EveryThing Must Change
Melora Hardin Lyrics


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Everything must change
Nothing stays the same
Everyone will change
No one stays the same

The young become the old
And mysteries do unfold
'Cause that's the way of time
Nothing and no one goes unchanged

There are not many things in life
We can be sure of
Except rain comes from the clouds
Sun lights up the sky
And hummingbirds do fly

Winter turns to spring
A wounded heart will heal
But never much too soon
Yes, everything must change

The young become the old
And mysteries do unfold
'Cause that's the way of time
Nothing and no one goes unchanged

There are not many things in life
We can be sure of
Except rain comes from the clouds
Sun lights up the sky
And hummingbirds do fly

Rain comes from the clouds




Sun lights up the sky
And music makes me cry

Overall Meaning

Melora Hardin's Everything Must Change is a poignant song that speaks about the inevitability of change. The chorus drives home the idea that everything in life is cyclical and that nobody and nothing stays the same. The young transform into the old, the seasons change every year, and hearts broken are eventually healed over time. Change is the only constant in life. The verses talk about how time unravels itself, revealing previously hidden mysteries, but it also highlights the beauty in the little things that remain unchanged, such as the flight of hummingbirds and the universal truth that rain comes from clouds and the sun lights up the sky.


Melora Hardin's poignant lyrics show us that nostalgia is nothing but a longing for something that cannot be brought back, and that it is a defense mechanism against change, which can often be painful. The inevitability of change can be a difficult pill to swallow, but understanding that it is a natural part of life can make it easier to embrace it positively. Everything Must Change is a reminder that change may be daunting, but it is necessary for growth and renewal.


Line by Line Meaning

Everything must change
Change is inevitable and affects everything and everyone


Nothing stays the same
There is no permanence or stability in life


Everyone will change
Each person will experience change in their lives


No one stays the same
No person can remain unchanged throughout their life


The young become the old
Time moves forward and people age and mature


And mysteries do unfold
As time passes, secrets and unknowns are revealed


'Cause that's the way of time
Time is an unstoppable force that brings changes and revelations


Nothing and no one goes unchanged
Everything and everyone is affected by the passage of time


There are not many things in life We can be sure of
Life is unpredictable and uncertain


Except rain comes from the clouds Sun lights up the sky And hummingbirds do fly
There are a few natural phenomena that we can rely on


Winter turns to spring
Seasons change and one period of life gives way to the next


A wounded heart will heal But never much too soon
Emotional healing takes time and cannot be rushed


Yes, everything must change
The inevitability of change should be accepted and embraced


And music makes me cry
The power of music to evoke emotions and memories




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