Don't Change
Karen Clark Sheard Lyrics


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(KeKe)[Karen]
Phone rings

[hello?]
(hey mama)
[yeah]
(can we kick it?)
[can we kick it?]
(i'm sorry, can I talk to you for a minute)
[that's more like it]
(well here's my story)

verse 1
(becoming a lady)[yeah]
There are so many things to learn[uh huh]
About life and things that we're made of[now I see where this is all going]
Don't wanna be mistaken
For not being a christian girl[uh huh]
And my fear is being made fun of)
[baby let me tell you how to cope](tell me)
'cause ya mama went through the same thing(i bet you did)
Be not justified by what your friends might think]

chorus
(mama I do my best
To obey the rules that you and daddy set
To keep me from doin' somethin' that I might regret
Even though it's hard mama don't change)
[being a mama ain't a easy task
It's more than examples on how to cook and dress
Discipline and values I know you need to get
Even though your hard headed don't change]

verse2
(i know that I am special)[yes you are]
Because I am a child [mama's baby]of the king
But in the school they be thinking that I am arrogant[what now hold]
I don't understand it[well]
You told me to be proud of myself[yes I did]
Why does it seem like I'm doing all the wrong things)
[ let me tell you how to be
When your attacked by the hands of the enemy
Hold you head up high
And in him you must believe]

chrous

verse3
(mama I know it looks like I'm not listenin'
But I hear you and daddy too
Thank you for showing me what to do)
[we know you try we know it ain't easy to live this life sometime]
(but as your by my side)
([we can make it together])

j-moss
I know what it means when you see them things on the T.V screens make a sista wanna ([scream])
You wanna make it quick everytime you see 23's or 24's thick on the floor
But mama knows best
Daddy told you whenever you come come correct
Take your time baby and be a young lady
You whole of your life a head of you don't change

chorusx2

(can we talk anytime
Can I tell ya what's on my mind
Your my friend till the end
Can I come
Can I call
Will say the right thing
And explain what cha mean[i will]




Can you show me [watch me]how to get through
We I can see oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Change" by Karen Clark Sheard featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard, is a dialogue between a mother and daughter about the challenges that girls face while growing up, especially in the teenage years. The song begins with a phone call from KiKi to her mother, asking for advice and support. KiKi expresses her fears of being judged and criticized by her peers for her religious beliefs and values. Karen responds by sharing her own experiences of adolescence and encourages her daughter to stay strong and true to herself.


In the second verse, KiKi talks about her struggles with self-esteem and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Karen reminds her daughter that she is special and loved by God, and encourages her to hold her head up high, even when faced with negativity from others. The final verse is a reflection of the mother's pride in her daughter and their bond. J-Moss joins in with a rap verse to further emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and not changing for anyone.


Overall, "Don't Change" is a powerful and emotional song about the challenges faced by young women, particularly in relation to self-esteem and peer pressure. The song's message of staying true to oneself and leaning on family for support is one that resonates with listeners of all ages.


Line by Line Meaning

(KeKe)[Karen]
Conversation between mother and daughter, Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra "KeKe" Sheard


Phone rings
Phone call between the mother and daughter


[hello?]
Mother answers the phone


(hey mama)
Daughter greets her mother


[yeah]
Mother confirms the conversation


(can we kick it?)
Daughter asks for a conversation


[can we kick it?]
Mother confirms they can have a conversation


(i'm sorry, can I talk to you for a minute)
Daughter politely asks for a conversation


[that's more like it]
Mother is glad her daughter asked nicely


(well here's my story)
Daughter is ready to talk to her mother


(becoming a lady)[yeah]
Daughter talks about growing up and becoming a woman


There are so many things to learn[uh huh]
Daughter states the challenges of growing up


About life and things that we're made of[now I see where this is all going]
Daughter reflects on the complexity of life


Don't wanna be mistaken
Daughter doesn't want to be misunderstood


For not being a christian girl[uh huh]
Daughter wants to be recognized as a Christian


And my fear is being made fun of)
Daughter is afraid of being ridiculed for her beliefs


[baby let me tell you how to cope](tell me)
Mother offers guidance and support


('cause ya mama went through the same thing)[i bet you did]
Mother relates to her daughter's situation and offers empathy


Be not justified by what your friends might think]
Mother advises her daughter to stay true to herself


(mama I do my best
Daughter expresses her effort to follow her parents' rules and advice


To obey the rules that you and daddy set
Daughter acknowledges her parents' authority


To keep me from doin' somethin' that I might regret
Daughter understands her parents' intentions to protect her from harm


Even though it's hard mama don't change)
Daughter appreciates her mother's guidance and asks her not to change


[being a mama ain't a easy task
Mother acknowledges the difficulties of being a parent


It's more than examples on how to cook and dress
Mother explains the depth of parenting


Discipline and values I know you need to get
Mother emphasizes the importance of discipline and values


Even though your hard headed don't change]
Mother loves her daughter despite her stubbornness


(i know that I am special)[yes you are]
Daughter recognizes her worth


Because I am a child [mama's baby]of the king
Daughter identifies with her Christian faith


But in the school they be thinking that I am arrogant[what now hold]
Daughter is misunderstood by her peers


I don't understand it[well]
Daughter is confused by her classmates' behavior


You told me to be proud of myself[yes I did]
Daughter remembers her mother's advice to have self-confidence


Why does it seem like I'm doing all the wrong things)
Daughter is frustrated by the reaction of her peers


[ let me tell you how to be
Mother offers advice on how to handle difficult situations


When your attacked by the hands of the enemy
Mother advises her daughter to stay strong when confronted by challenges


Hold you head up high
Mother advises her daughter to be confident


And in him you must believe]
Mother encourages her daughter to trust in God


(mama I know it looks like I'm not listenin'
Daughter thanks her mother for guiding her


But I hear you and daddy too
Daughter assures her mother that she listens


Thank you for showing me what to do)
Daughter appreciates her parents' guidance


[we know you try we know it ain't easy to live this life sometime]
Mother understands the difficulties of growing up


(but as your by my side)
Daughter feels supported by her mother


([we can make it together])
Mother and daughter have a strong relationship


I know what it means when you see them things on the T.V screens make a sista wanna ([scream])
J-Moss empathizes with the influences in the media


You wanna make it quick everytime you see 23's or 24's thick on the floor
J-Moss acknowledges the temptation to follow trends


But mama knows best
J-Moss acknowledges a mother's wisdom


Daddy told you whenever you come come correct
J-Moss acknowledges a father's guidance


Take your time baby and be a young lady
J-Moss advises to take time and be patient


You whole of your life a head of you don't change
J-Moss encourages to be true to oneself


(can we talk anytime
Daughter asks for a open communication with her mother


Can I tell ya what's on my mind
Daughter wants to share her thoughts with her mother


Your my friend till the end
Daughter feels that her mother is her friend


Can I come
Daughter asks if she can go to her mother


Can I call
Daughter asks if she can talk to her mother on the phone


Will say the right thing
Daughter trusts her mother to give good advice


And explain what cha mean[i will]
Mother agrees to explain things


Can you show me [watch me]how to get through
Daughter asks for guidance


We I can see oh oh)
Daughter wants to see a brighter future




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN S. HALL, ROGER MURDOCK

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