Change
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Take control, as I get old
Prove me wrong, its only gold
Sell my soul, no I wouldn't

Can't settle down, feet off the ground
Spin me around, bring myself back to life
There was a time that I

I could not get it right
People and places and faces blur
Life just seemed to pass me by

Through these ancient changes
It's something I'd die protecting
Names changed, faces do too
Maintain, but I'm taking my time accepting childhoods over and through

Da-da-da-da, is it really over
Is it really, on my mama's shoulders
Crying now, but I guess that this is life then I'll start
Dying now

Pain stays, but it's only my time that's breaking this crazy world in two
Grace takes, but I'm taking my time accepting life just keeps going through

Through these ancient changes
It's something I'd die protecting
Names changed, faces do too
Maintain, but I'm taking my time accepting childhoods over and through

Da-da-da-da, is it really over
Is it really
Is it really, is it really over
Is it really

Is it really, is it really over
Da-da-da-da, is it really over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Taj Jackson's "Change" explore various themes such as relinquishing control, accepting the passage of time, and reminiscing about childhood memories. The lines "Take control, as I get old" and "Sell my soul, no I wouldn't" convey the idea of letting go of control as one ages and emphasizing one's values and principles over material possessions. The chorus, "Da-da-da-da, is it really over, on my mama's shoulders, crying now, but I guess that this is life then I'll start, dying now," reflects on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The repetition of the question "is it really over?" reinforces the sense of uncertainty and impermanence.

The second verse carries on with the theme of change and acceptance of the fleeting nature of life. The lines "Through these ancient changes, it's something I'd die protecting" suggest that despite the changes that inevitably come with time, there are some things that remain constant and valuable enough to be worth protecting. Taj also touches on the idea of maintaining authenticity amidst changing circumstances, as he sings "names changed, faces do too, maintain, but I'm taking my time accepting childhoods over and through."

Overall, "Change" is a reflective and introspective song that deals with the complexities of growing up and letting go of the past while holding onto the things that matter. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace the present and accept change as a natural part of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Take control, as I get old
As I age, I want to take control of my life and be independent.

Prove me wrong, its only gold
I want to challenge myself to grow and change, even if it means letting go of things that were once valuable to me.

Sell my soul, no I wouldn't
I won't compromise my values or give up who I am to achieve success.

Can't settle down, feet off the ground
I can't sit still or become complacent, always seeking new experiences and growth opportunities.

Spin me around, bring myself back to life
I want to break free from monotony and routine, finding new energy and excitement in life.

There was a time that I
Reflecting on a past when things were different.

I could not get it right
There were struggles and failures in the past.

People and places and faces blur
Memories from the past are becoming hazy and unclear.

Life just seemed to pass me by
Feeling like life was happening without being an active participant in it.

Through these ancient changes
Despite the changes and challenges life brings, some things remain constant and worth protecting.

It's something I'd die protecting
I value certain things so immensely that I would do anything to preserve them.

Names changed, faces do too
People and things in life are constantly changing.

Maintain, but I'm taking my time accepting childhoods over and through
I want to hold on to some aspects of the past, but also embrace the fact that childhood is behind me.

Da-da-da-da, is it really over
Questioning whether a chapter of life has truly ended.

Is it really, on my mama's shoulders
Questioning the reality of the situation but also seeking comfort from a parent figure.

Crying now, but I guess that this is life then I'll start
Acknowledging the pain of change, but also embracing it as a necessary part of life.

Dying now
Metaphorically dying to the past and embracing the present and future.

Pain stays, but it's only my time that's breaking this crazy world in two
There will always be pain and challenges, but I have the power to grow and change despite them.

Grace takes, but I'm taking my time accepting life just keeps going through
Despite the difficulties, I am willing to be patient and accept that life keeps moving forward regardless.

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Written by: Curtis Jarvis

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