Changes
H.E.R. Lyrics
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Change, change, change
Wrote a letter to the mayor, can you hear me out? (Hear me out)
Wanna talk on all the issues that I care about
Speak free, keep the peace, when we say it loud (say it loud)
Meeting all my people at the City council
Pay attention so I know my rights (know my rights)
Volunteer, I could help a life (help a life)
Communities, planting trees, recycle
If I'm just one person will my
Voice even stand out?
Can I make a difference if I
Don't even know how to change?
I don't even know how to change
We don't even know how to change
I wanna know how to change
Information's all around (all around)
Go out and vote 'cause I know it counts
Pound the pavement and act now
Make a statement and say it proud
Oh, from the street to the hill join a campaign
Don't have to wait for someday just to have change
No you're never too young to make a difference
You have the power to be an active citizen
If I'm just one person will my
Voice even stand out?
Can I make a difference if I
Don't even know how to change?
I don't even know how to change
We don't even know how to change
I wanna know how to change
One day I'll be a leader
Believe that we the people (we the people)
It's our choice, our voices matter (matter)
Make plans and take an action
I don't even know how to change
We don't even know how to change
I wanna know how to change
If I'm just one person will my
Voice even stand out?
Can I make a difference if I
Don't even know how to change?
I don't even know how to change
We don't even know how to change
I wanna know how to change
Change (yeah), change
Change, change, change
Oh wow
The lyrics of H.E.R.'s song "Changes" advocate for social and political change. The song is a call to action for citizens to become active participants in the betterment of their communities. The first verse speaks about the importance of voicing concerns and opinions to the government officials who represent them. The singer of the song acknowledges that change cannot come if they are silent or passive. They also recognize the power of education and volunteering to contribute to a better society, emphasizing the importance of taking action at the community level. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't even know how to change/we don't even know how to change," capturing the common feelings of helplessness and apprehension towards making a tangible difference in the world. The second verse encourages people to seek information and awareness, to participate in voting, and to take part in campaigns asking for change.
The bridge is a moment of hope and determination. The singer speaks about becoming a leader, being a part of the people, recognizing that individual voices contribute to a greater cause. The song ends with the repetition of the word "change," emphasizing its inevitability and urgency.
Overall the song is a powerful message for people to take charge in their communities and work towards social justice. It encourages protesting, campaigning, volunteering, and voting. It also expresses a sense of uncertainty and powerlessness that many young people feel in today's political climate. The lyrics also clearly reflect the general mood of 2020’s protests, where people are demanding a better future for future generations.
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Wrote a letter to the mayor, can you hear me out?
Asks if the mayor can listen to her, as she wants to discuss some important topics
Wanna talk on all the issues that I care about
She wants to discuss the topics that she cares about
Speak free, keep the peace, when we say it loud
She wants to speak with freedom and maintain peace when discussing these issues
Meeting all my people at the City council
She wants to meet with other people at the City council
Pay attention so I know my rights
She wants to pay attention to the important information so that she knows her rights
Educations gonna change the cycle
She believes that education can be a catalyst for change in society
Volunteer, I could help a life
She believes that volunteering can change someone's life
Communities, planting trees, recycle
She is thinking globally and wants to create communities that are environmentally conscious
If I'm just one person will my Voice even stand out?
She is wondering if her voice will be heard and if she can make a difference even as an individual
Can I make a difference if I Don't even know how to change?
