No Change In Me
Murray McLauchlan Lyrics

You could shoot off a cannon
The city streets are so calm and quiet that you could fire a loud cannon without anyone noticing.

Down the middle of Bond
The specific street referred to in the previous line is Bond Street.

And attract no attention in downtown St. John's
Even in the middle of the downtown area, there is very little excitement or activity.

This getting nowhere is getting to me
The feeling of being stagnant and unproductive is starting to take a toll on the artist.

Wondering where can you go
The artist is searching for a new location or opportunity to improve their situation.

To be all you can be
The desired outcome is to reach one's full potential and achieve success.

No regular Joe wants to pull up and go
The average person does not want to leave their hometown and start over somewhere else.

Just to wind up homesick
The fear is that leaving will result in feeling nostalgic and longing for the familiar surroundings of home.

Where there's no one you know
The anxiety of being in a new place without any familiarity or connections adds to the homesickness.

Just a smoke and a beer
The only comfort in these situations is turning to vices, such as smoking and drinking.

And the sports on T.V.
Watching sports on television is a temporary escape from the harsh reality of being in a new place.

Being sorry you left
The regret of making the decision to leave sets in.

With no chance but to leave
Despite the feelings of regret and homesickness, there is no other option but to keep moving forward.

No change in the weather
Despite the change in scenery, the weather remains the same and provides no solace.

No change in me
The singer's personal situation remains unchanged and contributes to a sense of dissatisfaction.

I don't want to leave
Despite the harsh realities, there is still a desire to stay rooted in one place.

But you can't live for free
There are always consequences to actions, and everything comes at a price.

You can't eat the air
The necessary resources for survival are not always readily available, no matter where you go.

And you can't drink the sea
Just because there is water present does not mean it is fit for consumption or survival.

We were promised the sun and the moon and the stars
Expectations were high for a life full of opportunities and success.

We got weathered old clapboard
Instead of modern amenities and luxuries, the reality is a rundown and outdated home.

And salt rusted cars
Even the vehicles are old and rusted, with a feeling of decay and neglect.

So I'll join in the leaving like all of the rest
The only option seems to be to follow the crowd and leave for a new location.

Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver West
Specific locations that are popular destinations to try and start anew.

Lay down on the sidewalk
The feeling of hopelessness and exhaustion is so great that laying down on the ground seems like a viable option.

And kick of and die
The desire to give up and succumb to the harsh realities of life becomes more apparent.

Watch people not looking
Despite the inner turmoil and distress, the outside world carries on unaffected by the singer's struggles.

As they hurry by
The rest of the world is in a hurry to move forward, while the artist feels stuck.