Change My Ways
Knight Jordan Lyrics
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And I got a lot to mend
I drank a thousand nights
I had a million friends
I watched the world go round
At speeding light and then
Sometimes she walks the hall
No other woman get to me the way you do
Baby I would change my ways
If I could be with you
Make me your lover
I'll make your dreams come true
Baby I would change my ways
If I could be with you
Sometimes it takes a light
To see the room you're in
You got it all around
You recognize the sun
I don't want to use the sun
To melt away my blues
I need you to keep me warm
And give me something true
No other woman get to me the way you do
Baby I would change my ways
If I could be with you
Make me your lover
I'll make your dreams come true
Baby I would change my ways
If I could be with you
I've seen the crystal ball
And I got a lot to mend
Do you save a helpless flame
Or rather watch it burn
I need to read from you
'Cause I gotta lot to learn
No other woman get to me the way you do
Baby I would change my ways
If I could be with you
Make me your lover
I'll make your dreams come true
Baby I would change my ways
If I could be with you
In Knight Jordan's "Change My Ways," he reflects on his past mistakes with substance abuse and promiscuity, and expresses his desire to change for the right person. He admits that he has seen the consequences of his actions and that he needs to mend his ways. He has partied excessively and has had many acquaintances, but no one has captured his heart like the woman he is singing to. He hopes that their relationship will never end because she means so much to him.
The song includes a metaphor of a crystal ball, which symbolizes the clarity that he now has on his life. He realizes that he has been living recklessly, and he wants to make amends. He compares his previous experiences to a speeding light, suggesting that his life has been moving too quickly. He also acknowledges that his past relationships were meaningless, but he believes that the woman he is singing to could change that. He wants to be a better person for her and make her dreams come true.
In summary, "Change My Ways" is an emotional song that touches on personal growth and finding the right person to change for. The lyrics demonstrate the singer's self-awareness and desire to be better in every way possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen the crystal ball
I've gained foresight and know that I must change myself.
And I got a lot to mend
I know that I have many things to fix about myself.
I drank a thousand nights
I've spent countless nights drinking and losing myself.
I had a million friends
I've had many friends, but they couldn't give me what I truly need.
I watched the world go round
I've seen the world change and evolve around me.
At speeding light and then
I've witnessed the fast-paced nature of the world we live in.
Sometimes she walks the hall
Occasionally, there is a woman who catches my eye.
I hope it never ends
I don't want this opportunity to pass me by.
No other woman get to me the way you do
No one else can make me feel the way you do.
Baby I would change my ways
I'm willing to change who I am for you.
If I could be with you
If only I could be with you, it would be worth it.
Make me your lover
Let me be the one to fulfill your desires.
I'll make your dreams come true
I'll do everything in my power to make your dreams a reality.
Sometimes it takes a light
Sometimes you need something to shine a light on what's important.
To see the room you're in
So you can truly see where you are in life.
You got it all around
You have everything you need to be happy.
You recognize the sun
You know what's important in life.
I don't want to use the sun
I don't want to take the things that make you happy away from you.
To melt away my blues
Just to make myself feel better temporarily.
I need you to keep me warm
I need you to provide me with genuine love and warmth.
And give me something true
Something that will last and be genuine.
Do you save a helpless flame
Do you hold onto something that's not worth saving?
Or rather watch it burn
Or let it burn down to start anew?
I need to read from you
I need you to show me what's really important.
'Cause I gotta lot to learn
I still have a lot to learn and I need your guidance.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOBBY KEYES, ROBIN A. THICKE
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