranges. Best friends become strangers" emphasizes the fact that change is inevitable and that our lives are constantly in flux. The lyrics encourage us to keep a positive mindset, to "get up and shake it off" and to be open to new experiences and people.


Overall, the message of the song is that change is a natural part of life, and it is up to us to embrace it and learn from it.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's go now, it's open season
We're ready to take on whatever challenges come our way


Going through these life changes
We're experiencing personal growth and evolving as people


Gotta keep my feet moving
We have to keep moving forward in life


I'm looking up at the sky
We're looking to the future with optimism


Gotta keep my eyes open
We need to stay alert and aware of our surroundings


Gonna keep my mind racing
We're always looking for new ideas and opportunities


I keep on trying to fly
We're striving to reach our full potential


We almost died
We faced adversity and overcame it


Learning how to survive the fast life
We're learning how to navigate life's challenges


You know they say that nothing lasts forever
Things are always changing and we need to adapt


You know they said we'd never stay together
Others may have doubted us, but we proved them wrong


It's a long way down, can't turn back now
We're committed to our journey and won't give up


Don't you know that life changes?
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns


You know that love changes
Relationships can be unpredictable and may change


The pain, it rearranges
Challenging experiences can transform us


Best friends become strangers
People we were once close to may drift away


So you get up and shake it off
We need to bounce back from setbacks and keep going


Smile at everyone you meet
We should approach life with positivity and kindness


Put your best foot forward, chip on your shoulder
We need to work hard and be resilient


It's like you can't be beat
We feel unstoppable and capable of anything


Whoa, whoa, going through these life changes
Life is full of challenges and opportunities for growth




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benji Madden, Joel Madden, John Williwam Feldmann

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Suzette Glz

It's so weird listening to this again as a 25 year old. They were my idols when I was just 12. It's great that this time around I understand their songs on a whole other level and can actually relate.

Helene Castillo

beautiful song i first heard it when i was 12, i remember playing it and listening to the words and interpreting the lyrics..loving someone who may not love you back, i was 12 what did i know about love? now im 23 and i can relate to this song and understand it alot more and it scares me, good charlotte <333

SweetnessoXoX Duff

Still one of my favorite songs :)

Jesrolf Reyes

Never get old. Still listening 2019

Dirty_Tomato

i love this song cuz it got me and my girl through a tough spot in our relationship and yes this is the original the acoustic was added later to the first album as a bonus track

Armando Fernandez

Just got chills.. love your music..

channtheman35

So many good memories with this song.

Sam Burk

Still listening...35 years old. This was my high school.

Erick Mazur

Same im 36 now 😂😂

luccamazza77

come on, this version is incredibly beautiful

More Comments

More Versions