There's Gotta Be A Change
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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Things just can't stay the same
If I got any worse off
I'd have myself to blame
I've played the blues so long now
There ain't nothin' left for me to do
I just can't give it up
Well now I've been to Kentucky, Chicago too
All over St. Louis, ain't nothin left to do baby
But I'll play the blues for you, yes I will
Well I've been down to Texas
To the international revenue
I ain't got no money now, honey now
Ain't nothin' left to do
Well I'll play the blues for you
In Jonny Lang's song "There's Gotta Be A Change", the singer is expressing his desire for change in his life. He acknowledges that things cannot continue in the same way they have been and that he would only have himself to blame if they got worse. He has been playing the blues for so long that there is nothing left for him to do, and he cannot imagine giving it up, as that would be the end of his life.
The song also touches on the singer's experiences traveling and playing the blues, from Kentucky to Chicago and St. Louis, but ultimately there is nothing left for him to do but continue playing for others. The reference to Texas and the "international revenue" hints at the hard times he has faced and the challenges he has overcome. Despite his struggles, the singer's commitment to the blues and his message is unwavering.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, there's got to be a change
The singer is expressing the need for change in his life.
Things just can't stay the same
The singer believes that continuing on the same path will lead to negative consequences.
If I got any worse off
The singer recognizes that his situation is currently bad.
I'd have myself to blame
The singer takes responsibility for the consequences of his actions.
I've played the blues so long now
The singer has been performing music for a long time.
There ain't nothin' left for me to do
The singer feels like he has exhausted his options.
I just can't give it up
Despite feeling burnt out, the singer is unable to stop performing music.
If I do my life would be through
The singer sees music as an integral part of his life and feels lost without it.
Well now I've been to Kentucky, Chicago too
The singer has traveled extensively and experienced different parts of the country.
All over St. Louis, ain't nothin left to do baby
The singer has explored St. Louis and feels like he has seen all there is to see.
But I'll play the blues for you, yes I will
Despite feeling like he has exhausted his options, the singer is still committed to performing music.
Well I've been down to Texas
The singer has also traveled to Texas.
To the international revenue
The singer has dealt with tax authorities in Texas.
I ain't got no money now, honey now
The singer is experiencing financial difficulties.
Ain't nothin' left to do
Despite facing challenges, the singer is still determined to play music.
Well I'll play the blues for you
The singer emphasizes his commitment to his craft.
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Written by: GWENDOLYN COLLINS
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