Don't Change
Rob Dickinson Lyrics


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I know the meaning is right
And I have confessions to know
I am the suffering type
I'm burying more than I show
I'm more alive than I know

Don't wash, don't shower, don't bathe
Don't eat, don't grow, don't age
Don't cry, don't challenge, don't change

Don't fall or drag yourself down

Yeah I'm the needles and veins
Dragged down so far don't fear don't rob yourself again
Yeah I'm on the crest of a song
I'm riding it while I'm wrong
Yeah I know where I'm from

Don't wash, don't shower, don't bathe




Don't eat, don't grow, don't age
Don't cry, don't challenge, don't change

Overall Meaning

In Rob Dickinson's song Don't Change, the lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the truth and the meaning of life, but at the same time is holding back certain confessions. He is the "suffering type" and conceals more than he reveals. However, despite his struggles, he admits to being more alive than he realizes. The lines "Don't wash, don't shower, don't bathe / Don't eat, don't grow, don't age / Don't cry, don't challenge, don't change" suggests that the singer is dealing with some sort of personal crisis and is trying to maintain some sort of control over his life. He is pushing himself to the limits by not allowing himself to indulge in basic human necessities - this would suggest that he is denying himself of pleasure and growth to achieve control. The last line "Don't fall or drag yourself down" suggests that the singer is trying to prevent himself from falling apart.


The second stanza could be interpreted as the singer recognizing the effect that his turmoil has on him. He feels like he is being dragged down, and he is on the cusp of making decisions that could hurt him. He rides the crest of a song, implying that he is in tune with music and finds solace in it, even though he knows he is wrong. This could suggest that the music is his escape, which allows him to feel free and release his emotions. The line "Yeah I know where I'm from" implies that he has a good understanding of his past and that he knows his roots, but it still does not give him enough stability to combat his current situation.


Overall, the song paints the picture of a person at a crossroads in life, struggling with inner turmoil while trying to maintain control and not give up. It suggests that one should not shy away from their struggles, but embrace them and use them to grow.


Line by Line Meaning

I know the meaning is right
I understand the significance of my actions and decisions


And I have confessions to know
There are things that I need to admit to and address


I am the suffering type
I have a tendency to endure hardship without seeking help or support


I'm burying more than I show
I'm hiding a lot of my inner turmoil and feelings from those around me


I'm more alive than I know
I have a lot of potential and life within me that I'm not fully aware of


Don't wash, don't shower, don't bathe
Don't cleanse yourself of your problems and negative emotions


Don't eat, don't grow, don't age
Don't nourish yourself with positive experiences and personal growth


Don't cry, don't challenge, don't change
Don't express your emotions, take risks, or strive for self-improvement


Don't fall or drag yourself down
Don't succumb to your negative thoughts and feelings


Yeah I'm the needles and veins
I'm someone who is consumed by their addiction or tendencies


Dragged down so far don't fear don't rob yourself again
Despite feeling overwhelmed and helpless, don't give up or sabotage your progress


Yeah I'm on the crest of a song
I'm riding the wave of my current state or emotion


I'm riding it while I'm wrong
I'm holding onto my negative mindset or actions despite knowing they're unproductive


Yeah I know where I'm from
I'm aware of my roots and past experiences that have shaped me




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