Juelz Santana (born LaRon Louis James on February 18, 1982) is a half Afric… Read Full Bio ↴Juelz Santana (born LaRon Louis James on February 18, 1982) is a half African American and half Dominican rapper from Harlem, New York, who first became known for his "featured" status on Cam'ron's 2002 hits, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma".

Santana began writing rhymes at the age of 12. He was originally signed to Priority Records as one half a duo called Draft Pick. The group had several shows around New York City while together, including Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre, where they won two weeks in a row. Some time after this, he was introduced to Cam'ron through a cousin; in 1998, he became a member of the group, The Diplomats, whose members include Cam'ron, Jim Jones, 40 Cal, J.R Writer, Hell Rell, Jha Jha, S.A.S, and Freekey Zeekey. He is now signed as a solo artist to Dipset but unlike the rest of The Diplomats, who are signed to Koch Records, Santana is currently signed to Def Jam.

He was voted #2 in the VIBE Vixen top 50 sexiest rappers behind T.I. at #1.

His first album, From Me To You was released by Roc-A-Fella Records in 2003 featuring the singles "Dipset (Santana's Town)" and "Down". It was considered a commerical failure when compared to the sucess of Cam'ron's Come Home With Me and The Diplomats' Diplomatic Immunity.

In his latest work, his second album, What The Game's Been Missing!, features the singles "There It Go! (The Whistle Song)", and "Oh Yes" as he continues his unique flow. He was featured in Chris Brown's #1 hit "Run It!" and in the remix of Mariah Carey's # 1 single "Don't Forget About Us". Santana also had the summer hit "Mic Check" which also is on "What The Game's Been Missing!"

Juelz is best known for his ability to flow without any specific rhyme scheme.

Changes
Juelz Santana Lyrics

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I don't feel the suns comin' out today
Its staying in, its gonna find another way.
As I sit here in this misery, I don't
Think I'll ever see the sun from here.

And oh as I fade away,
They'll all look at me and say, and they'll say,
Hey look at him! I'll never live that way.

But that's okay
They're just afraid to change.

When you feel your life ain't worth living
You've got to stand up and
Take a look around you then a look way up to the sky.
And when your deepest thoughts are broken,
Keep on dreaming boy, cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die.

And as we all play parts of tomorrow,
Some ways will work and other ways we'll play.
But I know we all can't stay here forever,
So I want to write my words on the face of today.
And then they'll paint it

And oh as I fade away,
They'll all look at me and they'll say,

Hey look at him and where he is these days.
When life is hard, you have to change.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Juelz Santana's "Changes" are emotional, raw and speak to the struggles of life that many people face. The first verse sets a somber tone, with the singer expressing that he doesn't feel the sun coming out and that it's staying in, finding another way. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for how the singer feels – that he's in a dark place and the light seems to be eluding him. The lyrics also express that the singer is in a state of misery and that he doesn't think he'll ever see the sun from where he is. This could be interpreted as a feeling of hopelessness or feeling stuck, unable to move forward in life.

The second verse is about the struggles of life and how when your deepest thoughts are broken, you need to keep dreaming because when you stop dreaming, it's time to die. This could be interpreted as a message to never give up on your dreams, no matter how difficult things get. The lyrics also express that we all play parts of tomorrow and some ways will work, while other ways will play out differently. But eventually, we all have to move on, and the singer wants to write his words on the face of today, leaving something that he'll be remembered by.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't feel the suns comin' out today
I am feeling really down and the world seems dark and fruitless.

Its staying in, its gonna find another way.
The hope that things will get better is dwindling and it's going to take some major effort to find light.

As I sit here in this misery, I don't
I'm stuck in my sadness and can't seem to escape it.

Think I'll ever see the sun from here.
I'm feeling hopeless and like I'll never find happiness.

And oh as I fade away,
I am slipping away into this sadness.

They'll all look at me and say, and they'll say,
They'll notice I'm in a state of despair.

Hey look at him! I'll never live that way.
They'll look at me and think they could never be as unhappy as me.

But that's okay
It's okay to be in a low place and struggle with life.

They're just afraid to change.
People struggle to make a change, and it's easier to stay where they are, despite the unhappiness.

When you feel your life ain't worth living
When everything feels pointless and unfulfilling.

You've got to stand up and
You have to make an effort to change your circumstances.

Take a look around you then a look way up to the sky.
Take a break from your current situation and look for guidance and inspiration from somewhere higher.

And when your deepest thoughts are broken,
When your thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and confusing.

Keep on dreaming boy, cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die.
Hold onto your goals and hope for the future, because when you lose sight of them, there's nothing left to live for.

And as we all play parts of tomorrow,
As we all navigate through life.

Some ways will work and other ways we'll play.
Some choices we make will be successful, while others will not be.

But I know we all can't stay here forever,
Life is fleeting and cannot be held onto indefinitely.

So I want to write my words on the face of today.
I want to make a mark and leave a legacy for future generations.

And then they'll paint it
My legacy and the impression I left will continue to be remembered and celebrated.

And oh as I fade away,
Just as I am slipping away into sadness.

They'll all look at me and they'll say,
People will take notice of the way I lived my life.

Hey look at him and where he is these days.
They will be impressed by my growth and success in life.

When life is hard, you have to change.
When facing adversity and tough times, it's essential to make changes in order to grow and progress.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: GLEN GRAHAM, SHANNON HOON, BRAD SMITH, THOMAS STEVENS, THOMAS ROGERS STEVENS, CHRISTOPHER THORN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN THORN

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