Times Have Changed
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Letting the ocean have it's own way
Lay me down to pass ?to send?, I'll pay for all my sins
Pleading for mercy, my cancel begins
Times have changed, and my vision ain't so strong
For the battle was too long, for me to bear
I don't feel the pain, for my soul is sinking fast
In and out of tumor, and in and out of mind
Deeper the ocean, stronger the tide
Stormy seas surround me, no sails to keep me dry
I pray to you captain, but you heard not my cry
Times have changed, and my vision ain't so strong
For the battle was too long, for me to bear
I don't feel the pain, for my soul is sinking fast
And I know this is the last, the chance for me
For me, for my story
Let me lie in peace
I want to say I'm sorry now
Then I'll be on my way
Then I'll be on my way
Then I'll be on my way
Times have changed, and my vision ain't so strong
For the battle was too long, for me to bear
I don't feel the pain, for my soul is sinking fast
And I know this is the last, the chance for me
The opening line of the song "Captain I am sorry that this ship should go astray" sets the stage for a dramatic finale. The singer is regretful about the course their life has taken, perhaps acknowledging some wrongdoing that has led them to their current situation. They plead for mercy and ask to be forgiven for their sins before they pass. They recognize that their time is running out and express a sense of resignation - "my soul is sinking fast, and I know this is the last chance for me". The repeated refrain "times have changed" suggests that the singer has experienced a significant shift in their life, perhaps a loss of some kind or simply the realization that things are not as they once were.
The imagery of the ship and the ocean serve as strong metaphors throughout the song. The ship represents the singer's life, and the ocean is the powerful force that ultimately controls its fate. The stormy seas surrounding the singer suggest a sense of chaos and uncertainty, as well as the feeling of being completely at the mercy of the world around them. The idea of sinking down to the ocean floor is also significant, as it represents a final surrender to fate.
Overall, the lyrics to "Times Have Changed" convey a sense of regret and acceptance as the singer comes to terms with their own mortality. The song is both melancholic and introspective, with a haunting quality that leaves a lasting impression.
Line by Line Meaning
Captain I am sorry that this ship should go a stray
I apologize, Captain, that we have lost our way in the ocean
Letting the ocean have it's own way
Allowing the ocean to control us and our ship
Lay me down to pass ?to send?, I'll pay for all my sins
I accept my inevitable fate and will atone for my wrongdoings
Pleading for mercy, my cancel begins
Imploring for forgiveness as I face the consequences of my actions
Times have changed, and my vision ain't so strong
The world has shifted and I can no longer see clearly
For the battle was too long, for me to bear
The struggle proved too much for me to handle
I don't feel the pain, for my soul is sinking fast
I am numb to the agony as I swiftly approach my end
And I know this is the last, the chance for me
I am aware that this is my final opportunity
In and out of tumor, and in and out of mind
I am fluctuating between physical and mental states
Deeper the ocean, stronger the tide
The sea is growing more intense and formidable
Stormy seas surround me, no sails to keep me dry
I am engulfed in turbulent waters with no means of protection
I pray to you captain, but you heard not my cry
I beseeched the Captain for help, but my pleas went unanswered
For me, for my story
This is about my own personal experience
Let me lie in peace
Allow me to rest in tranquility
I want to say I'm sorry now
I wish to express regret before it's too late
Then I'll be on my way
I will depart from this world
Then I'll be on my way
Again, I will leave
Then I'll be on my way
Once more, I will depart
Times have changed, and my vision ain't so strong
Reiterated that the world is evolving and my perception is weak
For the battle was too long, for me to bear
Repeated that the struggle was too arduous for me to endure
I don't feel the pain, for my soul is sinking fast
Again, I am desensitized to pain as I rapidly approach death
And I know this is the last, the chance for me
Once more, I understand that this is my final opportunity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON
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