Change
Taylor Swift (Deluxe) Lyrics


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And it's a sad picture, the final blow hits you
Somebody else gets what you wanted again and
You know it's all the same, another time and place
Repeating history and you're getting sick of it
But I believe in whatever you do
And I'll do anything to see it through

Because these things will change
Can you feel it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
It's a revolution, the time will come
For us to finally win
And we'll sing hallelujah, we'll sing hallelujah

So we've been outnumbered
Raided and now cornered
It's hard to fight when the fight ain't fair
We're getting stronger now
Find things they never found
They might be bigger
But we're faster and never scared
You can walk away, say we don't need this
But there's something in your eyes
Says we can beat this

Because these things will change
Can you feel it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
It's a revolution, the time will come
For us to finally win
And we'll sing hallelujah, we'll sing hallelujah

Tonight we'll stand, get off our knees
Fight for what we've worked for all these years
And the battle was long, it's the fight of our lives
But we'll stand up champions tonight

It was the night things changed
Can you see it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back fell down
It's a revolution, throw your hands up
'Cause we never gave in




And we'll sing hallelujah, we sang hallelujah
Hallelujah

Overall Meaning

In the song "Change," Taylor Swift offers a message of hope and resilience to those who have experienced disappointment and setbacks. The song begins with a description of a common scenario: someone has worked towards a goal, only to be beaten to the finish line by another person who is deemed more deserving. It's a sad picture, and one that is all too familiar. However, Swift offers a contrasting view. She acknowledges the frustrating repetitiveness of the situation, but then insists that one's belief in their own abilities can transcend any external obstacle. "I'll do anything to see it through," she sings.


The chorus of "Change" serves as the heart of the song's message. Swift declares that walls built by others to hold us back will eventually fall, and that history is on our side. It is a revolution, she says, and the time will come for us to finally win. The tone of the song is emphatic and impassioned, reflecting the universal feeling of being held back by external forces.


As the song continues, it shifts from a general message of resilience to a more specific call-to-arms. The second verse begins by acknowledging how difficult it is to fight when the fight is not fair. Swift continues, however, by insisting that this same unfairness makes the triumph all the more powerful. She implores her listeners to have faith in themselves, to be nimble and fast, and to never back down.


The final chorus returns to a familiar theme: it is a revolution, and we will sing "hallelujah." This word, associated with religious and spiritual triumphs, has taken on a broader meaning in popular culture. It represents a feeling of pure, unbridled joy, and Swift employs it to signal her belief that victory can be achieved through sheer force of will.


Line by Line Meaning

And it's a sad picture, the final blow hits you
It's a depressing sight when everything goes wrong, and you feel defeated.


Somebody else gets what you wanted again and
You keep losing to someone else who gets what you've been aspiring for.


You know it's all the same, another time and place
You've seen this before, in a different situation and location.


Repeating history and you're getting sick of it
The recurring pattern is wearing you out and, you're tired of it.


But I believe in whatever you do
I have faith in your ability to achieve whatever you set out to do.


And I'll do anything to see it through
I'll support you however I can to ensure that you succeed.


Because these things will change
Things won't always stay the same.


Can you feel it now?
Can you sense the impending transformation?


These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
Whatever obstacles have been artificially constructed to hinder us, they will collapse.


It's a revolution, the time will come
There's a revolution underway, and the moment for a significant change is approaching.


For us to finally win
The win we've been seeking for so long is almost at hand.


And we'll sing hallelujah, we'll sing hallelujah
We'll rejoice in a grand celebration when we win.


So we've been outnumbered
We've been up against great odds.


Raided and now cornered
We've been attacked and forced into a tight spot.


It's hard to fight when the fight ain't fair
It's tough to fight because the opposition is operating unfairly.


We're getting stronger now
We're getting better and more robust.


Find things they never found
We're discovering new things that our opponents could never discover.


They might be bigger
Our opponents could be more extensive,


But we're faster and never scared
However, we're better and braver.


You can walk away, say we don't need this
You're free to quit and declare that we don't require a win.


But there's something in your eyes
But I can see the determination in your eyes.


Says we can beat this
It's telling me we can win.


Tonight we'll stand, get off our knees
Tonight, we'll stand tall, and not back down.


Fight for what we've worked for all these years
We'll struggle to achieve what we've been striving for all these years.


And the battle was long, it's the fight of our lives
The struggle has been long, it's the most significant contest we've ever had.


But we'll stand up champions tonight
But we'll prevail, and tonight, we'll be crowned champions.


It was the night things changed
It was the night things finally took a turn for the better.


Can you see it now?
Can you see the change that's occurring?


These walls that they put up to hold us back fell down
The barriers placed before us have all collapsed.


Throw your hands up
Express your excitement!


'Cause we never gave in
Because we don't give up quickly.


And we'll sing hallelujah, we sang hallelujah
We'll celebrate with joy and sing praises.


Hallelujah
Hallelujah!




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD RODRIGUE LORD, JEAN CLAUDE MARSAN, THOR A. BISHOPRIC, TODD SWIFT

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@user-ir6gy9by6n

And it’s a sad picture,
The final blow hits you
Somebody else gets what you wanted again
And you know it’s all the same,
Another time and place
Repeating history and you’re getting sick of it

But I believe in whatever you do
And I’ll do anything to see it through

Because these things will change
Can you feel it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
This revolution, the time will come
For us to finally win
And we’ll sing hallelujah, we’ll sing hallelujah

So we’ve been outnumbered
Raided and now cornered
It’s hard to fight when the fight ain’t fair
We’re getting stronger now
Find things they never found
They might be bigger
But we’re faster and never scared

You can walk away, say we don’t need this
But there’s something in your eyes says we can beat this

'Cause these things will change
Can you feel it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
This revolution, the time will come
For us to finally win
And we’ll sing hallelujah, we'll sing hallelujah

Tonight we'll stand, get off our knees
Fight for what we’ve worked for all these years
And the battle was long, it’s the fight of our lives
But we’ll stand up champions tonight

It was the night things changed
Can you see it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back fell down
This revolution, throw your hands up
'Cause we never gave in
And we'll sing hallelujah, we sang hallelujah
Hallelujah



@kamilalach7094

Lyrics:

And it's a sad picture, the final blow hits you
Somebody else gets what you wanted again
You know it's all the same, another time and place
Repeating history and you're getting sick of it
But I believe in whatever you do
And I'll do anything to see it through

Because these things will change
Can you feel it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
This revolution, the time will come
For us to finally win
And we'll sing hallelujah, we'll sing hallelujah

So we've been outnumbered
Raided and now cornered
It's hard to fight when the fight ain't fair
We're getting stronger now
Find things they never found
They might be bigger
But we're faster and never scared
You can walk away, say we don't need this
But there's something in your eyes
Says we can beat this

Because these things will change
Can you feel it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back will fall down
This revolution, the time will come
For us to finally win
And we'll sing hallelujah, we'll sing hallelujah

Tonight we'll stand, get off our knees
Fight for what we've worked for
all these years
And the battle was long, it's the fight of our lives
But we'll stan up champions tonight

It was the night things changed
Do you see it now?
These walls that they put up to hold us back fell down
It's a revolution, throw your hands up
Cause we never gave in
And we'll sing hallelujah, we sang hallelujah
Hallelujah

And I love Taylor so much <3 Don't mind old or new I love her <3
She's amazing <3



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It's so heartwarming to know that the main guitarist here, Paul Sidoti, has been working with Taylor Swift until this very day. It says so much about who Taylor Swift is as a person and as a friend! <3

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I love Paul. He is the king.

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Bassist Amos Heller has also played in Taylor's band since 2007.

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