Changes
Nic Fanciulli Lyrics

Oh, yeah
Expressing agreement or understanding of what is happening or being said.

Mmm
A humming sound made to show thoughtfulness or pleasure.

Still don't know what I was waitin' for
I am uncertain about the purpose or goal of my actions or decisions.

And my time was runnin' wild
I was spending my time recklessly or without much direction.

A million dead end streets and
I kept encountering countless unproductive pathways and obstacles.

Every time I thought I'd got it made
I believed I had achieved success or fulfillment in something.

It seemed the taste was not so sweet
The result or outcome of my efforts was not as enjoyable as I thought it would be.

So I turned myself to face me
I decided to take a closer look at myself and my actions.

But I've never caught a glimpse of
Despite self-reflection, I have never truly understood how others perceive me.

How the others must see the faker
I am realizing that others might see me as someone who is fake or insincere.

I'm much too fast to take that test
I am too impatient or unwilling to go through the process of testing or improving myself.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
The sound effect represents the idea of change or transformation.

Turn and face the strange
Embrace the unfamiliar and unexpected.

Don't want to be a richer man
Money or wealth is not a desired outcome for me.

Just gonna have to be a different man
I need to become a new or changed person to find fulfillment or success.

Time may change me
Over time, I might develop or evolve as a person.

But I can't trace time
I cannot control or manipulate the passing of time.

Mmm, yeah I watch the ripples change their size
I observe changes happening gradually over time.

But never leave the stream
Despite changes, there is always continuity or consistency in life.

Of warm impermanence
Life is temporary and fleeting, but still brings warmth and meaning.

So the days float through my eyes
Days pass by quickly and without much notice or impact on me.

But still the days seem the same
Despite changes, life can feel stagnant or repetitive.

And these children that you spit on
Referring to people who are criticized or put down by others.

As they try to change their worlds
Trying to create change in their lives or society.

Are immune to your consultations
They do not need or want advice or guidance from those who are critical or unsupportive.

They're quite aware of what they're goin' through
They have a strong understanding of their experiences and emotions.

Don't tell them to grow up and out of it
Do not patronize or dismiss their struggles or challenges.

Where's your shame?
Questioning the lack of empathy or compassion from the person being addressed.

You've left us up to our necks in it
You have caused or contributed to a situation that is difficult or overwhelming.

Strange fascination, fascinatin'
The paradox of being both intrigued and confused by change or the unknown.

Ah, changes are takin'
Changes are happening constantly and inevitably.

The pace I'm goin' through
I am experiencing changes at a rapid pace.

Oh, look out you rock 'n' rollers
A warning to those who are in the spotlight or influential that change is coming and they need to adapt.

Pretty soon now you're gonna get older
Time will pass quickly and everyone will age and change.

I said that time may change me
Reiterating the idea that personal growth and transformation can occur over time.

But I can't trace time
Emphasizing the idea that time is an uncontrollable force that shapes our lives.