It premiered on February 22nd, 2016 during Annie Mac’s Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1. Drummer George Daniel defined the “narrative” song as being by far “the most simple song” on their sophomore record. Frontman Matty Healy described it as a “pure ballad”:
"It’s such a simple song – three notes – and the truth. We wanted it to [have] serious conviction. It turned into a very atypical “1975” song, being very sentimental, very self-aware, and as beautiful as we can make it."
The song incorporates concepts and lyrics from three older tracks by The 1975: “The City,” “Robbers,” and “Sex.” The official lyrics were confirmed through the band’s Twitter.
A Change of Heart
The 1975 Lyrics
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Am I too old to be this stoned?
Was it your breasts from the start?
They played a part
For goodness sake
I wasn't told you'd be this cold
Now it's my time to depart and I just had a change of heart
I'll quote "On The Road" like a twat and wind my way out of the city
Finding a girl who is equally pretty won't be hard
Oh, I just had a change of heart
You smashed a glass into pieces
That's around the time I left
And you were coming across as clever
Then you lit the wrong end of your cigarette
You said I'm full of diseases
Your eyes were full of regret
And then you took a picture of your salad
And put it on the Internet
And she said, "I've been so worried about you lately
You look shit and you smell a bit
You're mad thinking you could ever save me
Not looking like that"
You used to have a face straight out of a magazine
Now you just look like anyone
I just had a change of heart
I feel as though I was deceived
I never found love in the city
I just sat in self-pity and cried in the car
Oh I just had a change of heart
Then she said, "I've been so worried 'bout you lately
You were fit but you're losing it
You played a part, this is how it starts"
Oh, I just had a change of heart
Bom bom bom, bom bom bom
I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
The 1975’s song “A Change of Heart” is a song about disappointment in a romantic relationship that has turned sour. The song tells of the singer’s realization that they were deceived by their lover, who is portrayed as insincere and manipulative. The opening lines, “Are we awake? Am I too old to be this stoned? Was it your breasts from the start? They played a part,” set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is questioning the authenticity of the relationship and whether it was based on physical attraction or something deeper.
As the song progresses, the singer recounts a series of events that occurred in the relationship that led to their disappointment. The most notable of these events is when the lover smashed a glass into pieces and the singer left. The song emphasizes how the singer was deceived and misled by their lover into believing that there was a real connection. The chorus, “Oh, I just had a change of heart,” emphasizes the shift in the singer’s perspective as they realize the relationship was not what they thought it was.
There is a sense of sadness and regret in the song as it details the end of the relationship. The singer longs for love and companionship but concludes that they are better off alone than in a relationship built on falsehoods. Overall, “A Change of Heart” is a poignant song that speaks to the complexities of love and the disappointment that often comes when one realizes that they were not “saved” by their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we awake?
Are we conscious and aware of what's happening?
Am I too old to be this stoned?
Am I too mature to still be getting high?
Was it your breasts from the start?
Were your physical assets what I was drawn to from the beginning?
They played a part
They were a factor in my attraction to you
For goodness sake
For heaven's sake
I wasn't told you'd be this cold
I didn't expect you to be so emotionally distant
Now it's my time to depart and I just had a change of heart
Now it's time for me to leave and my feelings toward you have changed
I'll quote "On The Road" like a twat and wind my way out of the city
I'll act pretentious and quote a famous story while leaving town
Finding a girl who is equally pretty won't be hard
It won't be difficult to find another attractive girl
You smashed a glass into pieces
You broke a glass into fragments
That's around the time I left
That's when I decided to depart
And you were coming across as clever
And you were appearing smart and witty
Then you lit the wrong end of your cigarette
Then you mistakenly lit the non-filtered end of your cigarette
You said I'm full of diseases
You accused me of having various illnesses
Your eyes were full of regret
Your eyes showed remorse for what you said
And then you took a picture of your salad
And then you photographed your meal of vegetables
And put it on the Internet
And posted it on social media
And she said, "I've been so worried about you lately
And she stated her concern for me
You look shit and you smell a bit
You look terrible and have a slight odor
You're mad thinking you could ever save me
You're crazy if you believe you can rescue me
Not looking like that"
Not appearing in your current state
You used to have a face straight out of a magazine
You used to have a beautiful appearance
Now you just look like anyone
Now you look ordinary and unremarkable
I just had a change of heart
I've recently had a change in my feelings or attitude
I feel as though I was deceived
I believe that I was misled or tricked
I never found love in the city
I didn't find romantic fulfillment in the urban area
I just sat in self-pity and cried in the car
I simply wallowed in my own despair and wept while driving
Then she said, "I've been so worried 'bout you lately
Then she expressed her recent concern for me
You were fit but you're losing it
You were attractive but you're not anymore
You played a part, this is how it starts"
You had a role in our relationship ending, and this is the beginning of the aftermath
Oh, I just had a change of heart
Oh, my feelings just changed dramatically
Bom bom bom, bom bom bom
Vocalization of the chorus melody
I just had a change of heart
My feelings have drastically changed
I just had a change of heart
My emotions have undergone a significant shift
I just had a change of heart
I've experienced a sudden change in my attitude or feelings
I just had a change of heart
I've had an abrupt shift in my emotional state
I just had a change of heart
My feelings have undergone a drastic transformation
I just had a change of heart
I've recently had a significant shift in my emotions
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Adam Brian Thomas Hann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Are we awake?
Am I too old to be this stoned?
Was it your breasts from the start? They played a part
For goodness sake
I wasn't told you'd be this cold
Now it's my time to depart and I just had a change of heart
I'll quote "on the road" like a twat and wind my way out of the city
Finding a girl who is equally pretty won't be hard
Oh, I just had a change of heart
You smashed a glass into pieces
That's around the time I left
When you were coming across as clever
Then you lit the wrong end of a cigarette
You said I'm full of diseases
Your eyes were full of regret
And then you took a picture of your salad
And put it on the Internet
And she said, "I've been so worried about you lately"
You look shit and smell a bit"
You're mad thinking you could ever save me
Not looking like that
You used to have a face straight out of a magazine
Now you just look like anyone
I just had a change of heart
I feel as though I was deceived
I never found love in the city
I just sat in self-pity and cried in the car
I just had a change of heart
Then she said, "I've been so worried 'bout you lately
You were fit but you're losing it
You played a part, this is how it starts"
Oh I just had a change of heart
I just had a change of heart
Oh I just had a change of heart
Oh I just had a change of heart
Oh I just had a change of heart
Oh I just had a change of heart
Oh I just had a change of heart
Oh I just had a change of heart
Oh I just had a change of heart
@leximarie1637
I listened to this song 3 years ago and it changed my life. I cut off all my friends, broke up with my boyfriend at the time and chose happiness. I just got a tattoo that says “change of heart” yesterday because how much this song impacted my life for the good.
@shin-ishikiri-no
Were your friends and your boyfriend terrible human beings or something? lol
@evaburkhard5593
@@krishantaneja8316 not every girl is like that... But I think you have to do what feels right. And sometimes you have to start new to be happy
@ysarotyna5498
@@evaburkhard5593 yeah i hate my gf all day she just talk about my bestfriend how he cute and have a cool voice damn......She said we can be friends when i say yes after few days she wanted came back with me and i blocked her now ☹
@marckyrd17
avoiding negative is best way
@christinechapsal2262
truly ! the " change of heart " is a quite good thing
@aryangelozzi1244
This song makes me feel nostalgic of something never existed
@HarrisAvaan
it reminds you of us, remember we fucked hard ?
@itsjustfabs
Anemoia
@denide38mason
Ary Angelozzi I’m seeing them next week can’t wait