She is questioning if she can create change if she doesn't know where to start
We don't even know how to change
She acknowledges that as a society, we don't even know how to create change
I wanna know how to change
She is expressing that she wants to know how to create change
Information's all around
She believes that there is an abundance of information available
Go out and vote 'cause I know it counts
She believes in the power of voting and encourages others to do so as well
Pound the pavement and act now
She encourages people to take immediate action to create change
Make a statement and say it proud
She believes that making a statement and boldly expressing your views can create change
Oh, from the street to the hill join a campaign
She encourages people to be active in campaigning for change, from the streets to the highest levels of government
Don't have to wait for someday just to have change
She encourages people to not wait for the future to create change, but to do so now
No you're never too young to make a difference
She believes that young people have the power to create change
You have the power to be an active citizen
She believes that everyone has the power to be an active citizen and create change
One day I'll be a leader
She aspires to be a leader one day
Believe that we the people (we the people)
She believes in the power of the people to create change
It's our choice, our voices matter (matter)
She believes that our choices and voices matter in creating change
Make plans and take an action
She believes in planning and taking action to create change
Change (yeah), change
She reinforces the importance of change in society
Change, change, change
She repeats the importance of change in society
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Harris, Gabriella Wilson, Jeff Gitelman, Max Moore, Ronald Colson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
julia g.
[Verse 1]
Lately, I been going through some changes
Been running out of maybes
Boy I know you're losing patience
Losing patience with me
[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes I get fed up with all the games
Sometimes you all just act the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame
That's just how the game goes
When you're feeling alone
Everybody got somebody that they mess with on the low
Now I just want you to save me
I just want you to save me, Ohhhh
[Chorus]
We got options
But I wanna let you know that I decided
I finally realized that
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
[Verse 2]
I ain't like all them other girls
You can't treat me like them other girls no more
(no mooore)
You see me like another girl
I've been waiting for you to make a move
(ohhh, oh, oh)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You know that I'm fed up with all the games
You all just act the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame
That's just how the game goes
Just want someone to hold
Everybody needs somebody to be there when they're alone
I just want you to save me (yea)
Just want you to save me
[Chorus]
We got options
But I just wanna let you know that I decided
I finally realized that
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
Ayana Ayers
Lately, I been going through some changes
Been running out of maybes
Boy I know you're losing patience
Losing patience
Losing patience with me
Sometimes I get fed up with all the games
Sometimes you all just act the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame
That's just how the game goes
When you're feeling alone
Everybody got somebody that they mess with on the low
Now I just want you to save me
I just want you to save me, Ohhhh
We got options
But I just wanna let you know that I decided
I finally realized that
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
I ain't like all them other girls
You can't treat me like them other girls no more
(No mooore)
You see me like another girl
I've been waiting for you to make a move
(Ohhh, oh, oh)
You know that I'm fed up with all the games
You all just act the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame
That's just how the game goes
Just want someone to hold
Everybody needs somebody to be there when they're alone
I just want you to save me (yea)
Just want you to save me
We got options
But I just wanna let you know that I decided
I finally realized that
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
julia g.
[Verse 1]
Lately, I been going through some changes
Been running out of maybes
Boy I know you're losing patience
Losing patience with me
[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes I get fed up with all the games
Sometimes you all just act the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame
That's just how the game goes
When you're feeling alone
Everybody got somebody that they mess with on the low
Now I just want you to save me
I just want you to save me, Ohhhh
[Chorus]
We got options
But I wanna let you know that I decided
I finally realized that
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
[Verse 2]
I ain't like all them other girls
You can't treat me like them other girls no more
(no mooore)
You see me like another girl
I've been waiting for you to make a move
(ohhh, oh, oh)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You know that I'm fed up with all the games
You all just act the same
Maybe I'm the one to blame
That's just how the game goes
Just want someone to hold
Everybody needs somebody to be there when they're alone
I just want you to save me (yea)
Just want you to save me
[Chorus]
We got options
But I just wanna let you know that I decided
I finally realized that
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
All I want is you
You, you, you
You, you, ooo
MsCoachk32
Can you do the lyrics for My Song too?
MsCoachk32
PLEASE thank you in advance if you can.
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Kayla Jordan
jia don't cry thanks fam you a real one for this!
GABRIELLE GORDON
jia don't cry thank you!
SSNOREO
keeping real RnB alive 😭😍
Adrienne Young
elena senpai yesss finally!
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So thankfull