Despite this, the chorus expresses a sense of optimism and determination to weather whatever storms may come. The singer acknowledges that they don't know what the change will be or when it will happen, but they pledge to be there for it when it does. The outro repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of staying grounded and present, and being ready to face whatever challenges come our way.
Overall, "Change" is a song about the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of uncertainty and adversity. It encourages listeners to stay hopeful and keep fighting for a better future, even when the odds seem stacked against us.
Change
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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I can feel it blowing in
It's coming in softly
On the wings of a bomb
There's something in the wind
I can feel it blowing in
It's coming in hotly
And it's coming in strong
Lately I've been thinking it's just someone else's job to care
Who am I to sympathize when no one gave a damn?
I've been thinking it's just someone else's job to care
Who am I to wanna try but
Change is a powerful thing
People are powerful beings
Trying to find the power in me to be faithful
Change is a powerful thing
I feel it coming in me
Maybe by the time this song is done
I'll be able
To be honest, capable
Of holding you in my arms without letting you fall when I don't feel beautiful
Or stable
Maybe it's enough to just be where we are because
Everytime that we run
We don't know what it's from
Now we finally slow down
We feel close to it
There's a change gonna come
I don't know where or when
But whenever it does
We'll be here for it
There's something in the wind
I can feel it blowing in
It's coming in softly
On the wings of a song
There's something in the water
I can taste it turning sour
It's bitter, I'm coughing
But now it's in my blood
Lately I've been thinking it's just someone else's job to care
Who am I to sympathize when no one gave a damn?
I've been thinking it's just someone else's job to care
'Cause who am I to wanna try but
Change is a powerful thing
People are powerful beings
Trying to find the power in me to be faithful
Change is a powerful thing
I feel it coming in me
Maybe by the time this song is done
I'll be able
To be honest, capable
Of holding you in my arms without letting you fall when I don't feel beautiful
Or stable
Maybe it's enough to just be where we are because
Everytime that we run
We don't know what it's from
Now we finally slow down
We feel close to it
There's a change gonna come
I don't know where or when
But whenever it does
We'll be here for it
Hmmm
Yeah, whenever it does
We'll be here for it
Hmmm
Whenever it does
We'll be here for it
In "Change", Lana Del Rey sings about the powerful force of change and the struggle to find the courage to let it take over. The song opens with the line "There's something in the wind, I can feel it blowing in" creating a sense of anticipation for what is to come. The imagery of the wind brings in a sense of unpredictability, as it is not always easy to predict the outcome of change. She then goes on to suggest that lately she has been feeling like it's not her job to care about what is happening around her. She questions herself about who she is to sympathize when no one else seems to care. Del Rey possibly suggesting that seeing change in the world around her might mean she'll need to address her own issues too.
The lyrics "Change is a powerful thing, People are powerful beings" highlights how change is ultimately inevitable but can also have outcomes on humanity that transform the world we know. The struggle to deal with a personal and political landscape of change is laid out in this song which is broken up into two parts. The first part of the song is calmer, with the lyrics being delivered in a soft and low tone, highlighting a sense of anticipation, while the second part of the song has a more upbeat and bright sound to it, showing how change can be a catalyst for hope.
With "Change," Lana Del Rey brings her fans along on her journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to embrace the changes that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something in the wind
There is a feeling of change and transformation in the air
I can feel it blowing in
The sense of change is tangible and imminent
It's coming in softly
The changes are happening slowly and gently
On the wings of a bomb
The catalyst for transformation may be something unexpected or explosive
It's coming in hotly
The changes are happening quickly and intensely
And it's coming in strong
The changes will have a significant impact
Lately I've been thinking it's just someone else's job to care
I've been feeling apathetic and disillusioned, believing that others should take care of societal issues
Who am I to sympathize when no one gave a damn?
I don't see the point in caring when it seems like no one else does
Change is a powerful thing
Change has the ability to create significant transformation and can be a force for good
People are powerful beings
Individuals have the power to create change and affect the world around them
Trying to find the power in me to be faithful
I am searching for the inner strength and conviction to stay faithful to my beliefs
I feel it coming in me
I sense that these changes are happening within myself
Maybe by the time this song is done
I'll be able
Through this song, I hope to find the strength to change and become a better person
To be honest, capable
Of holding you in my arms without letting you fall when I don't feel beautiful
Or stable
I wish to be honest and strong enough to support others even when I am struggling with my own insecurities
Maybe it's enough to just be where we are because
Perhaps accepting our current situation and being content with the present moment is enough
Everytime that we run
We don't know what it's from
When we try to avoid our problems, we don't always know what we are running away from
Now we finally slow down
We feel close to it
When we take a moment to slow down and reflect, we can feel closer to the changes that are happening
There's a change gonna come
Change is inevitable and will happen whether we are ready for it or not
I don't know where or when
I cannot predict the exact moment or circumstances that change will occur
But whenever it does
We'll be here for it
No matter when or how change happens, we will be ready to face it head on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, RICK NOWELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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