Change the World
Sting Ft. Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Pull one down for you
Shine it on my heart
So you could see the truth
That this love I have inside
Is everything it seems
But for now I find
And I can change the world
I will be the sunlight in your universe
You would think my love was really something good
Baby, if I could change the world
If I could be king
Even for a day
I'd take you as my queen
I'd have it no other way
And our love will rule
In this kingdom that we have made
'Til then I'll be a fool
Wishing for the day
That I can change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You would think my love was really something good
Baby, if I could change the world
Baby, if I could change the world
I could change the world
I would be the sunlight in your universe
You would think my love was really something good
Baby, if I could change the world
Baby, if I could change the world
Baby, if I could change the world
The song "Change the World" by Sting featuring Eric Clapton, released in 1996, is a heartfelt ballad that speaks of a deep desire to express love and to make the world a better place. The opening lines "If I could reach the stars, I'd pull one down for you" presents a metaphorical expression of how the singer wishes to do anything to show his love for his significant other. He shines the star on his heart so that she can see the truth that his love is real, and not just an illusion.
Sting and Clapton express the wish for a universe where their love reigns, free from any pain or suffering. The line "I would be the sunlight in your universe" meaning that he desires to bring warmth and joy to her life. Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that the world can be a challenging place, but the idea that he can make a difference with his love and affection keeps him going. It speaks to the transformative power of love, a theme that has been a constant fixture in music.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could reach the stars
If I could achieve the impossible
I'd pull one down for you
I'd do anything to make you happy
Shine it on my heart
Reflect my deep feelings for you
So you could see the truth
So you could understand how much I love you
That this love I have inside
My feelings towards you
Is everything it seems
Is as real as it appears to be
But for now I find
But for now, it seems
It's only in my dreams
I can't make it a reality yet
That I can
At present, All I am capable of is
Change the world
Achieving great things for you
I would be the sunlight in your universe
I would fill your world with warmth and light
You would think my love was really something good
You would appreciate the magnitude of my love
Baby if I could
If I had the power to do so,'
If I could be king
If I had ultimate power
Even for a day
Even if it were just for a day
I'd take you as my queen
I would make you ruler alongside me
I'd have it no other way
I wouldn't want anyone else as my partner
And our love would rule
Our relationship would be the cornerstone of our leadership
In this kingdom that we had made
In the ideal world we have created
'til then i'll be a fool
Until then, I will be foolishly romantic
Wishing for a day
Dreaming of a time
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Gordon Scott Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Tommy Sims
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@imafrog4
Babyface does an amazing job on these backing vocals! I love his voice.
@TBBrickYT
OH!!! OH!!! THAT IS BABYFACE!!! ❤❤❤
@hahadarrie
Wowwww thank you!!
@chanticochran2038
I KNEW I heard Babyface in the background!!!!
@MKnight1121
Absolutely beautiful vocals.
@MusicalHeARTnSoul
Hardout! 🙌
@toohardfortheradio3189
Growing up listening to this song on the radio in my parents old Buick century. Now I dance with my baby boy to this song. It's so pure, soft and a absolute master piece!
@gaborneszatmari2792
Ugye, Clapton dalai annyira tiszták?!
Azt hittem, csak én érzem így... 😊
@samantharobertson3423
Ohnmy gosh. I sang this to my daughter and now my son. He smiles every time.
@anita7136
I love it! Just had a baby girl and danced with her to this. ❤