Change the record
Kill the Young Lyrics
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I can hear you
We can all hear the flames
Lose possession
Of your passion
We can all hear the flames
Well the grass is always greener
And the people are always greener
On the other side
And the people are always greener
On the other side
Cause the grass is always greener
On the other side
Cause we're bored now
Of the same things
And I'm trying really hard to blame you
Cause we're bored now
Of the same things
Like I said
In your kingdom
Seldom reach them
They can hear all the same
Rash with reason
Battered season
They can hear all the same
The song "Change the Record" by Kill the Young is a song that centers around the idea of boredom and wanting to change things up. The lyrics describe a person who is tired of the same old routine, and is seeking change in their life. In the first verse, the person is in their bedroom but can hear the flames, which may be a metaphor for the passion or energy they feel burning within them. However, the second line suggests that others can also hear these flames, perhaps indicating that the person's restlessness or desire for change is becoming apparent to those around them. The next few lines reference the idea that things always seem better on the other side, and that people are always trying to find something better.
The chorus of the song continues this theme, with the repetition of the line "cause we're bored now of the same things" driving home the idea that the singer is sick of their current situation. They express their frustration with trying to find someone or something to blame, indicating perhaps that they feel trapped in their current situation and are unsure of how to move forward.
The second verse of the song paints a picture of a kingdom where people can hear all the same things, suggesting perhaps a place where conformity is valued over individuality or creativity. The lines "rash with reason, battered season" again hint at a sense of restlessness or unease, as though the people in this kingdom are struggling to find meaning or purpose in their lives.
Overall, "Change the Record" is a song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a rut and wanting to break free from that. The repetition of lines about things seeming better elsewhere serves to underscore the idea that change is necessary, even if it's scary or uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
In my bedroom
In the privacy of my own space
I can hear you
I am aware of your actions and words
We can all hear the flames
There is tension and conflict that is noticeable to those around us
Lose possession
To give up or lose control over something
Of your passion
Of what drives and motivates you
We can all hear the flames
Again, there is tension and conflict that is noticeable to those around us
Well the grass is always greener
People often think that other situations would be better than their own
On the other side
In a different place or circumstance
And the people are always greener
People can be envious of each other
Cause the grass is always greener
Again, people often think that other situations would be better than their own
Cause we're bored now
We have become uninterested and restless
Of the same things
Of the familiar and routine
And I'm trying really hard to blame you
I am struggling to find fault in someone else for my current state of boredom
Like I said
Reiterating the previous point
In your kingdom
In your own domain or area of control
Seldom reach them
It is difficult to communicate with or influence them
They can hear all the same
They are aware of the same conflict and tension as those in my bedroom
Rash with reason
Acting impulsively but with good cause or justification
Battered season
A time of turmoil or struggle
They can hear all the same
Again, they are aware of the same conflict and tension as those in my bedroom
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.