Gleason could not read or write music in a conventional sense; he was said to have conceived melodies in his head and described them vocally to staff help. He did likewise with the well-remembered themes of both The Jackie Gleason Show ("Melancholy Serenade") and The Honeymooners ("You're My Greatest Love"). There has been some controversy over the years as to how much credit Gleason should have received for the finished products; it has been written that beyond the possible conceptualizing of many of the songs, Gleason had no direct involvement such as conducting in the making of these recordings. However, his main musical companion, cornetist and trumpeter Bobby Hackett once said: "Jackie knows a lot more about music than people give him credit for. I have seen him conduct a sixty-piece orchestra and detect one discordant note in the brass section. He would immediately stop the music and locate the wrong note. It always amazed the professional musicians how a guy who technically did not know one note from another could do that. And he was never wrong."
Born February 26, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He died on June 24, 1987
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Jackie Gleason Lyrics
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But I've found out this will never do
When you grow old you don't last long
You're here today and then tomorrow you're gone
I loved a gal for many years gone by
I tho't he love for me would never die
She made some changes that would never do
From now on I'm goin' to make some changes too
For there's a change in the weather
There's a change in the sea
So from now on there'll be a change in me
My walk will be diff'rent, my talk and my name
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same
I'm goin' to change my way of livin' if that ain't enough
Then I'll change the way that I strut my stuff
'Cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
There'll be some changes made
They say the old time things are the best
That may be very good for all the rest
But I'm goin' to let the old things be
'Cause they are certainly not suited for me
There was a time when I thought that way
That's why I'm all alone here today
Since ev'ry one of these days seeks something new
From now on I'm goin' to seek some new things too
For there's a change in the weather
There's a change in the sea
So from now on there'll be a change in me
Why, my walk will be be different, and my talk and my name
Nothing about me gonna be the same
I'm gonna change my way of livin', and that ain't no shock
Why, I'm thinking of changin' the way I gotta set my clock
Because nobody wants you when you're old and gray
There's gonna be some changes made today
There'll be some changes made
The lyrics of Jackie Gleason's There'll Be Some Changes Made underscore the importance of change and adaptation in life, especially as one grows older. In the first verse, Gleason explains how people are meant to embrace change instead of sticking to old ways. He gives a personal example of being in love with someone who changed, leading him to decide he needed to make some changes too. In the next verse, Gleason describes how he plans to change his behavior and image because he realizes that people are uninterested in those who are old and gray.
Gleason delivers his message about change throughout the song using simple and catchy lyrics. For instance, in the chorus, he repeats the phrase "There'll be some changes made" several times, emphasizing its importance. He similarly uses repetition in the verses, where he repeats lines like "I'm gonna change my way of livin'" and "From now on I'm goin' to seek some new things too" to stress the need for change.
Overall, Gleason's There'll Be Some Changes Made is a timeless piece about the willingness to change and adapt in life, encouraging listeners to embrace change and keep up with the times.
Line by Line Meaning
They say don't change the old for the new
Some people advise against changing what has worked in the past for something new
But I've found out this will never do
However, I have come to realize that sticking to the old ways forever won't work either
When you grow old you don't last long
As you age, your lifespan tends to shorten
You're here today and then tomorrow you're gone
Your life can end unexpectedly, without warning
I loved a gal for many years gone by
I once loved a lady for a long time
I tho't he love for me would never die
I believed that her love for me would last forever
She made some changes that would never do
Unfortunately, she made some changes that I could not accept
From now on I'm goin' to make some changes too
As a result, I have decided to make changes in my own life as well
For there's a change in the weather
The weather is experiencing a shift or transformation
There's a change in the sea
The sea is also undergoing a change or transition
So from now on there'll be a change in me
As a reflection of the changes happening in the natural world, I will make changes to myself as well
My walk will be diff'rent, my talk and my name
I will adapt a new way of walking, talking and even adopt a new name
Nothin' about me is goin' to be the same
I intend to change everything about myself
I'm goin' to change my way of livin' if that ain't enough
I will make changes to my lifestyle, and if that's not sufficient, I will change even more
Then I'll change the way that I strut my stuff
I'll even alter the way that I present myself to others
'Cause nobody wants you when you're old and gray
Society tends to disregard or disregard the elderly
There'll be some changes made
I am committed to making these changes happen
They say the old time things are the best
Many people believe that traditional things are superior
That may be very good for all the rest
While that may work for some people, it doesn't necessarily apply to everyone
But I'm goin' to let the old things be
I will allow traditional things to continue as they are
'Cause they are certainly not suited for me
However, I know that those things may not suit me personally
There was a time when I thought that way
I used to believe in the superiority of old-fashioned things
That's why I'm all alone here today
That belief may be one of the reasons why I find myself alone now
Since ev'ry one of these days seeks something new
Because everyone desires some novelty in their lives
From now on I'm goin' to seek some new things too
I will actively seek out new experiences and ideas
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Higgins, Benton Overstreet
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