Touring in support of their second full length album Broadcast, released on Woodbridge Records and recorded by Steve Albini, Noman roots around in the skeleton-stacked closet of punk, while melding rough, smoky British folk and rah-rah-rousing jigs, to create a sound that combines Dylan and The Pogues with the pop of The Clash and the fierceness of American Steel.
"...a covertly acoustic-fronted, bass-free, emo and garage/punk-informed power trio rock with pleasantly proficient harmonies. " from Real Detroit - Keith N. Dusenberry.
Things Change
Noman Lyrics
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You're leaving me behind you.
You say you're better
(You're leaving me behind).
I remember
When heaven's lips kissed your every word,
I pretended
You're leaving me behind you
Leaving me behind.
You're leaving me behind you
Things change
Leaving me behind.
Things change
You walk upon the dirt
And chocolate wrappers,
You're leaving me behind you.
You move across the bridge
Over the river
Leaving me behind.
"Wherever you don't go,
I'll be by your side," you lied.
I hate the way things change.
You're leaving me behind you
Things change
Leaving me behind.
Things change
In "Things Change," Noman reflects on a relationship that is coming to an end. The lyrics deal with the disappointment and hurt that comes with being left behind. The first verse alludes to the idea that the other person has become arrogant and believes that they are better than Noman. The lines "You got so clever/ You're leaving me behind you/ You say you're better" express this sentiment. The second verse highlights the past and the time when the relationship seemed to be perfect. Noman recalls a time when they thought everything the other person said was worth hearing. However, as time passed, the relationship started to crumble.
The chorus is where the message of the song becomes clear. The repetition of the line "You're leaving me behind you" signifies that the other person is moving on with their life and letting go of the relationship. Noman feels left behind, forgotten, and abandoned. The bridge "Wherever you don't go, I'll be by your side" indicates that Noman had hoped that the relationship would endure and that they would hold on to one another. Unfortunately, the other person broke their promise, leading Noman to hate how things have changed.
Overall, "Things Change" is a poignant reflection on a complicated relationship that has ended. Noman conveys the pain of being left behind while the other person moves on.
Line by Line Meaning
You got so clever
You have become so smart
You're leaving me behind you.
You are moving ahead and leaving me behind
You say you're better
You claim that you are superior
(You're leaving me behind).
(You are not taking me with you)
I remember
I recall
When heaven's lips kissed your every word,
When people used to admire everything you said
I pretended
I acted as if
Nothing you said could ever hurt.
I felt invincible to your words
You walk upon the dirt
You are walking on the ground, amidst trash
And chocolate wrappers,
and the remains of food packaging
You're leaving me behind you.
You are moving ahead and leaving me behind
You move across the bridge
You are crossing over the river
Over the river
Across the water
Leaving me behind.
You are not taking me with you
"Wherever you don't go,
"Wherever you don't travel,
I'll be by your side," you lied.
You made a false promise to always be there for me
I hate the way things change.
I despise the inevitability of change
You're leaving me behind you
You are moving ahead and leaving me behind
Things change
Time brings about change
Leaving me behind.
You are not taking me with you
Things change
Time brings about change
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIM BOWNESS, STEVEN WILSON
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